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Submitted by
jmmorath
a Weekend Warrior
from Flagstaff, AZ USA
Date Reviewed: May 8, 2009 | | Favorite Trail: | The Octopus, Gooseberry | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$500.00 | | Purchased At: | Used private sale | | Strengths: | Bought it a year old with some upgrades. I've had it for four years and she is still going strong. The frame is all that is left from when I bought it. It's the aluminum frame but has held up just fine for my riding- some craziness but nothing too huge. | | Weaknesses: | Bent the isis bb quickly. Not a huge fan of disc brakes.
The frame set up didn't allow me to use the inner bash guard for my MDS sprocket with the KHE freecoaster hub. | | Bike Setup: | KHE 11t Geisha disc freecoaster, sun rims rhinolites, MZ Comp, Ody MDS 25t sprocket, Easton monkey bars, disc brakes front and back, Shadow conspiracy seat, SNAFU pedals, Eastern electron cranks. | | Bottom Line: | It's been a great bike to me. I use it for commuting, street/park, singletrack, bar transportation.
It's a good affordable bike. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
satriaskalee
a Weekend Warrior
from indonesia
Date Reviewed: April 19, 2009 | | Favorite Trail: | JPG | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$570.00 | | Purchased At: | formula bikes | | Strengths: | first impression on paintjob, it's stunning..later on, tough frame as i abuse it on tracks, great geo despite a bit heavy. brakes, RD and shifter works well.. | | Weaknesses: | not-so-good fork, heavy and leaks on first ride..poor wheelset, bend a bit by some bunny hops..saddle is a must-replaced | | Similar Products Used: | s-works m5, united dominate | | Bike Setup: | stock | | Bottom Line: | good value-for-money bike...many wow factor
wider handlebar wud give more stability, but stock is ok.
better fork needed for weekend trail, stock is ok for commuter.
wheelset is a bit mess, try to give some extra cash on better rims and tyres..
overall..must-have bike, go get one | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
mm
a Downhiller
from ireland
Date Reviewed: April 17, 2009 | | Favorite Trail: | my forest trail | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$500.00 | | Purchased At: | specialized | | Strengths: | frame is class nd soo light, | | Weaknesses: | forks suk,changed them with mazorockys,tires were ok but wear out easily (so changed them with dmr tires) | | Similar Products Used: | dmr drone | | Bike Setup: | enduro twitch handle bars,dmr tires,forks are mazorockys | | Bottom Line: | sweet bike, deadly for street and dirt riding,very light and takes alot of abuse.i love this bike! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rodrick
a Weekend Warrior
from Keller Tx
Date Reviewed: October 27, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | Northshore Tex | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Purchased At: | Bikes Inc | | Strengths: | Real strong steel frame, good for street use and for dj's. A nice start off build and ready to rip out of the shop. Good bike for the price. | | Weaknesses: | Heavy, had to change handlebars, cut seatpost, change saddle, change grips, change wheels, hubs, spokes, fork, and other small things like brakes. Now I'm good with it though | | Similar Products Used: | P.2, P.3, Azonic Steelhead | | Bike Setup: | Custom everything | | Bottom Line: | Good bike for price, if you wanna spend a bit more, customize. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
mike15bike
a Weekend Warrior
from canada
Date Reviewed: July 27, 2008 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$850.00 | | Purchased At: | pedal power, woodsto | | Strengths: | the frame, brakes, crank, stem and bars( but are impostible to get clean), and headset | | Weaknesses: | the fork is really heavy as well as the tires, the rims are total crap I bent them in the first week I had the bike(switch with a them with atomlab p!mp)also the grips ware out vary fast | | Similar Products Used: | p.2,3 ,stp, norco 250 | | Bike Setup: | p.1 without front breake(sugested) and with jagwar cables, with atomlab p!mp in the back | | Bottom Line: | the bike is well worth the money, the new 2009 p. series bikes are made lighter that the old ones, the old one are still awsome with acouple upgrades that bike is one of the best | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
rob roderigues
a Weekend Warrior
from oakland,ca
Date Reviewed: July 24, 2008 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$700.00 | | Purchased At: | online | | Strengths: | this is one tough bike. its more than i need. i commute and play on it, and with proper lube and cleaning its indestructable.it handles great to. | | Weaknesses: | its heavy in steel. some cheap parts. | | Similar Products Used: | kona stinky, other xcountry bikes | | Bike Setup: | stock but i plan on replacing the cheap parts as i break them . no biggie. | | Bottom Line: | this bike is the most fun i have had for the $ i think i could get in bike.single speed keeps things simple and the gearing is as good as it gets. i didnt think i would be commuting on it but its that good.get this bike. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
peanutnipplesandtoast
a Downhiller
from hamilton,canada
Date Reviewed: July 22, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | dirt jumps down the street | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$735.00 | | Purchased At: | all the right gears | | Strengths: | awesome bike, great frame, a little heavy but great geo, amazing part spec considering the price. single speed is great, and perfect gear ratio for me to.brakes are great quaiity,forks are pretty good, only a little heavy,and the 2008 paintjob is amazing!!!!
