constructed from Cold Forged Alcoa® 7005 T-6 Aluminum seamless tubing incorporating a lower gusset on the head tube virtually eliminating torsional flex.
Features lateral rear dropouts for rear axle adjustability, double clear coated graphics and a polished finish.
Submitted by
Brian
a
from Seattle Date Reviewed: November 3, 2003
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
online
Strengths:
Heavy duty. Turns so very tight. Cheeeeep! Its strength is also its weakness. This bike is what Azonic says it is, and only that, a DS bike. This bike is very fun to ride once you get used to it.
Weaknesses:
Its hard to 'dis' this bike since it has a special purpose. Perhaps its a bit too heavy for me. After 10-15 miles, Im done. Is not good on flat ground! It's like a snowboard, cant run on the flat & straight - but it cuts a good line through the wild trails. Yea, stock up on those little replaceable rear hangers, if they break off, as designed, your left with a silly speed bike. OH YEA - If you run disk, you have to remove the disk brake to get the wheel off with the horizontal drop outs. Makes fixing a flat a real pain.
Similar Products Used:
Cannondale SuperV, DBR hardtail, Spot.
Bike Setup:
Now its a 34:18 Single Speed, but I did have some gears on it a while ago. I used to have a 32/22 up front, which I took off. And ran a 38 w/ evil bash with 8 speed rear - until I lost a few rear deraillers. 5" Marz Z1. Mavic D521 rims. Hayes disk. 2.4" tires w/ DH tubes. This single speed is 31.4 lbs!
Bottom Line:
This bike is super fun! It is very responsive, durable, and it has "character". It makes a good play bike but would not be considered by any means something you would take on an XC trip. It does DH in a pinch just fine, somehow. If your favorite trail has jumps, is twisty & rolly then this is the frame for you. I have had a love/hate relation with between the fun factor vs. its pedal-ability. Gears never helped, it is a stand up and pedal kind of bike...
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Submitted by
Darrel
a Racer
from Edmonton Date Reviewed: February 27, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Any
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
Aibomb
Strengths:
Price. I got 2 years out of a frame which has never been heard of by me.
Weaknesses:
Stays - Stays are now pooched. Insead of having an iside width of 135 at the dropout theyre now 147mm, and they cause me to go through hubs exponentially. I went through 2 sram 9.0 SL's in 2 days.
Similar Products Used:
To may to list
Bike Setup:
Trials setup - Magura hs33, braided steel lines, DMR rigid fork, race face SS DH head set, 100mmX15 degree, RF DH bar, Sram 9.0 sl hub on rhyno lyte rear, and mazic x233 up front. Truvative 165mm crank, custom bash guard, 24t granny with 8mm bolts.
Bottom Line:
Not bad, Ive never had a frame last this long when I ride everyday, Ive done 6 trials demos on it, MANY 6' and higher flat drops and im 225. For the price I paid Id recommend it, but mine is now retired as I just got my new Evolution.
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Submitted by
aaron hawkins
a Downhiller
from notts.england Date Reviewed: January 18, 2003
Favorite Trail:
cossall,bramcote park,sherwood forest.
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
bet u wud like 2 know
Strengths:
can handle drop off`s despite dubious bike shop`s comments 8FT thus far incredible mid range accelaration better than ddg 4 example smaal frame light and small feel and nimble...
Weaknesses:
if you do want disc brakes buy something else....if u snap u`r drop out any way your frame normally snaps as well as did my GT...tell u something!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!my bike is fine and has even been hammered 2 up........
full lx set up except the shifters which are old school deore silver capped top shifters,azonic gold dh bars judy c forks mavic 517sups unbreakable richey logic stem tioga/richey tyres pshycho frnt/z max rear.tit sad,xt hubs,v/sml frame my hunny bunny......................
Bottom Line:
A GOOD ALL ROUNDER NOT SUITED FOR LONG HAULS BUT MANAGABLE EVEN SO FUN TO RIDE LIGHT HOPPY BRISK,EXPENSIVE LOOKS WITHOUT THE COST GOOD D HILLER JUMP/STUNT NO COMPLAINTS THUS FAR GEOMETRY EASILY OFF SET WITH LONGER STEM AND DDG SEAT POST FLEX`S WELL i.eBENDS WHEN EXTENDED BEFORE LIMIT WHEN PUTTING ONE`S SOILED BOOT DOWN.....STOP CUSSING THIS BIKE AND AV SUM RESPECPA 4 IT ALRIGGHHHT..................
