Submitted by
sam stp
a Weekend Warrior
from gero western austrailia Date Reviewed: October 17, 2009
Favorite Trail:
geraldton bmx park
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$1200.00
Purchased At:
bike force
Strengths:
-shimano hydrolic disk brakes
-dirt jumper 4 shocks
-snafu freestyle pedals
-jetblack blue hand grips
Weaknesses:
crappy seat, (hurts your ass after a while)
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
???
Bottom Line:
awsome bike
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Submitted by
Biker dude 146
a Weekend Warrior
from canada Date Reviewed: July 2, 2009
Favorite Trail:
any were that there is dirt jumps
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At:
MCC
Strengths:
The stp2 has an overall good setup I really like the forks that came with it (DJ 4) good head set really likes the the frame and how low it could let you go. nice and light so it was easy to get high of jummps
Similar Products Used:
Kona Cowan , brody heathon
Bike Setup:
maily stock
Bottom Line:
A very good bike for beginer rider or adavanced dort jumper i highly recomend it to anyone who wants big air time :)
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Submitted by
James
a Weekend Warrior
from Rochester, NY, USA Date Reviewed: April 10, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Tryon Park West
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
from a friend
Strengths:
geometry is amazing, you're practically sitting on the back wheel, incredible leverage
Weaknesses:
none so far
Similar Products Used:
norco wolverine, iron horse warrior, kona stuff
Bike Setup:
STP2 frame, manitou splice, bontrager king earl, rest of parts are stock off iron horse warrior
Bottom Line:
this frame is amazing. manuals and wheelies as well as bunny hops and taking jumps, kick drops, you name it. basically effortless. the leverage you get by the shortness of the chainstays is absolutely incredible. best frame i've ever ridden, bar none. can't wait to slap my z1 freeride on there.
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Submitted by
durbin
a Downhiller
from Melbourne, VIC, Australia "GO AUSSIE" Date Reviewed: September 9, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Ryans road/ courtnys rd
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$420.00
Purchased At:
From a mate
Strengths:
Tough as Frame, sweet to mono (can go 4eva), love the speed, brakes are awesome (but upgraded hydrolic Hayes system) and love the forks (probly coz I made the move frm BMX), Put her through hell and back but if you take care of her she'll just keep going!
Weaknesses:
There are none for me really maybe just a bit hard to thro around but only coz Im used to bmx's, But nothin really
Similar Products Used:
-
Bike Setup:
Hayes Hydrolic brakes and oversizes front disk, sun rims, marzocchi forks, shimano thumb gears.
Bottom Line:
Sick bike, wouldnt swap her for anything, GREAT for all skill levels, cant be beaten, specialy for price.
If you have a chance to get one... DO IT!
Cheers guys!
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Submitted by
Chris
a Weekend Warrior
from South Glens Falls Date Reviewed: July 18, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Moreau Lake State Park
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
Ricks
Bottom Line:
Great Bike, Handles well on mountains, dirt jumps, trails, and urban riding. Do not worry about breaking anything its a solid built bike.
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Submitted by
I wanna go fast
a Weekend Warrior
from camden nsw Date Reviewed: July 13, 2008
Favorite Trail:
one in my home town
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At:
Camden discount cycl
Strengths:
My stp 2 has very good solid shocks and you can thrash this beast around ever time you ride it.
Weaknesses:
NONE but my cranks!
Similar Products Used:
NOne
Bike Setup:
Marzconi DJ 3 shocks Raceface cranks bottom racket and handelbars,kenda tyres
Bottom Line:
I would sugest this bike to anybody who is into dirt jumping or just the weekend ride.
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Submitted by
Greenfarmer
a Weekend Warrior
from beaverton ON Canada Date Reviewed: July 9, 2008
Favorite Trail:
sidewinder
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At:
The Bike Stop
Strengths:
The frame is built like a tank this bike it extremely strong.
Weaknesses:
The seat post sucks you can't get it tight enough to stay up
Similar Products Used:
DJ 300
Bike Setup:
all stock but have replaced the entire drive train: pedal arms, casset and chain, also the front brake
Bottom Line:
This bike is extremely easy to do tricks on. Spinning is like a breeze and for the trials riders out there i'd suggest to upgrading to hyduralic disc brakes is a must. Keep an eye on the free riding hub and the crank screws they like to come loose. The bike is heavy because of the solid steal bar joining the crank shaft but it is really easy to pro hop at least 3 feet. This bike is good for beginners and experienced riders. This bike is better for street more than for dirt jumps because of the deraiuler. unless you shorten your chain by one or two links.
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Submitted by
mason bierer
a Weekend Warrior
from brighton, michigan, US Date Reviewed: July 1, 2008
Favorite Trail:
back yark
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At:
d and d
Strengths:
Strong,light,good shox, can ride everywhere
Weaknesses:
brakes suck, gear slips, small balence point for wheelies. need to put disks on it
Bike Setup:
lock ons, differnet tires
Bottom Line:
good for everyday use
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Submitted by
joevella
a Weekend Warrior
from Colgan Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: June 24, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Albion Hills / Borden trails
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$375.00
Purchased At:
craigslist
Strengths:
Light
Weaknesses:
Stones get kicked up into the front der from the rear tire and jam the der. I put sponge rubber to fill the void in the deraileur and the cam mechanism and this works. The front der is too close to the rear tire when using knobbies so it rubs. I machined a bit from the front of the der clamp - which lets the der sit slightly lower. this helps, but a road type der would have more clearance and not be subject to interference from stones. I can see why for 2008 they have dropped the front der from the model.
I'm not fond of the geometry - the bike is just too small for me ( 5' 10" ) - but it fits my wife ok ( 5' 2"), and I bought it for her ( I can't figure out how the P/O rode it, let alone raced it unsuccessfully for a season - he was 6' ).
The gears/deraileurs and shifters just don't shift as smoothly as my very old Bianchi dirt bike ( like butter ) - despite having spent most of a day tuning and adjusting and replacing what was broken or bent (with the same stock parts).
Also - not really impressed with the mechanical discs. My sons department store bike ( a rocky mountain - not bad kit.. ) has very severe discs that will put you over the bars when applied hard. The STP2 - well, its disc brakes are almost as good as the cantilever brakes on my aging Bianchi, but not quite.
I tightened the Marzocchi MZ II forks to max preload and they seem acceptable - but a bit flexible - most noticeable when applying the brakes.
I should say that we bought it for her to do cross country with - It may prove to work out, but seems better suited to trick riding.
Despite all this - the frame survived the P/O unharmed so must be quite strong. It feels like a high quality ride when you're not trying to shift or brake - but cramped for a guy my size - and I'm not a big guy.
Similar Products Used:
Bianchi dirt bike.
Bike Setup:
stock with a few tweaks.
Bottom Line:
Doesn't seem well thought out ( front DER mostly - you can fix that with some creativity - but should you have to? ).
Frame must be strong - since it survived the P/O unharmed - but the stock components just don't work well together ( clunky shifting / only adequate braking from mech. discs ).
Handling seems high quality, but geometry is probably better suited to the smaller rider.
