nice feel havent bottomed out yet

heavy, hard to put on a bike rack

all in all great bike for the price but would recommend other bikes if you have the money. (and i wish my bike was blue instead of yellow)

This bike is a downhill beast. It takes bigger hits than Tommy Chong in the 70's. I have ridden this bike on some serious downhill and it felt like I was riding down the mountain on a cloud.

HEAVY HEAVY HEAVY. If there are any uphill sections whatsoever it feels like you're pedaling really hard and not getting anywhere.

If you are into serious DH where you are going to be taking a chair lift ot shuttle up to your start location this bike is hard to beat. If you are going on some trails in the woods where there are uphill sections, better think about getting a bike thats about 10-15 lbs lighter than this one.

Performance is excellent, no complaints there...

Design is flawed DO NOT BUY THIS BIKE!!! Rear swingarm cracks at the mount location where thru axle screws in. I talked to several other DH riders that had the same thing happen, in the same exact spot, hence, Rocky Mountain needs to re-engineer the rear wheel mount.

DO NOT BUY THIS BIKE! Unless you want to be stuck in the middle of the season with a cracked swingarm, waiting for a warranty part, then having it break again... Life is too short to be playing games with BS like this... Rocky Mountain should re-design the rear wheel mount, then send out replacement swingarms to all the peeps that bought this bike.

It hurts me to make comments like this because I love the bike, and the performance is outstanding. But unfortunately, it is a lemon that I am now stuck with, and I do not have money for a new bike...

2011 Rocky Mountain Flatline Pro

Fast, stable, predictable, burly build, well equipped right out of the box. The Boxxer fork and Vivid shock work very well. The I-beam seat is great. The two position direct mount stem (seems to be made by whomever makes the Loaded Precision AMX stem) appears to be well built and the adjustment is a good option.

Once the brake pads were bedded in they seem to stop the bike very well. The Avid Elixirs are not quite as nice as what I am used to (Hayes Stroker Ace) but still work well.

Pedals well considering what it is, just have to stay in the saddle. Changed the casstte to 11-34T to accomodate pedalling steeper inclines even better.

The Maxxis Minion DHF/DHR Super Tacky tires work well in typical AZ terrain, even though the 2.5s are really small.

The DT Swiss wheels seem like a lightweight choice for a DH bike. Mine came with a chain guide that did not have a bash guard. Changed that out before even riding it.

Likely as much personal preference as anything, but the stock bars are somewhat narrow for DH. Swapped them out for wider (31" / 785mm) Load Precision AMX bars.

The Boxxer fork plastic covers at the bottom of the fork fell off and were lost on the first couple of runs. Not really a RM issue.

Rear derailleur cable seems to be prone to damage, moreso than other bikes I have taken down the same trails.

The RMB pedals are very low-end and literally began to crack into pieces after a dozen runs. Swapped out to Spank Spike, which are a great addition to the bike. Not a big deal since many bikes do not even come with pedals.

My bike did not come with the short cage rear derailleur which is what is on the RMB web site specs forthis year and model. There is no need for a medium cage and it just gets in the way. This will be replaced eventually with the correct short cage derailleur.

Excellent value for a very competent downhill rocket. Ridable without modifcation, except maybe the bash guard issue (looks like the bike should have come with the MRP G2 according to online specs).

RMB took care of a warranty issue with the rear triangle very quickly. Thanks go to Rage Cycles in Scottsdale, AZ for handling it seamlessly.

It is difficult to give this bike anything less than 5 chilis. Even though it may not be 100% perfect for every rider as it sits, it is far too good for a rating of 4, and it makes an outstanding platform for an excellent DH rig no matter the skill level or terrain.

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First purpose built DH bike, Marin Attack Trail set up for descending and pedaling.

Predictable and forgiving, decent specs, fast like lickety split and beautiful 8 inches of seemingly bottomless travel. SDG seat / post combo is not my first choice but performs well and is easy to adjust.

Heavy, f-ugly colour scheme, dampening adjustment knob on rear Rock Shox is nearly impossible to reach, cockpit is smallish for me (even though it's a large) and I'm 6'1" tall, making it really tough to pedal while seated (i.e.: uphill).

It's been fun getting to know this bike. It doesn't like climbing, so I push or shuttle. It doesn't like trails with any uphill or a lot of sharp technical corners. It's very comfortable in the air, and corners like it's on rails. Can't wait to get it into the bike parks.

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The shocks are really nice

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This is the best bike i have ever riden. i have rode a specialized demo 8 and and i still preffer this bike. i suggest you get this bike as soon as possible

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great geometry : super-stiff : fantastic cornering : likes to go airborne : phenomenal small-bump compliance : quality construction and beautiful paint finish : value for money : easy shock removal : shock is not a "mud catcher" : simple and effective rear thru-axle.

a little heavier than some WC race bikes : Shifter housing takes a bit of a thrashing from the chain : Doesn't have the ridiculous, curvy hydro-formed tubes so popular with the kids these days (but maybe that's a plus?). No longer Hand-Made in Canada :(

Coming off Sunday with a pushed DHX I was a little nervous about my move to a Single-Pivot frame, but after swapping the 450lb stock spring for a 350lb (I weigh 155lb)the rear end tracked brilliantly! Small-bump compliance is better than I ever experienced on my Sunday and the suspension has a smooth ramp-up giving the bike a nearly bottomless feel. Certainly the suspension feels a little harsh when dragging the rear brake through rock-gardens but I'm finding this to be helpful reminder to avoid this poor habit and ride a little smarter.