| | Weaknesses: | i've heard the rims bend pretty easy, and the tires weight as much as a fright train. get some swalbe table tops, or kenda small block 8's and it'll be fine.
| | Similar Products Used: | norco wolverine, norco rival, norco havoc, p2 crmo | | Bike Setup: | 2008 stock setup, soon to have swalbe table top tires,atomlab lite rims, and next year to save a little weight i might get some odessy wombolt cranks.
| | Bottom Line: | great bike, buy it, but make sure that the cost of new rims are in your budget becuz its a guarranty that they will bend to the point u cant ride it.so amke room for 100-200$ for some upgrades overtime and it'll be perfect! the geo is so awesome i did my first wheelie ever first try!! pretty long to, i'd have to say 20ft. and on the jumps it handles even better, i've been dirtjumping for about a month almost now and can already do a no footer, one hander, tristar, and working on a few others all becuz this bike makes everything i try so effortless. overall buy this bike now!!!! but be sure to have 200$ tucked away for future necessary upgrades like rims.this bike hanles and performs as well as a bike worth twice as much. and the frame is a bombproof tank that can take anything, and the steel also absorbs more vibrations than aluminum.i'll post back in a few months to see if the rims lived up to there less than outstanding reputation. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ian P.
a Downhiller
from Palm Desert, CA, USA
Date Reviewed: May 29, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | Palm Desert | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$530.00 | | Purchased At: | Palm Desert Cyclery | | Strengths: | The bike itself and the price. | | Weaknesses: | The only thing I can think of is when ever I land a big drop, my ass hits the back tire. Its my fault, so its not really a weakness. | | Similar Products Used: | GT Moto, Azonic Steelhead, Specialized P.2, Cannondale chase 3 | | Bike Setup: | Neon green lizard skin grips and a tan odyssey seat. | | Bottom Line: | Okay, I got this bike yesterday and have only ridden it for about four hours. They were a really hard four hours though. I took 5-6 ft. drops, 8-9 ft. gaps, and it handled them perfectly. No flex, NO NOTHING. I love this freakin thing. This is actually my first singlespeed mountain bike. I really don't want to go back to gears. It has perfect gearing for me, so its perfect in general. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steve
a Downhiller
from columbus, oh, usa
Date Reviewed: January 31, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | numerous ones | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$600.00 | | Purchased At: | bike source | | Strengths: | great solid frame, next to indestructable, good feel and weight, great for hucking, good for beginning or advanced dirtjumpers/urban riders, as it's a simple bombproof ride, next to no maintenance required other than cleaning | | Weaknesses: | i'm really pleased with it, the grips that came on it blew, especially when they were wet, but that's a 20 dollar fix | | Similar Products Used: | bianchi puss | | Bike Setup: | sun rims ditch witches 26", panaracer fire fr 2.4, hussefelt crank, truvativ 118mm bottom bracket, hayes hydraulic discs, blackspire bash guard(a must have) | | Bottom Line: | it takes some bada** stompin'! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brandon
a Weekend Warrior
from EDH CA, USA
Date Reviewed: November 24, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$615.00 | | Purchased At: | Bob's Cycle Center | | Strengths: | the whole bike in general | | Weaknesses: | forks not perfect
front wheel size | | Similar Products Used: | p.2 | | Bike Setup: | stock | | Bottom Line: | this bike is amazing. i'm only 5'5" and it works in every way i need. awkward with 26" in front and 24" wheel in back. if u r looking for a great bike to fool around on and do any kind of drop, stairset, dirt jumps, or urban riding the p.1 is perfect. p.2 same, but heavier. frame is built to withstand hard hits. after crashing extremely hard, only minor adjustments need to be made. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
kieran
a Downhiller
from rainham, kent, england
Date Reviewed: September 12, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | p.o.r.c | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Purchased At: | ebay | | Strengths: | good frame, very light and strong and also good geometry making it very easy to jump | | Weaknesses: | bottom bracket ( mine broke after a week) and the forks | | Similar Products Used: | ??
