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Submitted by
Mike Jackson
a Cross Country Rider
from Austin,Tx
Date Reviewed: February 8, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | all in area | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Purchased At: | n/a | | Strengths: | Light wieght,handle too well,climd like a goat,easy to get out of control on ect. | | Weaknesses: | none so far | | Similar Products Used: | 94GTKarakam,GiantDS3 | | Bike Setup: | fox float,MarzzocchiZ2super Fly,thomson seat post,xt crank set,easton e50 bars,Thomsom stem,v brakes Bike Weight 25.5 517 front wheel,bontregar corvair,roll x front,Panaracerxc pro front 8 spd xt rear dereular | | Bottom Line: | This bike is fast,i found myself hitting turns way to hot,the bike handles tremendously well climbs as well as my old hard tail(rest it's soul)I got the bike frame for 0 with a broken chain stay & replaced it and built this bike fom parts off the old hard tail .I have to say for this being my first true duelly xc bike it rivaled my brothers 23.5 lb hard tail on the trail in all aspects cornering climbing this bike is a excellent xc bike that can be raced or do time trial once i get back into shape. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Garth
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from San Jose, CA, USA
Date Reviewed: January 17, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | Soquel Demonstration Forest - Tractor | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$650.00 | | Purchased At: | Used from private party seller | | Strengths: | This is a great bike! I'm no expert, but this bike does everything well. Durable, good suspension travel, excellent brakes, light weight for a full suspension bike in my price range. | | Weaknesses: | Bottom bracket of rear triangle, as I've read here on other posts. Bracket was cracked before I purchased the bike. Seller called Jamis who replaced bracket with new stronger design. Uncomfortable seat, but I haven't changed it yet, so it must not be that bad. | | Similar Products Used: | This is my first FS bike. Stepped up from Trek 930 hardtail. Compared to Santa Cruz Heckler, Giant NRS, Rocky Mountain Element, new Jamis Dakar, and others within my budget. | | Bike Setup: | Mostly stock, RockShox Psylo 120mm fork, Fox Float rear shock, Shimano Deore XT 4-piston caliper hydraulic disc brakes with 6" disks, WTB MotoRaptor 2.40 tires, Deore LX front derralieur, Deore XT rear derralieur. | | Bottom Line: | This bike rocks! I'm no expert, but this bike does everything well. It's perfect for anyone looking for a great all-around do-everything mountain bike. There's no lockout on the Fox Float rear shock, but the bike exhibits very little bob when climbing. The hydraulic disc brakes are amazing! They offer incredible stopping power, great feel and minimal effort - especially when compared to the cantilever brakes on my Trek. The MotoRaptor tires seem to work great, but do slip easily on wet logs. But they performed extremely well on some wet (2+ standing water) muddy trails two days ago - much better than I expected. This bike is a great value! Especially if you find one that's had the bottom bracket of the rear triangle replaced under warranty already. Ride on! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tao
a Cross Country Rider
from Austin, TX
Date Reviewed: September 17, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$750.00 | | Purchased At: | Private Seller | | Strengths: | Good balance, nice components, Shimano drivetrain, great front shock, good looking. Avid mechanical discs are excellent. | | Weaknesses: | Seatpost (of course). Hard ass saddle. High center of gravity (on the 19"). | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | Stock, but new seatpost. I expect to replace the riser bar with a flat bar soon to achieve a longer top length and greater front wheel control. | | Bottom Line: | The bike is a great deal. It took me a while to get used to the bike's geometry (upright riding position) and higher center of gravity. The 19" feels a bit short in the top tube (I'm 6'0").
The first thing I did was replace the seatpost. The bracket was completely mashed and nearly broken through, but $20 bucks later that was fixed. I'm very pleased with the drivetrain/suspension/brake systems. The bike has great balance and will take you down large and steep ledges and all you have to do is hold on. The discs stop on a dime with very little skidding and great modulation. Frame is stiff, but not too much so. Despite the high center of gravity, the 175mm cranks feel too low and often hit rocks on the trail. Front wheel kicks up on climbs, but that probably has to do more with my technique.
