Designed with dual slalom racing in mind. Constructed from a blend of 4130 cromoly and Columbus BMX tubing. Designed around the Rohloff hub, Hayes disc brakes, and thru-axle forks. The Gold Rush is built to accommodate suspension forks with 90-110mm travel and handle bar widths up to 28".
The Gold Rush Rohloff Kit includes the frame, 43t Jericho Sufferring, the Rohloff hub, rotor and chain for $2150.
Submitted by
pete
a
from san francisco Date Reviewed: July 25, 2001
Favorite Trail:
any i'm on
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
this frame kicks ass!downhill,dual slalomn,tight single track,ulta fast fire road,technical terrain,urban style, this is the all around bike!it rips all this terrain effortlessly.the bike is highly responsive,stiff wihtout being hard.this bike is tougher then you!when i'm dead and gone my gold rush will still be around.helps you to push your limits to new and higher levels.handmade in california.
Weaknesses:
none,other then you'll break befor it does(the bike has a tendency to make you try stuff you normally would'nt take).
Similar Products Used:
no hardtails have ever come close to the gold rush.it's in a class all its own.
Bike Setup:
hayes hydraulic disc brakes,azonic shorty stem,and riser bar,marzocchi mcr 20mm,ac cranks,thompson elite seatpost,rohloff db speedhub and trails chain,jericho chainring,wtb seat,rims and tires,odyssey platform peddles.
Bottom Line:
sell your current bike eat raman and drink cheap beer until you own one.YOU WILL NEVER REGRET IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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