Submitted by
Branden
a
from Sacramento,ca,usa Date Reviewed: July 3, 2006
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$700.00
Strengths:
You get on this bike and instantly fall in love,it rides absolutely perfect.
Weaknesses:
you'll never be able to buy another bike because this thing feels so good.
Bottom Line:
Super strong bike that will last forever and never let you down. You get what you pay for!!
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Submitted by
Phil May
a Weekend Warrior
from England Date Reviewed: February 12, 2006
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$350.00
Strengths:
Amazingly strong, will not break, quite a good lookin' frame, no paint to scratch, reflective stickers (!), low top tube.
Similar Products Used:
DMR Sidekick (borrowed for a couple of weeks, .243 Racing
Bike Setup:
HFX 9 DH (6" rotor) rear brake, SUN Double Track Rims (24"), Deore Disc Hubs, DMR Moto R/T tyres,FSA Smackdaddy Cranks, Royal Racing limited edition chain ring, Gusset Singlespeed kit, DMR/FUNN/Hope Finishing kit, no rear brake!!
Bottom Line:
The most hardcore hardtail ive riden, I had a .243 racing frame for a while, and that was also an amazing frame. My recomendation if you like steel get the .243, if you like Alu get the LeToy. The new version looks even better!!
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Submitted by
Lee Marlowe
a
from Smithers, BC Canada Date Reviewed: April 12, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Urban
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$615.00
Purchased At:
Pinkbike
Strengths:
This thing is the God of Hardtails!!! I always watched Wayne Goss ride his before he won UFC, and drooled over what he could do. Like, 25+ drops, manuals forever, and the sickest DJ! It took it all, and now I've got one. Boys, this thing makes a joke out of any other bike, EVER.
2005 Flick Plus QR20, AtomLab Trailpimp on surly mammoth (singlespeeded) & Hadley front QR, Diablous X type cranks and BB, Azonic DH bars, PIG headset, Avid 8" mechs (less trouble for urban), 2.5 Hookworms Stick-E, Funn DJ saddle, ODI Ruffian lock ons, Raceface Deus 50mm Stem.
Bottom Line:
This bike will never let you down! Forget Banchee, they are defenitly NOT as strong as this, and the scratch is a joke at 12pds for the frame. This frame is getting buried with me!
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Submitted by
Scott R
a Weekend Warrior
from Deep River Date Reviewed: April 8, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Norco Ryde
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$999.00
Purchased At:
B & D Bikes in Pettawawa
Strengths:
Marzocchi MZ-Comp 100 mm travel fork ? Truvativ Hussefelt DH crank with ISIS spline BB with Truvativ Box Guide ? Shimano 8 speed rapid fire gearing ? Wide 36H MTB rims ? Kenda 26 x 2.30 K-Rad tires
Weaknesses:
Rust Red , RETAIL: $1,010 Cdn.
Similar Products Used:
I used the Norco 4Hun for about a year but i hit a 20 foot drop and messed the bike up a lot.
Bike Setup:
Alloy thick wall low stand over frame with added gussets ? Chainstay Yoke ? Slotted rear dropout ? Dual V brake mounts ? Re 6? Mechanical disc brake ? BMX stem with lowrise chromoly MTB bar
Bottom Line:
Hardtail Geometry
S Seat Tube TTT Theoretical Top Tube Length TT Top Tube Length Centre to Centre FC Front Centre WB Wheelbase HA Head Tube Angle SA Seat Tube Angle BB BB Height SA Seat Tube Angle HT Head Tube Length FL Fork Length RWT Rear Wheel Travel
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Submitted by
Dave
a Downhiller
from Sydney Australia Date Reviewed: May 4, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
2nd hand
Strengths:
crazy geometry. stupidly overbuilt, yet light not mass produced dropout setup
Weaknesses:
none.
Similar Products Used:
Chameleon, my bullit, norco ryde, gt ruckus, giant acid
Bike Setup:
Le Toy 3 frame, Fox Vanilla R fork*, King headset, 321 rims on XT hubs, RF DH isis cranks, singlespeed, azonic bar, stem and pedals, hayes mags.
* will upgrade to sherman firefly spv in the next 6 months
Bottom Line:
Wow!!! Amazing geometry, makes this bike insane!
