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Pat_Dirtbikin
a Downhiller
from Ottawa ON CanadaDate Reviewed: April 29, 2009
Strengths: Frame, Wheels, JR.T Forks, Animal PedalsWeaknesses: NothingBottom Line: Great downhiller, depending on your weight it may be necessary to upgrade the oil in the Jr.T Forks, other than that it is an amazing bike!
Favorite Trail: Fortune
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At: Private Sale
Similar Products Used: Santacruz V10 and Transition
Bike Setup: 2004 VPS, Race Face Handel Bars, Race Face Crank, Animal Pedals, Twin 24" Double track Sun Ringle Rims.
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Captain Ian
a Cross Country Rider
from Vancouver, BC, CanadaDate Reviewed: July 19, 2008
Strengths: Solid construction, strong wheels, excellent (no hassle) 8" disk brakes, rear suspension can be locked out for heading up the mountain.Weaknesses: With the over sized tires and fork upgrade I found the bike a little on the heavy side when I first started riding DH, now it's a none issue.Bottom Line: If you are buying used then check out this bike, you wont be disappointed! Excellent first DH bike!
This bike will roll over anything.
Favorite Trail: Ledgeview, Sumas, Bear
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At: Private Sale
Similar Products Used: 2002 Kona Stinky
Bike Setup: Mostly stock except for the front fork, has jr.T front fork 7" of travel!!!
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Andre Kohler
a Downhiller
from SurreyDate Reviewed: May 25, 2007
Strengths: I have had this bike close to two years now and it is still a good bang for the buck. Not too heavy for climbing and can handle quite a bit of abuse. Good stopping power for anything downhill.Weaknesses: More suspension travel would be nice when you are riding anything like the NorthShore. I have found that the stock Kenda Stick E's do not inspire confidence in anything other then hardpack.
Bottom Line: Great first full suspension bike for the money.
Favorite Trail: TimeKiller Sumas Mountain
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At: Private Sale
Similar Products Used: Specialized FSR
Bike Setup: Basically Stock but I have upgraded the tires to Syrcros BHT-1 and increased the tire size from 2.35 to 2.5. These tires rock!!
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Andre
a Downhiller
from Surrey,British Columbia,CanadaDate Reviewed: February 27, 2006
Strengths: For a bigger bike like this it is not insanely heavy and you can do some climbing with this bike. Rear suspension allows you to somewhat lock out the travel while climbing. All of the components seem to be rugged enough to take a bit of a beating.Weaknesses: Would be nice to have more suspension travel but other then that none that I can see.Bottom Line: Lots of bang for your buck. I have only owned this bike for a month but from what little saddle time I have had this bike inspires confedence to try just about anything. I will submit another requiew once the weather clears up and I have had some more riding time.
Favorite Trail: Burmanator, Ledgeview
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At: Private Seller
Similar Products Used: Specialized FSR,
Bike Setup: Stock.
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Danny
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from Poros, ca, USADate Reviewed: December 14, 2004
Strengths: durability, cool army green color.Weaknesses: less travel adjustability, head tube slacked out after increase in fork travel.Bottom Line: I bought this as frame only. Good bike for the money, same bullitproof frame as A-line, Launch, and Drop. Change out link plates and add a longer shock to get more travel, otherwise you're left with super slow steering and frequent wash-out.
Favorite Trail: ????
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At: friend
Similar Products Used: jamis xlt
Bike Setup: 7" Jr T qr20, Mavic 219 wheels, everything else pretty much stock
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matt
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from Hobart Tas AusDate Reviewed: December 3, 2004
Strengths: great strong frame and really good valueWeaknesses: i have not really had any...maybe dj3 because only 130mm(but it has been great) , but other than that it has been outstandingBottom Line: i am 185lb and 6ft1 and i have had not had any problems doing 12 ft drops it has taken everything i can throw at it. it is a really good bike for any rider on a budget, because most of you out there like me are not made of money
Favorite Trail: dont have one
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Purchased At: Red Bike(canada)
Bike Setup: standard
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Noel Steele
a Downhiller
from London,Ontario CanadaDate Reviewed: September 1, 2004
Strengths: the frame is light for a freeride bike, looks like a tank, great price, excelent durability. enstills confidance. suspension is good but 5.2" of rear travel isn't going to cut it as i gain experience.Weaknesses: the single tracks are somewhat easy to warp over time and repeated drops.
the chain had a defective link, which is suprising from Sram,but was fixed by putting in another master link.
the stock dj3's don't cut it, upgrade imediately.
was harder to do a bunny hop, but that's what you get with a dualie.
the brakes didn't have enough fluid when recived.
easy fixes mostly, but were a pain in the ass
Bottom Line: i love this bike and will keep it for many years and upgrade it as i go. can't wait to take it to blue mountain.
