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Matt
a Downhiller
from Valdez, AlaskaDate Reviewed: July 15, 2000
Strengths: Good overall frame design.
I actually ride a 3000 Same frame. good components and craftsmanshipWeaknesses: 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.Bottom Line: if you are heavy do NOT ride this piece of sh*t
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Similar Products Used: Trek Y5 Glide, GT XCR 2000, Kona Stinky Delux
Bike Setup: The Bike is completely stock
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Mark Zippin
a Weekend Warrior
from Hampden, MA usaDate Reviewed: March 6, 2000
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.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.
Favorite Trail: Schenipset State Park
Duration Product Used: 6 months
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.
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Brad Carpenter
a Weekend Warrior
from Gilbert, AZDate Reviewed: September 1, 1999
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.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!
Favorite Trail:
left-fork Bunker Creek, Brianhead, UT
Duration Product Used:
3 months
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 .
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Ryan
a Downhiller
from BC canadaDate Reviewed: July 19, 1999
Strengths:
Everything, great components, strong,Weaknesses:
none, mabye the costBottom 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)
Favorite Trail:
burk mountain
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Similar Products Used:
trek, kona stab deluxe, diamondback(crappy)
Bike Setup:
rock shox, noleen nr-1 rear (tons of travel)
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