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Submitted by
Adam
a Downhiller
from The Roch, MI
Date Reviewed: July 14, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | Boyne Highlands | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$1500.00 | | Purchased At: | Mainstreet Bicycles | | Strengths: | Very sturdy frame with a pretty deece stock setup, don't really have to change any components until it starts comin' apart. Climbs well for being a FS rig. | | Weaknesses: | A little problem with dropping a chain here or there but nothing the LBS fellas couldn't tweak | | Bike Setup: | Stock until something breaks | | Bottom Line: | Just an awesome bike. I just started getting really into free riding after beating the hell out of my Giant hardtail and this rig has handled everything I have thrown at it and I know I barely have tested its limits. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Andrew Snyder
a Downhiller
from Kitchener Ontario
Date Reviewed: May 10, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | O-cup | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$2500.00 | | Purchased At: | Brauns | | Strengths: | Good Sturdy frame, lots of front travel with lots of top of the line items stock. | | Weaknesses: | rear travel is a little shorter than i wanted also a little heavy | | Bike Setup: | Stock | | Bottom Line: | This bike is a sick freeride/downhill bike which will get you from point A to point B, up the mountain, down it 3 times as fast and home again, and back to point A without any trouble at all. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John
a Weekend Warrior
from UK
Date Reviewed: December 19, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | Anything Black or harder | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | Bomb proof, takes 12' drops with ease, pedals well, great for XC,AM,FR,DH. | | Weaknesses: | £48 here for front mech adaptor, have had issue with bottom pivot loosening a couple of times. | | Similar Products Used: | Kona Stab, Kona Stinky, Mountain Cycles Fury, Marin Attack trail, Santa cruz bullit, Santa cruz heckler and more! | | Bike Setup: | Fox TALAS 36RC2, full XTR (ti tings), MAXM DH carbon bars, CK wheels with Stans DH rims, or Hope bulb with 729 rims, Fox DHX5.0 air or coil rear shock, gravity dropper seat post, CK headset. | | Bottom Line: | Amazing bike for XC, FR,DH jumping, can be set-up for different riding styles, standard can build up into sub 35 lb hard AM bike, could be built into 32lb XC bike, or 37lb FR/DH bike. I have tried many bikes trying to get the right one, the switch is a great one bike for all situations bike. As with all bikes get a frame and build it up for your riding style as factory bikes always have bits that you don't want or like. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
chainzo fellov
a Weekend Warrior
from geo mass
Date Reviewed: June 23, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | b`n`t | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$1600.00 | | Purchased At: | jra | | Strengths: | me and my bike | | Weaknesses: | complainers | | Similar Products Used: | rocky mtn pipeline 01` | | Bike Setup: | stock will upgrade when parts fail | | Bottom Line: | kick`s ass. stop whining u tech geeks ride it love it live it stop analyzing | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jordy
a Weekend Warrior
from Beautiful Britsh Columbia
Date Reviewed: June 1, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | anything downhill | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | titec and raceface components, dx32s, big beefy welds on the frame, can do everything from hardcore freeride to dirt jump | | Weaknesses: | marzocchi makes rad forks but the stock drop off triple just isnt doing it for me. needs to have one more inch of travel and qr20 for sure like the 05 switch | | Similar Products Used: | 02 stinky primo, 02 stinky deelux, 04 bighit comp | | Bike Setup: | 04 18" switch, stock except for envy inner bash, chainguide, front singletrack, rear 24 inch doubletrack, xt rear derailler, lock ons | | Bottom Line: | sweet ride, relatively light around 37 pounds with my mods, RMs waste all but im definitely going to upgrade the fork to a slider or a 66vf this summer for whistler(ive heard nothing but good things about the 66). better pedaling then a bighit, ligher than the older kona stinkys, overall rad bike. 4 chilis for value becuase of the fork, but 5 overall becuase of everything else | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Adam
a
from Los Angeles, CA, US
Date Reviewed: March 9, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$1480.00 | | Purchased At: | Supergo | | Strengths: | Frame, shock, parts mix (mostly.)
Fork is lo-brow but pimpable.
Price.
| | Weaknesses: | Wheelset maybe, the hubs look a bit weak.
