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Craftworks FRM125

MSRP $ 2000.00
# of Reviews 24
Average Rating 4.42/5
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Submitted by ian strawford a Weekend Warrior from Somerset England
Date Reviewed: September 8, 2007
Favorite Trail:Quantocks, mendips, Les Gets
Duration Product Used:2 Years
Price Paid: $2000.00
Purchased At:private sale
Strengths:Very strong well made frameset. FSR Horst linkage gives superb traction over all terrain.Geometry is spot on for hard core all mountain/freeride light bike. The whote paint is the 2008 colour to have!
Weaknesses:None I've come across so far
Similar Products Used:Santa Cruz Nomad ( awesome but too expensive), 2004 Specialized Enduro ( excellent trail bike but not allmountain/freeride enough )
Bike Setup:2007 Fox Talas36 fork, Vanilla Rl shock with titanium spring,Full XT running gear,Easton 50mm stem and EA70 Monkey bar.Hayes HFX9 brakes and 200mm rotors, Mavic downhill wheelset on Hope2 hubs, Michelin DH tyres.
Bottom Line:This bike is awesome. I bought it as a second bike after a trip to the Alps when I felt I needed a more hardcore all mountain bike.When bought second hand it was set up as a light DH rig with SuperT's and heavy duty components fitted.
I found it fantastic downhill but to much to pedal uphill.
Fitting the lighter Talas 36 forks has transormed the bike, as well as XT gear and lighter bar/stem.
I now have the ultimate all mountain bike at 33lbs which I can now pedal uphill as well as really ripping downhill on.
Like alot riders, I find in the UK I am riding more radical XC and this bike is upto all I can throw at it. It will be the perfect bike for the Mega Avalanche next year in the Alps
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Dave C a Downhiller from Perth, Scotland
Date Reviewed: April 17, 2007
Favorite Trail:Dunkeld, Scotland
Duration Product Used:2 Years
Strengths:Fantastic suspension action. Works a treat pretending to be a downhill bike. 608 bearings easy to replace. Frame is top-notch build quality. Plush as you like. Great frame geometry means it can also be used as an all day bike.
Weaknesses:Main pivot bearings (needle rollers) & shaft. Got totally sha@@ed in 6 months in the Scottish mud & grit. Needle bearings have to be cut out of the frame to be replaced and Craftworks seem to have stopped supplying spare shafts. Tapped the frame and bored out the main pivot tube to make a greasing system and turned up new shaft so we'll see how that goes. Cable routing is a bit iffy.
Similar Products Used:Many many.
Bike Setup:Jnr T 20mm. Hope hubs and M4 disks. DT swiss FR 6.1s Maxxis sticky black stuff. SQUARE TAPER BB ('cos they are still the best!)
Bottom Line:Fantastic bike!! No-nonsense, great value and works really well as a downhill bike. Actually can't diss the ManipU shock either!
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:4

Submitted by cainen hoover a Downhiller from windsor,CA
Date Reviewed: December 23, 2006
Favorite Trail:altavista,revine trail
Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
Purchased At:traded junior T for the frame on CL..
Strengths:this bike is very strong,and it is very light.
Weaknesses:havent found any!!!!
Similar Products Used:rocky mountain switch,kona stinky.

Bike Setup:i just have the frame,with fox vinilla rc shock,and a seatpost.
Bottom Line:this frame{bike}is a really nice bike if you are a free rider that loves to jump.
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Daniel Boyce a Downhiller from Australia
Date Reviewed: March 11, 2006
Favorite Trail:Robsons Track
Duration Product Used:1 Year
Price Paid: $600.00
Purchased At:Private Sale (frame only)
Strengths:Strong build, neat welds, nice finish, sweet looking ride
Weaknesses:SNAPPED THE SWINGARM IN TWO!!!
Similar Products Used:Kona Coiler, '06 Bighit 3, '03 Norco Atomik, Craftworks DHR 208, Orange 222
Bike Setup:'04 Jr.ts, Fox Vanilla R, 8" Juicy 5s, Deore running gear, Dice SMO wheelset, Magura and Aerial Industries Hubs, DT Spokes, Hussefelt Cranks
Bottom Line:Although a major problem with the lower swingarm triangle, a sick bike which would suit a more hardcore trailrider willing to go big but not too big than the true 20ft+ freerider. I would recommend buying the bike in a later model because I think they've almost certaintly sorted the problem with the swingarm by now (mine is a 2001 model) so if you bought one, probably look towards a 2003 - present day model. Go hard or go home!
Value Rating:4Overall Rating:4

