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Submitted by
Matt Peck
a Cross Country Rider
from Fredericton, NB, Canada
Date Reviewed: August 6, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Crabbe Mtn | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$450.00 | | Purchased At: | Got it used | | Strengths: | Bomber frame, very responsive for such a heavily built bike, Very stable, Decent components for an entry level, very upgradable, fairly light for such a heavy looking bike. The tires are HUGE, and rock for bouncing over obstacles. The damn thing is just pretty looking, And it's Canadian. Awesome. | | Weaknesses: | Shock is too cushy, not adjustable enough. The Alivio components are a little dodgy (Front derailieur is a bit slow and Brake levers rattle too much) Maxxis Mofo tires tend to eat it in the sand. The side lugs also bend over on rocks. The tires could be a little less beefy. OH and BY GOD Replace the DAMN SEAT!!!!! | | Similar Products Used: | Norco Blast, Scrap, Clidesdales. | | Bike Setup: | Deore rear, Alivio Front, Alivio drive components, Rocky Mountain Mix components | | Bottom Line: | Sweet ride after a little tweaking. The frame just wont quit and the ride is like it is on rails. The seat just has to go and this bike could greatly benefit from a more appropriate shock (Marzocchi Marathon, Fox Vanilla, Manitou Black) and disc brakes (the frame is set up for these) Great bike though. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Curtis
a
from Ont, Canada
Date Reviewed: July 25, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$1600.00 | | Purchased At: | a store in Canada at Canadian $ | | Strengths: | Everything works awsome. | | Weaknesses: | none at all ... except you have to where pads on ur legs because the pedals will tare the skin off them | | Similar Products Used: | jeep commanche | | Bike Setup: | stock except for a few pads on frame | | Bottom Line: | The bike works awsome dirt jumps, downhill trails, flatland riding, freeride, and some trials. The only thing I would change would be the fork. For me (190 lbs) the 4" bomber EXR isn't big enough because I have bottomed it out a couple of times. I've bailed off of it many time while in the air and I can get back on it and keep going without even putting a scratch on the frame. Awsome all-around bike but best for downhill trails and dirt jumps/freeride | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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