Submitted by
shoei4460
a Downhiller
from australia Date Reviewed: November 9, 2009
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
strong. i like to huck to flat alot and it soaks it all up. it also responds very good to slight bumps as well as large ones.
Weaknesses:
frame geometry.
the weight in this bike is much too high for my liking.
it feels very sketchy during flat and even bermed turns.
Similar Products Used:
specialized bighit, norco atomik.
Bike Setup:
dhx 5 tekin tuned (australias biggest fox tuning company)
fun fatboy bars, sunline pedals, mtx rims
Bottom Line:
great bike if you can get one cheap but if ur looking to turn serious at downhilling. id be looking at spending more money for a bike with lower geometry
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Submitted by
Fluffy Cat
a Racer
from NZ Date Reviewed: November 14, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Mangatapu/Fringe Hill/Brook Trails
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
Nice ride position, good plush suspension. Lowish price so bang for bucks.
Weaknesses:
Could be lighter, brakes are ok but need more feel.Heavy wheels.
Similar Products Used:
Big hit/Jamis
Bike Setup:
Plush like it should be.
Bottom Line:
Have had this bike over a year now and for the cash its good value. The suspension works just fine and is nice and plush. There is some lack of adjustment but what there is lets you dial it in just fine. The Hayes brakes are ok, I have avid brakes on the specialised enduro and they have heaps more feel but like i said these are ok. You can move the geometry around on these bikes and this lets you tune it for different types of riding,this is a cool feature. This bike has the torque bar brake link and it does stop the rear locking up. The bike is heavy but in crash testing i have only managed to break me to date. I have ridden and owned Santa Cruz/Specialised and Jamis. The rocker type suspension on this bike works just as well as the others. Different manufacturer different design pathway.
I would change the wheels to something lighter and probably go tubeless as on my other bikes. A pair of ODI lock on grips and thats it.
Ain't broke it yet!.
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Submitted by
Paulie
a Downhiller
from freshchester New york Date Reviewed: September 26, 2007
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$2900.00
Purchased At:
Sierras
Strengths:
where to start...
Weaknesses:
sits a little to high, low end rear fork, just that but beside that nothing its sickk
Similar Products Used:
stinky, bighit 06,
Bike Setup:
almost stock cept for rear shock- marz roco rc, and grips
Bottom Line:
sick bike, price is alrite, and super plush with 888s...thrown a lot at it, the bike ate it all upp...
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Submitted by
Rob Mayor
a Downhiller
from Carnforth Uk Date Reviewed: September 30, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Innerliethen scotland
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$2500.00
Purchased At:
Evans cycles kendal
Strengths:
Amazing travel good for jumping and when going downhill its like a train on tracks superb machine
Weaknesses:
The bar that goes across the back to hold the brakes rattles like mad when riding ans suspension is way to bouncy to ride anywhere but downhill
Similar Products Used:
Stinky deluxe Kona Coiler deluxe
Bike Setup:
Standard
Bottom Line:
get one bought amazing machines they bring a whole new light to mountain biking
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Submitted by
Quinn Braybrook
a Weekend Warrior
from vernon, BC, Canada Date Reviewed: August 30, 2006
Favorite Trail:
dunno
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$2800.00
Purchased At:
privatley
Strengths:
everything, i love it
Weaknesses:
grips
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
completely stock
Bottom Line:
I love this bike and would defiantly reccomend it.
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Submitted by
pickle
a Weekend Warrior
from sale Date Reviewed: July 19, 2006
Favorite Trail:
mt napper
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$3000.00
Purchased At:
vicmtb
Strengths:
everything this bike is the bomb!! plush solid frame 888's are a dream this bike is quick downhill on rails steers better than anything i'v ridden. loves jumping its just at home at free riding as downhill get one now!!!
Weaknesses:
grips, cant ride it when im at work!!!
Similar Products Used:
03 dh bighit, 03 norco vps team
Bike Setup:
stock. ringle front rear hubs, 888's rc 2, hussefelt cranks bars head stem.
Bottom Line:
this bike is great all round bike get one as soon as you can
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Submitted by
Kyle
a Downhiller
from Mill Valley, California, United States Date Reviewed: June 5, 2006
Favorite Trail:
All of Mt. Tam
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$3000.00
Purchased At:
Velo Pro Cyclery
Strengths:
This thing handels the Mountain like a fat Boy with Chocolate, a Pro.
Weaknesses:
Grips, Travel is a bit to plush for me.
Similar Products Used:
Specialized Big hit, Faith 1-2 and 3, Ellsworth Joker and Stinky, Stinkey Deluxe and Stinky Primo. ANd the Stab Supreme
Bike Setup:
Completely stock cept Grips, the Stock ones Ate away at my hands even though i was wearing gloves.
Bottom Line:
This is a GREAT bike you should definately buy one. Only thing is it's specificly for Downhill use ONLY! Because i've tried it on some dirt jumps and street and this thing has just Way to much travel.
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