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Submitted by
Daniel Ball
a Downhiller
from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Date Reviewed: April 3, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | bruce trail | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$1500.00 | | Purchased At: | used canadian dollars | | Strengths: | everthing...amazing brakes, amazing suspension, all components are top of the line. | | Weaknesses: | none..maybe a bigger rear shock..but the stock one is pretty good..I like the lockout feature | | Similar Products Used: | Norco Atomik, Jeep Renegade TSI, Quantum Infinity | | Bike Setup: | junior t, pro taper bars, fsa pig headset, raceface seat post, hyper dj seat, fox vanilla rl shock with lockout, raceface prodigy cranks, race face bashguard, dk ironcross pedals, maxxis mobster tires, rhyno lite rims, axiom hubs, shimano hydraulic brakes | | Bottom Line: | This bike is amazing.. I bought mine used and it was built up so Ive had no problems at all. I love it | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Primus
a Weekend Warrior
from Los Alamos, NM
Date Reviewed: October 4, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Anything technical with drops, dirt, and loads o'mud | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Purchased At: | The Bike Shop, Bozeman, MT | | Strengths: | Super stout, good component selection, climbs well, descends better, drops great. Awesome urban freeride bike, fun on the BMX track, short cockpit makes it easy to get up on. Great customer service (see below). | | Weaknesses: | Manitou Black fork, needs a bit more rear-wheel travel, bottom bracket on the weak side, warranty. Funky cable routing over the bare frame for the rear derailleur (works fine though) | | Similar Products Used: | Ashamed to admit, but had several GTs, but the Switch was the first REAL bike purchased. Tried many other RM bikes while working for a shop. | | Bike Setup: | Stock, with the exception of a King headset and 8" XT Brakes. | | Bottom Line: | Definitely the nicest bike I had owned to that point. Allowed me to expand my riding style to eliminate any reservations as to what the bike could handle. That is, up until I broke the frame! Noticed bike was squeaking, upon further investigation found that the frame had broken in not one, not two, but three places where the rear shock connects to the frame. Called up RM, told them that I didn't want to go buy another brand, but didn't have the $$$ to buy a new one. They told me that, "they'd take care of me," and that's exactly what they did. Even though the bike was way out of warranty, they gave me a good deal on a new Richie Schley. I was glad to see that they corrected the design errors (too many large holes in the supports for the seat tube/top tube), beefed up the tubing, and added an extra inch of rear wheel travel with a longer eye-to-eye distance. In spite of the fact that I eventually broke the frame, the '02 Switch was a great ride (RIP). Great for anyone who is looking to go to the next level. Gram-counting cross country riders may want to look elsewhere cause this thing's a pig! (40 lbs) | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
JDR
a Downhiller
from Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date Reviewed: May 3, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | Indestructable frame... Likes to climb, and fast on the downs.. | | Weaknesses: | Manitou Black fork... Cheap Raceface seatpost! | | Similar Products Used: | Rocky Mountain Pipeline, Kona Coiler Deluxe | | Bike Setup: | Z1 FR-QR20, Sun Double tracks, Tomphson Post/Titec Seat. SRAM gearset.. | | Bottom Line: | I'm going on my 3rd season with this bike, and I absolutly LOVE it... I had to get the Linkage bushings in for waranty the first season (took 2 wks), and they haven't broke again! Best 5"/5" travel on the market... Too bad they went to 6"/6" for newer years.. But, I'll be picking up my 2004 model next year!! This bike is truely GREAT! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Reymond Singson
a Weekend Warrior
from Manila, Philippines
Date Reviewed: January 17, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Tagaytay | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$1900.00 | | Purchased At: | Assembled from Frame | | Strengths: | Its a really good looking bike. I love the nickel and black paintjob. I think the 2002 is the best looking one since it does not have the 1.5 headtube. Its a really versatile beast. I rode my first DH race using it. I rode urban/dj the next day and did an epic XC ride the next week. Its really stiff and the build quality is something else. Plush rear end. | | Weaknesses: | Its a bit heavy compared to an enduro, but you wont take an enduro. Also the back end is a bit soft. it came stock with a 700 lb and had to upgrade to a 750 the moment i got it. rear derailler hanger really flexy. Only 5 inches in the rear? | | Similar Products Used: | specialized enduro. Giant AC | | Bike Setup: | z1 qr20, hayes 8 and 6 inches. Sun SUV's RF and Shimano drivetrain | | Bottom Line: | If you had to live with just 1 bike, this is it. Its versatille, good looking and should last you a very long time. I used to wonder why rocky charges such a premium for their product until I rode it. now I know where the extra $$$ went :) | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Curtis hey
