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Ventana Pantera 2003 Full Suspension
Product Description-Legendary Ventana "Electric Sex" TIG welds-Precision machined side plates with integral “V” logo -"X-brace" mainframe for increased stiffness and improved standover -Double seal, quad set, oversized cartridge bearings -15 mm bearing axles -Low 2.6:1 compression ratio for lighter springs & longer shock life -Straight rate shock compression -Wide stance swingarm pivot points for unparalleled lateral stiffness -Extra beefy down tube gusset -Vertical dropouts with replaceable derailleur hanger -International standard disc brake mount -1-1/8" internally butted head tube -Fox Float RL rear shock with lockout -Fits 34.9 mm top pull front derailleur -27.2 mm seat post diameter -73 mm, internally butted, CNC machined BB shell and main pivot -Shot peened & black anodized finished mainframe -Ball burnished rear swingarm
User Reviews
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slo_rider
a Weekend Warrior
from california Date Reviewed: October 20, 2010 Strengths: craftsmanship lateral stiffness exceptional execution of a simple, tried & true design flat out, the Pantera is one of the most fun bikes i've ridden on fast, flowy trails Weaknesses: none really--even though it is a 4" travel bike, don't mistake this for a steep-angled, squirrely-handling, superlight XC bike. it's much more like a short travel trail bike [4" travel in rear and wasn't designed for forks w/ a2c lengths > 500mm (see review)] Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: the one i'm riding Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $600.00 Purchased At: used frame online Similar Products Used: single pivot bikes: SC Heck1er, SC Bu11it, Vent@na Chamuc0 4" bikes: Gi@nt NR$ (longer travel bikes i own/owned incl: Ba1fa 2Step DH, SC Nom@d, Gi@nt ReignX, Nin3r R1P9) Bike Setup: 5" fork (w/ 502mm a2c) w/ 20mm thru axle float air shock 
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zapato
a Weekend Warrior
from sacremento Date Reviewed: August 11, 2009 Strengths: sturdy, full suspension, single pivot, looks sick, stiff, i was very fortunate to buy this bike with all components for only 800 dollars! Weaknesses: heavy compared to Ventana's other all mountain bikes, low rear travel Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: no name xc trail in granite bay Price Paid: $800.00 Purchased At: ventana mountain bik Similar Products Used: none Bike Setup: fox float rl shock, rock shox psylo fork, easton monky bar, thompson elite stem and seat post, race face atlas crankset, hays disk brakes, sram x9 rear deraileur, shimano deore xlt front deraileur, hope wheels, sram casette, DH tires, and a specialized carbon fiber saddle.
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Joan B
a Weekend Warrior
from Barcelona, Spain Date Reviewed: December 11, 2008 Strengths: Stiffnes, agility, confidence, slooping, geometry with different forks Weaknesses: Bottle under diagonal tube? Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: GR5 Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $1500.00 Purchased At: ebay Similar Products Used: None. I only owned a Lapierre 510 X-Control as 4" rear travel. Actually I ride pantera and a Giant Reign Bike Setup: Rock Shox 426 Pike coil Fork Romic 2 valve or Fox Float R shock Chris King Hubs with 717 or 721EX rims SRAM XO with XTR 2006 drivetrain Avid Juicy carbon with 183/160 Hope discs Time Atac XS Titan carbon pedals Thomson Elite seatpost with Hope clamp Ritchey WCS stem and grips Easton Monkey Lite XC low rise handlebar
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Mike P
a Cross Country Rider
from Boise, Idaho Date Reviewed: December 3, 2007 Strengths: Comfortable, strong, nimble, and the finish. I have no complaints. This has been one of most reliable bikes I have ever had. Single pivot suspension. I am convinced that two bearings are the best. The more complicated suspensions might offer the occasional advantage but the simplicity of the tried and true single pivot wins hands down. Weaknesses: No place for water bottles. It's nice not to have to wear a Camel Back when it's hot. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Shaker Trail Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $800.00 Purchased At: Cambria Similar Products Used: Kona Dawg Primo, Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Bike Setup: LK two piece crank, Fox Vanilla 100mm fork, Mavic Crossland tubeless wheel set, PAN RACER Fire XC UST tires, LX shifters, XT derailuers
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sam wilson
a Cross Country Rider
from charlotte Date Reviewed: June 10, 2007 Strengths: Beautiful welds, stiff frame, perfect geometry, minimal moving parts. Weaknesses: none Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $600.00 Purchased At: Jensen Similar Products Used: Santa Cruz: Blur, Superlight, Heckler Yeti: 575 Jamis: Dakar Pro Bike Setup: Monkeylight XC bar, SRAM X9 triggers, Avid Ti-levers and Mechanical Disc, Thompson Stem, Thompson Seatpost, WTB Laser saddle, RaceFace Turbine 175 cranks and rings, Chris King head set, Mavic CrossMax SL UST wheel set, Panarace UST Fire Pro, SRAM X9 rear D, SRAM 980 cassette, SRAM 991 hollow pin chain, Shimano XT front D, Time Alum Pedals.