Submitted by Mark Richards a Weekend Warrior from Sydney, Australia
Date Reviewed: August 23, 2005
Duration Product Used:6 months
Price Paid: $600.00
Purchased At:secondhand
Strengths:Beefy Build.
Specialized patented Horst Linkage is super stable when used with a platform valved rear shock.
Versatile frame, light enough and strong enough to be setup for many different uses.
The 05 has an uninterrupted seat tube meaning that you can run a really long seat post so the you can safely descend and then hike that seat up and pedal all day!
Weaknesses:I guess i have to agree with the critiscm here about the rear hanger, because i bent mine the day i got it, but ive never seen that as a design flaw.

Limitted sizes avaliable. There is only small and large and the large is just short of 18in. Being 6'4" i really want another inch of height and atleast 2" of toptube.
Similar Products Used:05 Kona Stinky (much more of a shuttle bike, would want to try and pedal this up any sort of incline).
Giant AC (just looks like a budget, weaker version of the same idea)

Neither of these other frames use a horst linkage, and have their pivot points on the seat stays... I think it makes them inferior!)
Bike Setup:Maverick inverted triple clamp forks.
Manitou 4 way SPV.
LX/XT drivetrain.
Hayes HFX9 8in.
Bottom Line:Ive managed to build up a pretty descent trail bike using this frame. 6in front and back at under 16Kg (without any attempt to use any expensive bling bling weight weenie parts).

I know the previous owner had used the frame with Super T's and a chunky DH component set as a Downhill racer...
So i'd have to say its pretty bloody versatile!

Its definitly a quality product for a reasonable price (excellent price if you can pick up the frame secondhand!)
Value Rating:4Overall Rating:4

Submitted by Dirt Monkey a Downhiller from Plymouth, Devon, England
Date Reviewed: March 22, 2005
Favorite Trail:Cann Woods
Duration Product Used:1 Year
Purchased At:Topshelf Components
Strengths:set up the 4-way right and it just wont bob at all. perfect. damn plush travel, it soaks it all up so damn well (25' gap jumps, 10' drops blah...). geometry is lovely. is fairly nimble for a FS.
Weaknesses:rear wheel has a tendency to move in dropouts, but i do run a 205mm disc. rear disc hose routing is a bit iffy. mech hangers arent too sharp, but theyr designed to break after all.
Similar Products Used:stinky
Bike Setup:JrTs, swinger 4-way, M4s, Northshore cranks, XT, blackspire etc.
Bottom Line:if you want a fun bike, buy this frame. it will most probably handle everything you throw at it. set it up how you like it, it will do anything. one of the most versatile frames around.
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by NCR600 a from Sydney, NSW, Australia
Date Reviewed: May 8, 2004
Favorite Trail:lots around Sydney
Duration Product Used:2 Years
Purchased At:Bike Addiction
Strengths:Beefy. Does most things well.
Weaknesses:Rear deraileur hanger, some welds a bit chunky, HEAVY!
Similar Products Used:first bike of this type owned, but I've ridden a few similar
Bike Setup:Hope M4 brakes, hubs & headset, Rockshock Psylos, Arieal chain device, Azonic shorty stem & chubby bars
Bottom Line:This is a great all round bike for my purposes, lots of travel for all but the silliest stuff, stable at speed, pedals surprisingly well, but gets mighty heavy on serious and technical climbs, but I guess it's not been really designed for that stuff huh!
Some welds on the swingarm made fitting the chain device a pain, and I keep bending the deraileur hanger, and the tip. I've also noticed a tendency for the back wheel to move in the drop outs. Bottom bracket thread was a little tight when I first assembled it too.
Apart from some minor gripes like that, the bikes been great. first assembled it at the beginning of 03, but broke my back on it first time out, and have been laid up until recently. A great all round play bike, that does everything well without being over the top.
Great service from both Rob Crafter and Bike Addiction too!
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:4