| | Bike Setup: | nokian gazzalodi tyres, kmc kool chain | | Bottom Line: | overall a good bike for the money i paid for it ( £270) only problem is the forks are crap and the bottom bracket is shoddy. mine broke after about a week of riding the bike. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jesus
a Weekend Warrior
from Orlando, Florida, USA
Date Reviewed: July 24, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | Tested or demo'ed only | | Purchased At: | The Bicycle Chain | | Strengths: | The product is strong! Totally sick frame, really strong brake, grippy all-terrain tires, lightweight | | Weaknesses: | GRIPS GIVE ME BLISTERS! No bash guard, not a big problem, no front break, harda$$ seat | | Similar Products Used: | 2006 P.2, P.1 Cr-Mo | | Bottom Line: | Great bike! Really great bike! I'm serious, this bike is great! Except for the fork, not bad, but not good, and the bad grips and the lack of a front brake. Now all specialized has to do is stick the drivetrain and fork from the Cr-Mo on the frame and wheels of the P.1 and add a front brake and you've got yourself a 5 chili pepper ride! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Blaine Kaiser
a Weekend Warrior
from Granite Bay California USA
Date Reviewed: July 2, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | Northstar Local Dirt Jumps | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$700.00 | | Purchased At: | Sharps bikes | | Strengths: | Almost everything. The frame is bulletproof. The brake make some noise but work. | | Weaknesses: | The forks and the rims. The forks bottom out very easily and my rims bent in a few months. The crank is weak. I have gone through one already. | | Similar Products Used: | Kona Shred, P.2, Big Hit | | Bike Setup: | single track rims,aftermarket forks | | Bottom Line: | The best bike made for the money. You should get one.... NOW! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
ting tong tumaishaiu
a Weekend Warrior
from china
Date Reviewed: December 2, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | ???????????????????? | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$600.00 | | Purchased At: | chinabikes.com | | Strengths: | frame,forks,cranks,rims. | | Weaknesses: | nothing big just the stock tiers and grips the ones,that come on it. | | Similar Products Used: | p2 DMR 24 sevan | | Bike Setup: | dj2 hope DMR | | Bottom Line: | EXPERIENCE: PROGRESSIVE HARDTAIL
When it comes to pushing boundaries, some riders prefer to push in completely new and different directions--not just further in an established direction. Trying new terrains, blending different styles, and expanding the collection of tricks are all primary motivators to this crowd of idolized misfits. Whether riding streets, in skate parks, at the dirt jumps, hardtail freeride, or urban assault, the common needs are simple: tough bikes, built to be stable and predictable. No fluff. No sparkly stuff. Just bomb-proof rides that mix advanced technology with top-shelf materials--all standard features of any P-series bike. The P.1 can ride it all, but is most at home on the dirt, whether jumping or freeriding hardtail-style.
100% Cr-Mo frame designed for 24" rear/26" front wheels, double butted and manipulated TT/DT, internally relieved head tube with weld on rotor plate, 6mm offset rear triangle with 3D forged horizontal drop outs with disc mount (replaceable alloy der. hanger included)
Marzocchi Dirt Jam Pro, 100mm "Disc" model, SSV damping, 1-peice mag. lower, Cr-Mo steer & stanchions, cold forged alloy crown, coil spring with air assist
Powerful Avid BB5, mechanical disc brakes with 160mm Roundagon rotor
More versatile Specialized Rhythm Sport 26x2.3", 60TPI, dual compound tyres with wire bead | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
sam hadlington
a Weekend Warrior
from england
Date Reviewed: November 13, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | baston hill | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$650.00 | | Purchased At: | dream on cycles | | Strengths: | crank,brakes,frame,rims and forks | | Weaknesses: | nothing | | Similar Products Used: | dmr 24seven | | Bike Setup: | dj2 | | Bottom Line: | the bike is great for dirt & street
it is a great bike I am talking about the 2006 one.
