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Ventana El Chamuco 2003 Full Suspension
Product Description-Legendary Ventana "Electric Sex" TIG welds-Precision machined side plates and shock tabs with integral "V" logo -"X-brace" mainframe for increased stiffness and improved standover -Double seal, oversized cartridge bearings -15mm bearing axles at main and tower pivots -Low 2.66:1 rising rate shock compression ratio -"Super-link" multi pivot rocker for increased lateral stiffness -Extra beefy down tube gusset -Vertical dropouts with replaceable derailleur hanger -International Standard disc brake mount -1-1/8" steerer tube -Romic coil rear shock w/ adjustable comp and rebound damping -Fits 34.9mm top pull front derailleur -27.2mm seat post diameter -73mm, internally butted, one piece, CNC machined BB shell and main pivot -Shot peened & red anodized finished mainframe -Shot peened & clear anodized finished rear swingarm
User Reviews
Submitted by
jpmustblaze
a Cross Country Rider
from Texas Date Reviewed: July 27, 2011 Strengths: Stiff, Rigid, great suspension, overbuilt, plush, and beautiful. Rides so, so nice. Able to tackle anything I put it through. Weaknesses: none. Was a bit tankish with downhill tires on it. Switched tires and now it's like a new bike. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Hill Country Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $700.00 Purchased At: Barely used Similar Products Used: Specialized Hardrock Sport. Bike Setup: Frame- Ventana El Chamuco in annodized red. Size is large Fork- Fox Float 130 RLC Rear Shock-Fox Headset- Cane Creek S-2 with carbon spacers Stem- Tompson 120mm with 5deg rise Handlebar- Easton Monkey Lite OS Carbon Shifters- SRAM X9 Brakes/Levers- Avid BB7 rear/BB5 front Cranks- FSA carbon fiber 175mm BB- Raceface SRX Front Derailleur- Shimano XT Rear Deraillleur-SRAM S7 long cage Cassette- SRAM PC-970 11-34T Wheel Set- Shimano XT hubs with Sun Rhynolite rims Tires- IRC Trailbear 2.25 Seatpost-Ritchie WCS Saddle-WTB Rocket V race
Submitted by
Jesse
a Downhiller
from Hood River, OR Date Reviewed: October 16, 2008 Strengths: Built heavy duty. This bike floats and soaks up tough bouncy terrain as well as carves and agressively handles corners. Jumps controlably and lands soft. Climbs well. Weaknesses: A little on the heavy side, but you don't notice it while climbing, and the little extra weight keeps you from getting thrown around on chunky downhill rides. Long story short...none. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: 15 Mile Duration Product Used: 3 months Purchased At: Dog River Cycles Similar Products Used: Turner 5-Spot Bike Setup: 2.5 front Gazzalodi, 2.3 rear. Atomlab DH rims, Chris King front and rear hubs and headset. Marzocchi 6" front fork with 2" compression for climbs. Hussefelt DH cranks. Shimano XTR deraillers, Hope 3-piston rear, 2-piston front brakes.
Submitted by
rustnvrsleeps
a Weekend Warrior
from between SF and LA Date Reviewed: November 5, 2006 Strengths: excellent craftsmanship--weld quality, tolerances, attention to detail, made in USA. outstanding company--Sherwood supports his products & customers 100%. extreme lateral stiffness of rear end via the 'superlink'. good pivot placement. rising suspension rate. 2.6:1 leverage ratio (less than RFX). low c of g, and an abundance of standover height. approx 7.8 lbs frame w/ coil shock (1/2 lb lighter than bullit w/ coil), or about 7 lbs w/ dhx-air shock. Weaknesses: none if ridden for intended purpose (stout 6-inch travel "all mountain"/"trail" bike; frame was not designed for dual crown forks, burly freeriding, big drops/etc.). Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 2 Years Similar Products Used: '03 heckler. '02.5 bullit. Bike Setup: approx 34 lbs w/ 6" Z150 SL fork, romic coil, 36-24 dual ring crank, 8spd drivetrain, rhynolite/marz 20mm front wheel, 521/XT rear wheel, 800g tires.
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Cedric McNicol
a Cross Country Rider
from Petaluma, CA, USA Date Reviewed: January 29, 2006 Strengths: Bike is solid, well built, takes crashes( endo's) in stride, descends like a fright train rolling down a mountain, easy to climb with even though it's a full suspension 30lb bike, tons of BB clearance, beautiful fit and finish to the frame. Laid back riding positon is lungs-friendly. Weaknesses: Single pivot brake jacking-really minor- and weight I suppose( 30lb)- but these are not weakness' they're more like minor trade-offs for such an all around great performing bike. No bike is perfect. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: China Camp, Roller Coaster Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $2200.00 Purchased At: CBO, Santa Rosa Similar Products Used: None, I rode a fully-rigid stumpjumper for 10 years prior to this bike. Bike Setup: Fox Float R ( propedal) 130mm, Manitou Minute Three 130mm, Avid Juicy 7 Brakes, Shimano XT hubs and front derailleur, Shimano 540 pedals, Ritchey seatpost and cranks,Easton Monkey lite bar, Sram shifters-rear derailleur-cassette and chain.
