Morphine is the most versatile all around freeride hardtail on the planet. The "Morphing" geometry enables the frame to change geometry for different riding disciplines, by changing the wheel size and fork travel.Morphines can be built up between 30 and 45lb. 4 sizes fit riders from 5'0 to 6'10.
Submitted by
Angky
a Weekend Warrior
from Jakarta, Indonesia Date Reviewed: February 24, 2009
Favorite Trail:
SEBEX
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
Bali MTB
Strengths:
Super strong! Very good construction & material. Everything massive: gussets, head tube, chain stay, dropout.
Weaknesses:
Some parts just not compatible to Morphine (found my Saint Shadow RD and E Thirteen LG 1 won't fit)
Similar Products Used:
KHS DJ 300, Specialized P3
Bike Setup:
DH oriented. Marzocchi 66 RVC 180mm travel; Sunline V-One Bar, Stem, and headset; '09 Saint Brakes & Shifter; XTR RD; Funn Hooka DH Cranks, Souljam Viper pedal; MRP system 1; KCNC 38T single ring; Tiagra cassettes; Sunrims Double Track; Kenda Nevegal SWS 26x2.35
Bottom Line:
First of all, weight is not an issue for me. Morphine is not a feather light bike, period. So, once you got the bike setup, then it's ready to take any abuse. Anything. Anywhere.
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Submitted by
Thomas
a Downhiller
from Sault'er Date Reviewed: January 16, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Anich Rd. DH track
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
used - Internet - (gay color)bike.com
Strengths:
exactly... it's massively strong.... Every gusset and every weld is built for strength. This is the strongest aluminum frame ever made.
Weaknesses:
I am the weakest thing on this bike... The 10 year warranty is not honored for the second owner of the frame but who cares... it's a MORPHINE...! The warranty is second to only SWD bikes lifetime no questions asked warranty...
Similar Products Used:
Specialized Big Hit DH, P1, P2, Hard Rock Pro, Banshee Scratch, Norco Bigfoot, Norco 250, Santa Cruz Bullit, Evil Imperial, LeToy 3 and a Trek something or other which was not memorable enough.
Bike Setup:
Sherman Firefly, Ringle Singles, Hussefelt bars, stem, cranks, Avid BB7 - All of these parts failed after one year - Presently has Marzocchi 66RC, Atomlab Air Corps, Deity crank, .234 FR racing Bar, Stem combo, 8" Avid Juicy 7's.... Occasionally set up single speed as well....
Bottom Line:
This is the one bike to rule them all. I can ride trails, dirt jumps, street, Full on Freeride and Downhill with this frame and I never had issues. I bought this frame second hand and have had no problems with it whatsoever. I have run 24" front and rear, 26" front and rear, 24"-26" combo, Rigid forks, 100mm forks, 170mm forks, Dual Crown forks, and this bike kills it with everything... The horizontal drop outs have allow regular QR and allow you to snug the wheel up as close as you want to the frame to adjust wheelbase and effective chainstay length... (the shorter the easier to manual). If you want a Hardtail frame that can handle anything and everything... This is the bike for you... oh yeah... I'm 250 lbs and I send it off cliffs, rock faces and whatever I can wrap my brain around. The only thing it's not good for is Trials... the present build is at 37lbs. previously at 32lbs. Don't buy this if you are a spandex wearing weight weenie... you want something titanium and have wasted your time reading this.
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Submitted by
peter hardy
a Weekend Warrior
from dumfries Date Reviewed: August 20, 2007
Favorite Trail:
mabie glentress ae
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At:
darren
Strengths:
seriously strong. compatable with most components, extreme gusseting. lightness for what you get and so versatile
Weaknesses:
the right chainstay is left unpainted so the chain slap doesnt churn the paint up. although it could be worse if they painted it
Similar Products Used:
cove foreplay. (not as good)
Bike Setup:
morph frame 2007 4X WC forks, spank rims on profile hubs, mrp bones cranks and avid code brakes
Bottom Line:
if you want a versatile frame i think this is the best one out there. it is soooo strong and even comes with a 10 year warrenty. worth every penny
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Submitted by
sammy powders
a
from mom Date Reviewed: July 10, 2007
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
like a turkey
Weaknesses:
cant eat it
Similar Products Used:
bikes, and a few canoes, one kayak, and a dog
Bike Setup:
frame fork pedals handlebars, no wheels though, it doesnt seem to work?