it is great value | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
tong lee
a Racer
from china
Date Reviewed: November 13, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | ???????????????????? | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$650.00 | | Strengths: | crank | | Weaknesses: | fork | | Similar Products Used: | bmx | | Bike Setup: | dj2 | | Bottom Line: | do not get a vagas 24" 2003 cos they are so hard to jump on the 3rd day i had it, it snaped on a small tabeltop when i did it smooth and do not put forks on it, it will put to much weight on the frame and it will snap easyer an the forks will bend even dj3,2,1
DO NOT GET A VAGAS 24" | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
chris owen
a Weekend Warrior
from shewsbury
Date Reviewed: November 8, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | ????????????????? | | Duration Product Used: | Tested or demo'ed only | | Purchased At: | evans.com | | Strengths: | it looks mint and light | | Weaknesses: | forks | | Similar Products Used: | p2 | | Bottom Line: | it's so cool | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
todd price
a Downhiller
from shewbury
Date Reviewed: November 8, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | springfield-mear | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$650.00 | | Purchased At: | dave mellor | | Strengths: | strong frame built like tank
only on the p1 a1 do not get the p1 24" it's trash the first day you get it it will be redy for the bin | | Weaknesses: | forks brakes | | Similar Products Used: | p2 dmr | | Bike Setup: | dj2 | | Bottom Line: | it's great | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
joel schwartz
a Weekend Warrior
from cooper city fl
Date Reviewed: October 29, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | markham park | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$550.00 | | Purchased At: | big wheel cycles | | Strengths: | awsome frame! the color is awsome. comes pretty good stock except for a few things. comes pretty light too. great tread on tires. rims are strong havent trued them since i bought the bike. | | Weaknesses: | THE BOTTOM BRACKET!! first day i got it the damn truvativ bottom bracket was squeeking away. tires are really great but they wear down relatively fast. handle bars arent butted at all! frame has an awsome color but impossible to clean. | | Similar Products Used: | hardrock ss, cannondale chase | | Bike Setup: | Deity bars, stem, and cranks. holly roller front, hookworm back. azonic outlaw wheelset. marzzochi dj3 forks. wipperman pro chain. thirteen bashguard. primo wall grips. chris king cog and headset. | | Bottom Line: | you'll never find a better bike for the money, even for more money. i got my p1, my friend got his a week later, and even his DAD got one! i would suggest this bike to anybody interested in a single speed or a hardtail. get this bike! its good for any kind of riding! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Stuart West
a Downhiller
from Newport News,Va, USA
Date Reviewed: September 14, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | Snowshoe | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$700.00 | | Purchased At: | Conte's Bike and Fitness | | Strengths: | Strong as hell, fork i have on it know destroys the stock fork, good components starting off, its a Tank, lightweight tank. | | Weaknesses: | Tires wear fast, stock fork is crap (switched out for a Marzocchi Z1 Drop off | | Similar Products Used: | BMX | | Bike Setup: | stock accept for maxxis minions, Marzocchi Z1 Drop off, and Azonic eliminator wheelset | | Bottom Line: | its a tank, i love it | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
glasgobr
a Weekend Warrior
from Guilford, IN, USA
