Adjustable travel from 180 to 200 mm and a plush, staged suspension design makes this the most versatile freeride rig on the mountain. Lightweight, aluminum construction combined with steeper geometry and a shorter wheelbase, give it a nimble trail bike feel.
Submitted by
vitamindimo
a Downhiller
from Las Vegas, NV Date Reviewed: June 2, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Bootleg Canyon, NV
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$1400.00
Purchased At:
BrianHead, UT
Strengths:
A big bike that's truly 'all mountain', adjustable rear travel (I've always had it at 200mm), buttery fork, frame is low maintenance and just about indestructible, high bottom bracket makes pedaling over obstacles (like rocks on Bootleg's SkyLine trail) practically bash-less
Weaknesses:
Bit on the heavy side, Ruktion cranks too spongy, stuck chainguide too loud because of it has no ball bearings (just metal on metal), I bend the rear der. hanger all the time (very hard to bend back) but that's just because I drop the bike a lot, long chainstays make the bike hard to manual, plus higher-than-normal chainstays hit my ankle (I now wear an ankle guard)
Similar Products Used:
Intense M3, Kona Stinky
Bike Setup:
Stock except gravity dropper, Kenda Excavator (front) and Nevegal (rear)
Bottom Line:
If you want a full-on downhill bike there's better out there, but if your riding involves a mix of DH and pedaling (which mine does) you'll love this bike. I cruise through trees, berms, ledges, rock gardens, and drops and have no problem keeping up with friends on their DH bikes, and when pedaling is involved I disappear. I call this my 'redemption' bike, because it allows me to slay trails I sucked at on my M3. Add a 4" Gravity Dropper and you'll have THE perfect bike for trails like Moab's Porcupine Rim.
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Submitted by
Biker.till.I.die
a Downhiller
from North Vancouver Date Reviewed: May 2, 2009
Favorite Trail:
CBC, Pipeline, A-Line, Crank It Up, Natural High
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1600.00
Purchased At:
Bicycle Sports Pacif
Strengths:
Great Bike I love it
Biggest strength has the be the domains
Weaknesses:
I find the rear shock too loose but thats just prefernce
Similar Products Used:
Kona Coiler
Bike Setup:
Stock
Bottom Line:
Amazing bike gets everything I need done. Great spec list with an amazing frame
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Submitted by
wayner
a Weekend Warrior
from New Brunswick Canada Date Reviewed: February 2, 2009
Favorite Trail:
backwoods trails, anything that looks interesting
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$2300.00
Purchased At:
local cannondale bik
Strengths:
Super strong, go anywhere, can pedal uphill reasonably, suprisingly nimble downhill, love the suspension travel when you need it. Really good looking bike.(the graphics package looks hot on the white bike)
Weaknesses:
Gravity bikes are 10 lbs heavier than trailbikes but you don't have to worry about breaking. Your legs just get stronger and you lose 10 lbs off your waist! You may want higher end suspension if you are a crazy person, but the stock suspension is more than enough for someone who does not want to end up in a wheelchair.
Similar Products Used:
n/a
Bike Setup:
added brake link(super trick, way cool), saint rear hub and brake, sram x-o, sun ringle doubletrack rear, magura ventdisk front, kenda bluegroove front, crankbros 5050xx platform pedals, more bling if I can think of it.
Bottom Line:
The 7 and 8 inch suspension travel and nimble frame geomentry are confidence inspiring(also lots of adjustability) and you realize why it is called a freeride bike(go anywhere you damn well feel like). Upgrade to the perp 3 if you have more testosterone than brains.
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Submitted by
a.leung
a Downhiller
from Coquitlam Date Reviewed: December 26, 2008
Favorite Trail:
4 lost souls
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$2400.00
Purchased At:
Westwood Cycles
Strengths:
it can take hits
low top tube for pullin off tricks.
pretty lightweight
Weaknesses:
it was plain white. no graphics or anything
there was a sticker package that it comes with.
all stickers were childish.
the chainguard lets the chain slip through when in 2nd gear(big chain ring)
Bike Setup:
all stock
Bottom Line:
great bike
best bang for the buck
buy it because its cheap and durable.
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Submitted by
JP76
a Downhiller
from Port Moody, B.C. Canada Date Reviewed: July 10, 2008
Favorite Trail:
CBC, Boogie Man
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$2400.00
Purchased At:
Westwood Cycle, Coqu
Strengths:
Can take any hit, likes to go fast down anything, great through tight corners
Weaknesses:
I went through two derailleurs in two rides. Could of been the set up.
Similar Products Used:
santa cruz bullet
Bottom Line:
This the bike I was waiting for and the world. It is amazing when you buy a bike and you can say anything bad about it. Except for the derailleur problem which has been corrected. This bike is just awesome!!! I have taken my bike down 4 - 9 foot drops, fast down hill trails and fast burms. Wow what a bike. I love when know body can keep up with me know.
BOTTOW LINE: Just a fast solid bike the world has been waiting for.
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