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Submitted by
Matt
a Downhiller
from Valdez, Alaska
Date Reviewed: July 15, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | Good overall frame design.
I actually ride a 3000 Same frame. good components and craftsmanship | | Weaknesses: | the Rear shock arrangement has very major flaw. after 300 miles the rear shock collapased in on its self. resulting in the need for a whole new rear triangle. the stock chainings suck. i am 230 lbs and a very agressive rider, i would not reccomend this bike if you are heavy or are into some of the insane sh*t that Alaska has to offer. | | Similar Products Used: | Trek Y5 Glide, GT XCR 2000, Kona Stinky Delux | | Bike Setup: | The Bike is completely stock | | Bottom Line: | if you are heavy do NOT ride this piece of sh*t | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mark Zippin
a Weekend Warrior
from Hampden, MA usa
Date Reviewed: March 6, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Schenipset State Park | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | Not to heavy for 5 inches travel in the back. I weigh in at 29.4 lbs. I just recieved the phase 3 upgrade to the front fork, giving me a whopping 3.5" travel up front. Super sweet. | | Weaknesses: | Rims suck. Way too heavy, and the tires suck too. I went to the continental in the back and dart pro in the front.
I did have to change from the stock 550 coil spring in the rear to a 750, but now I am hooked up. | | Bike Setup: | Stx/rc. I got the thing for 600 bucks. I ain't complainin'.
When it breaks I'll put the good stuff on it. | | Bottom Line: | This bike rules. I do a lot of rock jumping and technical single track. I find the rear suspension helps keep the rear tire on the ground when climbing.
And at 225 lbs, I need all the support and help I can get. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brad Carpenter
a Weekend Warrior
from Gilbert, AZ
Date Reviewed: September 1, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
left-fork Bunker Creek, Brianhead, UT | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
- Rear suspension/swingarm design -- well balanced, adjustable, good travel.
- K2 Smart fork -- as plush a 3 inches as you'll find.
- Good component mix
- Easily upgradable
- Price!! (paid $850 new) | | Weaknesses: |
- Tires (Sedona Geax) -- just replace 'em. | | Similar Products Used: |
Specialized FSR, Giant Warp, Univega DS 900 / DS 950, GT XCR 4000 | | Bike Setup: |
stock except tires: Panaracer Fire Pro 2.1's . | | Bottom Line: | Best <$1000 bike you'll find! Bought a Univega 950 (for a steal), test rode a K2 1000 (just for kicks) and traded back the Univega 950 that same day! I'm 6'4, 210 lbs and noticed a BIG difference between the K2 suspension and other bikes tried. Front/rear are well balanced and flexible enough for controled/fairly-plush downhill with enough adjustable stiffness for XC. Good component mix but plan to replace the squishy Sedona Geax tires which don't bite well in turns. I love this bike! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ryan
a Downhiller
from BC canada
Date Reviewed: July 19, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
burk mountain | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
Everything, great components, strong, | | Weaknesses: |
none, mabye the cost | | Similar Products Used: |
trek, kona stab deluxe, diamondback(crappy) | | Bike Setup: |
rock shox, noleen nr-1 rear (tons of travel) | | Bottom Line: | This is a great bike that eats up any challenge that you put in front of it, this is a great downhill bike, I used to have a cannondale and I could not go down this one hill, then my dad put me on a K2 for my 15th b-day and I can go down anything (10 stars) | | Overall Rating: |
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