Date Reviewed: August 22, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | neighbor's front yard/woods | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$425.00 | | Purchased At: | Ebay | | Strengths: | Frame's a tank. Light and strong. Great geometry. Can't beat it in this price range. Fork's not as bad as they say, replace it if/when it breaks with the money you save. | | Weaknesses: | Brakes are trash, squeak like no other, sound like they are going to fall off, but they'll slow you down. | | Similar Products Used: | BMXs, Hardrock, Giant STP | | Bike Setup: | Bone stock so far. | | Bottom Line: | Can't beat this bike for the price. Clearly you're not getting super nice components along with a killer frame for under $700. Will stand up to abuse, replace parts as they break/wear out. Overall an inexpensive tank. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jason fudge
a
from HOUSTON, TX, USA
Date Reviewed: August 10, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Bottom Line: | its cool | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
tyson mcmahon
a Weekend Warrior
from wolfville, nova scotia
Date Reviewed: June 25, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | acadia campus(in wolfville) | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$330.00 | | Purchased At: | vally stove and cycle | | Strengths: | light frame, the crank hasnt moved ever, strong front end, and same in the back | | Weaknesses: | the crank started creacking a little bit the second day i had it but it dosnt move its just annoying,the back tire wears fast it u ride street and thats about it. | | Bottom Line: | the bottom line is this bike is worth it to buy for the price, if your starting off or if you have been riding for a long time, its super light compared to all my friends bikes and its the perfect bike for street | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ryan
a Weekend Warrior
from Swindon, UK
Date Reviewed: June 18, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$600.00 | | Purchased At: | Total Bikes | | Strengths: | dirt cheap for a tough singlespeed ripper!! the frame is light and strong, majority of the components are good quality, | | Weaknesses: | The forks are dreadfull, they are budget cross country forks!! replaced them within few months of having bike, the rims and hubs do need replacing but havent got round to that yet because ive just bought a big hit!! my bars have huge dents in them from riding hard and bottom bracket sucks | | Similar Products Used: | a bmx | | Bike Setup: | 2004 P1 with Marzocchi Dirt Jumper 2, Dmr V8, Hope seat clamp, Raceface grips | | Bottom Line: | This is a great entry level dirt jump street bike but it has its flaws, as you progress and try bigger things stuff will need replacing ie forks rims hubs drivetrain and headset! Ive had this bike for nearly 2 years now and frame is still going strong, and DJ2 work a treat on it!! Overall a very good, light and strong budget dirt jump bike! Cant go wrong with the frame!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Andy
a Downhiller
from Vancouver BC Canada
Date Reviewed: June 17, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Purchased At: | fhaihaven or somthing | | Strengths: | frame... singlespeed ive upgraded alot the price is good | | Weaknesses: | fork the steer tube bent,wheels,BB chain tensioner, | | Similar Products Used: | brodie holeshot, norco 250 & 125 & 4 hun | | Bike Setup: | p1 frame,2004 DJ1 fork,26" doubletracks on novatec ss hub and a formula 20mm,Race face signature BB, e 13 bash,KMC 1/2" chain, kenda k-rad tires. | | Bottom Line: | its a sweet bike but you need to upgrade some parts when you break them. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Eric
a Downhiller
from Illinois
Date Reviewed: April 27, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Purchased At: | bike shop closeout | | Strengths: | strong frame | | Weaknesses: | it sucks going uphill. frame is hard to clean, no front brake, xc fork, could use better rims. after about 2 days of riding, something with my rear hub became lose and made cracking sounds. i took it to the shop and they tightened it. i've been doing a lot of 360s of drops and my rear wheel needs to be trued already, but that means i need to ride smoother.
