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D-Man
a Downhiller
from East Greenwich, RI, USDate Reviewed: June 10, 2003
Strengths: Solid rear triangle. Able to use 24" rear w/3.0 tires. 12mm thru axle = extra stiff. High BB clearance. Great cable routes. Great shock (Fox Vanilla RC).Weaknesses: Have not found any. Putting on the E-13 chainguard required some chainline engineering - but that is expected with a custom DH ride.Bottom Line: The frame was purchased (new/never built) on MTBR for $500. Did not know what to expect. I got it in and was instantly impressed. If you know full suspension, you know why Iron Horse pays a fortune to Specialized to use their FSR 4-bar linkage on the SGS DH rear. It is the best. Why does Intense do the same? Because 4-bar linkage suspension is the best there is period. Iron Horse does it without charging $2,500 for a frame, like a new M1 costs. Sure the M1 is beefier and bigger, but for $2,500 you can either look at your new M1 frame sitting on your floor or ride a fully equipped SGS. The rear stays on the SGS are PLENTY big for DH. There comes a point where physics comes into play on how much material is required to make a stiff frame. The SGS meets the minimum for DH. The cable routes are great. My ride has a dual front and the cable housing on the frame makes an easy build. Cables do not get tangled in the rear suspension movements. Head and seat angles are perfect for DH especially with a 24" rear tire. Rider position is perfect. The rear is capable of numerous shock positions with 4 different frame mounts (2 on top and 2 on bottom). That combined with the adjustability of the Fox RC makes fine tuning possible. The frame is heavy - and it should be. It is a DH bike made to take a beating. If you want light then buy a XC frame. If you want a real DH bike and want extra cash to be able to pay for lift tickets, buy this frame.
I give it the full 5 chili banger....
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$2000.00
Purchased At: MTBR (frame)/Cstom built the rest
Similar Products Used: Specialized FSR DH.
Bike Setup: Stratos S8, Custom wheels-(Hugi DT FR hubs, Sun dbl wide 26f/24r, Nokian 3.0's), Hussefelt DH cranks, E-13 DRS, Azonic post, bar and shorty stem. Hayes f/r 8" rotors.
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gilad gozlan
a Downhiller
from Haifa IsrealDate Reviewed: February 25, 2003
Strengths: ferst of all sorry abut my english.....
it has ben to me like a mother allways halped me when I need it on racing and on big dropes(over 14f).
I was afried that the pivots will get lose but not even one time the bike work grat......Weaknesses: rear sospensen .....I have broken my fox tow times and now for the therd .after revalving form fox and 700p spring and I am only 130p .I have gave up and hve a romik....love itBottom Line: love them.......not a free ride bike but fast.....
if you have speed they will do enything big drops to...
good valuo for money....
hate the deralor hanger......
Favorite Trail: Shokef,Alon,racing in USA
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Purchased At: bike&blade grat brington
Similar Products Used: Gaint DH
Bike Setup: MRP 44 chain gide ,od look on,romik,
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bamxbam
a Downhiller
from la caDate Reviewed: November 13, 2002
Strengths: every thing there is no way you could get a better bike for the money I`e been to Big Bear 9 times on it and it flyesWeaknesses: comes set up for 150 lb rider Im 200 and eveyy bolt is looseBottom Line: You shpould have bought one while had the chance
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$2500.00
Purchased At: supergo
Similar Products Used: sc bullit giant dh
Bike Setup: stock
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Jerry
a Weekend Warrior
from Ft. LauderdaleDate Reviewed: September 27, 2002
Strengths: Well Built Frame, Good parts all around, Ironhorse's techs are nice when you call them to ask questions.Weaknesses: The FOX SHOX and 400 lbs. spring that comes with it. The chainring is way too big at 44t! If you buy one take it appart and put it back together using lots of locktite. Everything was loose on this bike. You've been warned!!!Bottom Line: For a 180 lb. rider the stock shock and spring are very soft. After upgrading the shock the bike feels a lot diferent. As you all know there are no mountains in FL. so I can't tell you how it feels downhill. As a freeride bike I can tell you that it inspires confidence, it could be because it weighs around 46 lbs. I did my first 7-8 foot drop just 2 days ago and it reacted fine. Very good value, good parts, I get a lot of compliments, people can't beleive how little I paid for the bike. I'm very happy, see ya all at the trails. Check out www.freeridesouth.com to see this bike in action, coming soon!!
Favorite Trail: Markham/QW/Oleta
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$2500.00
Purchased At: Supergo
Similar Products Used: Giant DH-comp
Bike Setup: Stock wit ODI lock on grips and a 34t chainring with small Mr. Dirt bashguard and guide. Had the shock sent out to FOX for a valving job and a 650 lb. spring, it works great. The guys at Fox hooked me up good!
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mr.T
a Downhiller
from syracuseDate Reviewed: July 13, 2002
Strengths: every thing on this bikes rocks for stock. super plush handels sweet and really fast. takes drops real well
weight is evenly balancedWeaknesses: med bike come with 400 weight spring in the rear
but other than that no weaknesses yet????Bottom Line: this bike is well worth $2500 just components alone are worth it. this bike ate up plattekill it felt sweet the whole weekend. felt real solid 20 mm in the front and 12mm through in the rear. really happy for $2500 complet well worth it!!!!!
Favorite Trail: plattekill
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$2500.00
Purchased At: supergo
Similar Products Used: ellsworth joker, SC bullit, balfa bb7
Bike Setup: stock with ODI grips, ultegra derailer, odyssey blaze DH saddle
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