Bottom Line:
hot its cooloic, i cant ride it though because it has no wheels
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Submitted by
greg
a Downhiller
from usa Date Reviewed: June 11, 2007
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$700.00
Purchased At:
eBay
Weaknesses:
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Bottom Line:
buy me i like sex and im a wicked bike
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Submitted by
Cole Reynolds
a Weekend Warrior
from oak lawn. il US Date Reviewed: April 24, 2007
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1600.00
Purchased At:
RichardsBicycles.com
Strengths:
This thing is built like a tank, and light as a feather. it takes abosultly everything i dish out. i would recomend to everyone
Bottom Line:
The guys at Richards were super helpfull. They answered all my questions and got me off on my way with a sick bike talor built to my every specification. Anyone who i likes awsome bikes, great service and great deals, check out RichardsBicycles.com
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Submitted by
jim
a
from a cow Date Reviewed: March 5, 2007
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$2.00
Bottom Line:
wicked
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Submitted by
Bob Bruno
a Downhiller
from Texas Date Reviewed: February 26, 2007
Favorite Trail:
????????
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$700.00
Purchased At:
a store
Strengths:
all
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
scratch
Bike Setup:
wicked
Bottom Line:
buy this bike
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Submitted by
klop
a
from germany Date Reviewed: January 11, 2007
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Stiff,Strong,Good for drop's.
Weaknesses:
Cockpit too short,dont corner as well as people think,ive had it setup many way's but it dont feel as good on the corner's or even as smooth as my Evil or Sinister.
Similar Products Used:
Imperial,Ridge,
Bottom Line:
Good for drops and some light DH,gets a little to scekthy on the real technical tight corner's,its a good bike at a good price,but if you want something that rail's round corner's and is smoother then silk,buy a Imperial :)
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Submitted by
William P.
a Weekend Warrior
from My Mom Date Reviewed: January 7, 2007
Favorite Trail:
White Hills
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$700.00
Purchased At:
Freeride
Strengths:
Everything!!!!!!!!!!
Weaknesses:
None!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Similar Products Used:
Banshee Scream
Bike Setup:
I better not say cuz ill go on 4ever
Bottom Line:
Buy this bike compared to it all other hardtails r GARBAGE!!!
Submitted by
Erik
a Downhiller
from SLC, UT, USA Date Reviewed: October 31, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Anything Steep and Smooth
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$750.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
Very strong!!!!!!! tears up the switchbacks and loves flowy singletracks. Fun for urban too
Weaknesses:
a tad heavy for the up hill
Similar Products Used:
kona cowan, scott voltage
Bike Setup:
manitou sherman flick, hayes hydros, azonic outlaw rims....
Bottom Line:
This is a fun bike for anyone who wants a hardtail that can do it all. I rode everything from resorts to college campuses. The bike is definately above me and probably most people out there but it is sure fun to try. if you are only going to have one bike for rocky trails then get a full suspension but if you want one that can do urban, smooth singletracks, and take a beating then this is your bike
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Submitted by
jeff
a Weekend Warrior
from washington Date Reviewed: October 29, 2006
Favorite Trail:
dishman, street and beacon
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$225.00
Purchased At:
my friend
Strengths:
the frame is amazing
Weaknesses:
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Similar Products Used:
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Bike Setup:
morphine, manitu sherman jumper 80, sun rim s-types, demoliton 3p crank set with 33 tooth standard sproket, syncros stem, and bulk bars, 06 hayes elcaminoe hydrolic brakes, animal pedals and grips, fresstcyle cool lite chain, and thats about it
Bottom Line:
That frame is suite, strong as hell and overall a nice unstoppable bike
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Submitted by
Si Raistrick
a
from Dorking, UK Date Reviewed: October 16, 2006
Favorite Trail:
summer lightning and holmbury
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$400.00
Strengths:
I'm no freerider but I do love hammering technical singletrack and downhill, and this bike is oh so good at it. It wakes up trails which my full suss leaves for dead, and the back end is so responsive going into corners it still freaks me out how good it feels. OK, so that's justs hardtails in general you might say - well yeah, but this bike takes stiffness to a whole new level. The geometry is spot on- the sizing feels just right, and even with a 170mm triple up front, it feels really well balanced. It's really light too - much lighter than it looks.