a Downhiller
from Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Date Reviewed: June 5, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Kelso | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$2456.00 | | Purchased At: | capabilities | | Strengths: | Color & Looks, SSTRONG FRAME!!, adhustment capabilities (both front and rear. Rear Lock-out. | | Weaknesses: | Seat post was a little too long for me and it hit the rear spring, but it can be shortened. | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized Enduro, Norco A-Line, Norco Firball, Norco 4x4, R.M. Pipeline. (all tested, demo'ed only) | | Bike Setup: | Stock. outta the box....but there was no box
| | Bottom Line: | This bike will take what ever you can take, here and there you might have some troubles with the shocks or other parts but just normal wear and tear. The frame WILL hold up to what u throw at it (i wouldnt actually throw anything at it). I suggest getting one .......soon...now! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
face
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from sf, ca, us
Date Reviewed: May 11, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | urban SF, wheelies down Market | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$2200.00 | | Purchased At: | nowhere sprts | | Strengths: | strong, good component package, rocky mountain switched out the manipoo for a Zoke Z1 FR, gotta love ROCKY MOUNTAIN!! | | Similar Products Used: | Kona stinky | | Bike Setup: | hayes 9"up front(no other way), pretty much stock | | Bottom Line: | kicks ass, would have liked and extra inch of travel but can't complain too much, THis bike is rock solid and a great machine. Bushings are the only problem but a cheap and easy fix. A little pricy but well worth it is you got it. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jonny B
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from WHITEHORSE,YUKON CANADA
Date Reviewed: April 27, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | everywhere | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$2500.00 | | Purchased At: | OVERLANDERSPORTS | | Strengths: | KICKS ASS!!!!!! HAVENT HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH ANYTHING I HAVE HIT YET. IT CAN DO EVERYTHING I PUT IT UP TO. | | Weaknesses: | MANITOU FORK IS A LITTLE SHAKY, UPGRADED TO A SUPER T | | Similar Products Used: | KONA STINKY,RM7 | | Bike Setup: | PRETTY MUCH STOCK | | Bottom Line: | AWESOME FOR EVERYTHING OUT THERE | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chad
a Downhiller
from Syracuse
Date Reviewed: April 25, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Purchased At: | Park Ave Bike Shop | | Strengths: | I purchased just the Frame and substituted the Manitou Black for a Marzocchi Z1 FR. I then transferred everything over from my Specialized. This frame rocks!!! Migrating from XC to Freeride, this frame is so beefy and the set up takes a beating that it is 180'd into a smooth ride. The Lock out feature on the Fox Vanilla RL is so awesome and helped with my cross over from a hardtail. Thing is, I hardly use the lock out. But when I encounter a climb, it has come in handy. Taking drops, riding stairs, jumping gaps, this bike handles it all. Not only can it take the abuse, but also works well as a XC when the occasion arises. | | Weaknesses: | Haven't found any yet physically. $ on full set up is kinda steep. I found it cheaper to piece it together. However, if you are shopping for a bike and need to upgrade what you already have, then the full package is better. I chose not too, due to the fact that I had upgraded my Specialized way beyond what that frame was meant to do and all the parts would transfer smoothly. Shop around. I drove an hour and a half to get the frame from the bike shop. Well worth it. | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized Rockhopper FS A1. Tested the RM7 and Pipeline. | | Bike Setup: | Marzocchi Z1 FR; Fox Vanilla RL; Sun Ryno Lites with XT disc Hubs; WTB Moto Raptors 2.4 for front and rear; Avid Mechanical Disc Brakes 6"; Easton Monkey Lite EA50 riser bar; Race Face Diabolus Stem; Race Face Prodigy Cranks with ISIS BB; Shimano XT front derailleur; LX rear derailleur. | | Bottom Line: | Phat Bike! I was able to save alot by purchasing just the Frame and Fork and transferring the already higher end components that would of come with it. Very happy with the results and cross over. High recommended to anyone starting out in Freeride but do not want to let go of the XC. Handles both styles simultaneously and is upgradeable to more extreme freeriding if needed. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