Submitted by DAN KILL a Racer from WALES
Date Reviewed: April 17, 2004
Favorite Trail:COED Y BRENIN
Duration Product Used:1 Year
Price Paid: $750.00
Purchased At:JENSON
Strengths:totally A1 frame, sweet mover handles all types of terrain with confidence, dont need another bike
Weaknesses:cable routing ?? lack of....
head turner.. 4 those thievin bstdz among uz
Similar Products Used:big list of tried bikes over last 15 yrs
Bike Setup:race face / xtr / azonic / hope + marzzochi
Bottom Line:great bike, might not be meant for huge ball shattering jumps / drops but if your into that - ride moto cross.. eats all types of terrain for breakfast and you can equip the bike to suit your own mtb needs as its so versitile, when riding gives a feeling of confidence and control so you just go faster. ive emialed mr crafter and find him to be v helpful and prompt all the time, after a year ive never thought of another bike or changing this one.. FUN TO RIDE, KICKS ASS AND STAYS UP FRONT ! A1++++++++++++++
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Jeff a Racer from SLO, CA
Date Reviewed: March 30, 2004
Favorite Trail:Coon Creek, Montana De Oro
Duration Product Used:6 months
Price Paid: $599.00
Purchased At:Jensonusa
Strengths:Good climber, excellent downhill control.
Weaknesses:None yet.
Similar Products Used:Giant NRS3, Trek Y3, Specialized stumpjumper.
Bike Setup:Manitou Black Super, Hayes disc, Truvativ crank - nothing special.
Bottom Line:Think I got the last from Jenson. I'm 5'6" 145lbs - and the smallest frame size is maybe an inch tall for me. It doesn't matter. This bike will scoot me up a 2,500ft elevation climb and then right back down again. I have raced with this frame and felt a considerable difference in performance over the right sized NRS. I can't say much about jumps and drops, but for the little extra it cost this full suspension out performs comparable others on both the climb and decent. For those looking for the right all-around MTB that won't break your bank, then this is it.
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by mike bronze a Downhiller from medford or
Date Reviewed: September 3, 2003
Favorite Trail:Too many to list
Duration Product Used:6 months
Price Paid: $550.00
Purchased At:jenson
Strengths:Solid feeling bike. Does not feel flexy to me. Inexpensive.
Weaknesses:none with frame. I havent found any yet. 6" could be 7"
Similar Products Used:Stinky, bullit, rm7, banshee
Bike Setup:03 Marzocchi super T, 8" Hayes hydros, race face north shore cranks, xt'ed out, hellbent bars, oury grip, arrow racing wheelset(homegrown in oregon), race face XY seatpost, maxxis,nokian or michelin tires depending on situation.
Bottom Line:I ride in the Ashland watershed of southern Oregon. We have trails that vary from smooth fast hard pack with jumps to loose, steep,rocky and fast as hell. Tha main freeride trail is loaded with gaps up to 20', log rides, log drops, and just plain old drops and decents that will make most poop. You can start at the top of Mt Ashland(7.000ft.) and end up in downtown Ashland(1,700ft.) in about 17 miles. At the end of the ride the quarry will keep you smiling with drops from 4' to 10' and huge doubles.Anyways I have taken my frm125 through just about everything mentioned above. And thats not including Mt. Shasta in Ca. or Willamette pass in Or. and on and on without a burp or fart from my frame.
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by rohan a Downhiller from Mapleton, Queensland, Australia
Date Reviewed: August 12, 2003
Favorite Trail:mapleton north shore or ajusco, Mexico city
Duration Product Used:2 Years
Price Paid: $2900.00
Purchased At:geelongmtbtri
Strengths:frame except for rear deralliur hanger
Weaknesses:all thing that came stock except the seat post,the stem, levers, rear hub and that festy rear deralliur hanger that always has a fest.
Similar Products Used:enough
Bike Setup:azonic bars,titec stem, 02 boxxers, magura front hub, veluta airline 1 front rim, dice efd rear rim, novatech rear hub, sdg freeride seat, hussefelt bb and cranks, dice outlaw pedals, kujo back, hutchenson jumbo front.
Bottom Line:had some serious truble with this bike however when its working i still love it. need a new rear sign arm as other one broke and i alway am having trouble with the rear deralliur hanger, festy thing it is. cant wait for internal hub gears. but as time has gone on i needed to upgrade the equipment for more abuse and now is lovely to ride especially with boxxers. i ride every week on a north shore/dh place and has had no problems lately and hope it will stay that way. other wise ill save for a dare or that keewee dh rig
Value Rating:4Overall Rating:4