Weaknesses:
The supplied seatpost is too short for going uphill. Only other weakness - in the UK they now call banshees 'mythic' cos of some copyright issue with halfords which is a naff name and has no heritage - buy one from america instead!
Some guy on here claimed he broke one into bits jumping - if that's true, what did Banshee say about the warranty? Even just a quick look at this bike tells you it's hard as nails, and that's without Banshees solid as a rock reputation and warranty, so I question the validity of that one.
If you ride this bike on tough stuff for more than 2 hours your knees will hurt cos its so stiff, but that's pretty obvious.
Similar Products Used:
I also have a Santa cruz VPfree and Orange patriot.
Bike Setup:
I'm 5ft10/ 70in an have a medium, with a 50mm stem and very wide bars. Manitou stance tripleclamps (got em free and had to take my 66s off - will be getting some 888s for it soon), XT, Hope Mono4s, singletrack/ hope 26in wheels, FSA pig, thompson, WTB.
Bottom Line:
This frame is super-stiff. With those massive welds and gussets, it must be the stiffest frame out there. It feels amazing when you're railing berms and really throwing the back end around, and it doesn't want to stay on the ground. Training on this bike reawakens your abilities and I've actually completed some trails on this faster than I can on my patriot because of how well it corners. Or maybe it just feels like that.
Either way, this is an really fun bike, and oh so cheap for that amount of fun. Nothing else comes close.
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Submitted by
HTCrazy
a Downhiller
from Dallas Date Reviewed: October 1, 2006
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Beef cake,will take a beatin,dontexpect it to handle a 40ft drop like a FS or a Imperial,Can take long travel forks,better at climbing then a imperial,
Weaknesses:
Its square,Feels to short even after trying different setups,will brake with super monsters when going big!
Similar Products Used:
Evil Imperial/Sinister Ridge/Norco Torrent.
Bike Setup:
FOX 40,Sram X9,Hozlfeller cranks,FSA Bars,Blackspire Stem,A-Frame pedals,729's on hope pro2 and hope ti hubs,Clarcks clim8 hydros,thomson post.
Bottom Line:
I got the morphine a while ago now and got it for DH at first,but after doing serevrel runs i couldent get use to how sqaure the frame is and it dont have the geo to make you feel comfatable DH like a Imperial has or a FS, and how short it feels even after trying diffrent stems,lengths and diffrent rise,diffrent seats and bars,this was a large by the way as im not a light weight lol,anyway after this i decided it was time to take it hucking and see if it will take the abuse that its designed for.Stuck some Super Monsters on it(300MM)and did some big hucks 25-44ft,I mahsed bug time on this drop i do very oftem which is about 36ft and hit the floor pretty hard and broke my hand and 3 fingers,i checked my monsters they where fine but checked the welds on the morphine and they had ripped apart!!!it dont handle nothing like my Imperial,ive crashed into walls and everythign on my Evil and it has taken it unlike the morphine,the imperial is a far better bike,!!!
Imperial = Ultimate HT
BANSHEE MORPHINE EAT DUST!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Submitted by
Brian
a Weekend Warrior
from Northern New Jersey, USA Date Reviewed: August 17, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Skagway,Alaska
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
online
Strengths:
Will handle whatever you throw at it. I hit a 8' jump at speed and over launched the landing zone hittin the flatground and this killa didn't even rattle. I think I heard the ground squeal !!! LOL
Weaknesses:
a lil heavy. If your weak do push ups or get a lighter bike.
Similar Products Used:
santa cruz chameleon/specilized stumpjumper/marin hardtail
Bike Setup:
usual suspects !!!