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Willem Boom
a Cross Country Rider
from Bend, Oregon USA Date Reviewed: May 8, 2007 Strengths: Super stiff frame! Awesome Ventana quality. This is the start of a Ventana collection for me!! No doubt. Most impressed with the service from Ventana as well. Sherwood has been very helpful. I look forward to many more Ventana's in the future. Weaknesses: NONE Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Storm King Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Purchased At: EBAY Auction Similar Products Used: Lots of different frames!! Bike Setup: RP23 Rear Shock Fox Float 130 RLC Fork Chris King Headset Thomson Elite Stem Thomson Masterpiece Seatpost All Shimano XT 2007 Drivetrain with dual control shifters XT 765 Mechanical Disc Brakes Yeti Arc Carbon Riserbar Ergon Grips RynoLite Rims / DT Swiss Spokes / Panaracer Tires WTB Shadow V Seat Salsa Seatpost Clamp (quick release) XTR Pedals (LOVE THEM)
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Mike Barneich
a Weekend Warrior
from Arroyo Grande, Ca,USA Date Reviewed: January 19, 2005 Strengths: Lateral stiffness,craftsmanship, suspension design, finish, balance,etc. Weaknesses: None that I have found so far. It rides like a dream compared to my old bike(93 M2 FS) Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Shooters Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $1900.00 Purchased At: cambria bike Similar Products Used: First full suspension owned. Tried Stumpjumpers, hecklers, Kikapus, Enduros, superlights, haros. Bike Setup: Truv stylo team cranks, xt hubs laced to mavic 517s, xt rd,Avid BB7 disks, easton EA50 bars & post, EA70 stem, WTB progel seat, Velociraptors, Marathon SL 105 forks
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LoneStar
a Cross Country Rider
from Georgia Date Reviewed: January 10, 2005 Strengths: Very stiff, looks great, great standover Weaknesses: Doesn't fit most bike racks Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Tanasi, Bear Creek Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $860.00 Purchased At: Cambria Similar Products Used: Kona Manomano, GF Cake Bike Setup: MX Comp w/ETA 105, Swinger 3-way, Avid mech brakes, SRAM triggers/RD, LX FD, Thomson post/stem, Easton carbon bars
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ricky
a Racer
from pleasanton,ca Date Reviewed: May 23, 2004 Strengths: limited amount of bob, it is apretty good cliber compared to my hardtail Weaknesses: swingarm is kinda wierd feeling Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: northstar Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $1200.00 Purchased At: real bikes Similar Products Used: yeti 575, litespeed hardtail Bike Setup: fox vanilla 125, fox float rear, sun rhino rims, xt and hope mini disc brakes
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Bryan
a Cross Country Rider
from Littleton, Colorado Date Reviewed: May 21, 2004 Strengths: High Quality Frame Great singletrack handling GREAT Tech support Value Weaknesses: Swingarm is flexy when using V's Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Richards Hollow, Logan UTAH Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $859.00 Purchased At: cambriabike.com Similar Products Used: 2000 Santa Cruz Heckler (old design with Fox RL) Bike Setup: Fox RL ProPedal, Fox Talas, 517's, XT V's, SRAM X9, Race Face
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SGT. ROCK
a Racer
from Grande Cache, AB Date Reviewed: May 6, 2004 Strengths: Build quality Lateral rigidity Good suspension performance Great downhill handling Exclusivity Weaknesses: Mediocre climber Not a flyweight Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $859.00 Purchased At: Cambria
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Ken
a Cross Country Rider
from Houston, Texas, USA Date Reviewed: March 25, 2004 Strengths: - Rigid, unfalteringly cornering - Trail-bike geometry - Superb build quality - Made in the USA Weaknesses: None observed so far Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Rocky Hill Ranch Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $869.00 Purchased At: Cambria Bike Similar Products Used: Previous bikes - KHS Team ST, Interloc Steel Hardtail Bike Setup: 2003 Float RL Rear W/remote lock-out, Talas RL, Team Stylo Cranks, Hayes Mag Disk Brakes, XT/Mavic 317 Wheelset, Full-XT drive train, King head set, Thompson stem, Syncros post, Panaracer 2.1 tires.
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Kenny
a Cross Country Rider
from Dallas, TX Date Reviewed: March 2, 2004 Strengths: Everything Weaknesses: Only comes in Black. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: still searching Duration Product Used: 3 months Similar Products Used: NONE Bike Setup: black elite, easton, thomson, avid disc, xt
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Kev
a Cross Country Rider
from Reno/Tahoe Date Reviewed: February 21, 2004 Strengths: Any sex is good at my age. The Electric Sex welds are great. Alot of attention to quality and a passion for bikes go into a Ventana frame. I've heard about them, researched them, and are now a happy member of the cult. Stiff, agile, stealth like, tracks and climbs great, and still at around 26lbs (or less). I have no problem with the black. All my buds say it looks like a hot rod. Straight cable routing makes for some very smooth shifting and good brake leverage. At $859, I feel like I stole it. Weaknesses: Left over guides for brake lines. Universal options for cable routing are wonderful, just don't need those extra barbed wire like guides looking to snag any meat. Frame configuration only allows for water bottle cage on the bottom side of down tube. Don't like to carry a back type hydration pack if I don't need to, but not really any other options for this frame. A bit of brake flex in the rear swingarm, but spend more time trying to accelerate and will probably forgo a booster. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Tahoe's Flume... Nevada Side Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Purchased At: Cambia Bikes Similar Products Used: SantaCruz/Weyless clone/Jamis Bike Setup: XT/XTR, the new XTR cranks, XTR/517/pana wheels, Fox Float 100 RLC.
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Tryin2B
a Racer
from Highland Village Date Reviewed: February 3, 2004 Strengths: Follow-up review: Great handling, great set-up. Super fun to ride. Weaknesses: Are there any? Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Flatrock ranch Duration Product Used: 1 Year Purchased At: Mad Duck Adventure Sports Bike Setup: Full XT, Romic Coilover, superlink, Fox Vanilla set at 80mm, Thompson/Thompson
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