In spite of a slightly longer wheelbase than the Sunday the cornering performance on this bike feels far superior and definitely has a "snappier" feel to it. Although the bottom bracket height is quite low (13.8") the bike seems to sit up quite well when pedaled hard and so far I haven't managed to catch my pedals in any major way (something I lived in constant fear of on the Sunday).

Perhaps the most pleasant surprise was how well this bike jumps. I never been the most natural in the air but the Flatline has boosted my confidence no end when hitting big steep lips - The bike feels both stable, yet flickable at the same time. One aspect of the geometry I really like is the unusually steep 74 deg Seat Angle - I find that I can run the seat quite high (good for when I get a bit lazy on a race run!) yet it stays completely out of the way when jumping, manualing, or squashing the edge of a big, nasty drop - The beauty is that in these situations the seat pops up between your knees instead of smacking you in the ass! Gone is the quick-release on my seat post!

The rear end is super-stiff and so-far has zero play. Although the LCR2 linkage looks complicated, the shock is very easy to remove (I had it out several times while trying different springs). Also, I ride in the mud a lot and this bike cleans up pretty easily (The shock and linkage don't seem to collect much crud). Rear thru-axle threads into a (replaceable)steel insert rather than directly into the softer aluminum and fastens with just one pinch bolt. Finally the construction of this bike is really solid and looks like it could be thrashed season after season rather than just being a throw-away race machine.

That said, it is a little portlier than some other pure-bred race frames, though certainly not excessively so. My build came in a 41.7lb and that is with a steel spring - I expect to be below 41 once I go Ti. The only other complaint I have is that the shifter cable is subject to a good amount of abuse from the chain. Of course this is easily fixed by running it through some tubing or wrapping it, it only really bothers me as it looks like Rocky Mountain was 95% of the way towards having internal routing on the rear end (the Chain Stays are open at both ends) but failed to put openings in the dropouts for the cables to exit. I'm tempted to drill my own holes... but I wont!

Overall, a fantastic handling race-bike that inspires speed and confidence at a very hard to beat price... Would definitely buy one of these again!

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Frame, rear suspension, fit and finish, geometry, overall quality, looks.

-Came with cheesy pedals (but most people would replace that anyway...).
-Product does not come with torque specs for frame (ie. pivot point, rear thru axle, and direct mount stem torque specs). Most riders that own a bike like this, service and maintain their own bikes, hence having these specs would be helpful...

I cannot comment on "Longevity" of the product because I have only had it about a month. The performance: Fantastic! I LOVE THIS BIKE! And this is the lower part spec Flatline Pro, and I could not be happier. This bike is probably the best bargain on the market for DH bikes. The rear suspension is very plush and responsive, but without being "mushy". Front suspension is fantastic as well (and it is still breaking in!). As far as the frame is concerned, I really do not think you can ask for more than this. AND THERE IS NO SLOPPINESS IN THE REAR AT ALL, EXTREMELY STIFF LATERALLY.

When I was shopping for bikes, it was down to 2 bikes, this one, and the Moorewood Makulu with a similar part spec custom build. I could not test either, so it was a gamble. I went with the Flatline simply because I could get it at a better price for the spec, and a freind that rides RM DH bikes highly reccomended. Well, I am not disappointed at all, and could not be happier with the bike (Although I imagine the Makulu is excellent too)...

HucknRoll did a great job the building the bike, and did a first rate job packaging it too. Received it perfect, without a mark on it. All I had to do was put on the front wheel, and adjust the seat.

Out of the box, the bike is good to go. The pedals are cheesy, BUT ARE USEABLE. I did a few rides with the stock pedals before I received my Straightlines, and they worked fine. I did get a custom top notch wheelset for the bike (which I love). The wheels I had made were made by Prowheelbuilder.com, and he did an outstanding job as always (he also made me wheels for my trailbike which I love too). But let it be noted: The wheels that came with the bike ARE NOT cheesy, and better than I expected. I did a few rides with the stock wheels, and I had no complaints with them.

Bottom line: The Flatline Pro is a top of the line bike at a fair price, and with some upgrades, it is a flawless masterpiece that does not leave you wanting more.

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Descends like a sled, turns like it's on rails, jumps well, very sturdy, adjustable geometry, rear shock (Fox DHX 3.0) was surprisingly comparable to the 5.0. Great balance and takes drops like butter. Love the X9 deraileur, particularly in short cage.

A little heavy, not great for pedalling but comparable to my Demo 8 and Stab. Fork upgrade is good investment!

I love this bike! The front shock is a bit lame but at $3200 I'm glad it was the only weak link! All the other components have been great. The frame is super sturdy and handles very stable. The steeper the terrain, the better it rides. I like the adjustable geometry too! I prefer middle hole for steep downhill and rear hole for freeride.
Basically indestructible...

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None actualy the only thing I like about the bike is the grips the rest is.
Horrible

Everything

The bottom line is this bike is bottom line

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