there was a sticker on the handlebars that said "THIS PRODUCT IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR DOWNHILL COMPETITION, STUNTRIDING, OR ANY AGGRESSIVE OFF-ROAD RIDING." that scares me a little. | | Similar Products Used: | p2, p3, kona stuff, shred, and scrap, rocky mountain flow bikes, azonic steelhead | | Bike Setup: | stock except i added a hayes mx2 brake on the front. | | Bottom Line: | great bike for the price. so far it seems to be holding up great. i'm going to replace the wheels with some atomlab trailpimps and some different tires, and i might make it a 9spd. its a good bike though. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
fh fh
a
from fh
Date Reviewed: April 26, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | drg | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$467.00 | | Purchased At: | fhjhfj | | Strengths: | amazing so much better than the crom buy it! | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | the cromo p.1 | | Bottom Line: | amazing | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Grigory Kruglov
a Racer
from Toronto, ON, Canada
Date Reviewed: April 1, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | local dirt jumps | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$350.00 | | Purchased At: | Cycle Solutions | | Strengths: | Frame is just great, rims are fine, cranks are good too | | Weaknesses: | Fork, brakes | | Similar Products Used: | '04 Trek 4300, '04 Kona Stuff, bmx | | Bike Setup: | Mz Comp, Sun Rims Ditch Witch, Hayes HMX2 6", Truvativ Hussefelt all around | | Bottom Line: | It's a great bike for urban riding and dirt jumps, you can even do some trails on it. Frame are just great for bunnyhops, manuals and other urban stuff. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt Crosby
a Downhiller
from Polson, Mt, USA
Date Reviewed: March 25, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | Urban Assault Stuff | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$525.00 | | Purchased At: | the Spoke Shop | | Strengths: | Frame, Geometry, Cranks, Wheels, Stem, Bars | | Weaknesses: | Tires Suck for Urban, Fork is weak (but at the pricepoint its a steal) | | Similar Products Used: | Kona Scab, | | Bike Setup: | Stock except ODI lock ons, and K-Rad tires | | Bottom Line: | Strongest bike ever, lifetime warranty on the frame, thats gotta say something about Specialized's confidnce in the frame. Super strong, great for urban, slap on some K-rads and ur good, super springy, feels kidna like a pogo stick, great for manualing, great BMX feel, good price, Highly recommend for anybody looking for a good urban ride or freeride hardtail, O and did I mention it's super fun to ride. :) | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
j
a Downhiller
from vancouver
Date Reviewed: December 15, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | 1st avenue from commercial to clarke | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$300.00 | | Purchased At: | private sale | | Strengths: | i just bought the frame - haven't broken it yet | | Weaknesses: | low bb
weak paint finish | | Similar Products Used: | fore custom hardtail [on top bikes north van] | | Bike Setup: | dj triple crown rebuild
8" hrdro front
truvative gigapipe dh bb
single speed conversion on back
bmx chain
26"fr
24"r | | Bottom Line: | works well, paint is weak
i crashed hard enough to crack a pig headset and the head tube was untouched!
the paint is a desert storm colour that is no good if you like a shiny clean bike but other than that i have really worked it and no cracks, bends, creaks from the frame.
If your sick of fixing duallies buy this frame! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jeff
a Downhiller
from New York
Date Reviewed: December 14, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Meat DH skytop | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Purchased At: | Dick Sonne's Bikes | | Strengths: | Frame, cranks, stem | | Weaknesses: | Fork, wheelset, chaintensioner, did i mention the fork sucks
| | Similar Products Used: | Cannondale Chase, Jamis eureka, atomic ds1 | | Bike Setup: | stock save low-pro mag bmx pedals, lock-ons and 8" avid mech front | | Bottom Line: | With this setup i have done everything from xc to freeride and everything inbetween. Took this bike to every mountain and freeriding place the northeast has to offer including a trip to CO. This bike will take the abuse anybody can inflict I guarantee it. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jon
a
from Birmingham AL
Date Reviewed: September 10, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$600.00 | | Purchased At: | Bike Link | | Strengths: | Sturdy frame, wheelset, seat | | Weaknesses: | MZ comp up front, Hayes MX-2 in back | | Similar Products Used: | nothing really | | Bike Setup: | Sherman Firefly, Hayes hydros 8" in front 6" in back, Diabolus stem, ProTaper bar, Trailpimp w/ DT swiss Hugi FR 20mm hub up front | | Bottom Line: | bombproof frame. This frame has stood up to all sorts of abuse over the past few months. everything from 6 foot drops to pavement to casing monster jumps it has handled everything with only the cranks needing adjusted after every few rides but that is truvativ for you. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
andy
a Downhiller
from ft. collins , co, usa
Date Reviewed: August 27, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$600.00 | | Strengths: | Frame | | Weaknesses: | Definatley the fork, and the other components suck, but work fine. | | Similar Products Used: | P.2 | | Bike Setup: | P.1 with '04 DJ3 and a race face bash guard. | | Bottom Line: | Anyone that bashes this bike, either doesn't know what thier talking about or just drops off big walls to flat ground and calls that urban riding. I bought this bike and bent the fork in a week, but I expected that to happen. Once I put the DJ3 and bash guard on, the bike is a sweet urban machine. So far everything is holding up just fine, and in the future I plan to upgrade the rims. I'm doing 5 stair 180's, 360's in the bowls at the skate park, and the bike is just taking all the abuse. I even overshot our dirt jumps and did about 10ft. to flat on accident and it held up fine. For the price your buying a great frame, and with a better fork on it, its a sweet deal. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Joel
a
from Sacramento, California
Date Reviewed: August 22, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Cakewalk | | Duration Product Used: | Tested or demo'ed only | | Purchased At: | N/A | | Strengths: | - Price
- Frame
- Frame geometry
- Brakes
- Stem, headset, etc.
