this is my first fs bike and i feel in love with her, the looks and feel of this bike is great, very plush and strong frame, i hucked this bike 6ft flat to concrete and it lands so smooth, it sucks up small bumps to, i nevr riden it in real dh course( damn chitown) but for what i know that this bike will do anything you throw at it. overall rating is five chillis. great frame.period
Bike Setup: astrix huckster, jr t, progressive 5th element, mavic d321, hope hubs, xt rear der,xt brake system 203 mm f/r, truvativ 1.1 dh crank oct, mrp g2, wellgo clipless pdl, wtb pure sadle, etc.....
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nakedenergy
a Weekend Warrior
from knoxville
Date Reviewed: August 23, 2009
Strengths: it is a very versatile frame.
the suspension is 2nd to none.
frame is strong and confidence inspiring
accelerates and pedals extremely well
corners and rails through rock gardens.
very good at dirt jumps as well.
Weaknesses: i think it could use an updated 1.5 head tube. to accept newer forks.
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This bike is a very nice bike. every time I try and ride other bikes, I feel there is no bike better than this bike I own. it just does almost everything well from cross country to dh/fr. even some of my friends are willing to trade their bike for mine. This frame is strong enough to last you for a year or two of constant daily abuse. This bike is also very easy to do tricks on while in the air. The frame was worth every penny I spent- one of the best decision I do not regret at all.
Bike Setup: astrix huckster frame, hope hub/salsa gordo rim combo, fox 36 van, rock shox vivid 5.1, race face cranks and stem, hope brakes, straight line pedals. full suspension single speed(paul single speed chain tensioner).
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jawry
a Downhiller
from Brisbane, Australia
Date Reviewed: March 2, 2009
Strengths: Strong, progressive suspension, fully active suspension, have not seen another in brisbane, great looking, pedals/sprints well, feels light and agile
Weaknesses: none so far - just take the time to tweak the suspension to suit
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Only been into dh for a couple of years. started off on a second hand 05 stinky. the huckster is miles ahead in rear suspension action and allows much more control. she is (relatively) light for a dh bike and pedals quite well on the inevitable bits on most dh tracks. this bike has taken my confidence to a new level.
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Nick Schuler
a Downhiller
from Beaveton, Or 97005
Date Reviewed: April 17, 2008
Strengths: Progressive suspension, zero lateral flex. Bottomless feel. geometry. Peddle efficieny Um.. I am sure of ther are other things, but I need to ride.
Weaknesses: can't think of any.
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This is by far one of the best freeride bikes I have ever ridden. I swear it would take an act of god to bottom this frame. Bottom line, if you want a strong bike that can take anything you can dish out, buy this bike.
Bike Setup: 06 Boxxer Race, 06 Juicy 5s, Shimano 105, Holzfeller cranks/stem/bars, Silver MTX laced to Da Bomb Head Spin hubs
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Ryan Pusch
a Downhiller
from Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Date Reviewed: October 28, 2007
Strengths: This bike it built to ride. the Moto-link suspension system is great for pivot points. It may feel heavy but when in the air this bike rides like a dirt jumper.
Weaknesses: It is a bit heavy but with the right fork it can make it ride like a 25LB bike.
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This bike is awsome. by the way it rides and looks it feels like the astrix version of the VP Free and in my books i would chose this bike over any bike accept the norco team DH (bike of the gods)...
Bike Setup: astrix huckster, manitou 4 way swinger, manitou travis tripple 203, sram X-9, hayes mags, S-type rims.
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bob ross
a Weekend Warrior
from washago
Date Reviewed: April 27, 2007
Strengths: great bike the first ten minutes i was on it i hucked it 6 feet and was hooked from there on
Weaknesses: when i purchased the frame it was missing a bolt the shock is not easy to change since you have to take apart more then one linkage
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this is a great frame and astrix customer service is awesome the fame feels like it ways nothing when you are pedaling and the 8 inches of rear travel just makes me wont to fligh of of anything great frame if you look hard enough you might find a deal like mine or if not just spend the money and buy this frame
Strengths: built like a tank!!!! can do anything on it from race to huck. it peddles great inspires me to push myself because I know that the frame can take it.
Weaknesses: none what so ever
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the coolest bike I have owned and I have gone through 3 frames in as many years. this frame is bomb proof with out a dought.
Strengths: performance, price, individual suspension design[ not a ripp off of all the big players eg DW VPP]
Weaknesses: none
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If you want a bike that is capable of winning a dh race one day. then doing some freeride stuff the next day. this is the bike. great value and rides sooo well. dont right this bike off until you have ridden down the hill on one
My new bombproof-do anything bike. Just put the Avy on last night so I haven't ridden it yet , but even with the Manitou 4 way that came with the frame this bike rocks! Read More »
My new bombproof-do anything bike. Just put the Avy on last night so I haven't ridden it yet , but even with the Manitou 4 way that came with the frame this bike rocks!
Can't wa Read More »
Wanted to see if I could get some suggestions from Huckster owners or anyone who could suggest a great fork for this frame. I had a RockShox Domain with 180mm with a 565 axel to cr Read More »
Hello,
Im new to DH, after trying my first local race in rainy super muddy conditions,I knew my 5 inch trail bike was not just cutting it.
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