Bottom Line: Great bike for the price. Probably more bike than most XC slobs need. Not a $2000 bike, but its hard to imagine a better one in the price range. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Roy
a Cross Country Rider
from San Diego, USA
Date Reviewed: June 29, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | The kind with mud! | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$1015.00 | | Purchased At: | Performance | | Strengths: | The price is right! Performance wasn't happy to let me out of there at $1015 (tax included.) Climbs like a goat and steady as a rock on the techical downhill. Great components. | | Weaknesses: | Yet another complaint about the seat stay. What a piece of garbage! Third ride out and it snapped after a small hop...weak. Jamis should consider a recall.
The paint is crap, you can scratch it to bare metal with a toothbrush. | | Bike Setup: | Stock. | | Bottom Line: | Solid bike for the price, but expect to drop some more cash on upgrades. Great x-country bike for those who like the occasional freeride.
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Submitted by
Genoint
a Cross Country Rider
from Port Chester, NY
Date Reviewed: April 11, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Trumbull | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$1500.00 | | Purchased At: | Yorktown Cycling Center | | Strengths: | Great feel and control, great components for price point, great fork | | Weaknesses: | Seat post is garbage, bolt broke twice, the fix was to get Thompson Elite. The rear seat stay is a piece of crap. It has broken on me twice already. I went on my first ride of the seaoson yesterday. 2 hours into my 2 and a half hour ride, it snapped for no reason, the bike never left the ground. I was taking it very easy, since it was my first time out since last november. Seems that the rear disc brake applies too much pressure on the seat stay causing it to snap. Definite design flaw, happens to many people. BRakes require way too much maintenance, hopefully going to hydraulics soon. Rims are weak, get Ryno Lites. | | Bike Setup: | Shimano 646 pedals, Sun Rhyno Lite rims, Thompson Elite seat post, Selle Italia Gel saddle, IRC Kujo tires | | Bottom Line: | I love my bike, I have enjoyed many rides with it, but I am getting pissed about the seat stay. I am going to be out for at least 3 weeks, only to get another seat stay that is going to break again, guaranteed.
Buying better components to make my bike perform better, but it will be a waste if the seat stay keeps breaking. I am going to keep the bike for another year and see what happens. May hahve to get somehting different.
You can get a better bike for the money, one that won't break. Believe me, yours will break too, I wasn't being agressive at all, I was shocked when it was broken the second time.
I love the way my bike handles and inspires confidence. It just needs minimal upgrades and a better seat stay. Otherwise, it can be a headache. not looking forward to being without my bike for a number of weeks, in the beginning of the spring. There should be a recall! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bike Baybe
a Cross Country Rider
from San Diego
Date Reviewed: April 6, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Sycamore | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$1140.00 | | Purchased At: | performance | | Strengths: | Looks good, feels good, rides good. | | Weaknesses: | Just a tad heavy. | | Similar Products Used: | Trek Fuel, Giant NRS2, Klein Adept Comp. | | Bike Setup: | Stock except for a She Speed Seat. | | Bottom Line: | I dig this bike. It didn't take a huge chunk from my wallet. Great bike for little money. Components are great, feels good climbing and decending.
And for those complaining about not being able to freeride or downhill on the bike...no kidding it isn't a free rider or a downhiller. If you want to freeride, go buy a freeride bike. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt
a Cross Country Rider
from Portsmouth, NH
Date Reviewed: March 21, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Pete's Wicked in Steamboat | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$1300.00 | | Purchased At: | Riverside in Holderness,NH | | Strengths: | Component package!, good cornering, springs out of bankings, | | Weaknesses: | A tad heavy, but I love to climb and come from a Jamis Dakota, that was super sweet, and great value and held up forever. The tires are weak, and the sidewalls wore out, and the traction bit on wet roots and such, I picked up a michelin cheapo and it kicks ass on the stock ones. | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized FSR | | Bike Setup: | Stock, with new seat post and seat, and new tires | | Bottom Line: | 1300$ I almost feel bad for Jamis and the dealer, what type of margin could they possibly have. My rear derailur cable was too short so that screwed with me a bit for a while, and the Psylo XC is a tad soft for me, I have it set at 110, and I am going to a firm spring, I fly the coop a bit more than I would like, but I think that is a bit pilot, a bit shock and a bit seat/bar set up. I am working on it to change, but damn if I haven't hurt myself too much flying.
