Submitted by
Joel
a Downhiller
from Reno, NV Date Reviewed: June 15, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Anything at Northstar
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Peloton Bicycles, Re
Strengths:
This is my second and more thorough review of the Scott Gambler DH 20:
- geometry
- jumpability
- cornering
- ability to handle steeps
- tackles rock gardens with ease
- stability
- adjustability
- chainstay length
- pedaling
- looks really good
- great dh race rig
Weaknesses:
forget about it.
Bike Setup:
Stock other than my handlebars, grips, and seat.
Bottom Line:
The very best bike I've ever owned. None come close.
What can I say? It handles everything and then calls me a pu$$y for not going faster. The geometry and suspension platform do amazingly well in steep, rocky, and really gnarly situations. The chainstay (length: 16.9") is really nice because it won't high-center on rocks / obstacles and it enables the bike to jump VERY well. It pedals like a bike with half it's travel (I have mine set up at 8.2" which is perfect) and makes downhilling just that much more fun.
The stock componentry is pretty nice for the pricetag, but I will say that it is a bit heavy at about 45 lbs. That aside this bike is incredible and I'm having trouble saying enough good things about it... and I've never had people 'eye hump' my bike before, but I get it a lot with this bike 8)
Definitely go to your local Scott dealer and check one out. You will NOT be disappointed!! 5 flaming turds.
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Submitted by
Joel
a Downhiller
from Reno, NV Date Reviewed: May 29, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Northstar at Tahoe
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Peloton Bicycles, Reno NV
Strengths:
- adjustability - very stable at speed / steep conditions - good component spec for the price - very strong - good looks
Weaknesses:
- weight (but for the price... what do you expect?) - stock rear spring for the DHX is 450 lbs, I would have liked to see a 500 lb stock spring
Similar Products Used:
santa cruz v10, swd racing crazy 8, specialized demo 8 / 9, rocky mountain slayer
Bike Setup:
everything stock except for handlebars, grips, and seat.
bike set up at 8.2" travel setting, 64 degree head angle, and 16.9" chainstay. it's sweet.
Bottom Line:
This bike is sweet. Super adjustable with 3 travel settings (7.5, 8.2, and 9.5"), 2 head angle adjustments (between 64 and 66), and chainstay length (16.9 and 17.3).
This bike is very stable at high speeds, steeps, and drops nicely. Overall I'd say a very sweet dh race bike.
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