Submitted by
Scott
a
from Stillwater, MN, USA Date Reviewed: May 27, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Lebanon Hills
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
ebay.com
Strengths:
Good geometry for a Dirt Jumper. Quality RM frame. Appears to have good lateral stiffness.
Weaknesses:
This bike is loaded with junk components. They could've attempted to save a little weight somewhere.
Bike Setup:
Slowly replacing stock parts with lighter ones to get it under 30 pounds. Currently running as a 1X9.
Bottom Line:
This is a decent entry level full suspension bike. Don't expect to use it as a cross country full suspension because the dirt jumping geometry is not meant for climbing.
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Submitted by
Evan
a Downhiller
from Phoenix, AZ Date Reviewed: December 8, 2007
Favorite Trail:
SoMo DH trails
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$850.00
Purchased At:
Copelands Sports
Strengths:
smooth on the trails, corners great, soaks up a lot for a 5 inch travel bike; thing practically jumps itself, comfortable off the lip and in the air; easy to throw around, good geometry for FR/DJ
Weaknesses:
components (low quality der., shifters, brakes); bushings/pivots don't stand up well to bumpy downhilling, rear triangle starts to get loose, needs to be tightened regularly
it's a fun bike to ride around, feels good. if you're looking for an entry level freeride or all mountain or a great dirt jumper for a relatively low price, this is your bike. doesn't stand up to serious DH over long term, though it will handle most of what you can throw at it. doesn't climb very well for a mid travel bike, the geometry really isn't designed to pedal uphill, but not many 35+ pound freeride bikes are. with some component upgrades it could make a pretty good all mountain bike though.
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Submitted by
pat willis_pat
a
from juneau,alaska Date Reviewed: November 13, 2007
Favorite Trail:
perseverance
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
$850
Strengths:
this bike FLOWS so well i couldnt beleive it the first time i took it on the local trails. i just added a bigger gear in the front so i can go a lil faster downhill! overall i think this is the best bike for me!
Weaknesses:
people love to steal it....but i got it back all 3 times!
Similar Products Used:
gt xcr 4000
Bike Setup:
stock
Bottom Line:
great bike! will treat you well and maintanence is cheap!
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Submitted by
Marcus Q
a Downhiller
from Soldotna, Alaska, USA Date Reviewed: September 6, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Lost Lake
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$330.00
Purchased At:
eBay
Strengths:
This frame corners all by itself. Its crazy. On smooth downhills, its as if Im just a passenger giving commands. Not bad over the countless rockgardens on the trails either. Even in & outta the rgs occuping the fast corners. Cuts through em and stays stable at speed.
Weaknesses:
Somehow the plush directional ride doesnt transfer to uphill. Oh so Slow. Thats expected with this type of frame I reckon.
Bike Setup:
bought the frame and built it for some heavy duty all mountain-about 36 lbs
Bottom Line:
I love this bike. Only a downhill specific bike would treat me better bombing the rugged mountains around here. Also only a downhill specific bike would treat me worse on the uphills. But who cares about that? You gotta pay to play. If only I could find a girl that makes me feel like my Rocky Mountain Flow FS does. Best drug ever!
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Submitted by
Andrew Mcdonald
a Weekend Warrior
from Broomfield,Colorado,USA Date Reviewed: June 1, 2007
Favorite Trail:
walker ranch
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At:
Performance
Strengths:
very strong frame,good suspension and lots of it great dirt jumping bike , can downhill but not super rough stuff more than enough for local trails tho brakes are pretty good along with most of the components
Weaknesses:
the brakes bleed and you have to get new hydraulic fluid put in,front shock is a little soft, the rims are handmade but are not as strong as i thought they were going to be worth upgrading to better rims and deraileurs
Similar Products Used:
specialized sx trail,specialized enduro,
Bike Setup:
stock except the rims which are mavics
Bottom Line:
great all around bike not to expensive great bike to upgrade cuz the frame is so strong and reliable.
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Submitted by
Erich
a Weekend Warrior
from Tucson, Az Date Reviewed: April 10, 2007
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$729.00
Purchased At:
Performance
Strengths:
Strong and relatively light. It's just a beauty to look at and ride. Even with me at 250lbs, this bike does great. It's good in the single track and has taken some 2+ ft drops in stride.