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Submitted by
hamo
a Weekend Warrior
from australia Date Reviewed: June 3, 2008
Favorite Trail:
redhead
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$750.00
Purchased At:
hadleys belmont
Strengths:
the frame is very good can do mad monos.The forks are good crank and deralyer dose the job
Weaknesses:
rims are relay relay bad buckled them easy there alright if your doing straight drops and jumps but do anything cross ways like 180 360 and stuff up a tiny bit they will buckle.the tyres are good for street but slippery as on dirt.every thing els will do the job.
Similar Products Used:
mongoose ritual
Bike Setup:
stock so far blew all my money on buying the thing but upgrading my rims and front tyre.
Bottom Line:
this is a good bike with few upgrades.you dont even need to upgrade maby im just picky.goo for any level of skill.
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Submitted by
hamo
a Weekend Warrior
from australia Date Reviewed: June 3, 2008
Favorite Trail:
redhead
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$750.00
Purchased At:
hadleys belmont
Strengths:
the frame is very good can do mad monos.The forks are good crank and deralyer dose the job
Weaknesses:
rims are relay relay bad buckled them easy there alright if your doing straight drops and jumps but do anything cross ways like 180 360 and stuff up a tiny bit they will buckle.the tyres are good for street but slippery as on dirt.every thing els will do the job.
Similar Products Used:
mongoose ritual
Bike Setup:
stock so far blew all my money on buying the thing but upgrading my rims and front tyre.
Bottom Line:
this is a good bike with few upgrades.you dont even need to upgrade maby im just picky.goo for any level of skill.
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Submitted by
Dan
a Weekend Warrior
from Canada Date Reviewed: April 22, 2008
Favorite Trail:
grand river
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$550.00
Purchased At:
greenride bikes
Strengths:
solid frame and forks,strong rims and the tires glide on pavement, real smooth ride
Weaknesses:
is heavier then expected but my last bike was a hardrock which is an aluminum alloy, unlike this bike, the stock seat was a bit uncomfortable so i would add your own on if i was to buy this bike again.
Similar Products Used:
specialized hardrock, norco ride, norco bigfoot
Bike Setup:
single speed, stock, axium seat
Bottom Line:
great ride for the price, a solid dirtjumper but can handle street well too
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Submitted by
josh bishop
a Downhiller
from sydney,nsw,australia Date Reviewed: February 14, 2008
Favorite Trail:
bulli and thiroull
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$900.00
Purchased At:
spearmens figtree
Strengths:
the frame, forks aren't 2 bad bottomed them out a few times though.
Weaknesses:
tires are really bad, rims aren't 2 bad and the pedals are really slipery will wear down very quick and grips will nead 2 bye them quick coz they will fall off
Similar Products Used:
norco 125
Bike Setup:
maxxis minion dh specific 2.50 on the front and maxxis minion dh 2.35 on the back, ns pancake pedals, roge odi grips
Bottom Line:
great bike for the price might have 2 do it up abit but not 2 much
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Submitted by
Gavin
a
from Dublin, Ireland Date Reviewed: February 3, 2008
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$720.00
Purchased At:
Cycle Inn
Strengths:
Gud light frame, handles anythin u throw at it! breaks are gud as far as v-breaks go!
Weaknesses:
pedasl are kinda slipy, hurt myself din drops cosa dem. rims buckled easily enuf bt is kinda xpected at dat price.
Bike Setup:
stock 2008 xcept diffrent bak wheel.
Bottom Line:
gud light bike, perfect 4 begining on. gives u loads of confidence!! ;)
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Submitted by
Duncan McLaren
a Weekend Warrior
from Edinburgh, Scotland Date Reviewed: November 16, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Cycopatch
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op
Strengths:
The frame is really strong, the wheels are tough and the tyres are really grippy.
Weaknesses:
The fork, it doesnt really work. The seatclamp as well, it slips.
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
Stock, apart from DMR V8s.
Bottom Line:
Tough as ****, its survived much abuse. The thick tyres and wide bar feel good, and the tyres grip well. The wheels are quite heavy, but are still running straight and true after some dodgy landings and crashes.
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Submitted by
Marcus
a Downhiller
from Perth, WA, Australia Date Reviewed: November 9, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Goat Farm, Perth
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$777.00
Purchased At:
Cyclerama, Cannigton WA
Strengths:
Wikid frame, smooth ride, can hit any line on it if u got the guts.
Weaknesses:
Rims buckled on a few big jumps, gears can slip abit and chain fell off a few times and got jarredd in frame
Smooth ride,taken some big hits and still holding together after awhile. Anyone getting into the sport could start with this or if your looking for better specs look at the better models(1,0 and now PRO)
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Submitted by
Brendan Stclair
a
from wodonga Date Reviewed: November 9, 2007
Favorite Trail:
every were
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At:
rock and road wangaratta
Strengths:
frame is gr8 wouldnt bye any thing else it has a lifetime warrnty
Weaknesses:
seat and deraileers could be cheaper
Similar Products Used:
mongoose hardball
Bike Setup:
stock
Bottom Line:
great bike for someone just starting
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Submitted by
jason rolls
a
from ruthorford Date Reviewed: October 11, 2007
Favorite Trail:
any where and every where
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At:
hadley cycles maitland
Strengths:
tank tuff frame a good allround bike a comfortable ride and gives me confidence to more than i used to
Weaknesses:
gears can slip a litle and could do with a chunkier stock tier but that is being picky
Similar Products Used:
a few similar bikes eg.gt chucker
Bike Setup:
stock stp2 (aus)
Bottom Line:
great bike for the price does wat u want it 2 and u can really give it a beating and it will come back for more every time, dont buy this bike if u arnt going 2 ride it hard
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Submitted by
jason rolls
a
from rutherford nsw australia Date Reviewed: September 27, 2007
Favorite Trail:
anywhere and every where
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$999.00
Purchased At:
hadley cycles maitland
Strengths:
very good frame work nice cushy forks race face bits and peices comfortable and makes me feel like i can do anything biggest air ive ever had on a pushbike i ride 2 school every day and all the guys love allmost as much as i do and ive never been able 2 manual untill i got this bike and dont nok the disks breaks till u have tried them just cause they aint hyddrolic i rekon there better and give more feel 2 breaking
Weaknesses:
stock tyres could be a little chunkier and more agressive tred patturn but they do the job and some dual wall rims wouldnt go astray with big drops and all but like the tyres they get the job don but i frakin love this bike
Similar Products Used:
a few stock free ride and dj bikes
Bike Setup:
stock aust stp2
Bottom Line:
very nice great for the price ait sells at bloody good bike geometry a good all round bike especially on those dirt jumps can handle wateva u got and will come back and bite u in da arse 4 more mate
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Submitted by
super man spider man
a Downhiller
from adalade Date Reviewed: September 22, 2007
Favorite Trail:
dont have one
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$900.00
Strengths:
frame, cranks and stem
Weaknesses:
fork brakes tires
Similar Products Used:
dimond back 06,
Bike Setup:
stock excepy forks
Bottom Line:
great bike fore any kind of riding except hevy downhilling, great bike for any one
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Submitted by
Glenn McGregor
a Weekend Warrior
from Nelson Date Reviewed: September 11, 2007
Favorite Trail:
home made
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$900.00
Purchased At:
Cycle Surgery
Strengths:
the way it feels, nice to ride
Weaknesses:
deralier, real ratele, dosent change gears all the time
Similar Products Used:
Stp 3, DBR BSX Comp
Bike Setup:
8 speed single crown DJ 2s hayes 9 hydros shamano deora
Bottom Line:
very good bike but not the best. the deralier is the main problem, it dosent handle the jumps or rough terain, thinking about a new one. Brought second hand for 900.
