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Kurtis Riesebosch
a Downhiller
from BeamsvilleDate Reviewed: June 20, 2006
Strengths: beefWeaknesses: not very well built, I did more grinding on that frame to get it to work, then in a metal shop., really heavy, also the paint chips very easily.Bottom Line: I bought just the frame,and then broke the shock like 6 weeks later, because it bent. I weight 125 pounds and have never hit bigger and an 8 foot drop and the shock bent, not becase the shock sucked but because of the bad linkages, it rubbed on the frame and when it was getting serviced it bent my spare shock also that did not rub. I like the way it has pedal feedback and it words better to stand up and hammer on the pedals then to ride sitting down. This bike is good for someone with very little $ and good hands on skills when they have to do the things that the company forgot to do or don't care. If you can afford better get a specialized.
Favorite Trail: Waterdown trails
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$460.00
Purchased At: Toronto Bike Show
Similar Products Used: Specialized Big hit
Bike Setup: Sherman Slider, XT hydro, mavic and mammoth wheels, shimano drivetrain.Romic shock
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kyle kenfield
a Weekend Warrior
from puyallup/wa/u.s.a.Date Reviewed: April 28, 2004
Strengths: burly, great fork(shiver), nice wheels,all around pretty good component specWeaknesses: heavy, stem needs a reach and rise, needs better seatpost, also already broke a bolt and they always come looseBottom Line: this is an alright bike i like the parts but just dont want the frame,it doesn't work for me because i'm almost 6'4.if anyone has a banshee morphine 20 in. seat tube i would trade or buy it
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$2250.00
Purchased At: bicycleblowout.com
Similar Products Used: bighit
Bike Setup: stock off site except for springs,sdg bigboy,northshore cranks, seat also new post now
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kyler holmgren
a Weekend Warrior
from clear lake/WADate Reviewed: December 19, 2002
Strengths: frame, awesome rear shock and great for beginners that land front tire first alot off of dropsWeaknesses: rims the rims suck on this bike ive went through 3 pairrs already and all the stuff i hit has dirt landing on themBottom Line: this bike kicks ass and i recommend it to anyone who is having trouble picking out a freeride bike
Favorite Trail: north trail(in clear lake)
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1200.00
Purchased At: bought used
Similar Products Used: kona stinky d-lux
Bike Setup: 01 monster t fork, maxxis mobter26/2.7front tire maxxis24/2.7 rear tire azonic pyramid riser bars
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Putnam
a Downhiller
from marbleheadDate Reviewed: December 19, 2002
Strengths: Just bought the frame, can't wait to build it up. it's wicked beefy and a 5" long head tube is one of the biggest one's i've seen. the gusseting at the head tube should allow you to run a for as big as a Russi Big Foot or SuperMonster. the new Romic shock is awesome. we put it on my friends norco fluid to try it and it's super smooth.Weaknesses: after reading some other reviews, i took apart the pivot bolts and put some loc tite blue in there to keep it all together just to be safe. i've noticed that everyone that brakes one of these frames wieghts over 235 and are abusing the crap out of it.Bottom Line: this was the best bargan i've ever seen. a 9" travel downhill frame for $750, you can't beat that. the best deal ever. the frame may be alittle heavy but i don't care, it's a downhill bike after all and i'de rather have it be heavy because it's over built than lighter and more vulnerable to breaking.
Favorite Trail: Lynn Woods
Duration Product Used: Tested or demo'ed only
Price Paid:
$750.00
Purchased At: Wheel World.com
Similar Products Used: Norco Fluid, RM6, BigHit DH, Kona Stinky(worst Bike Ever)
Bike Setup: Think i'm gonna put a monter t or a shiver on it, intense mag 30 rims, Gazzilodi 3.0's. can't wait to ride it
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Ron
a Weekend Warrior
from Ithaca, NY. USADate Reviewed: November 22, 2002
Strengths: the frame is built like a tank, awsome rear shock.bike fits well,Weaknesses: none "its a down hill bike"Bottom Line: The bike is A Awsome freeride/DH bike, Made for Drops, downhill and whatever you throw at it. It goes uphill like a down hill bike. you have to work it.I disagree with some of the other reveiws, just remember its not a cross country bike. the shiver single crown fork is sweet.
get this bike and enjoy it ride it over every thing.
Favorite Trail: Shindagin
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$2250.00
Purchased At: Adrenlin bikes
Similar Products Used: ProFlex Beast, Proflex 857,GaryFisher Suger1
Bike Setup: 16" Frame, Shiver SC Fork,Magura Juile disks,husfelt 38tooth,XT RD/Shift.Azonic bar/stem.Sun DH rims, Kenda Tires
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Troy Spicer
a Racer
from Muskegon, Mi. USADate Reviewed: May 29, 2002
Strengths: Plush rear suspension can take almost any thing you throw at it. Frame is lateraly stiff. Adjustable travel.Weaknesses: High stand over, heavy. Bobs like crazy if you do not use the chain guide suplied with the frame it is a little noisy.Bottom Line: I called the factory and talked to the engineer that helped design the bike and he gave me the hot setup on the chain guide.
Favorite Trail: Fort Custer
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At: Freewheeler
Similar Products Used: Kona Stab Primo.
Bike Setup: Monster T, XTR R.D, XTR shifter, King head set, thomson seat post and stem, Azonic PWD bars, Race Face DH crank, MRP cain guide, Atomic lab trailpimp 24" rims with 6" hubs and 3" Intense tires.
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Greg
a Downhiller
from elkins, WV, US of ADate Reviewed: March 10, 2002
Strengths: cool looking and shiver fork.Weaknesses: it was used already and was damaged.Bottom Line: buy this bike if you are going to use it a lot and it has a fantaistic nifty super cool name. It also looks pretty fly. Im dumb very dumb.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At: friend
Similar Products Used: orange patriot rt
Bike Setup: evreything stock
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