A G
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from Bonedale, CO
Date Reviewed: April 16, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Blue Ribbon | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$2000.00 | | Purchased At: | Ajax Bike & Sport | | Strengths: | Beefy. I bought this bike in an attempt to improve my fledgling descents but I'm thrilled with how well it climbs. I love the beefy nature of all of this bike. It rails corners and small (less than four feet) drops are effortless for me, usually a ground bound xc rider. Deore brakes kick ass, the bike just feels good! The ride on this baby is soooo plush and the overall feel of the bike is very balanced for a 30+ lb monster. I love it! | | Weaknesses: | I traded out the front fork for a Z1 with ECC so I've had none of the issues that others with the black have cried about. Some slight "pinging" noise coming from the front end but I feel that its just cables that can be further zip tied. Would have been nice to see a little tighter spec on the bike- given that it retails for 2500 +. | | Similar Products Used: | I haven't used many products like this- other bikes I've tried / owned for extended periods: Specialized S-works FSR, Surly Instigator, Giant AC air. This will out perform all of them. | | Bike Setup: | Time z pedals. Zoke Z1 with ECC. SRAM 9.0 replacing the XT/LX group. Lock-on grips. Lighter (continental vertical pro) tires. Fisik saddle. All the rest of the bike is stock. | | Bottom Line: | Get this bike to improve your overall riding and strength. This bike is equally at home on heavy XC riding, urban assualt, lift serve bike parks and anything you want to throw at it. Some may be intimidated by the stout nature (pronounced "weight") of this sucker but it will make you a better rider. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jeff
a
from Barrie
Date Reviewed: December 20, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$1800.00 | | Strengths: | Takes a beating!! Love the Mobster tires, and the frame is the sh*t(except for the lower bushing bolt!!). The disk brakes are great! | | Weaknesses: | The manitou is for entry-level riders!! Marzocchi all the way! The bushing in the crank, but got the bushing warrantied, only took two weeks! | | Similar Products Used: | Rochy mountain reaper | | Bottom Line: | This bike is awsome once you look past its minor imperfections! But all in all it takes everything that I give it, and never complains! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
IG
a
from suisun city ca us
Date Reviewed: November 21, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | the frame takes any beating and sks for more. rocky mountain is one of the most reliable companies out there. pretty good components. no difference from the deor and xt disk brakes. the seat gets further away from the bars as you raise it. don't be fooled by the reviews, this is a plus when climbing. | | Weaknesses: | chainstay bolts do come loose (easy fix), rino crap tires, destroyed rear wheel on first or second ride. manicrap fork sucks.(leaks, loses peices, bottoms out, letters fall off) seat post diameter isnt consistant from top to bottom | | Similar Products Used: | rm 7, sc bullet, p3, big hit | | Bike Setup: | z1, f519 wheels, xt hubs, everything else is stock | | Bottom Line: | throw the fork away buy new wheels and you're all set. oh, about the chainstay bolts, blue locktight ALL the threads not just first three or five, all of them! over all this is the best freeride bike. it can climb ANY mountain if you're a strong rider. yes this bike climbs really well with the lock out. goin back down is what this bike was built for. YOU WON'T BREAK IT. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Simon
a Cross Country Rider
from Calgary
Date Reviewed: September 15, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$2000.00 | | Strengths: | Frame design, Shimano brakes, good geometry, like the lockout for climbing | | Weaknesses: | Manitou fork, lower bushings on frame coming loose and jamming into crank, apparently a common problem with Rocky bikes, wish I had known before buying the bike..., the tires (Hutchinson Mosquitos) also suck | | Similar Products Used: | tested Kona Bear, Rocky Slayer, Specialized Big Hit, rode a Norco Torrent for years | | Bike Setup: | Z-3 QR20 instead of Manitou, in process of changing the tires | | Bottom Line: | The lower bushings are a pain in the butt, will probably take 2 months to get it fixed because I think the frame is stripped, only ridden the bike 10 times, and it is already going in for a warranty... had a Norco before this, not a single problem | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Conyo