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Submitted by
Michael Norrish
a Weekend Warrior
from New Zealand Date Reviewed: September 3, 2007
Favorite Trail:
NZ jumpz and stuff
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
Village Cycles NZ
Strengths:
Frame is strong, rims are strong (rhyno lites). Its cheap to buy. Cranks good.
Weaknesses:
I own the small frame which is 13.5 inch. It often feels like a bmx because it is so small... however maybe im just wrong and im not sure what its eant to feel like. Most of the components are bad. The front hub is Quick Release so you cant upgrade to decent forks because decent forks arent Quick Release. You need to buy a whole new wheel set just to upgrade forks (unless you just get front rim but that would look weird). The brakes (hayes GX2 Mechanicals) really suck and have no stopping power at all. Bottom Bracket often creaks. Handle bars and stem arent good. The stem isnt even a brand. The seat is not good for jumps because its so skinny and small. Hubs suck they arent sealed. So bearing wear out quickly and become rough. CHAIN SUCK!!! I hate chain suck, its where your chain gets sucked up with the chain ring and gets jammed between the frame and sprocket/crank. It munches up my frame and bends the chain as well as the sprocket! It just stuffs everthing up!!!! So i reccomend getting a chain guide straight away.
The front derueiluer that controls the front chain rings is so close to touvhing the rear tyre that i cant put a knobbly on because they will make contact! Thats just another reason to convert to Single Speed on the front and chain guide.
The gears suck the slip and miss and wear out fast (convert!).
Similar Products Used:
P3 and keewee progressor
Bike Setup:
I have upgraded= Handle Bars, Stem, Rims/hubs, Fork, seat, and converted to single speed. Now i need Hydrolic brakes. I have spent alot of money on this bike, all added up i could have bought a brand new Specialized P3 With all these components but better!!!
Bottom Line:
If your not looking to upgrade from stock components and have ridden the bike and you like the feel of it then this is a good bike to consider.
Other wise it simply costs to much to upgrade despite what people say about it being a good bike to upgrade.
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Submitted by
Eric Charest
a
from Sorel-tracy, QC, Canada Date Reviewed: August 2, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Bike Park
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$750.00
Purchased At:
Bike shop
Strengths:
Solid frame, good crank, light weight...
Weaknesses:
Mad stock fork, rims, seat, brake...etc
Similar Products Used:
simtra psycho, scott yz0, dobermann...
Bike Setup:
Manitou Gold Label jump série 2, Mtx on DMR revolver, Avid Juicy 5, single speed, Axiom freestyle seat...
Bottom Line:
Great bike to start to ride easy to custiomizable...
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Submitted by
Ryan Davis
a Weekend Warrior
from south africa Date Reviewed: July 7, 2007
Favorite Trail:
table mountain
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
from a friend
Strengths:
Almost everything on this bike is strong
Weaknesses:
the crank gets stripped fter a lot of hard bails and hard riding and back deraler
Similar Products Used:
scott voltage 0
Bike Setup:
no front brakes,no front deraler only 8-speed, new rear disk shimano deore, new bars and stem
Bottom Line:
a good bike to start out on and customize VERY STRONG!!!!!!!!
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Submitted by
Nathan Mcmillan
a Weekend Warrior
from Tauranga Date Reviewed: June 10, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Redwoods
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
PFC
Strengths:
Great frame good for street riding soild tank
Weaknesses:
Crank bent very easily and seat post bolt broke
Bottom Line:
This bike is great for beginners it can take alot of hard hits.Becomes a true experiance after a few mods eg disk brakes.two thumbs up
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Submitted by
justin moreau
a Weekend Warrior
from canada Date Reviewed: May 29, 2007
Favorite Trail:
boneyard
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$750.00
Purchased At:
source for sports
Strengths:
strong frame great crank
Weaknesses:
the seat gets lose all the time and the diraileur brakes
Similar Products Used:
gt chucker 2.0,
Bike Setup:
single speed new rims new bottom bracket
Bottom Line:
its a good bike if you change a few things on it i think its more for street cuz its easy to pull up.
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Submitted by
Jayson Peters
a
from Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada Date Reviewed: May 17, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Wakamow
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$450.00
Purchased At:
OuttaBounds
Strengths:
Frame is very strong, cranks are very strong as well, the whole bike is strong. The fork isn't the greatest, but it is good and I have never bottomed out.
Weaknesses:
The seat, the screws under my seat are starting to come out.
Bike Setup:
I have the 05 Giant STP-2 setup. Right now I am using Giant Warp DS-1, with some of the parts off of my STP-2.
Bottom Line:
The bike is very strong, and is a great buy for anyone.
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Submitted by
layten harder
a Weekend Warrior
from st. thomas, ontario, canada Date Reviewed: May 12, 2007
Favorite Trail:
blue mountain
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$700.00
Purchased At:
To Wheels
Strengths:
This bike is overall amazing, the frame is rocksolid, light and small, the the wheels are incredibly stonge, and the forks NEVER quit.
Weaknesses:
afetr a little while, the cranks will creek, and itll drive u up a wall.
Bike Setup:
set up for park(staight chain, discs)
Bottom Line:
great bike, strong VERY light, but craks get worse after time.
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Submitted by
Uroz Yakuza
a Weekend Warrior
from Ljubljana Date Reviewed: April 23, 2007
Favorite Trail:
kd rajd park, street, Bajda's sepa
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$495.00
Purchased At:
Freestyle, Slovenia
Strengths:
Cheerz to J-Lo first! Contributed to such a nice FRAME!, hardcore & agile... Luv the low headtube, short chainstays (bunnyhops like rabbit:)... TYRES! are also excellent (Kenda K-Rads), great for dirt/street sessions ... CHAIN! it's KMC, tough one
Weaknesses:
FORK! Suntour XCM - don't dare to abuse it , BB! - Giant says ISIS (yeah, right!), it's squaretapered actually!!! REAR MECH! Acera... low class product Specs. 'r' not top of the pops, really... I just took frame & chain & rebuild it MY WAY!(:
Similar Products Used:
GT Chucker 1.0, Specialized P3, Cannondale Chase,
Bike Setup:
Giant STP 2 (custom!), 2007 model , M DJ 2, T Hussefelt cranks, stem + ChainBox, S Deore discs & trigger + Tiagra rear mech., Hubs: Formula & Ringle rear, Jalco rims, Kenda K-Rads ...
Bottom Line:
Considering the specs - bike is built for beginners, if u upgrade it - IT WILL ROCK!!! It can be turned into a hc xc bike, 4x/dirt/street machine or even trial... Definetly worth the money, though... I Luv Mine!;)
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Submitted by
Jordan k
a Weekend Warrior
from Australia Date Reviewed: April 16, 2007
Favorite Trail:
bmx track in Hoppers
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$850.00
Purchased At:
G and D
Strengths:
The strong parts on this bike would be the frame because its tough and welded together very strongly aswell as the cranks.
Weaknesses:
Would have to be the bolt under the seat that holds the seat together.