Favorite Trail: street, medowlilly
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1400.00
Purchased At: Pinkbike.com
Similar Products Used: friend's banshee scream, demo'd a 04 stinky.
Bike Setup: stock + 03 JrT's
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Sean Helstein
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from grande prairie,alberta,canadaDate Reviewed: August 31, 2004
Strengths: fram suspenshon well dj3 craped oy on me but marzocchi repaired it on warenty now it looks sweet and breaks r great well front craped ot but got hooked up with a mag so im happyWeaknesses: tires poped about 3 times a day untill i got new tires and tubes and rims bent extreamly easyBottom Line: its a great bike for just starting up like me but after a while u would wanna go bigger since 5inches will only cover u for so long but its a great bike for what iv done but i think ill be moving on maby with another atomik since the 05s are 7 and 7
Favorite Trail: not many around here
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At: ernies sports
Bike Setup: not much diffrent but a bunch of new junk on the fork and new tires/tubes and a mag on the front
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joe blow
a Weekend Warrior
from AustraliaDate Reviewed: August 24, 2004
Strengths: Pretty much everything, especially frame, uses only good quality parts like hayes, hussafeltWeaknesses: nothing but could use dual crown forks. but only if u go hardcore cause the DJ3's are pretty goodBottom Line: If you are a freerider that wants to do stuff and wont break it and u don't want some massive heavy DH Rig than this is for you. It isn't that heavy. Looks nice to.
If you do XC than you wouuld be better off with a nitro or something. IT IS VVVEEERRRRYYYYY GOOD
Favorite Trail: anything going down
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$1500.00
Purchased At: someone
Similar Products Used: Specialized
Bike Setup: stock
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Dave
a Downhiller
from KelownaDate Reviewed: June 12, 2004
Strengths: Made in Canada! Norco has a great warranty and customer service, I snapped a 2002 Atomik frame and got this one for free, I live by the factory. The Hayes Hydros hold up pretty good, as does the frame. Looks sweet.Weaknesses: First off- the fork. If you are going aggro I suggest completely upgrading to something like a Super T or Dorado.Bottom Line: Looking for an entry level downhill or freeride rig? The Atomik is your best bet. Great value, and no compromise components, this bike lets you give'r over and over again. And yet again I will say that If you are going aggro, DEFININTELY upgrade the fork to those 888's, Super of Monster T's.
Favorite Trail: Plankenstein
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$1600.00
Purchased At: Kelowna Cycle
Similar Products Used: Kona Stinky, Kona Dawg, Norco Drop, Norco Fluid 1, Cannondale Gemini, Giant DH Comp.
Bike Setup: 2004 Marzocchi 888R, Hope Big 'Un Disc hubs, Sun Singletrack, Easton monkey bars, Titec Ithys Amore seat, Shiman XTR derailleurs and crank.
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Matt
a Downhiller
from Cairns, AustraliaDate Reviewed: November 30, 2003
Strengths: Good beginners bike. Can be a good freeride bike if you know how to ride it. Good brakes.Weaknesses: Running gear is a bit low for the bike. Should have at least LX on it.Bottom Line: A good beginners bike for Mountain X and a bit of freeride. Needs a little to be done to the running gear, otherwise a fun bike to ride. Not a bike for people who want to race downhill to win.
Favorite Trail: Smithfield Tracks
Duration Product Used: Tested or demo'ed only
Price Paid:
$1500.00
Purchased At: The Bike Man, Cairns
Similar Products Used: Craftworks HRC6, Cannondale Gemini 1000, Kona Stinky Dee-Lux.
Bike Setup: As from box.