I can actually manual on this, and it bunnyhops pretty high, skills which i didn't have before! It basically jumps itself.
The bike has actaully broadened my riding within about 2 weeks already. I feel a lot more confident on the jumps, which makes me more relaxed. The bike makes jumping feel natural.
The drop out design is spot on- horizontal yet the qr axle stays in the same spot because of the bolts. The bmx bb shell is a bit of a problem in that it limits the chice in chainguides, but that said i intend on keeping it as a single speed, although the option would be nice.
Apart from eventually changing the forks to some Sherman DJs r Fireflys, the only perceivable upgrade would be to some profile BMX cranks, which would make this bike pretty much invincable.
the best thing i can say is that when one of my friends had a ride both him and me felt at home straightaway, so the geomerty is fairly well dialled. Tristan has made a work of art in this frame, it's just a pity that the le Toy 4 just doesn't look as good. This has to be one of (if not the) best hadtails on the market for Jumping, huckinh, freeriding and urban. Maybe too stiff for dh, but a hardtail will never be the best dh bike.
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Submitted by
Will
a Weekend Warrior
from Vermont Date Reviewed: April 21, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Skate Park
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
Friend
Strengths:
Where to start? I mainly use this thing for BMX influenced riding (mostly skatepark and urban), and the Geometry is great for that type of riding. It has many wheel options and is constucted like a 26"/24" BMX ride (BMX BB and single speed options). It is amazingly strong but doesn't seem to stiff. The tubes are so burely.
Weaknesses:
The only weeknesses are the Geometry isn't great for DJing and is is pretty pricey normally.
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
I built this up mainly for skatepark and Street riding, with 24" wheels and a single speed set up.
Fork: Sherman Firefly Headset: FSA Pig DH Pro Stem: K2 BMX Handlebars: .243 Racing Chromo Bars Grips: Odi Rougues Crankset: FSA BMX Pedals: Wellgo Rims: Atomlab Trailpimp 24" Hubs: Atomlab Tires: Kenda K-Rad Seat: Primo Hemmorrhoid
Bottom Line:
If your looking for an Urban Gangsta then I would say this is your best bet. I do about 70% urban/skatepark (by urban I don't mean the freeride part, I'm not to into that scene) and 30% DJing. I am really enjoying this frame it hasn't let me down yet.
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Submitted by
john holmes
a
from columbia MO, usa Date Reviewed: March 12, 2004
Favorite Trail:
everywhere
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$350.00
Purchased At:
my work
Strengths:
geometry is perfect for all around everything! drops, jumps, manuals, bunnyhops, half pipe, and trials riding of any sort. what more could a hucker ask for in a hardtail?
Weaknesses:
its not butterfly light, but what do you expect from a strong frame? i can still bunnyhop waist high
Similar Products Used:
chameleon, p1
Bike Setup:
24" rear, profile bmx cranks, 5" marzzochi z1 on front, big old handlebars on top, 9 speed rear on xt hubs
Bottom Line:
the best non suspended street bike ever!! mine is a le toy 2 but the only difference is the front gusset is 1" shorter, no chain guide mount, and the drive side dropout isnt as big. same geometry though and i choose it over my s.c. bullit any day! truly the best frame i have ever bought, and it will be with me untill i die!!
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Submitted by
Le Koi
a Weekend Warrior
from Luleå Date Reviewed: March 22, 2003
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$550.00
Purchased At:
Henrikssons Cykel
Strengths:
Were to start. The 2003 Le Toy III is even beefier then the 2002. The TT & DT is closer together with some serious welding to increse the strenght at the headtube. Stiff! (I like 'em stiff, so for me that's a strength) Can ride alot of diffrent wheel combos, this frame takes anything up to 3.0 (and if there were bigger tires, possible more) To sum things up: Awesome.
Weaknesses:
Yet I havn't found any, and possible I won't either. Of course, if your a crosscountry rider or the cruiser type, this isn't the bike for you.
Similar Products Used:
Kona Stuff 2002. Not a bad bike, but I had to jump to the offer to grab a swanky 2003 Toy.
Bike Setup:
Mostly crap from 2002 Stuff. Hayes HFX-1 disc & of course a c**kring.