- Rims
- Single Speed!
- Simple to work with | | Weaknesses: | - Fork
- Rear brake noisy, but it gets the job done
- Tires
- Frame color.... not the best choice | | Similar Products Used: | P2, P3, GT Moto, .243 | | Bike Setup: | > Specailized P2
> Dirt Jumper III
> E-Thirteen Bashguard
> Maxxis Oriflamme 2.0 in the front
> Maxxis High Roller Semi-Slick 2.35 in the rear
> No front brake | | Bottom Line: | Great bike for a great price. I highly suggest looking into this bike if you're looking for a cheap, high quality dirt jump / street rig. Frame is beefy and seeminly bombproof, components are so so, but for the price who gives a crap. All you need is to swap out the stock fork for a real fork (DJ III), change the tires (because they have awful rolling resistance), and buy a bash-guard. After that, you are set for most anything.
Hardtail Pride,
Joel | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jay Hunter
a Downhiller
from uk, Sudbury
Date Reviewed: July 27, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | any thas good + street | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$900.00 | | Purchased At: | Thomas's cycle revolution | | Strengths: | Very strong, no problems with anything yet. It is very easy to handle its very smooth and easy to do any kind on stunts on. Its very light unlike some other bikes. | | Weaknesses: | None found yet. | | Similar Products Used: | some bmxes | | Bike Setup: | The bike as it came appart from the Marzocchi Dirt Jumper 3 forkes | | Bottom Line: | The bike is very strong you can beat it up on the streets and it will be fine. You can drop off alot of high drops and it wont even touch the bike. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ryan
a
from Spokane
Date Reviewed: July 23, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | beacon | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$600.00 | | Purchased At: | wheelsport | | Strengths: | great deal strong frame solid components. good wheel set | | Weaknesses: | fork, definatly needs upgrade. could use a bash gaurd | | Similar Products Used: | gt moto, redline dually, p3 | | Bike Setup: | stock except for raceface bash, and chainstay gaurd. | | Bottom Line: | great bike if your on a budget. good solid parts definatly has potental with new fork. IF you have the money spring for something a little bit better. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
tyson mcmahon
a Weekend Warrior
from nova scotia
Date Reviewed: July 17, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | almost any trial that is good | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$760.00 | | Purchased At: | stove ans cycle | | Strengths: | this bike is just awsome the crank is really strong strong rims and frame and so far i havn't found any bad about it | | Weaknesses: | i don't think that there are any weaknesses with this bike | | Bike Setup: | front and bake hays disc brakes, sun ditch witch rims, Marzocchi front forks Truvativ Hussefelt crank and Specialized Roller, 26x2.3" wire bead tires | | Bottom Line: | this bike is an awsome bike for the price this bike is even good for beginners. you can drop off of 5 foot drops and not even hurt this bike. this bike is really easy to wheelie and easy to manual too. also it is really easy to jump because it is really light. this biek is the best bike i have ever owned and if any one has the chance to get it they should | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
VERT
a Cross Country Rider
from New Zealand
Date Reviewed: July 1, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | Love the frame geomtry, when I was looking to buy an Urban/DJ bike I tried many others but the P1 felt best. | | Weaknesses: | Hayes cable brakes are crap, Marzocchi MZ forks are crap for downhill, ok for Urban. The Truvativ BB crapped out within a few months. The frame near the bottom sometimes makes a clunking sound when the cranks are turned, I have been told that this happens for someone else who has the P3 model. | | Similar Products Used: | GT Chucker, Avanti Manic/ Hotdog - have only test rode these | | Bike Setup: | Stock except with Truvativ Bash Guard, Truvativ Gigapipe DH bottom bracket, will be replacing the brakes with Hydros and will be replacing the forks with Z1s | | Bottom Line: | I love this bike, it is plenty of fun to ride, very easy handling and it isn't heavy like a lot of the cromo DJ bikes. There is a bit of a component mix on the bike with some good and some crap components, but these will be replaced. Overall a very good bike for what you get and for an excellent price suited to various styles of riding.