Similar Products Used:
Unknown
Bike Setup:
My bike has two kenda wheels with easton handle bars, shimano rims and gears etc:
Bottom Line:
If you are an in experienced rider, you should not buy this bike because you may not no alot about it and whats the point of buying such a good bike. The bottom line is that the bolt under the seat is weak and can snap easily if the seat is too loose like mine did! Over all its woth to buy!
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Submitted by
Jay
a
from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Date Reviewed: April 15, 2007
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Bottom Line:
its a very smooth ride and basically the tank of the bike world. its strong but light frame allows jumping and mountain biking. i am very impressed with this bike and recommend it to anyone, whether your a extremest or a neewbie with bikes, you will love the SPT 2
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Submitted by
ross tom
a Downhiller
from washington Date Reviewed: April 6, 2007
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Ross Shttp://luvable-legend.bebo.com/
Bottom Line:
its good
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Submitted by
Hugh G. Rection
a Weekend Warrior
from Dildo Run Date Reviewed: March 25, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Stuff on the streets
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$900.00
Purchased At:
Bike Sports
Strengths:
Frame is light and strong, my is not entry leevl so i have easton bars and they r nice and light too.
Weaknesses:
crank, alwasy falls off, so anoying. the forks are weak too
Bike Setup:
level up from entry 06 model, hydrolic discs and converted to single speed.
Bottom Line:
Good overall bike for beginners and is nice and light. better when its a single speed cause the chain doesn't skip, thats why gears are for the weak. can be used for pretty much every kind of riding (except downhill).
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Submitted by
James Shipp
a Weekend Warrior
from Wellington, New Zealand Date Reviewed: March 24, 2007
Favorite Trail:
live wires, Makara peak
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
Burkes Cycles
Strengths:
strong rims, good frame geometry real good all round entry level bike
Weaknesses:
one piece brake and shifter
Bike Setup:
standard set up
Bottom Line:
excellant jump park/xc/free ride bike.would recommend for newbies
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Submitted by
layten harder
a Weekend Warrior
from st. thomas On. canada Date Reviewed: March 4, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Industry Skate
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
Two Wheels
Strengths:
Def. the frame strength and weight
Weaknesses:
forks, cranks
Bottom Line:
this is a really nice bike to just pick up off the line and ride. you dont need to put many mods into it and its EXTREMELY light, if ur just starting the sport then buy this bike! it also has a very short back end, perfect for manueling!
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Submitted by
thomas keating
a Weekend Warrior
from australia Date Reviewed: January 2, 2007
Favorite Trail:
castlehill
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$450.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
this bike has awsome strengh but were i think it exels is in the frame set up its great for all shapes and sizes
Weaknesses:
i would say the cable disk brakes they dont stop me very well
Similar Products Used:
i somtimes use my little brothers gary fisher mallut
Bike Setup:
my stp2 has maxxis tyres f and w and has 120mm fox front forks and oddessy slick cables and levers
Bottom Line:
this is ay great bike for street dirt and maybe some light single track and dh i would recomend this bike to all my friends because it has help me step into the sport of mtb biking
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Submitted by
stefan
a Downhiller
from smiths,bermuda Date Reviewed: December 25, 2006
Favorite Trail:
keen skate park
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At:
west hill
Strengths:
frame
Weaknesses:
crank
Bike Setup:
same as when i bought it
Bottom Line:
i have had the bike for more than 3 years and the only real problem i have had with it is the cranks and the rims bend so easily and i am about to buy a new crank but the bike is great and light i have not changed one thing on it
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Submitted by
Duvon Thomas
a Weekend Warrior
from Los Angeles, CA, USA Date Reviewed: October 14, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Track at Umikaze Park
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$550.00
Purchased At:
Nagahisa's Bike Shop
Strengths:
The Frame is light and durable, the colors are hideous but they hide the dirt better. Rims and Wheels are pretty good too I only had to true them once after several bad landings.
Weaknesses:
After my first bad landing my bottom bracket came loose and ever since then I've had to tighten it up before, during and after every ride. It's a pain
Similar Products Used:
Some other S%$^y hardtail.
Bike Setup:
JAPAN STOCK, (It's different from the US version)
Bottom Line:
Great bike to ride anywhere (though I haven't dared to go downhill on it yet). It can handle anything that the city can dish out (within reason) and looks good doing it. Great bike for the price. Would give it an overall of five Chilis but I have to replace the bottom bracket a little sooner that I expected.
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Submitted by
Mitch fernades
a Downhiller
from livermore,Ca Date Reviewed: October 13, 2006
Favorite Trail:
dirt jump city
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
400
Strengths:
frame weights nothing and how strong the thing is, you can hit it with a bolder and not break it
Weaknesses:
cranks they fall off like someone said
Similar Products Used:
gaint stp 2, kona scrap, kona cowan
Bike Setup:
All custom, dirt jumper 4 forks, race face cranks, logo hubs, sun rims, maxxis tires, single speed, cammio seat, haynes sole 9 back, lizard skin protector,
Bottom Line:
if your a into dirt jumping and are willing to pay some money. I order the frame, got all new better parts, and it came out to 25 pounds. if you want a good bike without spending alot get dirt jumping forks and
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Submitted by
Nathan Kinng
a Weekend Warrior
from Sammamish Date Reviewed: October 12, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Whistler Dirt Jump Park
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
Pacific Bicycle
Strengths:
GREAT BIKE FOR ENTRY LEVEL awesome for anyone who loves the dirt. Decent parts. Great really really light frame for park
Weaknesses:
HORRIBle cranks that fall off pretty often
Similar Products Used:
Kona Shred, Stuff, Cannondale Chase 1 2 3, Santa Cruz Chaemealeon, Specialized p series
Bike Setup:
BB & upgraded brakes all the rest is stock
Bottom Line:
Great for begginer to intermediate
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Submitted by
kurt whitcombe
a Weekend Warrior
from canberra Date Reviewed: October 6, 2006
Favorite Trail:
trail,fire mountain,fr,dj
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
onyabike warehouse
Strengths:
great value for money some solid performing parts but the marzocchi exr's were a bit of a let down but damn strong.
Weaknesses:
shimano pod shifters,stock giant bars,pedals,rhyno lite rims,hubs
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
intense mag 30 rim rear/sun single track/marzocchi drop off oem/ritchey riser bars/hfx9s/dice roulette hubs front and rear sealed bearings/tuvativ chain guide/shimano deore shifter 8spd/hayes wave rotor 6 inch
Bottom Line:
This ride is truly designed for the big hits and hard nocks when upgraded but it is always best to upgrade as your riding skill increases this bike is one of the best bikes i have ever had this bike is truly made for the hard rider.So buy one just make sure you have spare money for upgrades.
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Submitted by
Tom Duck
a Weekend Warrior
from perth wa australia Date Reviewed: August 18, 2006
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$750.00
Purchased At:
georges bike shop
Strengths:
im reffering to the 06 model and i paid $750 australian incase u were wondering its generally a good entry level bike, decent parts
Weaknesses:
wont hold up for major things
Similar Products Used:
none similar, ride DH or a specialised p.1 cromo
Bike Setup:
stock, with 8inch from disc and mtx rims
Bottom Line:
perfect for a new rider, entry level and is eager to try new stuff and great for price
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Submitted by
Chris
a
from Tampa Date Reviewed: August 2, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Alafia State Park
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$350.00
Purchased At:
Scots cycle
Strengths:
Great frame layout and balance very strong to.
