Submitted by
Kevin
a Cross Country Rider
from Houston, Texas USA
Date Reviewed: April 28, 2010
Strengths: Handmade in AMERICA!
Weaknesses: It is tougher than I am.
Bottom Line:
I am not a BMXer, I ride cross country on a 29er. I built this Mamma Jamma so I could learn to stand up and sprint. My theory is; if I can flow 20" through sand and over roots, then I'll fly on the 29er.
This bike is awesome! It is strong like bull! But it does not weigh a ton. The BB is high and backend is long. It gets over logs great and climbs way better than I expected from such a tiny wheel.
I might learn to jump stumps and be a BMX punk yet!
Bike Setup: Pitchfork, Sun Rims, Profile hubs, 39:13, Schwalbe tires, Revenge brakes
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Submitted by
Sick Stickmin
a Weekend Warrior
from Rochester NY USA
Date Reviewed: January 16, 2008
Strengths: I have been riding dirt bike classics for 5 years now. It took me 3 years to kill my first. It survived through Brutal abuse (180 down 10+ stares, learning handrails, Brakeless Trails, and countless bails, first bike I flipped, whipped, flip-whipped, flared) It succumbed to barrel roles. The down tube completely detached from the head tube but didn’t end a light Minnie session. I am 6 foot 1 inches and scale in at 180lb. Dirt Bikes take an unimaginable beating.
Weaknesses: Geometry, the dirt bike never spun or whipped as well as other frames I set up. I attribute this to the lengthy back end and the super sized dropouts. The newer versions are better but still have the sluggish get-around. But this is a plus for trails, felt the best over 15ft + doubles. 990s on chain stays get ground down by the chain when running a 30 or less tooth ratio.
Bottom Line:
Fantastic frame, wish it was still around for beginners, it was the cornerstone of a bmx revolution. I still ride the dirt bike and love giving it as much hell as I can.There are better frames on the market but the dirt bikes’ a grade A value for people who are just getting into heavier riding. The frame will probably last through you, the little kid next door, and his ratty little friend before you get on a nostalgic trip and want to kill it yourself.
Similar Products Used: Various dirt bike models, it’s very much like a racing frame.
Bike Setup: I try to keep it under 30lb. 25t to 9t, primo hollow Ti, midways to vandero 2 front, profile ss mini back, odyssey forks, coalition stem front load, Martinez V bars, Coalition seat, profile gas peddles.
Purchased At: from a freind and parts from Dans comp
Bike Setup: dirtbike classic frame profile deluxe cranks alex mx 22 rims shadow lil dirty grips odyssey dirtpath tires shadow crow seat primo seat post and clamp s and m slam bars and fly pantera 2 forks fsa pig seald headset animal jump off stem primo e brake with odyssey slic cable and sinz brake lever
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Submitted by
chris
a Weekend Warrior
from Mounds View
Date Reviewed: May 5, 2007
Strengths: super strong and light for a freestyle bmx frame!! wouldnt buy anything else
Weaknesses: NONE!!!
Bottom Line:
simple yet extremly functional bmx frame. can be used for dirt street or even racing. i highly recomend this frame to ALL!!!
Strengths: The frame is so light comin in at 5 pounds 13 ounces for me.(I have last years version) It is really strong even though I've only had it for less than a month. It has great frame geometry.
Weaknesses: It isn't free.
Bottom Line:
If your small or light or a trail rider get it, it will be perfect. If your a bigger guy, FBM angel of death or standard STA would be better for you. None the less, this frame is great.
Strengths: S&M tough, great geometry, perfect length, light.
Weaknesses: hard to find
Bottom Line:
the best trail/ dirt jumping frame ever made. holds up to street and park abuse too. if your a shorter rider and want a frame that will last longer you, look for an older classic dirtbike.
Similar Products Used: ericksons hyper he dont live far from me and thats a good bike too but just wasnt comfortable on it
Bike Setup: pitchforks, flights, 48's, slam bars,990's, gyro
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Submitted by
Weird Beard
a Weekend Warrior
from Smalltown, PA
Date Reviewed: May 23, 1999
Strengths: bulletproof
Weaknesses: none
Bottom Line:
best bike i have ever owned. has great geometry, classic looks(who wants one of these ugly ass Y shaped things anyway?), is super stiff, and isnt out of the reach of most wallets. best bike out there to me. simply bulletproof. thats the bottom line
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