And its a singlespeed!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Nick Lee
a Weekend Warrior
from Fairbanks, Alaska, USA
Date Reviewed: June 30, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | The streets of fairbanks | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$630.00 | | Purchased At: | beaver sports | | Strengths: | Single gear is great for the streets, it saves weight and it’s about perfect for doing manuals. The frame is extremely strong and fairly light. | | Weaknesses: | Stock back break sucks ass, and I wish it came stock with street tiers such as the maxis hookworm. | | Bike Setup: | Stock except: avid front break, chain ring and an upgraded chain tensioner. | | Bottom Line: | This bike rules, I jump stairs all the time do manuals like no other and just tear up the street, for the price its a great urban assault bike. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
BJK
a Weekend Warrior
from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Date Reviewed: April 17, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$600.00 | | Strengths: | in main review | | Weaknesses: | in main review | | Similar Products Used: | 2003 p1, 2004 p2 | | Bike Setup: | Specialized 2004 P1, still completely stock | | Bottom Line: | This bike is awesome. It manuals very easy and is the most maneuverable bike I have ever ridden. I have done 5 foot drops to flat no problem. Ignore the review of the guy who says everything is messed up, I have beat the sh*t out of this bike for several months, and though I am not the most insane rider, I do many drops, jumps, etc. and the bike is not showing any unnatural wear on it. The stock brake is terrible and unless you ride only street, you will most likely get pretty f*cked up on steep trails with only a bad rear brake. This bike handles very well in roots and I repeat, it is very maneuverable. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
gunter mcgluf
a Weekend Warrior
from toronto ontario canada
Date Reviewed: March 23, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | street or jumps | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$500.00 | | Purchased At: | cycle solutions | | Strengths: | wow! what can i say, this bike rocks major a$$. it manuals sooo easily and it is easy to manuver. 180 and 360 are especialiy easy with this bike. it rides like a fricking dream YEAH man.the cranks a soo sweet! the frame is best on market | | Weaknesses: | the fork. sorry but i smashed it to easily, at first it was good though. nothing els than that. | | Similar Products Used: | kona stuff, p.2 p.3 p.street and some bmx. | | Bike Setup: | rite now its stock exept for dj3 and front avids. | | Bottom Line: | this bike is a bizatch of a bike, its the best bike out there for a wicked cool price, if u c sum one ragin about kik their a$$ casue they deserve it. dont buy it leave it for good people no beginners should buy this bike they suck too much for it! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dylan Stark
a
from Lake Forest
Date Reviewed: March 18, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | r/r el oro | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$630.00 | | Purchased At: | 2 world 1 planet | | Strengths: | price and marketing | | Weaknesses: | first day Disc fell off, second day disc bracket fell off, third day head set locked up. Bike returned to store where frame and fork was replaced. Two days later returned to store after fork steering tube bent after head set locking up. Got money back and dealer was cool about it. Can't say the same about Specialized or fork manufacturer. | | Bottom Line: | The bike is not meant for any hard use. One could get seriously injured with this fork set up. Specialized said the problem was not the bike but the forks. Fork rep said a upgrade was available for a price. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Cody
a Weekend Warrior
from Clarkston Wa
Date Reviewed: February 10, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | urban jungle | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$600.00 | | Purchased At: | Follets mtn sports | | Strengths: | size, weight, geom. everything. this is a perfect bike for almost anyone. oooo0 and the price. | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | nothing compares | | Bike Setup: | p.1, atomlab DHR whels maxxis hook worm 24x2.5 in the back avid frnt brake, gt launchpad seat, odi lock-on grips, cut the bars 3 in on each side for x-ups and turndowns. | | Bottom Line: | this is the perfect bike if you love to street ride whith the bmx kids but like having suspension and big wheels. this bike is also good for dirt jumping and north shore riding. but a different tire on the back if u plan to ride alot of street. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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