Weaknesses:
The large frame is a little small for 6’3 guy. The shifter and brake leavers are one piece.
Similar Products Used:
junk bikes
Bike Setup:
Put a new longer stem on it. And new lock grips
Bottom Line:
The bike is great for the price and can be upgraded easily. Would be nice if they made a frame that just a little bigger.
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Submitted by
Branden
a Weekend Warrior
from Cary, NC, USA Date Reviewed: July 27, 2006
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$600.00
Strengths:
The frame was good and strong. Good for dirtjumps and street riding.
Weaknesses:
The Forks are not that good and the wheels are crap. The peddels dont last that long.
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
Added ODI lock full dimand grips.
Bottom Line:
The bike was good when new. It is super smooth, needs tune up after about 2 months. The frame is strong and easy to wheelie.
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Submitted by
Double D
a Downhiller
from Pagosa Springs, Colorado, USA Date Reviewed: May 1, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Star Wars
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$390.00
Purchased At:
Pedal and Powder in Pagosa
Strengths:
The Frame is Freakin strong as all get up!!! and is super fun to ride
Weaknesses:
The parts that come with, all low end but those are easy to up grade. and the Tubes are super weak got pinch in the firs 15 mins. and the stock pedals need an up grade
Similar Products Used:
Haro Thread One
Bike Setup:
stock for now expect new pedals and a diamond back BMX Seat
Bottom Line:
this bike is really fun to ride. it has a super short top tube so it feels like a BMX bike and is super easy to manuel. it is pretty light at 33 pounds and bunny-hops pretty easliy. This bike does well for beginners and Experts alike. I bought it for the frame and was planning on up grading, and am going to start with that as soon as some Money comes my way. all in all a super good bike that needs some upgrades, but for the money it is Sweet and fun. you should buy this bike! It will COMPLETE YOU!!!
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Submitted by
Brian Grosse
a Weekend Warrior
from Houston, Texas Date Reviewed: April 19, 2006
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$550.00
Purchased At:
Wheels In Motion - Richardson
Strengths:
Great frame (strength & geometry), cranks, fork is ok for med - light freeride, stock tires are great for street
Weaknesses:
Grips, Pedals, Brakes
Similar Products Used:
Cannondale Chase
Bike Setup:
Mostly stock, replaced stock grips with Specalized S-Works grips, replaced stock pedals with Haro platforms, which aren't great, but way better than the stock ones. Giant swapped some Alexrims DM24's in place of the Rhyno Lite's, and I can't say I'm happy with them. Don't know if they were a bad build, or I just really suck, but the rear wheel constantly needs to be trued.
Bottom Line:
Great bike - I love it, in spite of some of the cheap parts. My first "real" upgrade will be to new wheelsets (Rhyno Lites) and disc brakes (BB5). Fork is great with right preload for medium to light freeride. A lot of bike for the money, especially compared to the STP 1. Not perfect, but still a pretty good buy for the price. I'd reccomend it for anyone wanting to get into DJ and freeride, but still has a close budget.
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Submitted by
chris simms
a Weekend Warrior
from canberra Date Reviewed: April 17, 2006
Favorite Trail:
isaacs
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$900.00
Purchased At:
The Bike Shed
Strengths:
Awesome frame, its the bomb. It has ok everything, but things are starting to wear out a bit now. The shock is pretty good to.
Weaknesses:
RIMS SUCK. I landed a tiny bit off on a jump and buckled it. Thats just poor build quality or something bad.
Similar Products Used:
none, but getting a stinky. YEAH STINKY TO DH ON.
Bike Setup:
stock except for cahnge of tyres to kenda komodo. Do not buy kenda komomdo
Bottom Line:
for what you pay its still pretty good shifters shift, pedals pedal fork ? etc
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Submitted by
darrell donovan
a Weekend Warrior
from port perry ontario canada Date Reviewed: April 11, 2006
Favorite Trail:
prince albert djs
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At:
implala cycle
Strengths:
awsome all around bike for dirtjumping, street or what else u have up ur sleve
Weaknesses:
brakes, pay alot for ur buck
Similar Products Used:
nothing
Bike Setup:
stock buying new dics brakes and forks
Bottom Line:
awsome bike, extremly recomend it i beat the hell out of my bike i land flat of a jump thats almost as tall as me (5,10) right on the forks and it didnt bottom out, bend the rim, i rode away with not one problem and ive done alot of crap to it i dirt jump and street ride it hard, everone that rides it likes it great bike i recomend it
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Submitted by
joel glinnum
a Weekend Warrior
from langley B.C. Date Reviewed: March 27, 2006
Favorite Trail:
hi knoll
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$725.00
Purchased At:
BSP
Strengths:
Frame, tires wheels
Weaknesses:
brakes replaced 2 times
Similar Products Used:
stp1
Bike Setup:
Giant STP2
Bottom Line:
ITS AN AWSOME BIKE GO BUY ONE NOW!!! OR DIE
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Submitted by
Mo Macfenton
a Weekend Warrior
from toronto ontario Canada Date Reviewed: March 13, 2006
Favorite Trail:
dont' have one
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$700.00
Purchased At:
bike store downtown
Strengths:
this bike was alright the frame was solid, the fork was alright
Weaknesses:
alot, while i had this bike i had many problems with it, the front for bottomed out and broke when i went off a 3foot drop so it cant handle much on the fork, the seat was very uncomfortable, I had to replace brakes 2 times, just alot was screwing up with this bike
Similar Products Used:
jamis komodo 2.0, Norco Wolverine
Bike Setup:
stock
Bottom Line:
The bottom line is that this bike wasnt strong and it screwed up on me alot, and then i had to pay for repairs and all in all it cost much more than it was worth, i dont reccomend this bike to anyone who enjoys med to large sized drops or jumps.
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Submitted by
taiko waza
a Weekend Warrior
from Seattle, WA USA Date Reviewed: March 13, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Cascades
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
550
Strengths:
Excellent Frame. Tires Strong, shifters fast and good (Alivios) fork is enough for bashing all over town and trail riding.
Weaknesses:
I ride to campus and it's damn slow on the road when commuting. once in the city though it comes into its own for bashing and running everything over. lots of flat tires in the beginning. The SUN RHYNO lites still will not true. lots of flats in the beginning.
Similar Products Used:
STP 3
Bike Setup:
stock
Bottom Line:
an excellent value for a basher. I beat the &&** out of this bike and it still comes back for more. I am sick of the stock brakes and will get bb7 or singledigit7 from avid they look good. wish I sprung for the stp1 now, it has better forks and bb7 stock. frame I will keep forever and just upgrade. I like giant.
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Submitted by
bryan
a Weekend Warrior
from oceanside Date Reviewed: January 24, 2006
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
amazon bikes
Strengths:
Frame is awsome. Been killing it for 2 years and no problems
Weaknesses:
Most of the accessories broke.....no biggie though i like to upgrade stuff anyway
Bike Setup:
05 stp2. Rade Face Diabolus bars, supergo DFR 05 stem, odi grips, Avid bb7 mech breakes 160 rear 185 front, 05 manitou stance static 80mm fork, maxxis holly roller rubber, supergo launch FR wheels, E thirteen chainguide/bashguard, removed front derailiur, demolition magnesium platform redals.