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Adam H.
a Downhiller
from CalgaryDate Reviewed: November 29, 2003
Strengths: Way Lighter than i thought it would be, Its not like wow am i holding somthing but for the amout of material on it i was suprised. Dirt Jumper's 3's are good but i think they could have gone with JR T's. Stock Pedals are great with removable spikes. Hydralic brakes are very good. Unless u drop your bike off the roof of your house i doubt youl break or bend the handel bars or frame.Weaknesses: Rear Shock (Vannila R) is good but not great.
DJ 3 good but not greatBottom Line: For people like me stepping up from a wolverine to an Atomik its great i can do things i never thought i could do. Its great for people with a year of experince or first timers whoose pockets are loaded. 5" Rear and 5" front=Great bike for the price. If your a real hardcore 10ft drop person I wouldnt sugest this or if your a cross country fan i would recomend A Kona CX Bike. PICK UP AN ATOMIK TODAY!
Favorite Trail: Downhill Track At C.O.P.
Duration Product Used: Tested or demo'ed only
Price Paid:
$1650.00
Purchased At: Bow Cycle
Similar Products Used: Specialized Bighit 03'
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Bryan Lee
a Downhiller
from burlington, ontario, canadaDate Reviewed: October 26, 2003
Strengths: rides so smoth. the vanilla R is a bit weak but the DJ3 make up for the R. Truvativ crack is strong and the 8 inch hayes are amazing. the frame is bilt like mad but light.
Weaknesses: maby the rims and the vanilla RBottom Line: looking for a good price freeride/downhhill get this or the Kona Stinky. overall the Atomic is a good buy and its made by the best bike maufacture Norco.
Favorite Trail: biggers down hill
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$2200.00
Purchased At: Bikeland in Barrie
Similar Products Used: none
Bike Setup: umm.
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Mikey
a Weekend Warrior
from WarringtonDate Reviewed: September 2, 2003
Strengths: Bomb-proof construction. I can't see myself breaking this one! Specialized "Horst Link" rear end is very plush indeed. 8 inch Hayes discs needed no bedding in period they just worked straight away. I can now ride into turns faster and brake much later. Super stable on the downs soaks up everything you hit. Marzocchi Dirt Jumper III forks are adeqate but a slightly plusher fork will compliment the rear end. Truvativ 22 32 Chainset works very well, I don't miss the big ring at all.Weaknesses: The only problem I have with the bike is the 40 pounds it weighs. It's a long slow slog up the climbs, but DOES ride a lot lighter on the flat than you would expect. I will upgrade the fork soon as it doesent really compliment the super plush rear end.Bottom Line: This bike has given me a 100% boost in confidence. I will now ride things that I would have hesitated at before. My downhill speed has improved a hell of a lot. The frame is exactly the same as the higher specced bikes in the range. Although front and rear mechs aren't the best in the world, they work and can be upgraded at a later date. Wheelset is excellent on a bike for this price and the brakes make the Hopes on my other bike seem Hope-less! As mentioned before the forks aren't the best.
Buy this bike if you want to improve your downhill and general riding skills. You'll be amazed in the confidence it inspires. But DON'T buy one if you're a cross country boy who weighs less than 140 pounds. You'll never lift it out of the van! I'm 40 and it makes me feel 20 years younger!!!
Favorite Trail: Marin Trail Gwydyr Forest
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$1720.00
Purchased At: Leisure Lakes
Similar Products Used: Specialized FSR
Bike Setup: 24-7 Downhill Rims on Hope Hubs with IRC Kujo's (from my other bike) Also about to upgrade the fork to a Junior T 04.
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Brandon S
a Downhiller
from Milton, Ontario, CanadaDate Reviewed: August 15, 2003
Strengths: Great frame, looks, components, plush fork, great rear shock. Everything is ausome on this bike.Weaknesses: Nothing, nothing and nothing.Bottom Line: Today is the first day i used the bike. I mainly used it one a little trail me and some other kids built in a forest with drops as high as 10 feet, 6 feet flat and other punishing stuff. Some people say this bike is heavy but thats only if u use it for X-country which this bike was not desingned for. I am 13 and i don't wheigh much and I can can handle this bike easily.
Favorite Trail: The Shore
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1800.00
Purchased At: Spokes N' Slopes
Similar Products Used: Norco 2002 ignite,2002 saracen raw pro
Bike Setup: Stock
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