Great in fast technicals, just plain sturdy, and relatively quick and responsive. It isn't a $4k bike, but I bet its better than some. Should be an advanced rider to pick it up, because it definetly takes work. It is definetly a big bike. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Gordon Ghenter
a Cross Country Rider
from Flagstaff AZ
Date Reviewed: January 9, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | about 30 miles long | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$350.00 | | Purchased At: | www.supergo.com | | Strengths: | doesn't bob, climbs like a goat, cheap, descends well | | Weaknesses: | I think they scimped a little on the paint- chips a little easy | | Similar Products Used: | nothing that can compare to this | | Bike Setup: | mavic wheels, XT ders, LX stuff, WTB seat & tires & headset, old worn out Judy fork, EA50 stem & post & bars | | Bottom Line: | Like Dave from Dallas, I bought the frame and shock only from Supergo. I am totally amazed at how much more fun it is to ride this frame. The rear suspension lets me climb stuff that I thought was impossible, and it makes decents way more fun. I am able to ride faster than a lot of my friends just because this very efficient rear suspension gives me more control, confidence, and traction. This frame feels like a hardtail except when you hit an obstacle- perfect for XC. This frame has 90mm travel so it could handle DH but I wouldn't recomend it (I don't think the air shock handles violent impacts too well). This bike/frame is perfect for someone who wants a bike that can handle anything you come across. I've got about 1500 miles on this frame so far and I still love it, and I've had no problems. Great all around trail bike. You wont regret buying it. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Beast
a Downhiller
from denver,CO
Date Reviewed: January 5, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | palmer park , CO springs | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$1500.00 | | Purchased At: | single track factory | | Strengths: | cheap | | Weaknesses: | air shock (had to get a vanilla r), pyslo xc (i blew out the right fork seal), seat post snapped, rear bushings and pivot bolts both broke, stem is too long, rear rim tacoed on me | | Similar Products Used: | specialized stumphumper | | Bike Setup: | pyslo set at 5", vanilla r, kona dh stem, answer riser bars, hayes disks, platform pedals, new seat post and dh seat, rino lights, kujo dh tires | | Bottom Line: | real cheap for the bike, but alot of problems, if your gonna freeride or go urban w/ this bike, change the seat post, the rims, and get a coil. Its way cool that i can turn this bike into an urban assualt bike, a xc bike, and a dual slalom rig. | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Masato
a Cross Country Rider
from Closter, NJ USA
Date Reviewed: November 20, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$1200.00 | | Purchased At: | Bicycle Workshop (tenafly, NJ) | | Strengths: | Most Bang for the buck. This bike comes with great components right off the bat. | | Weaknesses: | SEATPOST!!! i am 5'11 160lbs. and trust me, the seatpost SUCKS!!! it broke on me on the second ride out. These other reviews are telling the truth. | | Similar Products Used: | trek fuel 90 | | Bike Setup: | stock except for thomson seatpost and thomson 100mm stem. | | Bottom Line: | Great deal on a bike with great parts. feels a bit sturdier than the fuel 90. i really like the mechanical disc brakes. not as much maintenance as hydros but with real good stopping power. bottom line, can't get a better bike for this price. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
David Dukefor 2004
a Cross Country Rider
from Dallas Texas
Date Reviewed: November 11, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | that fast twisty one with pot growing in the bushes | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$349.00 | | Purchased At: | supergo frame and shock only | | Strengths: | like hardtail with a$$-saving technology. better than a walmart bike | | Weaknesses: | only works for a niche market. The yellow swingarm is f'n ugly. Repainted black to match components. The fox shock is ok, but I wish i'd bought the red frame with the bearing pivots and adjustable fox. | | Similar Products Used: | carbon hardtail | | Bike Setup: | blue/black jamis, 50mm salsa stem, gt riser, avid levers, 5.0 gripshift, black post, bargain bin seat, velocity deep v aussie rims, marzocki silver 80mm. big fat knobbies. | | Bottom Line: | make sure you have enough air in your shock. don't huck off buildings. looks good, worth the price | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Scott C-W
a Cross Country Rider
from San Francisco, CA, USA
Date Reviewed: November 5, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Olema Ridge/Marin Headlands | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$13000.00 | | Purchased At: | Sierra Mountain Works, South Lake Tahoe | | Strengths: | Full suspension, brakes & Levers, gears and crankset. Good front Fork. | | Weaknesses: | Today, 11/01 the upper tube (aluminum) at the rear disk brake drop out broke! I'm in shock!