Bottom Line:
If your a urban/dirt rider, then this is possible one of the best frames for you. Yes they are others in the same class like the Tank/Punkass, Evil Imperial, Norco one50/two50/4hun etc but here in Sweden, all other non european brands is atleast 3-400$ more expensive, and frankly, 990$ för a Imperial frame is just silly. Best bang for buck if your into these kind of bikes and lives in the Nordics.
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Submitted by
Dillon
a
from west hartford ct Date Reviewed: March 3, 2003
Favorite Trail:
every where there is sweet riding
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
adrenilinbikes.com
Strengths:
Stif!! exelant ajustibility, stranth!!! And i well never have to buy a nother freeride frame agine! Its a tank!!!
Weaknesses:
WTF??? NONE (its a little heavy)
Similar Products Used:
None compare.
Bike Setup:
le toy III frame, race face fr bb, tru vative firex crank, azonic shorty stem, magrera jule disc brakes, marazochi dj III fork, deore deraler, deore cags, sun ringle rino light wheels, ritchy comp seat post, koshi handal bars (bad company cool bars), lx shifter, maxxis mofo front tire, Nokian Gazzolodi rear tire.
Bottom Line:
im 90 pounds and i can bunny hop! its not that heavy. sweet bike. Exalant free ride bike!!! Grate for doing drops. if you bike and you dont care about a little extra weight, buy it!!!
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Submitted by
Tony
a
from UK Date Reviewed: February 26, 2003
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Very strong, gussets, looks, ajustability
Weaknesses:
Possibly weight, don't notice it. Slightly pricy
Similar Products Used:
Various other jumps frames Planet X etc
Bike Setup:
Le Toy III (raw) with 03Dirt Jumper II, 24" wheels, Hope C2 brakes, cheiftan 3 pice cranks, mrp, wondercups
Bottom Line:
Haven't had the frame long, but very very impressed, it's very chuckable, fully adjustable, very stiff ride and the acceleration is amazing, bike feels very stable when jumping and is superb for urban riding.
Definatly worth getting one.
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Submitted by
Jason F
a Weekend Warrior
from Coquitlam, BC, Canada Date Reviewed: February 7, 2003
Favorite Trail:
CBC, Seymour
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$550.00
Purchased At:
Rocky Cycle
Strengths:
-Bulletproof - duh!! -Looks amazing -Gussets are well thought out, work perfectly -Great company, good service (like you'd need it!) -Versatile geometry (a bit heavy but does everything well!) -Stable as a tank
Weaknesses:
-It's heavier than most of us need. But with Alum, flex will cause weakening, and this guy don't flex! -Head tube is a bit slack for street or tech riding (and DJ)
Similar Products Used:
SC Chameleon, various Planet X
Bike Setup:
2003 DJ2, Atomlab wheels, Hayes, RaceFace
Bottom Line:
The perfect frame for someone who wants an all-around extreme use hardtail. It's more than most of us need, but you can rest assured your frame isn't gonna break. Also, if I crank the seat up, it's a comfortable climber! A bit lazy yes, but comfortable nonetheless.
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Submitted by
Russell
a
from Washington, DC, usa Date Reviewed: December 8, 2002
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
online
Strengths:
everything, gussets everywhere you need one, and theyre all beef, the tubing is huge, and it refuses to wear down. this bike is built to last, and i dont see anything that can stop it. not too heavy, not too weak, couldnt be better. i got hit full on the side by a car last weekend and the only thing that happened was it bent my rims and knocked me on the ground, NO damage to the frame. pure beef.
Weaknesses:
um...i dont have the frame stickers....is that a weakness?
Similar Products Used:
spec'd p3, banshee morphine, sc chameleon,
Bike Setup:
00z4, mavic/sun rims, profile drivetrain
Bottom Line:
nothing better. crazy frenchies.