Weaknesses:
Even though they are fairly beefy, I would like a little more adjustability in the front forks, but it's doing ok so far. I'm just used to an air shock (Reba SL)
Similar Products Used:
Motobecane 700HT with a Reba SL fork
Bike Setup:
Bone stock so far
Bottom Line:
I picked up this bike because I'm looking to ride some of the more rocky mountain terrain out here in AZ and it just looked painful on the HT. The price was great and the bike just gives me a warm, fuzzy feeling.
I'm riding alot of single track and figured the bike wouldn't do well, but it surprised me. It handles the twisties nicely, and I'm not afraid of taking in the rough stuff either. Overall I highly recommmend this bike, especially at the <$800 mark!
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Submitted by
Jeff Os
a
from Hermosa Beach, CA Date Reviewed: February 26, 2007
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$850.00
Purchased At:
Performance
Strengths:
Canadian built frame is extremely durable.
Weaknesses:
I hate have having to bleed the brakes.
Bike Setup:
Added e.13 Dural Ring Security. Now it really is sick to ride.
Bottom Line:
This bike is killer. Easy wheelie machine pops right up and goes. Takes the licks and keeps on ticking.
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Submitted by
Trevor
a Weekend Warrior
from Concord,NH,USA Date Reviewed: August 25, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Harding Hill
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$960.00
Purchased At:
EMS
Strengths:
the bike is very durable and and perfect wheight for a nice single track run, a day at the skate park or out riding the local trails and jumps. very good front suspension perfect travel and very low maintnence.
Weaknesses:
you can only ride in a high gear so it takes some time to get used to.
Bike Setup:
stock
Bottom Line:
The bottom line is that this bike is simply awesome. i like to do alot of trail riding and like ladder bridges with alot of drops and courses like that. so it gos to show that you dont really need to go out there and buy an expensive down hill bike to do freeride this bike is what ive been looking for all my life
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Submitted by
Trevor Gersen
a Weekend Warrior
from Washington Date Reviewed: January 2, 2006
Favorite Trail:
all the ones with big jumps
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At:
copeland sports
Strengths:
First of all this is an update of another review on this bike that i left. This bike is awsome it is so light compared to other bikes i tried. The fork is great. the tires are great but wear out farely fast and in my opinion are expensive to replace. This bike is awsome. BUY ONE!!!!!!!!!
Weaknesses:
not many except for you have to pedal faster than other bikes to go the same speed so it is a little more tiring but you get use to it.
Similar Products Used:
cannondale, jamis durango sport sx, haro x3, diamondback, specialized bighit.
Bike Setup:
stock
Bottom Line:
This bike is awsome but could have better components that keepup with the frame. The brakes are good but squeek sometimes but that isnt a big deal. I do alot of urban riding, dirt jumping and getting into freeriding. This bike is awsome and a blast to ride. you seriously need to BUY ONE!!!!!!!!
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Submitted by
Trevor Gersen
a Weekend Warrior
from Washington Date Reviewed: December 1, 2005
Favorite Trail:
all the ones with alot of jumps
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At:
copeland sports
Strengths:
looks great, love the suspension, the tires grip to anything, very fun to ride, love the brakes very quick reaction and smooth.
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
jamis durango sport SX, haro extreme X3
Bike Setup:
stock
Bottom Line:
This a great bike ideal for freeride and dirt jumping. If you want a good bike without busting the bank this is the bike. If you are tryin to get into freeride and dirt jumping this is a great bike.
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Submitted by
Pico
a Weekend Warrior
from Tulelake, CA Date Reviewed: September 21, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Beautiful frame! Bike is great. Easy to wheelie!
Weaknesses:
Front brake is IS only, so Manitou fork is out of the question. Components are not great (You'd expect better on a bike of this price and caliber).
Similar Products Used:
KHS FR-1500, Haro X-1, Cannondale Gemini
Bike Setup:
Stock
Bottom Line:
This is a great bike. Five inches of functional travel makes it perfect for XC and FR. Great All-mountain machine! Other reviewers of RM prducts are right, when you buy a Rocky Mountain bike, you buy it for the frame! Stock components are not up to par with the frame.
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