a Weekend Warrior
from Richmond, BC
Date Reviewed: September 12, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | don't know yet | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$1850.00 | | Purchased At: | Cove Bikes | | Strengths: | Strong, tough bike, great color, No problem with the weight | | Weaknesses: | Heard the BLACK stock front forks no good, but who knows, got'em changed before I took it home. Saddle a little small and hard, give yourself time. You'll get used to it! | | Similar Products Used: | An old Kuwahra(spelt right???)about 10 years ago! | | Bike Setup: | Changed the front forks to Marzzochi FR Series ECC...NICE! Got a heavier 900 rear spring. Was thinking about changing the saddle but its no problem now. Just gotta get used to it. | | Bottom Line: | Great bike! I'm 215lbs and this bike has handled every stupid thing I can throw at it. People say its a bit heavy (over 40lbs) for cross country/city riding/and up hills...GROW SOME LEGS CHICKENS!!! But who knows I haven't even sat on a bike in over 10 years!!! Overall I'm gonna keep this thing till I can break something. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bruce Giovando
a Weekend Warrior
from Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
Date Reviewed: July 27, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | A-Line (Whistler | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$500.00 | | Purchased At: | Pacific Rim Bicycle | | Strengths: | The frame is very strong and can take enything you can throw at it. It has good tire clearance in the back and the suspension is very plush and smooth. | | Weaknesses: | When i first got the bike one of the rear pivots came loose and was stripped. I got it fixed through warranty. The people at Rocky Mountain were at first slow at fixing the problem but came through in the end. Also as I am not a cross country rider i would have prefered a Vanilla RC instead of the RL. Even though the ability to lock out the rear suspension is nice the RL doesn't seem like a true freeride shock. | | Similar Products Used: | Rocky Mountain Pipeline, Rocky Mountain RM7, Rocky Mountain Reaper, Kona Stinky, Balfa Minute Man | | Bike Setup: | Frame : Easton RAD FS Taperwall (16.5")
Weight : 3.86 kg / 8.5 lb. (18.0 in.)
Fork : 2001 Marzocchi Z3 regular axle
Rearshock : Fox Vanilla RL
Headset : RMB Pig DH 13 mm
Stem : RMB Freeride
Handlebar : Raceface DH
Brakes : Purple (DH) Hayes Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Brakelevers : Purple (DH) Hayes Hydraulic
Shifters : Sram 9.0
Gearing : Sram 9.0 / Chainguide
Cranks : Race Face Prodigy
B.B. : Shimano UN52 Taperlock
Pedals : Wellgo Flats
Hubs : Shimano Disc / Formula
Cogs : SRAM 9spd 11-34
Chain : SRAM
Spokes : DT Champion
Rims : Sun Double Track 24" / Sun Mammoth 26"
Tires : Maxxis HighRoller 2.7 / Maxxis Mobster 2.7
Seatpost : Race Face Prodigy
Saddle : Selle Italia XO | | Bottom Line: | This bike is incredable. When i first got it I couldn't believe how much fun it was to ride compared to my friends RM7. I got the frame through warranty when my Rocky Mountain Reaper broke and had to pay a $500 upgrade fee. The bike is good for all types of riding. Its a true freerider. It can take the big hits and is surprisingly easy to bunny hop. Dual Slalom, Downhill, Dirt Jumps and even cross country are all within this bikes limits. The only downside might be its weight. I, however find the weight to be helpfull in making the ride more smooth and giving the rider a better sense of control. The Rocky Mountain Switch is truly a bike of great design and it does its job well. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Gonzo
a Cross Country Rider
from WPG
Date Reviewed: July 7, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Ingolf | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$1500.00 | | Purchased At: | Gord's Ski Centre | | Strengths: | Where to start? The best thing about this rig is, beleive it or not, the shimano brakes... AWESOME! the frame is killer, the wheelset is sweeeet and the suspension is pristine! | | Weaknesses: | The tires... I swapped them early on for a set of skanky Specialized... uh... and the fact that this monster weighs in at close to 142 pounds | | Similar Products Used: | Nothing, absolutely nothing rides like this... Last year I rode a Specialized Stumpjumper FSRXC | | Bike Setup: | Like I said: I swapped the tires, I swapped the poor excuse for a seat it came with, I swapped the pedals for a pair of Time atac's, I had dennis at Gords.com install a third chain ring, changed the front shifter to SRAM grip shift, threw on a 'the' fender (I know, I know... but it looks so fly!) and a easton monkey light rised bar... Mmmmm! | | Bottom Line: | This thing tracks like a boar through forest with buck shot in it's rear... The specialized tires do wonders for tracking AND response, the bike is a pig, but a proud, nimble pig... and I love it! I am, however going back to a stumpjumper FSR next year... I need to keep up with the guys on our Wednesday night rides on hardpack. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Josh