Bottom Line:
I like to ride fast and when I first got this tank I was a lil concerned about being able to whip through turns and climbs. This bike is a warrior. On DH this sucker hauls will eat anything my FS bike can(so I sold it). I wish I had this killa when I was in Alaska cause I would have molested those jumps and the DH singletrack up there. Vey pleased. Who needs FS anyway !!!
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Submitted by
Josh
a
from Toronto, Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: August 5, 2006
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1500.00
Purchased At:
Bike City Toronto
Strengths:
Amazing, is strong as hell, go off any drops hold together. But its a bit heavy but who cares. Really good frame.
Weaknesses:
None, tough as nails.
Bottom Line:
Sweet bike, get it! Will last you forever.
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Submitted by
Jeremy
a Weekend Warrior
from MV, Ca Date Reviewed: July 17, 2006
Favorite Trail:
cholla-->stairs-->laguna ridge
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$600.00
Strengths:
Stiff, scary looking.
Weaknesses:
funky seat tube size?
Similar Products Used:
Just cannondale hardtails...
Bike Setup:
EX823s on CKs, M4 8" 6", Fox 'nilla 130R, monkeylite, XTR.
Bottom Line:
Feels slack on the downs, stout on the ups, your parts will definitely break before the frame does. DH guys will wonder at how beefy it is, you'll be the only hardtailer on some trails. Jump it, drop it, dip it, turn it, I <3 it.
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Submitted by
e f
a Weekend Warrior
from westport,ct,usa Date Reviewed: June 24, 2006
Favorite Trail:
trumbull
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$1500.00
Purchased At:
cycle dynamics
Strengths:
strong confidence inspiring frame able to handle all types of riding. excellent set up for x-stuntry type of riding
Weaknesses:
a little heavy but who cares
Similar Products Used:
surly instigator
Bike Setup:
boxxer ride, avid mechanicals, race face components
Bottom Line:
kick a$$ bike for a reasonable price. who needs full suspension anyway
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Submitted by
braeden
a Downhiller
from British Columbia Date Reviewed: March 23, 2006
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$2800.00
Purchased At:
Cyclelogic
Strengths:
hmmmm... well thats a real tough question... EVERYTHING! i just can't get enough of this frame. its superior in all aspects of a bike well other then rear suspension (who needs that?)
Weaknesses:
well i do have one little problem. the paint chips a bit easy. its easily remidied with the bottle of perfectly matched touch up paint that came with it though
Similar Products Used:
well... none maybe the norco manik its kindof the same i guess
Bike Setup:
alrighty... double track 24rear/26front fsa Xdrive crank/BB fsa headset, bars, seatpost and stem. velco seat, WTB dualcompound grips, lovetires Groovy #1 3.0rear/2.7front shimano deore rear shifter, hayes HFX-9 8" hydro, welgo flat pedals, stance kingpin dual crown, formula hubs, ah i think thats about it. :) pretty sweet.
Bottom Line:
the price i said was in canadian $ and was for the whole bike. this is such a stealth frame. its got the killer red going on. I cant believe how good this frame is. it is like the wheelie master. ok with the seat all the way down(its how i ride) i can still wheelie while sitting. theres no way anybody could break this frame unless your commiting suicide or hacked it for some stupid reason. i could huck anything on this bike and the only thing i would be worried about was me... ya buy it and you will fly it.
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Submitted by
Stuporman
a Weekend Warrior
from Abbotsford, B.C. Date Reviewed: November 24, 2005
Favorite Trail:
dirt merchant
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
trade
Strengths:
Most amazing geometry I've ever felt on a hardtail. Huge headtube, huge gussets, and the guys at bashee made it into a package that isnt all that heavy!
Weaknesses:
Not very many deraillers fit on a seat tube that size, and there's little clearance for an inner chainguide.
Similar Products Used:
only one other hardtail, the oryx DD66
Bike Setup:
morphine with supers and a decent freeride spec
Bottom Line:
This is the first Banshee bike that I've owned, and it probably wont be my last. Its the only hardtail frame I dont think i'll be able to damage. Its a monster when built up with a super t and 24/26 wheels. Kudos to Banshee bikes!