Submitted by Anthonaut a Downhiller from Adelaide, Australia
Date Reviewed: July 4, 2003
Favorite Trail:Bluestone
Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
Price Paid: $1000.00
Purchased At:Second Hand
Strengths:Sick Frame, duallie, Hey, its a CRAFTWORKS!!!!!!!!
Weaknesses:ummm, none except my headstem's too big but thats no the bike ;)
Similar Products Used:-
Bike Setup:Tektro discs, all Deore setup inc. Hollowtech cranks, RST Delta XL forks, Fox Vanilla RC, and i'm going to get some Maxxis High Roller Tyres.
Bottom Line:This is a sweet bike. It is a hand made frame, sick linkage and excellent at whatever you do with it (apart from not ride it)
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by daniel a Cross Country Rider from london,uk
Date Reviewed: June 1, 2003
Favorite Trail:many different xc trails
Duration Product Used:3 months
Price Paid: $1500.00
Purchased At:jenson
Strengths:the frame is v well made, installs confidence and feels great to ride. its up 2 u how u kit the bike out- xc/ freeride / downhill.. your choice.. no1 paintjob
Weaknesses:no brake cable runners, u need to use zip ties or summat. no other weaknesses!
Similar Products Used:cove g spot , specialized enduro , mairn rift zone.
Bike Setup:marzocchi jump3 forks, xtr gears and leavers, xram rocket shifters, hopehubs on f519 rims 4 wheels. raceface crankset
Bottom Line:wicked bike !! , its taken me some time to adjust the vanilla xc rear shock, but now she rocks well pleased and the envy of many other bikers.. great upright riding position with total control. rides like a dream!
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by freeride master a Downhiller from Auburn/Sacramento
Date Reviewed: May 8, 2003
Favorite Trail:mini northshore (gone now) n Trick
Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
Price Paid: $675.00
Purchased At:jenson usa
Strengths:color, rear shock (fox rc)Ausi DESIGN... thats all, OW yah, the bike LOOKS strong.
Weaknesses:It's made in Taiwan and I broke the rear pivot bolt in the first two weeks of use. Robert Craft, owner of CW, is a pain-in-the-ass to deal with. All I wanted was a rear der. hanger because Jenson still did not have any and I wanted to start biking again ASAP. He told me to deal with Jenson and ignored my later emails.
Similar Products Used:none... but even my 4" xc voodoo lasted alot longer with no problems
Bike Setup:z-1, thomson seat post and stem, avid mech, sun rhyno lites, easton dh bars, hussefelts with bash gaurd, plats,etc.
Bottom Line:Now I may bike harder than some: I threw my bike off drops between 4-6 feet probably 30 times, went down some steep terrain, and did a few small jumps... nothing really. When I busted the junk master frame the great people at Jenson helped me out and took it back and exchanged it for a cove g- spot (extra $250). I love my Cove, I have done three times as many small drops/jumps on this one and one 8 and 10 footer and the frame has hit the ground more times than I can count now, and the frame works great.
Thanks Jenson... Curse you Craft Works
Value Rating:1Overall Rating:1

Submitted by Derek a Downhiller from vancouver, british colombia
Date Reviewed: March 22, 2003
Favorite Trail:whistler
Duration Product Used:6 months
Price Paid: $900.00
Purchased At:jensonusa.com
Strengths:price
Weaknesses:not a freeride frame... heavy duty trail bike frame at best.
Similar Products Used:Norco launch, Intense Uzi SL, KHS FR200, Specialized Big Hit
Bottom Line:The FR125 is a trailbike frame with additional gusset reinforcents where every other weldment is located. This frame is a terrific bike for trail riding or all mountain (xc that dabbles a little on the downhill). It is not a freeride specific bike. I've jumped this bike around tabletops and it gets very flexy and soft on the landing. I've dropped it from sky bridges in whistler park and notice the frame flexing a bit which means its reaching its elasticity limit and enduring fatigue. I've never had this problem with a Rocky mountain RM-7 or a Norco VPS launch, or neither from an Intense Uzzi SL. Craftworks needs to beefen this frame up around the seat tube and toptube intersects and reanalyze the rear triangle box sections. increasing the mass of inertia on the chains stays (elongating the box shape) may allow the bike to behave a little better. Take note on the Kona Stinky frame - that'll hold up. Im not saying this is a bad frame- i just wish Craftworks doesn't designate it as a freeride frame before it can compete with the big boys. I just dont to see any one get hurt when the frame catapults the rider becuse of insufficient reinforcements. Buy this frame and stay on the trails or technical desecnts...but dont attempt big air like us professional freriders do. Nuff said.
Value Rating:3Overall Rating:2