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Submitted by
Gregory Cain
a Weekend Warrior
from Wales Date Reviewed: January 11, 2003
Favorite Trail:
marin trail betws y coed
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$350.00
Purchased At:
chain reaction cycles
Strengths:
Looks good, rides beautifully, jumps very well, cheapish, strong, fast stable
Weaknesses:
No rear disk mount, Non-replacable mech hanger, Wont take even my tioga DH2.1 on the rear with dropouts right in unless I cut off a bit of the tread.(I have the 16 inch version) nothing too important
Similar Products Used:
Identity Jekyll, Da Bomb something Loads
Bike Setup:
Marzochi Z4, DS2 16 inch, Hope mini front, Mavic d321 on bulb front, Mavic d521 on lx hub rear. rubbish v brake on the back. Dmr saturn ring and v8 pedals. Azonic world force bar and stem (top kit) Useless seat and post. Useless power pro cranks, Shimano LX and Deore transmission. Shimano headset.
Bottom Line:
This bike is great for anyone no mattrer what type of riding your into. Honestly. Buy this bike it wont let you down. I love the bike. But get a snappable rear mech bolt because there is not a replacable rear mech hanger. So if it snapps your in trouble. Top frame.
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Submitted by
chris leonard
a Weekend Warrior
from manchester Date Reviewed: May 29, 2002
Favorite Trail:
manchester
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$350.00
Purchased At:
tom royal
Strengths:
it is a great strong bike good for street and trail
Weaknesses:
nothingh iove it
Similar Products Used:
azonic ds1
Bike Setup:
ds2 frame bommers front disk brake magura for the back and single speed conversion kit hot seat and some slack peddals also453 3 piece cranks and tioga bars that about raps it up
Bottom Line:
i think its a good all round bike the rider must have some skills and knolage about the art of riding. it is my own
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Submitted by
Bob
a Weekend Warrior
from NC USA Date Reviewed: March 12, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$199.00
Purchased At:
Wheelworld
Strengths:
...
Weaknesses:
The decals are stickers you can peel off. NO REAR DISC MOUNT.
Bike Setup:
nothing i sent it back.
Bottom Line:
This bike is usless. Save up and buy something else. the frame is no good to upgrade on unless you can weld. i've seen loads bend. and take big old dint's. If you ride slow and like jumping with fear that your bike won't take the landing then take this bike.
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Submitted by
RNS
a Weekend Warrior
from warsaw Date Reviewed: February 9, 2002
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$420.00
Strengths:
geometry , 12,5' ,horizontal drop out
Weaknesses:
it broke until 6th month (i ride once a week)
Similar Products Used:
da bomb sputnik, kona scub-stuff-roast
Bike Setup:
trials, streetride
Bottom Line:
it broke near the guesset during a small jump (i feel that smt is wrong & stopped before a jump) I broke the frame with my hands in 2pcs. Great stiffnes but i tough i will never break it. DAMN. BUT IT WAS A GOOD BIKE
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Submitted by
andrey
a Downhiller
from nyc Date Reviewed: December 30, 2001
Favorite Trail:
central park
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
www.wheelworld.com
Strengths:
I always wanted to have 2.6 tier in the back of my ds-2 but no way u can fix 2.6 it the back so what I did is I made an adopter for from 26 to 24 and now I have 24" wheel with 2.6 tier and v brakes next project is 2 put disk brakes in the back if any body interested in what i did I can send u pic of my adopter
Andrey
Weaknesses:
I always wanted to have 2.6 tier in the back of my ds-2 but no way u can fix 2.6 it the back so what I did is I made an adopter for from 26 to 24 and now I have 24" wheel with 2.6 tier and v brakes next project is 2 put disk brakes in the back if any body interested in what i did I can send u pic of my adopter
Andrey
Similar Products Used:
I always wanted to have 2.6 tier in the back of my ds-2 but no way u can fix 2.6 it the back so what I did is I made an adopter for from 26 to 24 and now I have 24" wheel with 2.6 tier and v brakes next project is 2 put disk brakes in the back if any body interested in what i did I can send u pic of my adopter
Andrey
Bike Setup:
I always wanted to have 2.6 tier in the back of my ds-2 but no way u can fix 2.6 it the back so what I did is I made an adopter for from 26 to 24 and now I have 24" wheel with 2.6 tier and v brakes next project is 2 put disk brakes in the back if any body interested in what i did I can send u pic of my adopter
Andrey
Bottom Line:
I always wanted to have 2.6 tier in the back of my ds-2 but no way u can fix 2.6 it the back so what I did is I made an adopter for from 26 to 24 and now I have 24" wheel with 2.6 tier and v brakes next project is 2 put disk brakes in the back if any body interested in what i did I can send u pic of my adopter
Andrey
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Submitted by
Robert Kuhn
a Downhiller
from Escondido, CA (USA) Date Reviewed: September 24, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Big Bear
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
WheelWorld (http://www.wheelworld.com)
Strengths:
Lightweight yet very strong (excellent welds) and rigid.