| | Similar Products Used: | Stumpjumper
| | Bike Setup: | Psylo fork, Vanilla Float RC rear shock. Shimano 27 speed. Avid Mechanical disk brakes. Cool adjustable brake levers. Ahead set. Wellgo clip pedals. Hollo crankset. Specalized split seat.
Titek post. Hutchinson tires. Mavic rims. | | Bottom Line: | Dollar for Dollar this bike is a supreme value. Great climbing while in saddle. Good suspension. Brakes are awesome! I've heat blued the rotors and they are still true!
I've had this one since April '01 and have put it through some steep climbs and hell descents and my riding is still improving after 6 months. It took some time to get used to the high center of gravity but the ground clearance is awesome compared to my old hardtail.
It would be nice to have a lockout on the rear shock, but at this price I'm not really complaining.
I've been really happy with this my first full susp bike. I've recommended it to friends and one bought it and he loves it too. I'd think that anyone looking for a Full Susp should start here. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Marc
a Weekend Warrior
from Phoenix, AZ
Date Reviewed: October 9, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | National @ South Mtn | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$1300.00 | | Purchased At: | Supergo Chandler, AZ | | Strengths: | Brakes, fork, frame & shock. Good drivetrain for the money. Takes a serious amount of abuse. | | Weaknesses: | Seatpost, pivot bolt snapped and caused a few cracks in the chainstay (warranty replaced for free), chain slips off the small front ring occasionally | | Similar Products Used: | First full suspension owned | | Bike Setup: | Stock except Kujo DH tires, Thomson Elite seatpost, Race Face good/evil grips | | Bottom Line: | I weigh almost 200 lbs and beat this thing like a red-headed step-child. It really does take alot of abuse. Even though it weighs over 30 lbs, I ride up and down the any trail faster than my 24 lb Stumpjumper. I'll definitely pay more attention to the pivot bolts, but other than that, I've got no complaints. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
ted
a Weekend Warrior
from pa
Date Reviewed: October 5, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$1350.00 | | Purchased At: | jamma bikes | | Strengths: | brakes,solid frame, derailers | | Weaknesses: | seat post - jamis support | | Similar Products Used: | klein mantra, trek fuel | | Bike Setup: | stock - except for thompson elite seat post and bontrager saddle | | Bottom Line: | this bike rocks - dollar for dollar cant be beat - like everyone else my seat post broke on day one - called titec direct and they had a new clamp at my door in 3 days great service but poor product - bike shop gave my a thompson seat post for there cost - the rear shock could be a little more plush but what do you want on a $1400.00 bike - this bike climbs like a goat and decends as good as anything else for a lot less money - this bike is not a racer but a very good trail bike - parts are solid and do not need to be upgraded until they wear out - i would recomend this bike to anyone looking for a good dependable all around trail bike - i have had this bike since early in march and held off writing this review until i had at least 1,000 miles on it - well after 1,200 miles no regrets here | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Eric
a Weekend Warrior
from Montclair
Date Reviewed: September 23, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$1200.00 | | Strengths: | Psylo Fork,
components