a Weekend Warrior
from Canmore, Canada
Date Reviewed: June 8, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$2200.00 | | Strengths: | Everything except the front fork. The Manitou's really bite. But I got them switched out for a Jr T, and now that the Jr's are broken in this bike absolutely rocks. Plus my LBS told me that next summer a new rear linkage is coming out that will let you increase the travel to about 6 and a half inches.:) Also I only paid $3400.00 for it which was great. | | Weaknesses: | none, once you get rid of the Manitou's | | Bike Setup: | stock except the tires(2.5 instead of 2.35), and the front fork. | | Bottom Line: | Great bike for freeride once the Manitou's are gone. Get Jr's instead, good price for a great fork. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jeff D
a Downhiller
from Barrie, Ontario
Date Reviewed: June 6, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$2000.00 | | Strengths: | Everything under the sun | | Weaknesses: | Black needs stiffer springs(if that is considered a complaint) | | Bike Setup: | Stock | | Bottom Line: | this bike is the dogs balls! I just started doing 5' drops like it ain't no thing, and I am 200 lbs. I like the manitou so far, it tracks really well, but I am getting stiffer springs. Other than that this bike is a beast, it can take anything you can throw at it! Go and get one! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Josh
a Weekend Warrior
from Canmore
Date Reviewed: May 2, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | everything in the valley | | Duration Product Used: | Tested or demo'ed only | | Strengths: | Great bike, tried it out for a bit and very nice, didnt feel anything, small bumps, curb hops. Tried the AC2 right after, and no comparison. | | Weaknesses: | none that I noticed, well except for the manitou blacks, and the clipless pedals. | | Bottom Line: | Very good bike, going to be buying one as soon as I get enough money. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Max Shark
a Weekend Warrior
from Seattle, Washington,
Date Reviewed: April 29, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$2550.00 | | Strengths: | The psudo four bar linkage is the bomb. The Shimano brakes are very good surprise. | | Weaknesses: | Changing to a firm spring on the stock fork is a must. | | Similar Products Used: | Kona Stinky and RM6. | | Bike Setup: | Stock | | Bottom Line: | This bike is a killer for those who want a versatile beast that can handle a beating. I even use it for short cross country hauls. Overall I would have no problem recommending it. The lock out really helps on tough climbs. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Flame Job
a Weekend Warrior
from London, UK
Date Reviewed: February 19, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | The Sphinkter@Dorking | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$3865.00 | | Purchased At: | Cycle Surgery | | Strengths: | Pure Beef. As a hucking and North Shore trails bike I would highly recomend anyone buy it. | | Weaknesses: | I have to be boreing and say the weight. The fork is ok as far as I can tell, except the travel adjuster at the bottom doesn't work dispite a rebuild. The lockout on the shock is a bit of a joke too; it seems to limit the bike's travel to 1" with no damping, which is not what you need when doing a nice long climb on a 35lb+ bike | | Similar Products Used: | Orange Patriot, Turner Burner, Kona Stinky Deelux | | Bike Setup: | 100% Stock | | Bottom Line: | In the UK the bike is just too much cash. It has the amazing rocky ride so is a pleasure to desend on.
I would recomend it to hard (ie not smooth) riders and heavy guys 'cause the thing sure is burly | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Daniel
a Weekend Warrior
from B.C
Date Reviewed: February 16, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | north shore | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$2600.00 | | Strengths: | every thing except the F&$*@^ Manitou Blacks they they Broke the first ride. it a perfect freeride bike, not heavy so i do a lot of urban (pogos.bunnyhopes.everythng else. | | Weaknesses: | the Manitou Blacks | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | amazing good parts for a good bike, just get rid of the blacks. | | Bottom Line: | if your into freeriding and urban with the fully lockout rear shock urban is no problem even for the pogos. buy this bike its perfect for the price, BUT on thing get ride of the blacks. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Michael
a
from Brockton,MA - U.S.A.
