Nine inches of badass rear travel and a brand new suspension platform that's big enough and bad enough to deal with everything from World Cup downhill courses to Dangerous Dan-sized hucks. The technology still uses our revolutionary around the bb main pivot but with a rear suspension angle that enables a plush, rising rate of travel. No pedal feedback or chain slack. Currently the Peeler is in the development stages, but a super-oversized aluminum frame set made from 6013 T62 aluminum and a Fox Vanilla RC shock has shown considerable promise.
Submitted by
Chris Michael
a Downhiller
from North Shore, Canada Date Reviewed: June 29, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Dirt Merchant
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$5500.00
Purchased At:
The Cove
Strengths:
Bullet proof, inexpensive, amazing geometry, excellent build quality, climbs remarkably well despite weight, solid feel, handles with confidence anything you can throw at it. Get the 5th Element rear suspension if you're planning on doing any climbing - it almost completely eliminates bob.
Weaknesses:
None as of yet
Similar Products Used:
Kona Stab, Norco North Shore, Santa Cruz Bullit, Rocky RM7, Brodie 9 Ball, Banshee Scream
I've tested about 10 other bikes in the same range, and this bike by far the superior choice. After taking this bike out for a test ride, I knew instantly it was the one for me. Excellent freeride/downhill bike, great for Whistler and the Shore. Very fast and handles big drops and jumps with ease.
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Submitted by
eric smith
a Racer
from vancouver Date Reviewed: June 1, 2003
Favorite Trail:
air suply
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Purchased At:
the cove
Strengths:
9' of rear travle, need i say more not to mention the frames practicly un snapable
Weaknesses:
..it feels like a couch when your riding uphill
Similar Products Used:
nothing compares
Bike Setup:
stock
Bottom Line:
probibly one of the best bikes out there, but dont buy it unless u onley do dh or freestyle..and get a ride to the top of the hill cuz as i said b4 it feels like a couch on hills..o and if u endo watch ur croth...it landed on my friends
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