frame | | Weaknesses: | On the first day I rode it, I slid back in the seat and the bolt on the seatpost broke off, I quickly replaced it with a more heavy duty seat post. | | Similar Products Used: | Sugar 3 | | Bottom Line: | This is a great bike, but you might want to get a different seat post. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chuck
a Cross Country Rider
from Madison, WI, USA
Date Reviewed: September 17, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | White Ranch in Boulder/Kettle Morain near Madison | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$1400.00 | | Purchased At: | Sports Garage/Boulder, CO | | Strengths: | A very durable bike, great componenets, can go over anything | | Weaknesses: | The seat post and the weight. | | Similar Products Used: | I rode a rigid frame bridgestone. This bike is not much faster but more comfortable for longer distance. | | Bike Setup: | XT components/stock | | Bottom Line: | I like the bike but it's a little too heavy. The seat post broke three times within the first 200 miles. It's a great bike for a variety of riding. Too heavy to race but it will build your legs. The bike is perfect for anyone looking for a comfortable, durable bike but does not want to race. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
gavin cregan
a Weekend Warrior
from jacksonville FL
Date Reviewed: August 28, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$1399.00 | | Purchased At: | bicycle outpost at eagle harbor | | Strengths: | great parts for the cash | | Weaknesses: | seatpost- I broke the first one within the first 3 miles on the bike. I took it back to bicycle outpost and the owner took a seatpost off another bike on display (that is what I call customer service) I took that post and managed to break it within 4 miles of easy beginer trail riding. I sent an email to jamis (they have no phone # on their website) and got no answer so I sent another and still no answer. I talked to my dealer and he got me hooked up but it bothers me that jamis never got back to me. I just hope nothing else breaks. The seat is also very hard and will be my first upgrade but this is kind of a personal preferance issue | | Similar Products Used: | trek fuel 90, Gary Fisher sugar2 | | Bike Setup: | stock. psylo set to 105mm travel fox float pumped up to 180psi for a 170lb rider | | Bottom Line: | so far I love the bike. the avid disks are great and it rides great. not quite as fast as my friends sugar2 but feels like it could take a little bit more abuse than the sugar. would recomend if you could get your dealer to throw in a different seatpost. Too heavy to be a race bike but a great all-arounder | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Greg
a Cross Country Rider
from Seattle, Washington
Date Reviewed: July 27, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Tiger Mountain/Preston RR Trail | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$1400.00 | | Purchased At: | Free Range Cycles | | Strengths: | Great all-around bike for cross-country and light free riding. Fabulous component setup for the price. Avid mechanicals work great after Avid replaced my defective rear brake. | | Weaknesses: | Weak seatpost bolt (sheered off and almost changed my religion)(sounds like I'm not the only one to experience this problem), rear brake failure (replaced at no charge by Avid but it took a month in the prime of riding season). The service by the only Jamis dealer in Seattle (Free Range Cycles) leaves something to be desired. Gregg's Cycles was very helpful with servicing my warranty claim. | | Similar Products Used: | None | | Bike Setup: | Stock | | Bottom Line: | This bike is sweet for riders that like a little bit of everything. Climbs way better than my hard tail, decends like a rocket and goes over obstacles like they aren't even there.