Weaknesses:
Lack of rear disc brake mounts and the decals do peel off (not that I consider that to be a huge weakness).
Similar Products Used:
None.
Bike Setup:
FSA Orbit headset, BlackSpire "Duel Slalom" crank, chain guide and chain ring (38T), 2001 Marzocchi Z5 Air (105mm) front fork, SunRingle Ryno-Lite rims with Shimano LX hubs and skewers, Thomson "Laid back" seat post, Azonic "Lounge" seat, Azonic "Shorty" stem, SunRingle "ZuZu" pedals, Shimano XT shifter and brake levers, Shimanon XT "V" Brakes, Shimano 9 speed rear cassette, Safars grips, Azonic DH riser (1.5 inche) handlebar, Salsa seat post clamp, SRAM PC59 chain, Shimano bottom bracket (118 x 63), Lizard Skin "chain stay protector" and IRC Mytho "Semi-Slick" (2.10 inch) tires with Slime tubes.
Bottom Line:
I have the 14 inch frame and it climbs, jumps and accelerates very well. I did run into a slight problem with respects with my chain guide in that I had to use a 118 x 63 bottom bracket in order to get the BlackSpire to fit properly and reduce the amount of chain bend when it was in the granny gears. I originally used a 113 x 63 that I had and it was just too short for my setup. The chain ring came very close to hitting the frame. A 122 x 63 stuck out too far ~ it not only increased the chain bend but I was forced to slip a thicker washer for the tension wheel. I also found that I had just enough gap in the chain guide (with the 122) where it could (and did once) fall in between (and man did that suck!).
Otherwise, I am very pleased and happy with the frame even though it lacks rear disc brake mounts and the decals does peel off ~ no matter because I already stickered it up with other decals. :-)
As for the lack of rear disc brake mounts, I also have a '99 Specialized M4 FSR frame where I purchased a rear-disc brake mount kit from Specialized ($50 US) and I think I can adapt it to fit this frame.
Aside from that, it's a great frame! I ride mostly pavement with this bike and it's just rock solid! If you want a fun bike to jump or just goof around on, select this frame!
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Submitted by
Andrey
a Downhiller
from nyc Date Reviewed: September 21, 2001
Favorite Trail:
forest park
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
www.wheelworld.com
Strengths:
strong,cheap,grate its my baby i did 7.5 feet to flat like nothing
Weaknesses:
none yet
Similar Products Used:
p3
Bottom Line:
z1,azonic bars steam seat ,xt brakes bb and some other $hit
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Submitted by
like you care>??
a
from london, ontario, canada Date Reviewed: August 17, 2001
Favorite Trail:
anything thats not a road
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
i better you would like to know
Strengths:
i like the polished look.. great welds.. price.. i think the drop outs are great.. some people dont like them.. i love the shape and light weight.. stiff.. its a great jump, drop and fun bike.. its my play bike!!