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Andy
a Downhiller
from Daegu Date Reviewed: August 29, 2005 Strengths: Super stable Weaknesses: Steep rocky DH switchbacks Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $1250.00 Purchased At: dreamride Similar Products Used: Ellsworth Truth; Giant AC1; GT Ruckus; Banshee Scream Bike Setup: Z150 FR SL; Sram 7.0; Avid mechanicals; LX cranks; Titec XC stem and riser bar; Mavic 3.1 UST rims on XTs
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Tom
a Cross Country Rider
from Palm City Florida, USA Date Reviewed: February 18, 2005 Strengths: Rigid. Solid. Swing link in rear is a big plus. This thing handles anything that I can throw at it. It's a better bike than I have the ability to use. Weaknesses: Cable routing could use help. Especially the position of the cable holders on the top tube, which can hit your knee at times. What I wouldn't call a weakness but it might cause some concern is the bottle mount under the downtube. But that's what you get with a frame of this design. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Fort Mountain, GA Duration Product Used: 3 months Purchased At: Village Bike, Hobe Sound FL Similar Products Used: Have owned all in one year(with the same exact build kits, just switched frames)Heckler/5th coil, Titus Switchblade TALAS, Now the El Chamuco which I'm keeping. Multiple other CC race frames, etc. Bike Setup: 5th element coil rear, TI spring, Sherman Firefly plus 150mm, Raceface Next LP cranks, Avid Juicy 7's 160mm rear, 200mm front, King headset, Thomson post and stem, WTB saddle, Mike Garcia built 36h Singletracks on Hope XC hubs, Kenda 2.5 Blue Groove F, 2.1 Nevegal rear, Stan's strips/sealant. Maxm bar, Oury lock-on grips, Hope skewers and seatpost QR. 32lbs, 14 oz as it sits. Could easily be built to 30lbs or even less with a lighter fork, wheel/tire combo.
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Andy Friefeld
from El Dorado Hills, CA Date Reviewed: April 5, 2004 Strengths: Handling/geometry, lateral stiffness, low standover, very smooth suspension Weaknesses: Water bottle mount under downtube. Not a good spot for a bottle or battery. Better to buy clamps for a seatpost bottle cage for night riding. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: MIlagrosa Ridge Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $1400.00 Purchased At: Mountain High Cyclery Similar Products Used: Ventana La Bruja, Specialized Enduro FSR, Ellsworth Truth Bike Setup: Marzocchi Z150 FR, mix of old XTR/XT parts, Thomson Stem and post, Hope BULB/Mavic F219 wheelset
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Jerry Smith
a Cross Country Rider
from Everson WA. Date Reviewed: January 12, 2004 Strengths: Super strong single pivot, long top tube, beautifully constructed, a company that cares Weaknesses: none Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Galbraith Mt. Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $1550.00 Purchased At: Lifecycles Abbotfords B.C. Similar Products Used: Rocky Mt. Switch, Sata Cruz Bullit, Specialized Enduro Bike Setup: Manitou Minute One fork, King Mavic 317 wheels, Race Face Next (24-36-bash guard) XTR dual control 8" front rotor Romic Ti spring, 2.3 Vertical Pros, Easten carbon bars, Race Face stem & seat post.
Submitted by
Todd
a Racer
from Cazenovia Date Reviewed: April 8, 2003 Strengths: Burly, no side to side flex, strong strong strong, plush, beautiful welds, Romic shock, company that cares. Weaknesses: would pay extra for laser etching instead of stickers for emblems. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: All of them Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $1600.00 Purchased At: Bike Loft in North Syracuse NY. Similar Products Used: Joker, Bullit, Superlight, Super V. Bike Setup: Hayes Disc, 321 Mavic, XTR, King, Thompson, Z1-Freeride QR20, Holzfeller cranks, Titec stem ect.
Submitted by
Terry
a Weekend Warrior
from Highland Village,TX Date Reviewed: February 14, 2003 Strengths: Very Strong. Great attention to detail, Romic Shock Weaknesses: Only comes one color. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Northshore, Grapevine, TX Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $1650.00 Purchased At: Mad Duck Bike Setup: Fox Vanilla 125RLC Fork, Race Face cranks&BB, XT drive train. Avid Mechanical Brakes and Levers. Thompson seat post and Stem. Bontrager Crowbar.
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