Bottom Line:
After replacing most of the componentry i wish i would have baught the stp3 since it was cheaper and the frame is the same as the 2 and 1. great bike.
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Submitted by
wade schollenberg
a Weekend Warrior
from winnipeg,manitoba,canada Date Reviewed: January 14, 2006
Favorite Trail:
the forks
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At:
bikes and beyond
Strengths:
thr frame is pretty strong for the price,the fork isnt the greatest but it went through lots of abuse of drops and jumps, the crank is pretty good for thne price no problem with them yet, its denitly a great street, trials, park bike for the price.
Weaknesses:
the fork,bars,stem, the wheels arnt that great but again for the price its pretty damn good.
Similar Products Used:
nothin i have tried
Bike Setup:
surly 1x1 ridged fork (i snapped the stock fork), dmr wing bars, axiam dh stem, rear ryno lite Xl rim, dmr revolver SS rear hub, white industries eno trials free wheel (72 engagment points, rear intense tire, stock front rim, dmr revolver front hub, panaracer dart magic front tire, rear HS-33 Hydrolic V-Brake, hayes front mx 3 mechanical disc brake, and surly 1x1 singulator.
Bottom Line:
this bike is amazing for its price, the only problem i had was the fork which i snapped but other than that amazing. BUY IT
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Submitted by
m b
a
from Utah Date Reviewed: January 14, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Street,Parks, Uof U campus
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
Bingham
Strengths:
Awesome bike. Not the best components but very strong. Bike is super light.
Weaknesses:
Brakes,Bars,Fork.
Similar Products Used:
P3. haro escape.
Bike Setup:
changed fork,bars, stem.Everything else is stock for now.
Bottom Line:
This bike is sweet. It is so light. I changed out alot of parts because I have them from previous bikes. You can keep this bike stock and it will do well. It is built for street/DJ though. I would not take this bike on any hardcore DH.I have owned the P3 and a haro escape and i chose the Giant because of weight. Same strength but much, much lighter. This bike is way good.
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Submitted by
Raphael O'Brien
a Downhiller
from Madison WI, USA Date Reviewed: December 31, 2005
Favorite Trail:
kori park, blue mounds, quary ridge, anything with trails and dirt jumps
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$420.00
Purchased At:
budget bicycles(best deals ever!)
Strengths:
Well first of all this is the one main review you want to read. Starting off with the frame. the frame is one of the best frame i have seen in along time. Jeff Lenosky and Wayne Gross are both pro riders and they have this frame. that automatically tells you something is good about that frame. this is not a downhill bike at all. dont listen to some of the other reviews that say its good for dh because its not. so dont buy this bike for downhill unless you like going to hospitals. Dont get me wrong you may still ride down a mountain and have fun with your buddys that all have downhill bikes. but this bike is made for dirt jumping and urban riding. this bike is super light and super munoverable. you may manual and do 360s and bunny hops. almost any cool move you can think of. this bike is just plain fun. you can ride trails, dirt jumping, urban. the name tells it all. STP= street, trails, parks.duh WOW this bike gives you alot of confidence.
Weaknesses:
now before you start having high expetations about this bikes component you must remember that this bike is a 600$ dollar bike so really it packs as much components as it can. the main things you will want to change is the..... FORK-the Marzocchi MZ comp is not very good. you should use it untill its blown up or old and not working good. after it dies get a new fork. Brakes-they work suprisingly well but i would sugest getin some discs breaks because the breaks wear out eventually. Rims-Sun Rhyno LItes work decent but will need to be trued after a few months of riding. there are many beter rims thoughe Tires-nice for street ONLY!! if your going trail riding you MUST get new tires. Pedals-alright but should change because they dont have much grips. Every thing else are just cheap parts but work, but you should probally upgrade if any thing breaks.
Similar Products Used:
p2, p3.Those 2 bikes are way too heavy! i would never go for them. Chase bikes. very nice bike. i rode them and liked them alot but they are pretty expensive and i still prefer the stp.
Bike Setup:
new dirt jumper fork 2. new pedals and disc breaks. chain guide. 8 speed. i spent alot of munny upgraidng but it was fun.
Bottom Line:
Buy stp 1 if you have a little more munny.This bike is a amazing bike. it is bullet proof. soo strong frame. buy it now!
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Submitted by
Ian
a Racer
from Gainesville, FL: Date Reviewed: December 23, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Santos
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$450.00
Purchased At:
Chain reaction
Strengths:
frame is bombproof, as is the wheelset. the rhyno lites are nigh on indestructible. i learned to dirt jump on this thing, and cased many a landing/stair/what-have-you, and havn't had to true them once.
Weaknesses:
nothing that wasn't expected. component spec (alivio, giant brand stem, etc) isn't the greatest, but after a season of collegeiate slalom and downhill racing, everything is still operating. the only thing that has broken on this bike was my stem, because i spaced out and over-tightened the nut and stripped out the threads. =\
Similar Products Used:
none. test rode a specialized p-bike, but decided it was too heavy and not as well suited for racing slalom. prior to this, i had only ridden a friends stp, and my jamis xc bike.
Bike Setup:
stock, though a new stem is on the way. eventually upgrading to new hubs and disc brakes, as well as a new fork and a chainguide, when money allows.
Bottom Line:
the bike preforms excellently. really a jack of all trades, you could make this frame do anything. I use it for slalom and downhill in the fall, racing for the UF mtb team. the rest of the year it's dirt jumping and attempts at urban, and i havn't managed to break the bike, only myself (my shins will attest to this fact). a solid deal, especially for someone just looking to get into the freeride or dirt-jump aspect of mountain biking.
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Submitted by
hugo j
a Weekend Warrior
from canberra australia Date Reviewed: December 3, 2005
Favorite Trail:
majura pines
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$710.00
Purchased At:
onyabike
Strengths:
its strong,light,sexy relativly cheap
Weaknesses:
components suck,chain screws up often,tyres slip on trails,lots of punctures,brakes will wear out quick.handle bars dont rise enough
Similar Products Used:
stp1,stp0
Bike Setup:
05 stp2,stock
Bottom Line:
bootom line is its good value for money,frame is wicked.fork,brakes arn't the best but pretty good for entry level.this bike is made for punishement and will take anything u throw at it.definetly buy it if your getting in the dirt jumping/street scene.
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Submitted by
Hardcore
a
from Hamilton Date Reviewed: November 12, 2005
Favorite Trail:
backyard
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
The bike shop (Brantford0
Strengths:
Every thing
Weaknesses:
The chain keeps falling of if you buy this product get a chain guide tires are only good for street the pedals have no grip
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
Axel comp kenda Nevegals/blue grooves everything else is stock
Bottom Line:
the best DJ you can buy for the price
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Submitted by
Nic Bultje
a Racer
from chatham ontario canada Date Reviewed: October 16, 2005
Favorite Trail:
black bridge, or my back yard
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
smiths cycle ( paid 800 cad)
Strengths:
the frame is perfect, works like a dream, adn the handle bars and stem are alright to.
Weaknesses:
rims, forks, brakes, tires, levers and shifters, deraler, drive chain
Bike Setup:
the frame, e-thirteen chainguide, sun mag 30 rims, kenda kanitics sticky tires, hayes mx-1 disc brakes, hayes levers, new shifter,
Bottom Line:
this bike is awsome, if you like to upgrade alot, i wish i just bought the frame bc everything else isnt verygood, but with my set up not its sweet, easy to manual, bunny hop, do big drops, dirt jumps. basicly its really easy to move around and really durable.