Weaknesses:
so far none with the frame.. because thats what im reviewing.. (just the frame) maybe no disk ready clip.. but who cares about a duel slalom with disks.. it looks neat to have disk brakes on this frame.. well the ds-1 i mean.. but for what you are going to use the bike for its not worth it anyways.. its a duel slalom not a downhiller.. (or maybe im just not disk friendly) ;)
Similar Products Used:
p.3a, trek bruiser two, arrow dss, god i could go on and on.. any hardtail duel slalom
Bike Setup:
Maxxis. 2.35 rear wheel Kujo 2.35 front. Mavic rims, pinchflat tubes, xtr v-brake, lx front and xt rear hubs, an air z5 bomber, norco dh stem, azonic bars, lx arms 42t ring with AC chain guide, xt rear derailer, no name seat stem, crappy seat(soon to be Azonic Lounge dh saddel) lx shifter, no name levers, (soon to be xt combind 9 speed shifter and brake lever) sram pc69 chain, dont know the bb, or cassette.. and some cheap grips
Bottom Line:
Well i have done some work on this bike and i think if you want a great jump, drop, maybe race(but i dont race it YET!!) looks, feel, and lots of fun.. this bike is for you.. great price, cheap.. and thats always the best price.. well i think im going to be a Azonic rider for life, unless i can some how find a bad thing about this bike.. you pedal it goes, what more do you want, oh ya a frame that wont brake.. well i cant brake it!!
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Submitted by
Craig Henry
a Downhiller
from Edinburgh Date Reviewed: July 13, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Any as long as it goes down
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$129.00
Purchased At:
Broadribbs England
Strengths:
This is a very small ,nimble bike that jumps well and goes exactly where you put it. Cheap as chips, nothing else came close for the same money.
Weaknesses:
Crappy paint and stickers, no rear disk mount, flat rear drop outs
Similar Products Used:
None, never had a small jump bike before
Bike Setup:
Zi drop off, Azonic Bars + stem, FSA Hset, LX + XT drivetrain, Hope Hubs on 121 rims (it's all the bits i had left when i built my SC Bullit)
Bottom Line:
For a bike frame that cost less than the forks then it's a bargin. It rides well and the geometry is sorted for jumping. It takes a bit to get used to the flat drop outs which i seem to have a habit of wrenching the wheel out when trialsing. A fine steed and it keeps my girlfriend off my Bullit. You have to watch when jumping if you have the wheel set up at the shortest wheelbase point, you jump and the bike does it's best to come out from under you, nothing a change in technique wont solve
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Submitted by
Eric
a Downhiller
from Saratoga, CA Date Reviewed: May 13, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Calabazas jumping park, my street/giant wooden ramp
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$499.00
Purchased At:
Airbomb.com
Strengths:
***Very zippy. Accelerates like no other. ***Great jumper. This thing flies without effort. ***Price. I got it for $499 complete with Psylo SLs. (same deal from airbomb as the guy a few review below me) ***Strength. This frame will hold up to lots of dirt jumping and slalom riding. If you like 10 ft drops to flat concrete, get a Planet-X or something.
Weaknesses:
None. frank lucckham doesn't know what he's talking about. His wheel is obviously out of true. I can fit Tioga 2.3s with 3/8" of clearance on both sides.
Similar Products Used:
Various other hardtails including Planet X, DS1, etc. I bought this because of the price and am glad I did.
Bike Setup:
14" frame (I'm 6' tall), psylo SLs, stock SRAM 7.0 drivetrain and koski brakes/levers, odyssey seatpost, azonic loveseat, profile chromoly cranks, homemade chainguide, sun/ringle pedals, Sun Rhino Lite rims, XT hubs, Azonic PDW riser bar, powertools stem. I replaced a lot of the stock parts by swapping them with the heavier duty parts on my GT STS. Final cost was about $530.
Bottom Line:
This is a very capable frame. I have a bombproof setup, which can be duplicated for less than 1 grand. If you like dirtjumping but don't want a 20 incher, this is your ticket. It jumps like a BMX but has nice big 26" wheels that can hold very grippy tires like the Michelin 2.5s, and the fork saves your ass when you make a mistake and land funny. 5 chilis overall, and I'd give it 10 for value if I could.
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Submitted by
stan
a Cross Country Rider
from arcadia Date Reviewed: May 1, 2001
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$179.00
Purchased At:
airbomb
Strengths:
light for the strength you get, nice sizes you don't see too often, just about everything except...