Date Reviewed: January 17, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | all | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Purchased At: | Travis Cycle in Medford, MA | | Strengths: | Everything excluding the $#!tty Black front fork. | | Weaknesses: | The Manatoiu Black totaly $u¢k$ a$$. I've owned the bike for 2 weeks (about 5 or 6 rides). The compression knob on the bottom of the fork snapped off my 2nd ride. It was replaced with a new Black, thanks to a great shop. Now this one is leaking oil. I don't see any problems getting it taken care of by Brian at Travis Cycle in Medford, MA. He is a great guy who truely cares about his customers. He gave me the shock off his own bike! Ultimately I would like to have a Marzocchi on R.M. just for all this hastle. Brian is working on that for me. It is a little heavy but, I'm getting stronger & faster by trying to keep up with everyone. I lose them on the down hills and they just watch when i do the drops so, it is a fair trade off. A little expensive. I paid $1000.00 less for my 4x4 I cart it around in & it is a nice truck too. | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | Stock with Shimano 646 pedals and that crap fork. I think I would have better luck with a Judy TT on it. | | Bottom Line: | Great Bike terrible front fork. The componets seem to be great for me. Everything is better than anything I have ever ridden (minus the Black). I am climbing as well as dropping bigger and better as a result of this bike. I'm still giving it 5 chilis because this bike rocks. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jon
a Downhiller
from Philly, PA
Date Reviewed: January 15, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | Tested or demo'ed only | | Strengths: | Beefy Frame, Handbuilt, | | Weaknesses: | Some questionable component spec's for price range | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized Enduro, Giant AC'1 | | Bike Setup: | Stock Demo | | Bottom Line: | Thanks to a great shop I was able to take the bike out for as long as I wished. I expected to go for 20min or so, ended up out for an hour and a half. This bike is FUN to ride. It feels very light in the saddle, and climbs quite well for 5" of travel. It looks great, is very beefy, and stable. I did some 4' urban drops and got the chance to hit one city park jump with a few feet of air. The bike was controlled and stable, and even though my foot slipped off the stupid shimano flat/clipless pedals a sitdown landing wasnt a problem. It is true that the specs on this bike aren't world class, but they are very functional and are ridable until they break. The Diore brakes felt just as good and stop just as well as Hayes. This bike fit it's part well as a trail bike that can handle freeride well. I wouldn't huck it off any 20'ers but, thats not what I do.
I am ordering mine this weekend and will keep you all posted as I have had a chance to ride it.
Cheers
Jon | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
CJ
a Downhiller
from Vancouver
Date Reviewed: December 18, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Lakeside, Rossland | | Duration Product Used: | Tested or demo'ed only | | Strengths: | 4 bar link, some cartidge bearings, resonably beefy, CANADAIAN | | Weaknesses: | Wahat the F$%# Rocky! Look at your add photo. Hayes, Z1.. Actual SPEC Manitou XC crap, Deore Disc sub-standard bars, stem, seatpost that belong a $1000 XC bike. You sold out! | | Similar Products Used: | Santa Cruz, Spec, Brodie, other Rocky's, .... | | Bike Setup: | Not as it should be spec. Read upgrades galore. Bomber, Hayes, Stem, bars, Cranks.... | | Bottom Line: | Over priced, under spec'd. Their is a bueat of a frame under their but at the price they are trying to get for this bike you'll never be able to rationalize the price unless you just want to ride it around the neighbourhood pretending you are somebody who rides the shore.
Someone feel asleep at Rocky. If they don't make a mide production run change thsi bikes gonna bomb.
Go RM7 FR, Norco Fluid....
Maybe next year. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
michel
a Downhiller
from montreal,qc,canada
Date Reviewed: November 27, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | vallée pruneau | | Duration Product Used: | Tested or demo'ed only | | Strengths: | really stiff 4 bar linkage, deore hydraulic discs(good for freeride) strong frame, strong wheels. `02 manitou fork works well | | Weaknesses: | saddle a bit too high, easy to knock your balls in big drop.
tires suck in mud they just float and slip on it. should stiffer sprigs in the fork and i'm only 155lbs | | Similar Products Used: | norco drop, santa cruz bullit | | Bike Setup: | custom outta the box | | Bottom Line: | really good freeride for aggressive riders,can handle almost anything from north shore style to high speed downhill and drops | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sketchy
a Weekend Warrior
from Victoria BC
Date Reviewed: November 19, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Planet of the Apes | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Purchased At: | Riders Cycle | | Strengths: | Easton RAD tubing. Four-bar linkage. Heavy, strong and bullit-proof. | | Weaknesses: | Stock fork...swapped it outta there! Running 6" '01 Jr.T instead. | | Similar Products Used: | RM6, Launch, Devo, Bullit etc... | | Bike Setup: | '01 Jr.T's. 24" rear wheel w/ Maxxis 2.7. 2.6 Gazzi on the front. Mosh flats, Amoeba dh stem. | | Bottom Line: | This bike is for the person who wants an excellent all-rounder. NOT FOR XC...this thing is heavey! 39lbs. Perfect for dirtjumps, drops, urban whatever. Great stock parts spec minus the cheesy Manipoo fork. (what the hell is w/ that fork anyway? C'mon Rocky!) Go get one if you can only afford one good bike and you're an aggresive rider. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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