Fork is kinda low end, but I'm told that it's upgradable to JrT or SuperT internals since the basic tubes/sliders are the same... so I guess that makes it a strength too in a way. | | Similar Products Used: | AC-2, Super-V | | Bike Setup: | Bone stock so far...
I just got it. | | Bottom Line: | The ride is pretty firm, and the suspension just does not bob when you pedal. The ProPedal Fox shock must help with this. The bike isn't "plush" really, but the travel engages in a very progressive and controlled way as you land larger hits. I've got the preload set up with the recomended sag, so I think I'm pretty close to dialed at this point.
The bike seems beefy, with big fat seatstays and chainstays and an oversized headtube area that is really impressive in it's simple and solid design. The CNC'd and polished shock linkage looks really dope (imho) and the seatstay area is clearly solid and also real tech looking.
Even with all the beef, this bike feels light and nimble for a 6in freeride bike. Compared to the AC2, this bike feels way more solid. The AC has good pedal efficiency, but this bike is a lot better, and the single pivot bikes I've ridden all seem to rob a lot more power than either one.
I've just started riding this bike, and all the so-cal rain has hampered my fun a bit, so this is a preliminary report. I'll write a follow up in six-twelve months with my longer term impressions and any problems that occur. Hope this helps everyone and have good times.
Five flaming turds on value (I got a sweet deal)
And a tentative five for overall... barring any major probs with the frame/linkage... (I expect the fork and wheels will be dealt with sooner than later.)
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Submitted by
Maverick
a Weekend Warrior
from Beautiful British Columbia
Date Reviewed: December 15, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | CBC | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$2000.00 | | Purchased At: | Simon's Bike Shop | | Strengths: | Frame (handbuilt and nicely powdercoated)
Titec components
Alex Rims and Maxxis Tires | | Weaknesses: | Deore crap components
Stock Marzocchi fork | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | Marzocchi Junior T's
XTR Rear Derailleur
Shimano M647 pedals | | Bottom Line: | Excellent freeride bike and perfect for Whistler's variety of trails.
Coming off a hardtail it's hard to compare with other FS bikes. Nonetheless, the bike just fits and inspires confidence with each ride.
Once the Deore components fail, I will quickly upgrade them.
Thanks to Simon's for a killer deal. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Pat T
a Downhiller
from Virginia
Date Reviewed: November 26, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Pats Inferno | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$1875.00 | | Purchased At: | Pedal n Spoke (RIP) | | Strengths: | Frame, Wheels, Handelbar, cranks, Shock. | | Weaknesses: | Fork (Harsh for drops and downhilling plus no rebound adjuster so that solution is out and it has speed sensative valving so changing the oil wont do anything, so you basically have to get a new fork to race downhill seriously Plus it has no thru axle so it is not very stiff)) Seatpost (bolt brakes and seatpoost loosens making seat fall off) pedals (bearings suck and they offer no grip) Tires (terrible for wet conditions get some WTB wierwolfs they have the best grip for any condition) Mud Clearence (mud and 2 inch thick piles of leaves get stuck in it) | | Similar Products Used: | same as last time | | Bike Setup: | stock except for Mrp slalom chain guide, Odi lock on grips, WTB Wierwolf tires (Best tires ever for any application) | | Bottom Line: | this is a follow up review just to report on the weaknesess I have found. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tyler Richman
a Downhiller
from Fairmont
Date Reviewed: September 21, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | snowshoe | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$1900.00 | | Purchased At: | White tale cycles | | Strengths: | very sturdy suspenion very well built perfect bike for me!