Weaknesses:
for the clear coat that covers it and the cheesy stickers. I konw that the coat protects the frame, but it starts coming off pretty easily and begins to look bad.
Similar Products Used:
only an XC- mrazek w/ SID XC
Bike Setup:
noleen chubby LT, azonic, titec stuff, avid arch rivals, XT stuff, primo super tenderizer platforms, LX hubs on F519 rims (have held up well to stairs and such) and a terry liberator (for the occasional XC trip)
Bottom Line:
Obviously not for weight weenies, although the frame itself is rather light (lighter than my XC frame, i believe). with all the stuff i've put on it though, it easily weighs in at >30 lbs, but that's the price you pay for durability. it handles a dual crown fork well thanks to the downtube gusset, so if you're looking for a cheap freeride machine this is it. The horizontal dropouts come in handy when fitting a 2.4" uneven tire on the back, but have come out once when i didn't bother jumping a curb at low tire pressure- my fault, the QR probably wasn't tight enough.
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Submitted by
Joe
a
from Representin Ntown, Novato, Ca Date Reviewed: March 23, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Wildhorse Valley DS, or illegal Indian Valley Singletrack
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
airbomb.com
Strengths:
PRICE!!! I got this complete with the brand new Pyslo sl and koski parts. GReat bike, Handles beautifully, takes jumps and drops great, even performs well x-country.
Weaknesses:
not disk brake compatible
Similar Products Used:
nothing-first crossover from bmx.
Bottom Line:
When i got this bike i was jus entering mt biking. This bike enabled me to enter the sport on a budget(im 13) but still enjoy a high quality bike. On this bike i can ride anything-Urban assult, xcountry, trials,DS, Its awesome. Airbomb gave me a great deal, there still selling it ut have raised the price. check it out.
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Submitted by
Bruce Lee
a Weekend Warrior
from Palo Alto CA USA Date Reviewed: March 11, 2001
Favorite Trail:
? I like to go to stanford
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
strong, fun
Weaknesses:
?
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
00'z1cr, rhino lites, xt, kujo dh tires, sram rocket shifters azonic bar, tank headset(by aheadset)
Bottom Line:
Funestbike ever. I live near stanford where there is unlimited drops and stairs and what ever u like and I've gone off most everything wit this bike and it keeps wanting more. itwas amazing how quicly I went to this bike from my aoen joker, the ds2 just felt right. Kudos to azonic and I hope to see more great products.
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Submitted by
henry jones
a Weekend Warrior
from oxford Date Reviewed: March 9, 2001
Favorite Trail:
wobern sands
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$450.00
Purchased At:
broadribbs
Strengths:
ever thing
Weaknesses:
no repalacable rear mech hanger
Similar Products Used:
identit mr hyde, planit x jack flash
Bike Setup:
marazocchi j.r t's
Bottom Line:
qualiti bike even with tripple clamps
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Submitted by
frank lucckham
a Weekend Warrior
from newquay uk Date Reviewed: February 2, 2001
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$350.00
Strengths:
light, strong, easy to chuck about, looks good
Weaknesses:
can't fit a tioga 2.3" on the rear
Bike Setup:
mavic, maguras, xt/lx, 9 speed
Bottom Line:
buy it if you want a decent play thing
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Submitted by
goose
a Downhiller
from Moab, Utah Date Reviewed: January 25, 2001
This bike is a blast to ride, it makes me want to sell my cross country ride. fast corners, takes drops and jumps like a champ. Has to be the best all around play bike for the money anywhere. Like the dude bellow said, if you got the cash and a few extra parts laying around, BUY IT! It's worth it. If you like bikes that are overpriced, and break alot, look elsewhere!
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Submitted by
eReNeS hAcKeR LaMeR
a
from Warsaw, Poland Date Reviewed: January 19, 2001
non changable..i must use ONE SPEED.i like it. :) it's like BMX 26" without BMX BAR. (i USE roox bomber) WORKS with 2,2-3" tires ew.modified 2,45"- 12,5" FIRST IMPRESSION- stiffner on earth...now. ...just OK! WHAT'S THE stickers??????? I HAD ONE FROM REAR TRIANGLE ON MY WALKMAN??? dont ask why!!!
french cro-mo 14" DECATLON alu bike-similar as CANNODALLE KILLER 14" SCOOT cro-mo SOLUTION 14,5"
Bike Setup:
GTfork,FSAheadset,PZ 80mm CNC+ROOXBomber4.0 700mm, Old cranks black LX, single speed, shimano DX front HUB /w MAVIC 521-DTalpina3+ specialized DH 2,3",shimano STXspc. edition rear hub-MAVIC 521(alp3)+ HUTCHINSON JUMBO 2,45"<--(modified). -BMX`n`TRIALS setup.