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Submitted by
Nick
a Cross Country Rider
from La Habra Date Reviewed: September 14, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At:
La Habra Cyclery (THE BEST BIKE SHOP IN OC!)
Strengths:
Light, seems strong, geometry is awsome. great for manuals, bunnys Well, when seat is raised it rides almost like a XC bike but when you drop the seat it jumps and rides like a dream.
Weaknesses:
FORK SUCKS other than that none realy
Similar Products Used:
stuff, p1 p2 p3 cowan chase
Bike Setup:
stock
Bottom Line:
Great bike for the bucks!!! cant beat the performance at that price, fun great do it all bike.
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Submitted by
Matt
a
from Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: August 24, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$630.00
Purchased At:
Re-My Sport
Strengths:
Strong frame, O.K tires for street only, light bike, rides very smoothly, (great bike for the price)
Weaknesses:
Crappy fork, tires only good for street, drive train gets messed if you dont take care of them, crappy plastic bashguard...
Bike Setup:
Stock STP2 except for a Maxxis High Roller in the front.
Bottom Line:
Beats any bike in this price range. Some of the parts are crappy, but upgrading is half the fun. Get it if you're on a budget. If you can spend a little more, get the STP1.
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Submitted by
Mark
a Downhiller
from St.Alban's, NL, CANADA Date Reviewed: August 20, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
Earle Industries Ltd.
Strengths:
Nice front forks, nice frame, splined axle, - pretty much everything!
Weaknesses:
No disc brakes, but V-brakes work awesome.
Similar Products Used:
Norco Ryde
Bike Setup:
Stock
Bottom Line:
I love this bike, wicked value, great for street riding, yet enough balls to take on dirt jumps and downhill sections. Highly recommended for those who cross between the trails and the street.
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Submitted by
grant
a Downhiller
from joho, ganton, usa Date Reviewed: August 15, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$700.00
Strengths:
None
Weaknesses:
Everything
Similar Products Used:
none
Bottom Line:
Crap bike, bought it, used it, sold it. everything on it is crap. Frame is pretty strong but thats about the only good thing. DONT BUY THIS BIKE!!!
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Submitted by
Luke
a Weekend Warrior
from Gosford, NSW, Australia Date Reviewed: August 13, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Lane Cove Nat. Park
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
Hornsby Cycles
Strengths:
Tough frame, nice and solid, but light enough to throw around. Great bike for wheelies. Sharp, direct steering.Solid components. AFFORDABILITY.
Weaknesses:
Stock tyres aren't great off road, changed for Maxxis Minion DH and find back end of bike sticks to line through corners and downhill far better. Cable operated disc brakes fade on large downhills, but nothing too major, just adds to the fun.
Bottom Line:
A fun, easy bike to ride hard and fast. Excellent value for money and probably the best hardtail I have ridden. Takes a heap of punishment and comes back for more. If you are trying to decide to buy one or not just bite the bullet and spend.
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Submitted by
Allan Macintosh
a Weekend Warrior
from Antigonish , Nova Scotia , Canada Date Reviewed: August 9, 2005
Favorite Trail:
golf course trail
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
peak perfomence
Strengths:
awesome frame,derailers,rims,fork,cranks,stem and bar and weight.
Weaknesses:
tires are crap replaced them as soon as i bought the bike and thats about it.
Similar Products Used:
none its my first good bike
Bike Setup:
stock except for new specialized XC tires.
Bottom Line:
awesome bike definitely worth the money,great fur all kinds of riding,super lite.
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Submitted by
Sean
a Weekend Warrior
from pleasant hill, ca, usa Date Reviewed: July 27, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$350.00
Purchased At:
performance
Strengths:
sturdy, nice weight balance, it works like it's supposed to (i've had bad experiences w/other bikes).
Weaknesses:
rims need to be trued when being broken in and ive heard that when doing more than like 4 stairs or 3 foot drops the rhino lites won't take it. sometimes the v brakes clamp together after unhooking them to take wheels off
Similar Products Used:
none this is the first good bike ive had
Bike Setup:
stock
Bottom Line:
this is a GREAT bike for riders who want to ride around around town w/bmxers friends but still keep up w/mtbers. about the brakes clamping: to fix this, take them apart and ajust the spring. after awile, it will work without adjusting. also, it you keep getting FLATS, IT'S NOT YOUR FAULT! i had 7 flats in a week because a spoke was stiking out into the tube (the rims aren't built very well). But over all, once u get everything adjusted right, its an EXCELLENT bike!
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David
a
from Canada Date Reviewed: July 21, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Light bike, get what you paid for
Weaknesses:
rims don't last that long dent and need truing every week, grips are shabby and fork sucks as well
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
i replaced the brakes and levers to avid sd7s and everything is is stock, i took the front derailler off and the 22t ring fron the crankset
Bottom Line:
Nice bike, it's lightest one i've ridden, perfect for everything
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Submitted by
Jason
a Weekend Warrior
from swannanoa NC Date Reviewed: July 14, 2005
Favorite Trail:
all
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
ski country sports
Strengths:
sturdy light frame, great for urban, good for all types of riders
Weaknesses:
fork is crap and pedals have no grip
Similar Products Used:
none, this bike seems to be in a group of its own
Bike Setup:
zuzu pedals, 00' z1 qr20 4 inch fork, roller front tire, yeti hardcore grips, ryno lite rims
Bottom Line:
other than stock fork and pedals this is one sweet bike
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Submitted by
ben
a Weekend Warrior
from new zealand Date Reviewed: July 12, 2005
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
R&R sport
Strengths:
great frame, light
Weaknesses:
brakes could be better, rims dent easy,the gaps in the brake cables get clogged, front ring too small,fork
Bike Setup:
stock (NZ) except: maxxis mobster(rear), Hutchenson Octops(front), solid gear cables, 36 t chainring & boxguide and a little pink thing on one of the spokes
Bottom Line:
A great bike for beginners. the nz one has Hayes mech discs wich could be better. Ive competed in a couple of XC races on it and it did the job, pretty good for downhill too. Its a great looking bike and fun to ride
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Submitted by
chad
a
from peterborough ontario canada Date Reviewed: July 4, 2005
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
cyclepath (it was $800 cad)
Strengths:
sweet frame realy solid, good for all kinds of riding, will take up to a 7 inch dual crown
Weaknesses:
stock forks hubs and tires arrent any good
Similar Products Used:
norco bigfoot, specialized p2 and p3, specialized hardrock pro
this is a sweet bike for a beginner (stock) but the frame is good for any rider no weaknesses yet found in the frame
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Submitted by
aaron w
a
from Woodstock N.B Canada Date Reviewed: July 4, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
local bike shop
Strengths:
Light and strong frame and good value
Weaknesses:
front fork is too plush ( have almost bottomed it out on a 4 foot drop to flat)
Similar Products Used:
none really
Bike Setup:
stock but hope to buy a marzochi dirt jumper 3 fork
Bottom Line:
this is a great bike value wise and the only thing that i would do to it is buy a new fork and maybe a rear derailer. I don't mind the stock vees but some would prob buy disc brakes. all in all if like street djs trails and even a little xc it is a great bike for a great price and with an upgrade or 2 you'll be ready to rip
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Submitted by
darrell donovan
a Weekend Warrior
from Port Perry Ont Canada Date Reviewed: June 20, 2005
Favorite Trail:
local dj's
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
Bay Cycle Sports
Strengths:
Great strong light frame, amazing all around bike.