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Submitted by
nicko
a Downhiller
from Australia Date Reviewed: November 22, 2002
Favorite Trail:
bashin threw my park
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At:
my mate - brand new
Strengths:
like the whole thing? u cant brake this ay the guy i bought it off says if i snap it he'l buy me a new one so ive bin riding off n e thing and ive broken more than the bike
Weaknesses:
bit heavey wen i first started i could hardly bunny hop but u get stronger after riding sumtin heavey now u should c me bunny hop my echo?! woa
Similar Products Used:
kona stuff, raceline extreme street, heaps of trial bikes nuttin really compares
Bike Setup:
magura quake forks, mammoth rims (destroyed!) soon to have - avro zum eliminator rims, kore strictly D bars, azonic shorty stem, magura hydrolic rim brakes - soon to b changed to sum good disc, xtr components, raceface cranks, troy lee graphics all over
Bottom Line:
F**king awsome u will brake b4 u brake this bike gives u heaps on confidance and makes u a betta rider
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Submitted by
steven trottier
a Racer
from n.c Date Reviewed: September 6, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$750.00
Purchased At:
canada
Strengths:
this bike is awesome!!! i bought it used from canada and you could not beat the price!very nice welds.
Weaknesses:
the things a tank 35 pounds! but it is awesome
Similar Products Used:
none! the bike is awesome!!!
Bike Setup:
24 FRAME Z4 FORK XTR PROFILE ALEX RIMS. UPGRAGES SOON DORADO, DOUBLEWIDES 24INCH REAR 26 UP FRONT HOPE BIG UN HUBS AND HOPE BRAKES MAYBE A CHAINGUIDE
Bottom Line:
I LOVE MY NEW 24! IT RIDES AND JUMPS LIKE A CHAMP. BEASTLY BIKE AND FOR THE PRICE I PURCHASED IT FOR I LOVE IT!!! BUY THIS BIKE
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Submitted by
James Stevens
a Weekend Warrior
from Victoria Date Reviewed: September 4, 2002
02 z1 dropoff, hope minis on sun doubletrack wheelser with high roller, xt, xtr, hussefelt dh crank, flatboys and azonic pdw.
Bottom Line:
it's super strong but the looks suck.
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Submitted by
chris gray
a
from derbyshire UK Date Reviewed: August 4, 2002
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
singletrack
Strengths:
strong as f**k. tacks everything i can throw at it
Weaknesses:
because the frame is so strong all my components take all of the hamer.cost me a bomb
Similar Products Used:
dmr,kona roast kona scrap, nothing will ever be as good as this
Bike Setup:
bomber z1mcr, hope biguns on 24" rhinolites 24seven cranks and hope brakes
Bottom Line:
best frame ever. everyone who rides it says how good it is. they never even seem to notice how heavy it is because it is such a good ride. if u havent got one go and get one now. even if you ride cross country buy it coos it will make you start riding real hardcore stuff.
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Submitted by
Craig S
a Weekend Warrior
from Edmonton Date Reviewed: July 19, 2002
Favorite Trail:
yet to be found
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$550.00
Purchased At:
Redbike
Strengths:
Adjustable wheelbase (dropouts move on spaced out holes, run a derailleur no matter what position), v-brake arch in back for any sized wheel/tyre, BMX bb with MTB adapter, basically its insane versatility and adjustability. The dropouts almost hide my 8speed cassette! Also standover clearance
Weaknesses:
when you ride this down the street or out with friends, you're expected to have skills to match the bike :P
that and my heels sometimes hit the rear seatstay yoke (what i get for having big feet)
Similar Products Used:
2001Norco torrent
Bike Setup:
Raw with black decals, 2001 6" jr T, rhyno lites on deore disc hubs, avid mech front and shimano V rear, deore 8speed with STX shifter, SNAFU crankset, CNC machined stem and bontrager crowbar. (uncut 29" cro-mo glory)
Wheelbase all the way forward for a 26" wheel
Bottom Line:
It's size and strength is its greatest asset, and as stronger parts are bought to replace the acera cranks and XC-ish wheels i had on there, it feels like taking more and more abuse... i've ridden it rigid, taken it to COP in the woods, had it flip out manualing some stairs and still nothing bent or even scratched. raw finish is a great choice for those who hate paint flaking and wearing off. A sick bike that makes me think twice about aluminum.
Plus i got it 2 weeks old of brent for $800 CAN (as opposed to reatail of $1000) thats why the value is up there.
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Submitted by
Russell
a
from washington dc Date Reviewed: July 9, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
pinkbike.com buy/sell
Strengths:
everything. this is the beefiest hardtail there is. gussets EVERYWHERE. and its so adjustable that you could put a 20" wheel on it with v-brakes. ingenious.