Having the seatpost bolt sheer off was a bit disconcerting, though. I would recommend going to a nut and bolt specialty store (Tacoma Screw in the Seattle area) and replacing it with a stronger bolt before it has the chance to sheer. Overall, a kickass bike for everything. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dave
a Cross Country Rider
from Logan, Utah, USA
Date Reviewed: July 2, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Egan Basin | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$1400.00 | | Purchased At: | The Sportsman | | Strengths: | Good value for the money. Handles well up and down despite its weight. | | Weaknesses: | Crappy seat post. Snapped the bolt with only 100 miles on the bike, luckily I went off the back and not on the seat post! Make sure you use thread locker on the pivot bolts they work loose very easily. | | Similar Products Used: | 1997 Jamis Dakar Team, Specialized FSR | | Bike Setup: | Stock but ordered with full XT components. | | Bottom Line: | Have been so pleased with Jamis for years and then this. The Bike of the Year I ordered had a warped frame and was sent back. When it arrived I had to wait due to a recall on the bottom bracket and then after a few rides the seat post bolt snapped. Even though there have been numerous complaints about the seat post they would only send me an identical replacement. When the hell will this one snap. Can you say lawsuit. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jay
a Cross Country Rider
from Chesapeake, VA
Date Reviewed: June 30, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$1275.00 | | Purchased At: | NAS Whidbey Island Outdoor Rec Center | | Strengths: | Smooth as silk over rough terrain. Handles like a dream on technical stuff. | | Weaknesses: | The X-wing seat post kept coming loose till I changed the 5mm bolt. | | Bottom Line: | Noticed faster times over my hardtail while riding my regular trails. The bike Climbs very well once you get the rear shock dialed in (set it about 10 lbs. over your own weight). A little heavy around 30 lbs., but it's still very very nice! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jason Levine
a Weekend Warrior
from Bethpage NY USA
Date Reviewed: June 24, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Hunter mountain (Downhill) | | Duration Product Used: | Tested or demo'ed only | | Price Paid: |
$1300.00 | | Purchased At: | Bike Junkie | | Strengths: | Sturdy, Easy to Control | | Weaknesses: | Are u kidding | | Similar Products Used: | Not even close | | Bottom Line: | IT IS THE BEST BIKE IN THE WORLD | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike
a Weekend Warrior
from Hillsboro
Date Reviewed: June 22, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$1400.00 | | Purchased At: | Performance Cycle | | Strengths: | Climbs Good.
Good Price for what you get. | | Weaknesses: | Weight
Only comes in one color.
Only a few bike shops carry jamis bikes. | | Similar Products Used: | None | | Bike Setup: | No upgrade as of now. | | Bottom Line: | From what I have readed on the bike, You get a great bike for the price. The only problem I have had with the bike so far is that the seat kept coming loose. Performance replaced the seatpost free of charge.
I beleive that the bike rides great. But, this is the only fulls suspension that I have ridden. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike
a Cross Country Rider
from Hamilton, Ont, Canada
Date Reviewed: June 17, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | All local trails | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$2950.00 | | Strengths: | Climbs like a hardtail - Minimal bobbing.
Best speced out bike in it's price range.
Proven unchanged frame design since 1994.
| | Weaknesses: | Little lacking in rear travel (3.5").
Bushing require more attention than bearings.
weighs in at 30LBS (no probs for me tho!)
| | Similar Products Used: | None! | | Bike Setup: | 2001 Dakar Comp, Marzocchi Z3 air, XT disc, Shimano 545 Clipless. | | Bottom Line: | Excellent bike for the price. Swapped out the Psylo for the Z3 as I wasn't happy with the stock or heavy springs (I weigh 180 LBS), and I wanted to have complete ajustability with both front and rear suspensions. Also I wanted a good 4 inch fork and would rarely use the 3 or 5 inches offered by the Psylo. The place of purchase also did the swap staight up - No Charge. I upgraded to the XT discs for a low maintainence self adjusting rock solid feel. I didn't like the V-brake feel of the cable disc. (cost $300).
My bike didn't have pedals on it when purchased and the store owner offered me pretty much anything in the showcase. I chose the 545's as they are my first "clip in" and i felt they would be easiest to get in and out of during steep technical situations.
The Dakar Comp is a worthy do everything trail bike that offers a reasonable climb and better decent. It is one of the best priced bikes and offers a high "spec to cost" ratio.
Competative racers may want to look elseware due to it's weight. Long travel junkies and hardcore freeriders should also consider passing as they will surely blow throught the 3.5 inches rear travel resulting in the rear triangle crosslink (in front of the rear tire) smashing against the seat tube as the linkages move forward. I done this while trying different pressures in the Fox Float for 2-3 foot drops. 195 - 205 psi seems to work for me.
Note: My cost is in CND $$$ and includes all upgrades and taxes. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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