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Submitted by
Tom
a
from New York Date Reviewed: November 13, 2005
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
Awesome frame, strong, versatile
Weaknesses:
heavy (for weaklings)
Bottom Line:
I love this bike. I wrote a whole long review, but the computer keeps losing it somewhere. I have set this bike up from fully rigid single speed to free ride and it is always awesome. Set it up with a dirt jump fork, some solid rims, stiff cranks, short stem, and beefy handlebars and you will be psyched.
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Submitted by
Tony Teichroeb
a
from Vernon Date Reviewed: August 11, 2005
Favorite Trail:
any, as long as it goes downhill
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1200.00
Purchased At:
skyride cycle
Strengths:
this thing is super duper strong, don't need to ride it to see how apparent it is, brakes have serious pucker power, it is super well balanced, I can put my left foot on the peddle, put the pedal at the bottom of its stroke, put my weight back, and shove down and the forks respond. VERY NICE!! that translates into a very nice manualer/wheelier
Weaknesses:
the only problem I have is the shifting needs to be worked on (bought it that way) other then that, there isn't anything wrong with it.
Similar Products Used:
04norco rampage. Sweet bike! 05 torrent pretty cool but I didn't feel comfortable on it
Bike Setup:
03 frame,(person I bought it off of started with just the frame) 03 dirt jumper 1's FSA single speed crank set and bash gaurd, FSA PIG headset, formula front hub, hayes brakes
Bottom Line:
The best, I thought I would have to spend a lot more on a bike that delievers this much performance. If bender can ride it and get away with his cannonball landings then I sure should be able to :D :D
srry bender. I just had to put that in for the bikes sake. haha
as long as you don't have those 4-7000$ fullies crowding your mind as the only thing that is worth buying, consider this, it is a much cheaper, and a surprisingly good bike
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Submitted by
Pierre-Luc Benoit
a Downhiller
from Québec Date Reviewed: August 3, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Mont Sainte-Anne
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Perfect for the Hardtail category at Quebec Cup. Strong, very good geometry, double crown friendly, can put a Michelin Comp 32 26*2.8 at rear.
Weaknesses:
Need a spacer at rear wheel for put in center.
Similar Products Used:
-
Bike Setup:
BoXXer Team 7 inchs, mavic 321, Michelin Comp 32 tires, Sram X9, BB 3 pieces FSA, FSA handlebar and stem, Hayes Purple brakes, etc etc etc
Bottom Line:
Won several hardtail DH with this bike.
10 years of warranty!!!
Cool paint color
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Submitted by
pele
a
from Brazil Date Reviewed: July 18, 2005
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$700.00
Purchased At:
Brazilliabikes
Strengths:
Sooper strong frame.
Weaknesses:
Heavy frame but that's it.
Similar Products Used:
Huffy Scorpio, Murray Bootleg, Next Trail.
Bike Setup:
Judy TT fork, Tecktro rim brakes, Shimano Alivio drivetrain, Bilbo Wheels with 36 spokes, Performance Tires(2.1)
Bottom Line:
Bike is way to heavy and I am surprised that the bike performs so poorly because I have really good kit. It feels like a slug on the climbs but it is ok on the downs.
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Submitted by
Bobito
a Downhiller
from calgary,canada Date Reviewed: July 7, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$750.00
Purchased At:
a bike shop
Strengths:
it isexcelleny, and is super strong
Weaknesses:
bit of weight but whatever
Similar Products Used:
norco 125, brodie brute, norco sasquatch, kona stuff, norco six
i really wanted a hardtail that would be tough cause i like DH and freeride, but dont like fully's, and thi bike does it excellently so far. got a lime green color though which i need to spraypaint.
