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Progressive Suspension 5th Element CVT 3

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# of Reviews 4
Average Rating 3/5
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Submitted by Tom a Downhiller from Syracuse, NY
Date Reviewed: May 1, 2007
Duration Product Used:6 months
Purchased At:came on bike
Strengths:Great response, very smooth, keeps the rear tire on the ground well..
Weaknesses:needs to be completely rebuilt after about 5 months of riding...
Similar Products Used:dhx 3.0, fox vanilla, cvt 2way
Bottom Line:good for racing dh and free-ride... but be a little carefull with it cuz it will blow on you if u hit it too hard...
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:4

Submitted by mark a Downhiller from banchory
Date Reviewed: July 2, 2006
Favorite Trail:pitfichie dh
Duration Product Used:1 Year
Purchased At:alpine bikes came with ironhorse 7point
Strengths:adjustable, light-ish, doesn't suck ass
Weaknesses:bushings wore in a matter of weeks.
Similar Products Used:fox dhx5.0, fox vanilla, manitou swinger 6way
Bike Setup:stock ironhorse 7point5 except single ring and hi rise bars.
Bottom Line:wouldn't choose over range toppin fox and manitou but if it comes with your bike get it tf tuned and enjoy the buttery smoothness!!!!!!!!
Value Rating:4Overall Rating:3

Submitted by fread a Downhiller from richmound
Date Reviewed: April 3, 2006
Duration Product Used:3 months
Strengths:none
Weaknesses:all
Bottom Line:sucks ass
Value Rating:1Overall Rating:1

Submitted by Mike Cleverley a Downhiller from Christchurch, NZ
Date Reviewed: November 7, 2005
Favorite Trail:Vic Park, Nationals Track
Duration Product Used:3 months
Price Paid: $150.00
Purchased At:Bike HQ
Strengths:adjustable. strong
Weaknesses:compression knob broke when adjusting
Similar Products Used:na
Bike Setup:Ironhorse Yakuza Kumicho
Bottom Line:good shock would reccommend but need to go for a harder spring than whatever is reccommended at your LBS
Value Rating:4Overall Rating:4






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