the marzocchi fork is awsome! it hperforms very well with the fox rear shox. i love the maxxis tires on the bike. | | Weaknesses: | had some problems with the rear hub and my rear rotor is rubing the frame!that is not good! | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | set up for extrem free riding and light downhill riding | | Bottom Line: | the brands were ovisously very well put together. the fox shox,raceface crank,marzocchi fork ,and the titec stem and bars combo are very well thought out for this bike. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jared
a Downhiller
from Greeley, Co
Date Reviewed: September 8, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Halls Ranch | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$1900.00 | | Purchased At: | Lee's Cyclery | | Strengths: | Very strong, no flex. The 4-bar linkage is tight and close with the bearings on the outside of the pivots minimizing stress. Propedal works outstandingly. Weighs in at 41 pounds so it's possible to take on the trails. Soaks up drops nothing else. | | Similar Products Used: | 2000 Cannondale F800,2002 Gary Fisher Sugar 3+ | | Bike Setup: | All stock, it has all you need. I just put some clipless pedels on though. | | Bottom Line: | Most reliable bike for it's price. Best bang for the buck. the only thing close to this bike is the big hit but previous models have had problems with pedel bobbing. All those canadians do is huck their bikes so i trust the bikes they produce. BOTTOM LINE! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Pete
a Weekend Warrior
from St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada
Date Reviewed: September 8, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | any technical singletrack without pedestrians | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$1900.00 | | Purchased At: | Factory Ride, St. Thomas | | Strengths: | Engineering, stiffness, quality, name, paint | | Weaknesses: | I haven't come across any yet. | | Similar Products Used: | Fisher Sugar 2+, Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo, Norco Torrent, Kona Fire Mountian | | Bike Setup: | Stock except for Fox 125R fork, Triple Chainring, Mavic 321, 100mm Raceface stem, Raceface Diablous Bars | | Bottom Line: | WOW!
I was used to a relatively light dual suspension trail bike. Yah it had 4" of travel, but you still had to tippy toe around the rough stuff and hold your breath and pray on drops more than 3ft. high. This ride has changed me. I don't even feel the extra 7(?) pounds. I purposely changed the Drop Off for a lighter and lower FOX 125R to change the geometry to be more climber friendly along with a longer stem and I would have never guessed that it would climb at least as well as my Sugar 2+ and even better on technical, very steep climbs. Everyone talks about the welds on the Rocky's, but not too much mention about the paint. While its not bullit proof it holds up much better than any other bike I have ever owned. This bike makes you a better rider! Much more confident downhill and in the rough stuff. I used to hate ruts at speed, not any more. You just point and pedal....The only trouble I've had is all the bugs in my teeth from the great big smile I have when flying through the wilderness. Oh yah...that Vanilla R w/Propedal is unbelievable. Even when standing and mashing it doesn't noticably move. Any Rider who enjoys moderate to insanely technical trail riding would enjoy this bike. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
the DEANAGE
a Weekend Warrior
from CT USA
Date Reviewed: September 2, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Mt. Snow DH | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$2100.00 | | Purchased At: | valley bike | | Strengths: | frame, wheelset, component spec
it's freakin' canadien.....say no more. | | Weaknesses: | rear derailleur hanger
Titec seat | | Similar Products Used: | Diamond back
Koan Coiler | | Bike Setup: | stock | | Bottom Line: | got the bike in April as a 40th birthday present. TOTALLY ROCKS. After several rides fooling around with the suspension, I have it dialed to my liking. EVEN at my "advanced" age- I find that I am throwing caution to the wind. Leaping off of stuff I would have never even attempted before. Corrections and mis-landings are no problem. Wheels and fork will take ANYTHING. Rode at Mt. Snow a few weeks ago and left the fellas in the dust. Maxxis tires(which i never tried are excellent)
Don't be shy, don't even consider anything else. Rocky has a lifelong supporter. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jon
a Downhiller
from CT, USA
Date Reviewed: June 25, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$1700.00 | | Strengths: | It is strong as all get out. You could not try to break the frame. The cockpit is short, as am i, only 5'7'. very easy to pick up. amazing component spec for the price. high bottom bracket lots of clearance | | Weaknesses: | drop off triple is crap. just swapped it out for an 04 boxxer race. the bomber can handle most everything, but it feels terrible, air assist, not oil and spring. ive gone 10ft with it and it was ok, just not the greatest feeling in the world | | Similar Products Used: | big hit comp ( terrible pedal bob ) friends stinky deelux | | Bike Setup: | stock, all race face and titec and hayes hfx 9's, except for an 04 boxxer race and an evil DRS chainguide | | Bottom Line: | this bike is brilliant. i started freeriding in march and have since gone up to 10 ft and this bike has taken me all the way. it handles urban, skate park ( not reccomended, very tiring) vermont downhill, ladders. it does it all. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Irwan Gunapranata
a
from Vancouver, BC Canada
Date Reviewed: June 1, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$1200.00 | | Purchased At: | Cove Bikes, North Vancouver, BC | | Strengths: | XT group set, combined with Talas RLC Fox Fork, Mavic Ksyrium SL 2003, and Kenda tires, with Mx6 handlebar, easton 90 plus san marco barracuda-used to be Alison Sydor saddle. It just look great and strong. | | Weaknesses: | none | | Bike Setup: | set up at my garage. The parts are taken from my previous hardtail MTB | | Bottom Line: | The bike is great, strong, and handle all kinds of trails. Short drop, long drop, big drop. Very good handling on gravel, slippery trails. Have tried at all trails located at North Shore, Westwood Plateau, Port Moody. Even you are riding on the city street.