Bottom Line:
I use it for stunts. i ride everywhere like a MAD PROF. very mad. I like bunnyhoping on 1,2m. landing from 360 trials gaps.. i didint like using brakes....SPEED & sequentions.. ...not really technicly but just crazy things as manual-to bunny hop- to manual to 180. and a lot of stupid things in as stupid places as metro or centre of city at 4:50am. i dont use my seat post. GO GO GO GO GO RIDING....grrrrr
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Submitted by
pat
a Downhiller
from bel air maryland Date Reviewed: December 26, 2000
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$199.00
Purchased At:
wheelworld.com
Strengths:
strong, stiff, horizontal dropouts, chrome is a plus, cool graphics, love the 14in. size, huge tire clearance
Awesome frame to bomb around on, i probably will never break this frame cuz i weigh like 130 and am a string bean! I LIKE IT ALOT!
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Submitted by
Darrel Comeau
a Racer
from Grande Prairie, AB, Canada Date Reviewed: October 29, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Hogs Back
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
Airbomb.com
Strengths:
Weight, strenth, PRICE!!
Weaknesses:
None yet.
Similar Products Used:
16" GT Timberline (trials setup) Snapped it at the headtube 16" GT Bravado Snapped it at the head tube one week later 16.5" Rocky Mountain Hammer Race (trials setup) GT Modified trials Brodie Mod trials Norco Team 853 trials 16" Specialized S-works (trials setup)
Bike Setup:
16", Rigid cro-mo fork, Old school LX Crank with 5.5" Robins Bash guard, and a 24 tooth Cook Bros granny, XT 8 speed cassette, R-der, shifters and levers, and SRAm 7.0 brakes with Tektro brake boosters. XT hubs on a CR-18 and a Ryhno lite with a 3 cross patten. Specialized Fear master 2.2 in the back and a 1.9 team master in the front.
Bottom Line:
I havent snapped it yet so Im happy so far! For the price i cannot complain. Its balanced really nice for trials, Manuals are nice with the adjustable wheel base (I have it snugged right up) Im 6'2 245 lbs Ive snapped two gt cro-mo frames in one week, My rocky was sooo flexible in the BB i could go from the granny to the middle ring just tourqing on the crank, and the s-works? Ill take the Azonic, it costs about 8 times less . I love this frame, I cant flex the BB, or the rear stays. But when i the maguras on the back it might be a different story. I know this Is a D/S frame but for the price i got it for i couldnt afford not to try it. Its also a fun free-ride bike. You can launch it off anything, and it does xc as long as you have a looong seat post. Out of all the bikes Ive ever had and had to choose 1, it would be the azonic. Itll do anything so far. If you have a whole bunch of spare parts, and a few hundred bucks. Buy it. Anyone. Period.
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Submitted by
James
a Weekend Warrior
from Croydon, South London, England Date Reviewed: August 30, 2000
Favorite Trail:
PORC at Penshurst
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Bomb proof gusseting, very agile, 6mm thick BMX style dropouts, amazing value. Rocket like acceleration.
Weaknesses:
I'm 6ft so 12.5" frame a little small for very occasional XC use. Only comes in polished Silver
Similar Products Used:
Coyote Slalom (don't like geometry), Rocket FAB One (Sensational, but too pricey for me)
Bike Setup:
12.5" DS2, Judy 100's (super plush for DS and takes huge hits on jumps), Race Face DH Cranks, LX, Single 32T front chainring, Rhynolites.
Bottom Line:
Amazing value for a completely chuckable bombproof frame. Small size means wonderful geometry, for any height.Unless you can afford a Rocket FAB One, this is a must have!
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Submitted by
brian
a Downhiller
from slo, ca Date Reviewed: July 28, 2000
$ 320.00
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