Weaknesses:
no.
Similar Products Used:
nothing compares.
Bike Setup:
marz z3, mavic rims, love seat, shimano hydros, etc. urban machine.
Bottom Line:
keep your children indoors, when this bike comes rollin along (or flying?) you dont want to get in the way.
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Submitted by
greg n/a
a
from barrie Date Reviewed: June 8, 2002
Favorite Trail:
anything fast and smooth
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$560.00
Purchased At:
through bike store
Strengths:
the gussets, thats the strength. This frame is an all purpose bullet proof tank. With the proper set up you can do basically anything
Weaknesses:
NOTHING, they have never had a frame returned, are u kidding me weaknesses.
Similar Products Used:
tankass, pornking (same company) p3 (not as good), downhill frames that wish they were as strong as this is
Bike Setup:
marzocchi freerides, planet x crank, golioth hubs, bmf rims(24" f/r) 8" purple hayes in front and magura hs-33's in rear and finally to top it all off, the planet x BLUE BALLS SEAT, #1 coment about my entire bike, lol, wonder y its the cheapest part
Bottom Line:
great f__kin frame, slap some good parts on and u can smoke any wanna be dher taht thnks hes got game, or lower the seat and smoke an trials guy if u got the forearms to bunny it high enough.
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Submitted by
Leigh S.
a Downhiller
from winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Date Reviewed: April 29, 2002
Favorite Trail:
big dirt jumps
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
project-underground.com
Strengths:
this frame is absolutly crazy! everything about it from the angles to the welds is top quality. this frame owns especially if you are into going huge
Weaknesses:
hahaha ya.. ok
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
marzocchi DJ1, px goliath cranks/bar, px meteor stem, 8 inch hayes front/xt rear, modo wheelset (24 in f/r), 2.7 highrollers, blackspire DS-1, the usual..
Bottom Line:
this bike totally owns. the quality put into building this frame is amazing. the welds are all very neat, and the gusseting is out of this world. go buy one now, you won't regret it! project-underground.com
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Submitted by
Jason Richter
a Downhiller
from Prince George, BC, Canada Date Reviewed: April 16, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Learn To fly, 10 DW
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$900.00
Purchased At:
unbeatablebikes.com
Strengths:
Everything about this bike is absolutely nuts and insanely tough. From the adjustable brake boss, to the beefy down tube, its a hell of a bike
Weaknesses:
Weight, but hey, who cares???
Similar Products Used:
P3 maybe?? but nothing is this good:)
Bike Setup:
Letoy III, Z1 QR20, Redline Monster Cranks, Azonic Shorty Stem, Azonic PDW Chubby Riser bar, 2 rhyno lites to be upgraded to Double Wides, XT Disc Hubs, Nokian Jr Gazzolodi front tire, Vee Rubber Ninja 2.35 back tire
Bottom Line:
what can I say, the best hardcore dirtjumping/urban bike I have ever rode, all I can say is intense!!! If your a big guy, or a hardcore rider that wants to do some huge drops on hard, go for it
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Submitted by
Dave
a Weekend Warrior
from TO Date Reviewed: February 11, 2002
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At:
cyclesolutions.com
Strengths:
ummm lets see here.... every single thing on this frame is Be u tee full and You think chevy is hard as a rock ... you havent tried to destroy this frame
Weaknesses:
umm ya i dare ya ...
Similar Products Used:
nothing compares
Bike Setup:
24" green DW in rear, 26" green DW in front, avid mechanical brakes, kooka reversable stem, planet X DH bar, Z3's, hussafelt cranks... more and more... loving every bit of it
Bottom Line:
you can't go wrong when buying this frame... just do it! you wont regret it!
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Submitted by
Scotty Beefs
a Weekend Warrior
from Brisbane Date Reviewed: January 24, 2002
Favorite Trail:
hubards
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At:
FBI Cycles, manly i think.
Strengths:
Geez its beefcake. I'm a fatty and i still haven't broken it. Somehoe ripped the two eyelets out my dt swiss hubs and nothin wrong with the frame. Takes drops, crashes, lame riding over stupid things and too big rocks at silly speeds with ease. Plus it is super trick lookin. Turns heads everywhere, i mean how many have you ever seen?
