66vf1, DHX4.0(600X2.75) 24" S-Type, Hadley hub. pretty much the rest is stock
Bottom Line:
awsome freeride/dh bike! might not be a super well known name like Norco, or Kona...but it rides the same, if not better than most of them
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rickfenn1
a Downhiller
from florence, MA Date Reviewed: July 16, 2008
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$900.00
Purchased At:
From a friend (NEW)
Strengths:
Top end components out of the box,Takes everything I throw at it! Semi easy to pedal around town.
Weaknesses:
weak rear spring caused alot of bottoming out (350lb spring + 180lb rider + big drops = chipped paint on frame from swingarm hitting it) I ride street alot and the tires don't last when doing so... but they are meant for dirt haha
Similar Products Used:
not many... been riding xc and trials since the beginning.
Bike Setup:
Basically stock except for a stronger chain, thicker tubes and a 500lb rear spring.
Bottom Line:
This bike is awesome. Inspires confidence I didn't know I had in a bike. 15 foot drops to flat ground only made the rear suspension bottom out which a switch to a stronger spring and some dieting on my part cleared right up. all the components work very well together... I am a lil scared for the really expensive super delicate rear XO rear derailleur in the twisty woods with big rocks and such but w/e it performs so well that I dont want to change it out. In the end I would be hasty to pay full price for this beast but if you can find any kind of deal on one...snatch it up real quick!!!
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Sam
a Weekend Warrior
from Sorrento, FL USA Date Reviewed: March 5, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Santos
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1300.00
Purchased At:
Used (barely)
Strengths:
Solid Frame, good components, plush suspension. It takes a little bit to get use to it (extra weight) but once you do, you will love it. On the trails, it handles anything in its way and corners well. It really shines coming of drops or jumps.
Weaknesses:
Stock fork spring is a little too soft, had to replace with a more firm spring. Rear derailleur requires adjustment after every ride. The bike is a little on the heavy side so get in shape if you are riding long trails or climbing.
An awesome bike. If you're doing a little of everything but go at it hard, this bike is for you.
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Submitted by
danny hanns
a Weekend Warrior
from des plaines, il United states Date Reviewed: September 22, 2007
Favorite Trail:
jurassic park
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$3000.00
Purchased At:
village cycle sport
Strengths:
Strong componentry sweet color quick
Weaknesses:
Heavy for my size (120ibs) but besides that none
Bike Setup:
stock
Bottom Line:
The kingfisher is great it jsut soaks everything up i havent ever bottomed it out and it flys off of everything i take it off i do dj in our local woods and its amazing flying through teh air couldnt feel any better if ur into freeride or dj this is the bike for u
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danny hanns
a Weekend Warrior
from des plaines, il United states Date Reviewed: September 22, 2007
Favorite Trail:
jurassic park
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$3000.00
Purchased At:
village cycle sport
Strengths:
Strong componentry sweet color quick
Weaknesses:
Heavy for my size (120ibs) but besides that none
Bike Setup:
stock
Bottom Line:
The kingfisher is great it jsut soaks everything up i havent ever bottomed it out and it flys off of everything i take it off i do dj in our local woods and its amazing flying through teh air couldnt feel any better if ur into freeride or dj this is the bike for u
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Josh Undisclosed
a Downhiller
from BC, BC, Canada. Date Reviewed: July 26, 2007
Favorite Trail:
none
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$2900.00
Purchased At:
Cycle Logic
Strengths:
Great for all around biking. I dirt jump and ride rough trails mostly and it has worked out great in both environments. Shifting is smooth, the fork is fine if you don't mind slow rebound(when the fork isn't broken atleast), and the rear shock is great (fox 4.0).
Weaknesses:
The Breakoutplus broke about 2 weeks in. I didn't even hit any jumps and the rebound was shot. This occurred two more times. The whole lowers had to be replaced to fix the problem. Clearly the breakout or Manitou itself does not have what it takes to be quality forks. I have heard of many other manitou forks having to be sent back multiple times, I wouldn't recommend these forks to anyone. The bolts on the bike itself arn't great. Some are galvanized some arn't so I have bolts rusting. I ordered some from Gary Fisher but they didn't have any, not impressed. I have also had trouble with bolts coming loose, a problem I have not had with any previous bikes. Now I have the rear wheel rubbing on the frame, my guess is it needs to be truved. The bike isn't able to hold up to the abuse over long periods of time, I have only had it for three months.
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
Breakout plus, bontrager wheelset and components, saint cranks and sram x-0 dereilleur.
Bottom Line:
It's a freeride bike and it does that job well but it just doesn't hold up over long periods of time. I bought the bike because I wanted one that could hold up but it has fallen short of what I expected.
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allen
a Weekend Warrior
from lakeland, fl, USA Date Reviewed: December 3, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Alafia / T.O.E.
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$1800.00
Purchased At:
Bicycles Etc
Strengths:
Love the bike!!!
Weaknesses:
The seat is the worst. This is the only complaint.
