Submitted by
pennywise
a Downhiller
from guelph Date Reviewed: July 1, 2008
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At:
used
Strengths:
the brodie diablo 2006 is a smooth ride all the way...really beefy rig...
Weaknesses:
better rear suspension on it....
Bike Setup:
drop off triples,avid juciy 5 brakes,manitou metal rear,sram x-9 rear deh 8 inch rotors.... dam its a wicked setup
Bottom Line:
this bike rocks... I took it up blue mountain this past weekend and this rig performed wicked....... handles good around berms and drops...
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Submitted by
jeff
a Weekend Warrior
from Colorado Date Reviewed: June 21, 2008
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$2000.00
Strengths:
Beefy frame, wont break, the components do the job (but they are a lil basic), everything works
Weaknesses:
the x-5 rear shifter on mine broke relatively fast, but other than that, not much
Similar Products Used:
Kona skinky, specialized big hit
Bike Setup:
stock, xcept x7 shifters instead of x5
Bottom Line:
This is a great bike that will not let you down. the frame will NEVER break, and the components are simple enought that they either will not break or will take like 5 mins to fix max. Great for all around freeride, and works great on downhill courses (i.e. keystone and winter park).
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Submitted by
Rico
a Downhiller
from Vancouver, BC, Canada Date Reviewed: July 29, 2007
wheels are soft, fork is very basic, rear shock is just ok, still pretty heavy
Similar Products Used:
Norco Six, Transition Dirtbag
Bike Setup:
Stock
Bottom Line:
THIS REVIEW IS FOR A 2007 DIABLO
I bought this as an upgrade to my 2004 Brodie Thumper with a Jr T fork. I tend to ride up and down, so I was looking for a better climber than what I had, but also a bike that can take some pretty serious days on the Shore and Whistler. Surprisingly, this bike climbs pretty well. I love the 1.5" headset with single crown fork which lightens the front, but doesn't sacrifice stiffness. It is a great decender too.
My only issues with the bike are some of the components. The Rockshox Domain fork 302 is very basic and would be better if it were a higher model with U-Turn and Mission Control. The Alex Rims are way too soft and weak. I taco'd my front rim on a warmup run in Whistler and the shop tech who salvaged it said it is way too soft for that type of riding (took alarmingly little effort to straighten). The Nevagal tires are great for the Shore, but they are too weak for Whistler (I've had way too many flats for my liking).
I'm very happy with my Diablo; I just wish it had a few better components for my type of riding. My suggestion, if you have the extra cash, is to go for the Damian model. If this is all you can afford, then enjoy... I sure am.
Trails ridden: CBC, Corkscrew, Pingu, Pangor, Severed D, Neds, Whistler (all blues, blacks and some double blacks), Galbraith Mtn in Bellingham.
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Submitted by
brennan striloff
a Downhiller
from vancouver Date Reviewed: May 13, 2007
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$2000.00
Purchased At:
experince cycles
Strengths:
it is pretty strong good bike it is the best bike i have had
Weaknesses:
none i cant think of anything it is sweet
Similar Products Used:
kona stinky, kona coiler, norco shore
Bike Setup:
2006 7 inch back 7 inch frount
Bottom Line:
this is a great bike and it is not to heavy and not to light i think this bike is sweet for all riders
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Submitted by
ben fox
a Downhiller
from ontario Date Reviewed: May 11, 2007
Favorite Trail:
undisclosed
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At:
used in thunder bay
Strengths:
The frame is very solid and doesnt flex. Takes a beating
Weaknesses:
my diablo is an 03 so its kinda getting older. the bike is a little heavier than i would like.
Similar Products Used:
kona stinky, cannondale gemini dh, norco 63
Bike Setup:
the bike has a woodman rear hub with an american racing rim, stock front hub with single track, junior t fork, fox vanilla R shock, with a nokian gazzi on the rear and a maxxis minnion dh r on the front
Bottom Line:
this is a great bike that lets you huck big drops and fly down a downhill trail. By one and ride it like you stole and you wont have problems. if you ride xc dont buy it. if your a dirt jumper, this bike will work but theres better out there. this bike is for some downhilling and hardcore freeride. anyone looking to buy it in spring 2008? email me...
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Submitted by
john
a Downhiller
from ancaster Date Reviewed: January 7, 2007
Not bad for the price, fork and shock aren't a great choice, but other than that, it's a nice bike.
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Submitted by
kevin
a Downhiller
from portland oregon usa Date Reviewed: December 24, 2006
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
Traded a clean 81' Vanagon... about $1500
Strengths:
EVERYTHING! This has been the meanest horse I have EVER mounted! Begs to be beaten...... Gets more stable the faster you bomb through technical sections.... eats big drops for breakfast lunch & dinner, once in a while a midnight snack!
Weaknesses:
Did you read what I read above? If I HAD to pick something? Yeah, no, I really can't.
Oh, I just thought of one. THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH OF THESE IN THE U.S!!!
Similar Products Used:
Kona Coiler, Norco A-Line, Big Hit..... none that could hold a candle to it really.
Bike Setup:
5th Element rear, 04 Marzocchi DC Shiver, Juicy 7's, 8"mud cutters,Easton Vice 50mm stem, Titec El Norte v.1 31.8 bars, Holz cranks, Blackspire Dewlie guide/bash, XT drivetran, .243 Dh saddle(bling bling), Outlaws, lizzard lock ons,
Bottom Line:
If you are ready to go from light FR to full on DH, and still have a bike to suck up the skinnies and ride on walls with relative ease, this bike is taunting you to beat it. BUY ARMOR.
YOUR RIDING STYLE WILL CHANGE, YOUR BALLS WILL GROW & PEOPLE WHO DO NOT RIDE WILL STARE AS YOU ROLL PAST WONDERING WHERE THE ENGINE WENT.
I gave it a 4 chili value rating if you can score one for under $1500.... but upgrade your fork to a shiver or similar!
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