Submitted by Jason a Weekend Warrior from Hucker from San Antonio
Date Reviewed: March 20, 2003
Favorite Trail:The Whoops/OP Scneible
Duration Product Used:3 months
Price Paid: $675.00
Purchased At:JensonUSA
Strengths:Heavy duty frame, Super beefy gussets, NO slop in the rearend, Super plush, Climbs great for a bike this heavy )35lbs, Price that can't be matched.
Weaknesses:Absolutely none
Similar Products Used:Giant XTC SEII
Bike Setup:Fox Vanilla RC, 2002 Marzocchi Z1 FR
Bottom Line:This is an excellent bike. I seriously doubt you can find a bike this good for twice the price. I'm a fairly heavy rider (185lbs) and even with the stock 550lb spring this bike will take whatever you can throw at it. The best thing about this bike is the fact that no one else has one, so you'll be the talk of the town. So saddle up and huck yourself off that crazy drop you've been dreamin' about. The FRM125 will love you for it.
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by AreDee a from Charlotte, NC, USA
Date Reviewed: March 15, 2003
Favorite Trail:this one
Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
Strengths:Quick handling, plush to the rump, without a bit of bob. Damn bomb proof frame. Killer bang for the buck.
Weaknesses:Heeaavvy. Only comes in white.
Similar Products Used:can't compare, I was a hardtail fiend prior
Bike Setup:Fox Van RC, Z1 MCR, Kona disk wheels, Avid Mech disks, RF Diablus stem, RF Prod cranks,
Bottom Line:I got the 2003 model, which is supposed to have re-designed linkage and such. A bit different from 02s There is no section for a 2003 review of this frame.(?) Anyway, if you don't mind taking your time going up, this bike will take the ugliest of lines going down and still beg for more. I'll post more as I ride it more....
Value Rating:4Overall Rating:4

Submitted by DJ Papi a Weekend Warrior from Manila, Philippines
Date Reviewed: March 14, 2003
Favorite Trail:Tagaytay, Munti, Marat all in Manila
Duration Product Used:3 months
Price Paid: $2100.00
Purchased At:Local Dealer
Strengths:Beefy FRAME; Fab welds; Fab links; Quality; Geometry...etc
Weaknesses:NONE!!!
Similar Products Used:Intense UZZI SLX, Specialized Enduro Pro's, Sta. Cruz Bullit, Giant AC-1...
Bike Setup:03-Marzocchi Z1-FR with Marzocchi Fender; Rear shock-02 Risse Racing Jupiter 5; Shimano XTR/XT components; AVID Ti's/AVID 8" Mechs; Truvative Cranks; Sun-Ringle SUV wheelset; Nokian Gaz 2.6F/2.3R; Marzocchi Karve Saddle; Thompson seatpost; FSA FR series handlebar/stem; Chris King Headset....
Bottom Line:I have the 2003 White FRM125. This BIKE handles fabulously!!! Very stable, no brake underjack, no wobbles on technical fireroads decends or singletracks, takes to the air easily, lite for a freeride bike (34 lbs on my set-up) etc, etc. This bike handles FAR BETTER than any other bike I have tried and tested. A simple design that absolutely works. I upgraded the Vanilla RC to a Risse Jupiter 5 for a more smooth and plush ride...soaks up everything in front of me while NO BOBing on any kind of climb. Lower the seat and point her where you want her to go or drop. Raise the seat to full climbing position and she climbs like a hardtail - easily! Plus, great paint job (glossy/shiny finish) that does not chip easily which makes the FRM125 look really good! A true FREERIDE frame/bike !!!
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by rohaN a Downhiller from Australia but in England at mo
Date Reviewed: January 6, 2003
Favorite Trail:anything craze
Duration Product Used:1 Year
Purchased At:1400
Strengths:front & rear shocks, frame, looks
Weaknesses:seat-titec(stock), handlebars-titec(stock), cranks-stylo(stock), rims WTB(stock)
Similar Products Used:ironhorse G-spot, Kona Stinky, stuff,
Bike Setup:dice EFD rims, Azonic handlebar, SDG Freeride seat, THE fender, oury grips, husslefelt bash gaurd, DMR V8 pedals, tioga DHrear, IRC Kujo the rest stock.
Bottom Line:This bike is just amazing!!! i just dont know what to say it freaks me out how good it is. The things i can do now on it now that i couldnt do when first are just attack. from jump to downhill its crazy, its so versitle soaking up anything and everything in its path. Ive taken it on a journey around the world at the moment so far in the singapore jungle hills and the muddy fest in England and ski slopes of norway and yet to come canada, mexico, and hawaii. I bought this bike stock at start and ofcourse the things that failed were the poroduts that are not very good. once that is changed its sweet except for the the rear tyre width being very small. that is all.
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Matt Harward a Weekend Warrior from Sydney
Date Reviewed: September 29, 2002
Favorite Trail:Bulli DH trails
Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
Price Paid: $1000.00
Purchased At:second hand, frame only.
Strengths:Stiff rear end, little peddle bob for a 6" bike, adjustable 5-6" travel.
Weaknesses:No hydro line guides, cable stops only. Seatstays hit seat tube on full compression.
Similar Products Used:DBR X6
Bike Setup:02 SuperT, D321's, XT discs etc
Bottom Line:Good bike at a good price. Setup with a big fork it is quite a capable downhiller, change it to a single crown and ride it all day on your favourite trails. Very versitile bike.
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:4