Weaknesses:
No Disc's, Shifters break easy.
Similar Products Used:
none.
Bike Setup:
stock the way it comes.
Bottom Line:
Great Bike, u can take it out jump the crap out of it and it will want more this bike is outstanding, i love it.
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Submitted by
james hamebridge
a Downhiller
from Tasmania, Australia Date Reviewed: May 30, 2005
Favorite Trail:
not S57
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$950.00
Purchased At:
Treadlies
Strengths:
Great frame super strong, cranks and pedals, deralier is good Bigggest drop was about 6ft to flat and still rides like a dream.
Weaknesses:
if anything forks squeak but thats being picky
Similar Products Used:
haro 8.3, scott voltage 1
Bike Setup:
stock (aussie setup)
Bottom Line:
great bike can handle big drops and jumps super light frame and quality parts, a must buy.
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nic
a Weekend Warrior
from canada Date Reviewed: May 28, 2005
Favorite Trail:
anything really
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$550.00
Purchased At:
Smiths Cycles
Strengths:
awsome frame, really light and strong, easy to move around, love the the handle bars, and the rims are alright
Weaknesses:
forks, tires, way to slippery off of street, and way to much gears
Bike Setup:
got a chain guide, and better tires, like to get new forks
Bottom Line:
Its a great bike
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Submitted by
Cory
a Weekend Warrior
from Martinez,CA Date Reviewed: May 22, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$550.00
Purchased At:
Mikes Bikes
Strengths:
Good frame
Weaknesses:
fork is ok...but upgrade later if going bigger
Similar Products Used:
Haro Escape 8.2
Bike Setup:
All stock
Bottom Line:
good bike for a beginner. this is a great bike for me. get this if your just starting out.
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Submitted by
Bret
a
from Regina,Sask,CANADA!! Date Reviewed: May 9, 2005
Favorite Trail:
anything
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
universal sports in humbolt sask....pricing is us it was 700 cnd
Strengths:
can't beat the frame. its got super good geometry so manuals are a breeze. its light...easy to hop and through around.the components are great for what you pay for the bike. plus half the fun is upgrading
Weaknesses:
fork are not to bad..they will hold up..but you will want to upgrade.
Similar Products Used:
to many to list....still my favorite bike ive ever ridden
Bottom Line:
there isn't much you can say except this bike is amazing...ive did some crazy things and just kept on rollin.upgrade the fork..and mabey a new deraileur and you will be set for life. you shouldent buy this bike if ur not going to ride it hard. if u do, you are just mistreating the bike and looking like a poser. this bike needs someone who needs it.
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Submitted by
matt macleod
a Weekend Warrior
from victoria, B.C. , canada Date Reviewed: April 30, 2005
Favorite Trail:
anywhere i can ride on
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
coastal cycle and water sports
Strengths:
its got a nice rock hard frame and rides silent.the price was good and it hasent broken yet.the most ive done was about a 5 foot drop onto flat ground and it was really smooth.
Weaknesses:
although it has good rims and frame the top 2 things i wanna upgrade over time are the fork and i wanna put disks on it.the mz comp fork just doesnt really cut it.
Similar Products Used:
a crappy sport mart bike,I tried a haro x1 and i also tried a kona shred, norco sasquatch and a norco manik.
Bike Setup:
right now everything is stock but over time that will change soon once i get enough $$$ (im only 12 so getting a couple hundred bucks might take awhile....lol)
Bottom Line:
for the price i got it for it is a really good bike for beginners.if i had noore money i would hav got the spt1 which has a sweet marzocchi drop off fork and disk brakes
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Submitted by
Will Pyefinch
a Weekend Warrior
from CANADA Date Reviewed: April 11, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Blue Mountain
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$660.00
Strengths:
Frame is very strong will hold up to alot of hardcore street riding most ive done is an 8 foot drop on it very stong frame.
Weaknesses:
Fork
Similar Products Used:
P.2, Norco Ryde, Kona Stuff, Cannondale Chase II
Bike Setup:
Great strong setup will hold up to some pretty hardcore riding!
Bottom Line:
I think this is a great bike and i would take it over alot of other bikes it has done well for me in the year i have had it i have ridden pretty hard and have not had to replace anything decides tubes.!
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Submitted by
Trace
a Weekend Warrior
from Edmonds,WA USA Date Reviewed: March 5, 2005
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$550.00
Purchased At:
Performance Bikes Redmond
Strengths:
Strong frame, great geometry
Weaknesses:
Hubs blow, MX Comp fork (but what do you expect for a US $550 complete bike?)
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
Stock except: XT cassette, generic DH stem with about 15mm more reach than the stock generic stem, ODI Ruffian Lock-ons, Wellgo platforms, Jagwire coated brake cables
Bottom Line:
Killer fun bike for the money, I'm a 230# hack with a knack for both poor dirt jumping AND street riding and this budget rig hasn't NEEDED a replacement part yet.
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Submitted by
Ken
a Downhiller
from Michigan Date Reviewed: February 5, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Street
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
Latitude 45
Strengths:
Frame is solid. Great Trials Geo. what I mean is the super short chainstays (16) as opposed to others being around 17 in.
Weaknesses:
I currently have two of these bikes. on the first ones the rims needed to be trued almost everyweek. perhaps this is a bad wheelset becuase the same rims on my trials set up bike were pretty decent. I ditched both brakes and upgraddd to a maggie hs33 on the back and a maggie julie on the front. other than some other minor changes like bars,stem and derailures (which i changed only for personal feel) the bike is wonderfull.
Similar Products Used:
Cannondale Chase, P2
Bike Setup:
Stp frame. WTB Speed disc wheel (front) Alex DX32 (rear) Hs33(Rear)Julie (front) Titec Ringleader (28 in) bars and kore stem
Bottom Line:
bottom line, even stock this bike rocks. its a superb bike for the 600 dollars you will pay for it. a few simple upgrades and you have one hell of a bike.
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Submitted by
Dan C
a Downhiller
from Illinois Date Reviewed: January 26, 2005
Kick ass bike for a good price. For small price for some upgrades this bike will kick any other s3times the price.
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Submitted by
Rhys
a Weekend Warrior
from South Australia Date Reviewed: January 23, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Anything
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$860.00
Purchased At:
Aldgate Bike Shop !!!!
Strengths:
Great value, strong frame, rims, light, looks cool and is very cheap!!!
Weaknesses:
None really
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
Australian stock (a bit different from US stock)
Bottom Line:
Great bike for a neewbie, i think it would have to be the best bike in its price range you can do anything with it but the fork, brakes and rear derailer could be better.
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Davo
a
from Australia Date Reviewed: January 23, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$900.00
Strengths:
great bike for the price, strong, reliable, looks good, light
Weaknesses:
rear derailer and the tyres are pretty crappy cause they slide all over the place
Similar Products Used:
stp1
Bike Setup:
stock stp2
Bottom Line:
cheap affordable but upgrade 2 new tyres
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