Weaknesses:
Ummmmm, not much. Heavy if u build it up with big stuff, but then again you aren't gunna see one at the olympics in the cross country. ie its built for a specific job of which cross country poofen around isn't included.
Similar Products Used:
Zero. Ridden a GT ruckus.
Bike Setup:
Race Face North Shore cranks ISIS splined and DH ring, Azonic stem, 2 1/2 rise bars and platforms, rock shox psylo SL, XTR rear shifter with short cage road mech, DT Swiss Onyx hubs with DT spokes, Sunn BFR 24" rims (have a dice 24 on there currently), SDG Bel air saddle, red ourys, XSIV 4 piston discs front and rear, DMR chain guide and a chain, a sick half naked chick sticker.
Bottom Line:
It was expensive, but i know no one else with one. people get on it and say....wow this feels rad...it does. Takes whatever u can throw at it, rides like a dream, prob a nice target for thieves but i aint had any probs and don't buy one cause i want to be the only one with one. (OK definitely buy one just not if u r in Brisbane)
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Submitted by
van
a
from boulder Co. Date Reviewed: January 8, 2002
Favorite Trail:
urban
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$660.00
Purchased At:
from Alain
Strengths:
A tank!...really solid, plus you can run 24" or 26" rear wheels, with v brakes! Adjustable wheelbase (This really allows you to experiment with different geometry) You can run the 3.0" gazzi's in 24" or 26" and they fit in the frame! I'm pretty sure no other hardtail can do this.
Weaknesses:
(Not really a weakness) but it can be heavy if built up with DH parts (mine was 38 pounds with the old DH wheelset/ gazzi tires Etc...). But I changed the wheelset and parts out and it's at 30 pounds now (Not bad for such a beefy bike).
Similar Products Used:
kona roast
Bike Setup:
(The 30 pound recipe) King headset, raceface low riser bar big AL stem, X fly 100, 26" rynolite front /w ringle hub,24" arrow rim w/xt disc rear hub, Hayes hydros,Husselfelt cranks,S&M pedals, rf prodigy post, IRC backcountry 2.25 front / Kujo 2.35 24" rear, 105 derailer and cassette, ringgod
Bottom Line:
This bike gives you so much confidence; because you never worry have to about hurting it. I've dropped it on stone benches and crashed on concrete at the skate park, it won't even dent much less break. And I love the feeling of landing a big wheelie drop to flat concrete on a nice soft 3.0 tire that actually fits in the frame. And the looks you get riding this thing. Everyone always asks the same question: "What is that?" and not just other riders, people at bars! It's like I’m the Colorado rep! The bottom line is: it's THE most Burly, and one of the most unique hardtails I’ve ever ridden. It's not cheap but what custom hardtail is? So if you want the beefest hartail made than this is it. If you want somthing light then this probly is'nt right for you.
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Submitted by
Nick
a Downhiller
from London, England Date Reviewed: December 4, 2001
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$355.00
Purchased At:
www.singletrack.co.uk - cheers Rob!
Strengths:
It's pink! Absolutely the most bomb-proof frame I've ever seen. Very easy to adapt this frame to your particular brand of hardcore riding. You will NOT break it. Ever.
Weaknesses:
You're joking, right?
Similar Products Used:
None, unless you count my Fly BMX or SC Bullit.
Bike Setup:
Le Toy frame, Marzocchi Z1 drop off, Hope C2 discs + Sport hubs, Azonic Shorty + Headlock, Nokian 24x3, Blackspire DS-1, 24Seven cranks, bars, rims, chainring, XTR shifter, Precision Billet mech, Ultegra 11-23, Titec Berzerker, Mr Dirt Basejumps.
Bottom Line:
I've been riding this for urban for around 15 months now, and it just laughs at my pathetic riding - you can almost hear it saying, "Is that all you've got?". Very configurable frame, I've had it set up with single-speed, run with chain tugs and skinny tyres (24x2.5/2.75); now with 3.0" tyres, chain device and gears. Perfect for its intended use - urban assault. This frame begs to be ridden hard; it is a frame you can have absolute faith in. It will not let you down. Props to Tristan :-)
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