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Submitted by
matt wilhite
a Downhiller
from wausau Date Reviewed: July 7, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$3000.00
Strengths:
this is a really solid frame its amazing
Weaknesses:
takes getting used to at first
Similar Products Used:
gt ruckus hardtail
Bike Setup:
z1 fr eta fork race face diablos crank hayes hfx mag's with 8' rotors xt rear derauiler race face diablous stem race face handle bars haro grips demolition bmx seat mavic 317 rims hookworm tires (yeah i built her up real nice)
Bottom Line:
the best i've seen yet if you have the money build it up yourself you won't be dissappointed its everything they say it is it has an awesome spot for wheelies and manuals and its just a solid all around good bike
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Submitted by
scott nield
a Weekend Warrior
from london Date Reviewed: June 22, 2005
Favorite Trail:
esher shore
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
freeborne (england)
Strengths:
everything,will out perform any other hardtail
Weaknesses:
keep getting stopped by kids on jump bikes asking questions,frame can beat u up a bit untill you get used to it!
Similar Products Used:
kona stinky
Bike Setup:
xt shifters and rear mech,lx cassette and front mech,race face evolve dh cranks,dangerboy bash,mavic 321 rims,deore hubs,nokian gazzalodi 2.3 tyres,dmr stem,odi lock-on grips,marzocchi 04 z1 drop off's (130mm)
Bottom Line:
this is the daddy of all hardtails,great for shore, dirtjumping,single track etc.more fun than my 6inch full susser. this frame is recomended for everyone except full on xc racing types.
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Submitted by
ceder rowe
a Downhiller
from portland,oregon,usa Date Reviewed: June 21, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$900.00
Purchased At:
used
Strengths:
This frame is so solid it encourges you to go bigger! The best frame I've ever ridden. Super stable in the steeps.
Weaknesses:
none!
Bike Setup:
fsa cranks,jr t front end,3" rear tire on a sun doublewide,qr 20 hubs
Bottom Line:
if your even thinking about riding a hardtail hard, get this frame, and never worry about it breaking!
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Submitted by
Chris Dean
a Downhiller
from Nepean Date Reviewed: January 31, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Halifax
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1500.00
Purchased At:
Halifax
Strengths:
This bike frame is somewhat good. Strong welds, but not strong enough for my skills.
Weaknesses:
Everything, this bike is terrible, do not buy it if your as good as I am, frame welds disinagrated off a 40 foot drop.
Similar Products Used:
Kona stab primo, specialized big hit, santa cruz v-10, evil imperial.
Bike Setup:
Super monster (300mm), race face cranks, stem, 8 inch hope hydros, e-13 chain guide and bash guard, double wide tyres and mag-30 rims.
Bottom Line:
This bike frame is terrible, no one buy it, I am way too good for it and im sure everyone else is.
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Submitted by
scott
a Downhiller
from washington Date Reviewed: January 8, 2005
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$525.00
Purchased At:
lbs
Strengths:
everything, you'll break B4 this frame will
Weaknesses:
nothing
Similar Products Used:
evil, norco
Bike Setup:
super T, 26 front, 24 rear.
Bottom Line:
great bike, handles everything
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Submitted by
Keith Scott
a Downhiller
from Glasgow, Scotland Date Reviewed: January 6, 2005
Favorite Trail:
No Joke
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Everything! Horizontal drop outs, good tire clearance, and everything is built for strength! Strongest bike in the world!
Weaknesses:
Nothing! nope, not a thing, I love this bike!
Similar Products Used:
santa Cruz chamelion, Orange MissIsle
Bike Setup:
Sherman flicks, 26" front wheel 24" back, both heavy duty wheels! 3 piece chromo cranks
Bottom Line:
The best hardtail I have ever ridden for dirt jumping, street, shore riding and any other hardcore riding! I feel so confident on this machine! I just know that it will be fine and can forget about worrying if the bike will snap on this drop... cos I know it will not, ever!
10 year warrenty, the best customer service of any bike company in the world! BUY ONE!
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Submitted by
Keith Williams
a
from Dersden Date Reviewed: December 3, 2004
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
www.mountainbikes.net
Strengths:
It is probably the strongest hardtail on the market, has good geometry and balance, and rides over anything a full suspension could.
Weaknesses:
None really. Put strong hubs, cranks, rims, etc., because this frame doesn't budge on impact.
Similar Products Used:
my old Norco
Bike Setup:
Saint crank, Drop Off 1 fork, and some other good stuff.
