Home | Reviews | Older Categories Bikes | 2003 Full Suspension

Ventana El Fuego 2003 Full Suspension


  • Average Rating: 5/5
  • # of Reviews: 2

Product Description

-Legendary Ventana "Electric Sex" TIG welds
-Easton Elite 60 double-butted tubing
-Double seal, oversized cartridge bearings
-Optional quad sets for increased lateral stiffness and longer life
-Rebuildable 7075 anodized aluminum bearing axles at upper bearing pivot points
-10mm bearing axles at minor pivots
-15mm bearing axles at main and tower pivots
-Low compression ratio suspension geometry yields 3" rear travel using a 2" stroke Fox Float R Air shock
-High aspect ratio rocker for increased cornering stiffness
-Vertical dropouts with replaceable derailleur hanger
-International Standard disc brake mount
-Internally butted head tube
-1-1/8" steerer tube
-Fits 34.9mm top pull front derailleur
-27.2mm seat post diameter
-73mm, internally butted, one piece, CNC machined BB shell and main pivot
-Custom geometry


Review Options:  Sorted by Latest Review | Sort by Best Rating

Reviews 1 - 2 (2 Reviews Total)

User Reviews

Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by Michael a Weekend Warrior from Coventry, RI

Date Reviewed: June 6, 2004

Strengths:    Suberb manufacturing and quality. Plush ride!

Weaknesses:    No way to mount V brakes.

Bottom Line:   
This bike is sweet. It gives such a smooth ride that you have confidence to turn it up even on rough XC trails. It's certianly not a down hill rig, but it wasn't built for that purpose. I used the seat stay brake mounts from my Amp to mount the V brakes. The bike weighs a little over 24 pounds. It's well balanced, climbs great and rides smooth.

Expand full review >>

Duration Product Used:   1 Year

Price Paid:    $1395.00

Purchased At:   Paquette's Cyclery

Similar Products Used:   Amp B4

Bike Setup:   Full XTR drive train sans Race Face Cranks. Rock Shock Sid XC. Thompson post, Titec stem, Azonic bars,


Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by Phil Dunn a Weekend Warrior from Richmond,VA

Date Reviewed: February 23, 2003

Strengths:    Very well made. Nice paint job. They use sealed bearings rather than bushings at the pivots. The frame can take a lot of punishment. The rear travel is plush but the bike maintains stiffness and control.

Weaknesses:    None found yet.

Bottom Line:   
Not a light bike, but it takes the roots and rocks of central VA without a problem. Well built, excellent customer service. A relible, bombproof bike made for adverse conditions.

Expand full review >>

Favorite Trail:   Poor Farm

Duration Product Used:   1 Year

Price Paid:    $1300.00

Purchased At:   Goodleys

Bike Setup:   XT with Louise discs. Inexpensive WTB wheels with WTB tires.



Reviews 1 - 2 (2 Reviews Total)

Review Options:  Sorted by Latest Review | Sort by Best Rating

Ghost shifting on my new El Fuego

I took my new El Fuego out for the first time yesterday... oh man is she pretty. I'm still getting used to the difference in geometry from my old bike, but our first date went wel   Read More »

El Fuego on eBay

Looks like it is in the Bay Area. (not my bike, btw) [url]http://cgi.ebay.com/07-VENTANA-EL-FUEGO-XTR-970-COMPONENT-WITH-FOX-RP23_W0QQitemZ130207668814QQihZ003QQcategoryZ98083QQ   Read More »

El Fuego?

Hi. I'm currently racing an El Salt and riding the snot out of an El Toro. I was wondering what happened to the El Fuego. Are they still being made? I didn't see them on the Ve   Read More »

El Fuego: why was it discontinued?

anyone know the reason behind their decision to phase out this frame?   Read More »

'02 El Fuego - Bearing Upgrade?

I have a 2002 El Fuego, still holding up great. Just had all my bushings (yes all) replaced. Cost about $70 which seems quite reasonable. By the look of it, the main pivot sh   Read More »

See All »



 

See All »





Giro Athlon Mtn:



Intense 2011:




See All »