Submitted by Simon a Racer from Tasmania, Australia
Date Reviewed: May 1, 2002
Favorite Trail:I'll give anything a go.
Duration Product Used:3 months
Purchased At:Direct from Rob @ Craftworks
Strengths:Bombproof, plenty of gussets and big tubes, very stiff and forgiving.
Weaknesses:None that I can see
Similar Products Used:None - always ridden hardtail
Bike Setup:Pretty much stock, Deore/LX, Avid Mech. disks, Psylos.
Bottom Line:This bike rocks, most of my trails have plenty of steep climbing and the FRM handles them with ease - sure it's a bit heavier than my hardtail (also a Craftworks!) but it doesn't bob too much and with the U-Turn you can drop the front and it climbs great. And when you get to the top, you can have so much fun coming down again. The Avid's kick ass, and generally this is just a fun bike that makes you want to keep going and going.
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by michael a Downhiller from vic
Date Reviewed: March 19, 2002
Favorite Trail:wollongong escarpment
Duration Product Used:3 months
Price Paid: $1600.00
Strengths:very little bob through suspension when pedaling, super plush 6 inches of travel. excellent price. australian company
Weaknesses:ritchey seat pole isn't then best.
Similar Products Used:kona stinky
Bike Setup:2001 marzocchi Z1drop offs up front, XT hydrualic brakes, truvativ hussefelt cranks and BB, XT hubs and Xt rear deraileur, sun mammoth rims and tioga 2.2 tyres
Bottom Line:at only 1600 for the frame this is a sensational bike to get into downhill riding and it won' kill you if you have to ride up a hill either. the suspension is excellent with the fox shock. the bike just makes you wanna ride
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by RoHan a Downhiller from Mapleton, Queensland, Australia
Date Reviewed: January 20, 2002
Favorite Trail:Thredbo Crackenback run
Duration Product Used:3 months
Price Paid: $1400.00
Purchased At:Geelong mtbike & tri
Strengths:well balenced, rides hard, rear shock cuts sick,avid cable-disc, looks!!!
Weaknesses:seat(crappy rails), rear deralliur hanger( snapped 5 scince bought), stock pedals, tyres, rims.
Similar Products Used:Kona stinky, Iron horse G-spot and G-out
Bike Setup:stock except DMR V8 pedals, THE front fender,2.4 irc downhill tyres, oury grips
Bottom Line:I always go out and get alot of fun out of this bike. That is until i snap the rear deralliur hanger. trying to fix the problem by using a longer chain (recomended by rob from craftworks). Apart from the weaknesses this bike cuts sick on any playing field taking big drops and being very stable at fast speeds.
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by steve mathews a Weekend Warrior from melbourne, vic, australia
Date Reviewed: January 18, 2002
Favorite Trail:here
Duration Product Used:Tested or demo'ed only
Purchased At:cycle science mitcham
Strengths:the FRM is an unbelievably stable but agile bike. it is the only bike i've been able to jump on and feel at home straight away. very strong too. plush shocks, good brakes, good drivetrain.
Weaknesses:that i dont own one.
Similar Products Used:kona stinky
Bike Setup:stock
Bottom Line:this bike kicks arse! pedals well, but is also very plush. stable AND agile. pretty good price, good customer service. adjustable travel is excellent. this is the best all-round bike i've ever ridden. buy it if you like bikes.
Value Rating:4Overall Rating:5






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