Bottom Line:
This bike makes you a strong rider, because of its weight, and can do just about everything. In my opinion, its a better freeride bike than any full suspension because you can do a death defying drop and then pedal back to the top and do it again. If you want a bike that forces you to become a better biker just in order to test its capabilities, this bike is for you.
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Submitted by
that guy
a Weekend Warrior
from colorado springs Date Reviewed: November 9, 2004
Favorite Trail:
keystone's new stuff
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
burly is a huge understatement adjustable rear dropouts ability to run a dual crown
Weaknesses:
zero zip nada
Similar Products Used:
03 santa cruz chameleon
Bike Setup:
here it goes...03 jr. t, rf prodigy dh cranks, evil guide, hayes hydros, mag 30 ft wheel, azonic momentum dh rear wheel, crank bros mallet pedals, 2.5 maxxis rear and 2.5 michelin dh ft, titec hellbent bar and a rf diabolous stem... that's about that
Bottom Line:
jump it, drop it, race it, urban abuse it, this bike can, and will do it all. certainly not meant for the weight wankers out there. definitely one of the BEST for the sick and sadistic hardtail masochists.
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sam ryan
a Weekend Warrior
from missoula, MT, United States Date Reviewed: September 22, 2004
Favorite Trail:
blue mountain
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1850.00
Purchased At:
big sky cyclery
Strengths:
everything, i absolutely love it, its incredible
Weaknesses:
nothing at all, some say the frame is heavy, but its nothing, the frame is light, i don't even notice anything
Similar Products Used:
2005 kona stuff (my friends)
Bike Setup:
16" frame, 04' marzocchi dj 3's with qr20 130 mm, 24" x 2.6" rear, 26" x 2.6" front, hayes 8" rotor full hydraulic, truvativ crankset, sun rims
Bottom Line:
this bike is incredible, i would reccomend it to anyone, it is light, handles like a dream, wheelies incredibly well, easy to bunny hop on, and indestructable. this bike is great for anybody in mountain biking
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Eric
a Downhiller
from Milwaukee, Wi, Milwaukee Date Reviewed: August 12, 2004
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
Corey The Bike Fixers
Strengths:
Geometry, strength, morhping capabilites, anything and everything
Weaknesses:
Hmmmmmm......lets see.......I get lots of comments because it is such a badass looking bike and I don't want to have to deal with answering a bunch of dumb questions.
Similar Products Used:
Spooky Metalhead, Giant STP 2
Bike Setup:
DJ3, Hussefelt Drive train, Hayes Mech's, Custom built Sun BFM wheels
Bottom Line:
I have never riden a bike like this in my entire life, absolutely amazing. In the past 3 months of owning it I have learned so much more and become much more aggressive on EVERYTHING. Manuals like a bat out of hell and even though my bike weighs close to 35lbs, it does not ride like it at all. The Morphing part of it is great, I have had all sorts of setups and different wheel bases all w/ the flick of a wrench and very few complications w/ other parts. It seems like everytime I ride it I find something more that I enjoy about the frame and its very essence of bike-dom. I could go on and on about how much I am in love w/ this bike, but I won't spoil all of the fun for you. Want to know why everyone who owns one loves it? Buy one and set it up as anything and you will fall in love as well.
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Isaac Smith
a Downhiller
from Swan Valley Date Reviewed: August 11, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Dave's Dive
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1395.00
Purchased At:
Adrenaline Bikes
Strengths:
Everything! The frame is the strongest frame I have ever ridden. The bike is so sweet for many different kinds of riding.
Weaknesses:
Nothing!
Similar Products Used:
Iron Horse SGS Pro, Cove G-spot, Specialized Big Hit
It is the best hardtail bike ever made in production. There is nothing that even comes close. look at the ratings for the 2003, it is a perfect 5 for 20 something reviews. You will not be dissapointed of you buy this bike. I would deffinetely buy it again. Buy it from adrenaline and you can get the whole bike customized and built for really cheap.Ask for Jim at adrenaline bikes and he will get you the best price no matter what. If you are looking to buy a bike buy a Banshee Morphine.
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