good clean fun easy to build the best fun i've had on a bike since my 9r and that is saying something the identiti is a great british classic you must get your hands on one soon before there gone, they look fantastic in green metallic, easy to handle even up to 160mm of travel a true freeride hardtail, very good on the jumps can not fault it at all
Strengths: Great climber, ADS is neat and tidy, Geometry is spot on.
Weaknesses: The fact theyve discontinued it for the AKA.
Bottom Line:
THE best hardtail ive owned by far, wouldnt trade it for the world.
Climbs really well, descends like a dr jekyll, super stiff, super planted feel, great for all kinds of trails. ADS is great although it would have been nice if theyd have made a 12mm version but with a solid axle its damn good. running dual ring really suits the bike. Geometry is spot on, you always feel like your in the right place at the right time and ready to tackle any obsticle
Just cant believe theyve axed it, although it has been running a very long time i think Identiti have left themselves a big gap in their range regardless of how good the AKA is.
Green colour is also pretty cool as its not a proper british racing green, very very dark and looks black in most light. get it in the sun and you can see the green but again in some light mine is most definatly purple.
If youve been thinking of getting one get it now before its too late.
Similar Products Used: Merlin Malt 1, Dr Jekyll, DMR Exalt, GT(various), Merida (rebrand as carrera Zelos 2000/2001).
Bike Setup: Small frame in green, Pike 426 coil uturn, SLX brakes (203/160), Hope headset, Hone cranks (dual ring, 22/36t), LX/SLX mechs and shifters, GI pedals, GI wheels, Blackspire Stinger tensioner, Blackspire Bash, nukeproof stem, dmr alloy wingbars OS, NC17 post.
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Submitted by
kolasky
a Cross Country Rider
from kolasky@brsint.com
Date Reviewed: October 6, 2008
Strengths: Great all round Frame as good a Stifee that previously owned .Climbs well and is great on downhill sections
Dropout system
Large size very comfortable
Weaknesses: No holes for bottle holder .
Bottom Line:
Great frame at a Great Price . Rides really well and looks great in British Racing Green
Good for downhill and cross country
Paid £269 in UK
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