Very stable with strong current during crossing the river. Rocky Mountain truly makes a great bike. It is truly handbuilt in Canada. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Garrett
a Downhiller
from Wilton, CT
Date Reviewed: February 29, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$1700.00 | | Strengths: | This bike is a beast, the welds are amazing. Even just riding into town, people notice the welds right away. The bike is ridiculously strong and well built. | | Weaknesses: | none, its an RM! | | Similar Products Used: | big hit comp | | Bike Setup: | stock, except an Evil DRS chaingudie | | Bottom Line: | This is just follow up to a previous review. I went urban today and the bike handled amazing. All we rode were drops, the biggest being 5ft to flat pavement, and the bike sucked it up. The propedal is awesome, no pedal bob what so ever, really helps on the climbs. The bike is exceptionally easy to pick up, which makes slower drops a alot easier, and you do not need to wheelie drop much stuff. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Pat T
a Downhiller
from OAKTON VA
Date Reviewed: February 6, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | my secret downhill/freeride trail | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$1875.00 | | Purchased At: | pedal n spoke | | Strengths: | insanely strong, vanilla r with propedal (pedals awsome), looks great!, doesnt bottom out at all, very nimble, anything not listed in weaknesses. Its a rocky | | Weaknesses: | the tires are so close to the frame that mud and leaves get caught between the tire and frame. (but I was riding in the muddiest day of the year and havent had another problem for 2 months) | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized Big Hit, Cannondale Gemini (YUCK), Kona stinky, K2 Tirade 6.0, NOTHING COMPARES TO A ROCKY MOUNTAIN. | | Bike Setup: | STOCK | | Bottom Line: | This is the best bike ever it has a really solid feel to it. As soon as you start movin you can feel how solid it is. It doesnt have ANY flex AT ALL. the welds look perfect, but you have to see that in person to fully appreciate it, even my neighbor who doesnt know anything about bikes noticed the welds immediately. the wheelset is solid, and that is really one of the reasons you should by a rocky beacause the spec the best wheelsets availible. Even though alex rims isnt a huge brand these rims are incredably strong. The bike pedals REALLY well. ALSO: if you live in the DC area you really should buy from Pedal N Spoke they offer lifetime warrantys, free tune ups for life, but the best thing is they WANT to sell you a bike and are really knowledgeable about any type of riding, from road biking to downhill and freeride. BOTTOM LINE: the Switch is the best bike in its price range and the hand building process is worth the small extra price you pay. Oh ya this bike will match your abilitys no matter if your a pro or a begginer , and you will never exceed its abuilitys, and you can huck this thing all day and it will keep coming back for more.BUY THIS BIKE. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Garrett
a Downhiller
from Wilton
Date Reviewed: February 1, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$1700.00 | | Purchased At: | vancouver factory | | Strengths: | Vanilla R Propedal, really fixed last years problem with pedal bob, the thing pedals like an xc racer. 6 inches front and rear, dual crown=really stiff =) | | Weaknesses: | a little heavy, but that means its really strong, anyway who needs a light bike for freeriding? | | Similar Products Used: | specialized big hit comp | | Bike Setup: | stock | | Bottom Line: | This bike is kick A@@. It is a dream to ride. Ive only hit drops about 4 feet, just got it for christmas and my stone wall is only 4ft. But it took it like a pro, just eats it up and asks for more. My friend has a bighit comp, which has an incredible amount of pedal bob, but the switch doesnt. The drop of triple is nice, really stiff, no lateral movement. 6 inches front and rear is great, enough for the big stuff, and the little stuff. Its got dual 26" but is real easy to manual, the cockpit is really short, which is good for drops! Bottom line is this bike is amazing for the buck, great components for not a lot of money, Rocky Mountain continues to show us what canadian built bikes are all about, unbelievably strong and hard core. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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