Similar Products Used:
N/A
Bike Setup:
Stock, except for switching to a WTB Pure V saddle.
Bottom Line:
Would highly recommend this bike. I do a lot of hits on pavement the bike hasn't given me issues.
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JORDAN WINNING
a Downhiller
from SCOTLAND Date Reviewed: August 3, 2006
Favorite Trail:
FORT BILL
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$2200.00
Purchased At:
ALPINE BIKES GLASGOW
Strengths:
Rock soild but light for freeride bike
Weaknesses:
saddle and grips
Similar Products Used:
7 piont3
Bike Setup:
out the box but changed saddle and grips
Bottom Line:
great bike and hard as hell
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Gary Grant
a Downhiller
from Elgin, Moray ,Scotland Date Reviewed: June 7, 2006
Favorite Trail:
golsbie ,scotland
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$3534.00
Purchased At:
Alpine Bikes Aberdeen
Strengths:
good for all round action big rocky drops and the mad rocks of fort bill scotland also nice for a bit of the up hill hike with the sheramn fork down at 130 ml and not too much bounce ither rides just like an old girl friend !!!!!
Similar Products Used:
giant faith , aline , 7 point 3
Bike Setup:
box standard
Bottom Line:
buy one its a good kick ass bike for the cash if you can take the ripping for it being a fisher free ride bike it rocks
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shawn smith
a Downhiller
from grants pass, or, US Date Reviewed: May 3, 2006
Favorite Trail:
elk Lane
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$2000.00
Purchased At:
Bikekraft
Strengths:
Frame and components are awsome.
Weaknesses:
had a problem with the rear hub on the big earl...so there sending me a King Earl...pretty sweet. cant beat the service.
Similar Products Used:
Kona Stuff
Bike Setup:
Stock, except i put a 700 pound spring on the DHX
Bottom Line:
Awsome bike for anyone who rides hard. Im a big guy and i go through parts fast but everything has been great. the rear suspension action is really smooth and pedals very well for a bike with this much travel an wieght. takes drop after drop, and jumps well. bottom line BUY THIS BIKE!
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Submitted by
justin
a Downhiller
from milwaukee Date Reviewed: March 25, 2006
Favorite Trail:
bluffs
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$2190.00
Purchased At:
wheel & sprocket
Strengths:
tough bike took its first 20 footer no sweat, fast and corners great, it is also a great jumping bike
Weaknesses:
notta, ive thrown it off almost everything big around here and no problems
Similar Products Used:
kona stinky primo
Bike Setup:
stock except for different cranks, fork and wheels bontrager king earl cranks, 38t e-thirteen ring and guard, travis 180mm fork ,and bontrager king earl wheels
Bottom Line:
rides better and stifffer than my kona ever did. if your into big hits and steep chutes and otherwise things sane people would not do this setup will work for you
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Bobby Bobby
a Weekend Warrior
from Mexico City, Mexico Date Reviewed: March 21, 2006
Favorite Trail:
slip n slide
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$3800.00
Purchased At:
The bicycle market
Strengths:
well, its a g fisher g, get it, g, so you know its got perfect hand made welding as well as stock manufacturing.
Weaknesses:
on stock g fishers the floating rear brake can rattle a bit, but otherwise this bad boy can handle anything you throw at it.
Similar Products Used:
evil imperial
Bike Setup:
super monster, 28 inch double track (custom), and some custom 4.0- inch marzocchi tires!!!
Bottom Line:
this mit will catch any baseball that comes near. So my advice is, don't hit it in right field. Go strait for the short stop so you can run away quickly on your g fisher to get to first baby!!!!
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Kevin
a Downhiller
from San Diego, California, United States Date Reviewed: August 21, 2005
Favorite Trail:
All Mammoth Trails
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$2100.00
Purchased At:
A Friend
Strengths:
Very Plush suspension, awesome ride, no suspension pogo, awesome componets
Weaknesses:
big swingarm, hard to find chainstay for
Similar Products Used:
IronHorse 7point3, Kona Stinky Primo
Bike Setup:
Stock
Bottom Line:
Awesome Bike! Very much worth the money also, a great bike for riding around town, and a great hillclimber, for weighing in at 32 lbs
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max stone
a Downhiller
from edmonton Date Reviewed: July 3, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$3200.00
Strengths:
top end components, amazing suspension, strong ass frame period
Weaknesses:
none so far
Similar Products Used:
norco a-line, santa cruz vp10, specialized demo 8
Bottom Line:
This ride can handle all the drops you through at it. I took it down to whisler B.C last month and it handled amazingly with no disappointments. The kingfisher weighs in at 40 pounds, not to heavy and not to light.With the flick of the valve on the sherman fork i can switch to a more suitable ride in the city and switch back to the downhill crazyness i push this bike through. This is the perfect bike for all you freeriders who demand the best when it comes to riding. All in all i love this bike, if you decide to purchase one, the king fisher 1 is definetly worth every coin
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