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Submitted by
istrate tudor
a Weekend Warrior
from romania
Date Reviewed: August 13, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | dirt | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$200.00 | | Purchased At: | friend | | Strengths: | the frame is light, ultra stable, nice weldings and forged parts | | Weaknesses: | head angle a little steep | | Similar Products Used: | mongoose thunderball, P3 2005, NS suburban, Ns Capital, Commencal Absolut Al | | Bike Setup: | MZ DJ 3 2006, oddysey cranks, Hayes Mag, Stype rims and single speed | | Bottom Line: | this is a review for a P2 frame 2008(the same as p3). this so much better than 2005 P series. manuals great. it bunnyhops real easy with a 3100g fork, its light and easy to throw around. great frame but the head angle is a little steep but its ok. great bike! | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
TheRedCoat
a Weekend Warrior
from Lilburn, Georgia
Date Reviewed: July 8, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | the secret 10 pack | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$1800.00 | | Strengths: | -light
-strong
-excellent geometry
-fabulous parts | | Weaknesses: | none | | Bike Setup: | 2008 Specialized P.3 -stock-
2008 Marzocchi DJ 1
| | Bottom Line: | awesome bike...excells at the dirt jumps and the skatepark...good parts...a little expensive but not that bad | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Paul Durand
a Weekend Warrior
from surrey, british columbia, Canada
Date Reviewed: March 16, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | whistler dirt jumps | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$1806.00 | | Purchased At: | Rocky Cycle | | Strengths: | Its a smooth bike it jumps, stable in the air goes where you want it to go. Has good components and has a lifetime warrenty on the frame! | | Weaknesses: | Probably the wheels,hubs and cranks and a little over priced in my opinion | | Similar Products Used: | 2008 Devinci district 2, 2008 Norco 4hun | | Bike Setup: | stock set up dj1 fork sram x9 drive train stroker breaks | | Bottom Line: | Its a great bike for people starting to learn bigger tricks and hitting bigger dirtjumps its a smooth flowy bike that helps you progress bottom line best bike ive bought yet | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
andy almostwise
a Downhiller
from taunton
Date Reviewed: January 6, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | Orchard Portman / Haldon Hill | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$500.00 | | Purchased At: | Ralph Colmans (BikeUK) | | Strengths: | The Bear-claw sent back the new version of the P3 and has continued to run 04 frame. Its so far indestructable. Light-weight, excellent confidence inspiring ride feel. Best hardtail I've ridden. | | Weaknesses: | Powder coat finish is a mare to clean.Get some Hope SH1T Shifter and scrubbing brush and give it some tough love. | | Similar Products Used: | 24seven Dark Angel, 24sevenV4, Cannondale Chase, Curtis Trailboss, GT Ruckus, Kona Stuff, Norco Sasquatch, DMR Trailstar LT. Specialized P1 cromo, Specialized P1 (04,05,06,07). | | Bike Setup: | Halo Tornado, Hope MonoM4, Marzocchi Z1 Drop-Off, SRAM X7, ODI Ruffian, Race Face Evolve DH bar/stem, Hone, Shimano DX, FSA Pig, DMR moto digger. | | Bottom Line: | If you can find one of these frames, buy it. If you run it with 24" rear wheel be aware of the low BB. (if you haven't run it with 24" rear, its worth a try. Very stable but easily manouverable). Can't say enough about this frame, it awesome. The 07 P1 is pretty damn good aswell. Only had a short ride, but its the best since the 04 version. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
ben
a Cross Country Rider
from laramie wy united states
Date Reviewed: December 21, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | anywhere steep | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$500.00 | | Purchased At: | from a buddy | | Strengths: | never broke on me | | Weaknesses: | never caused me any problems | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | i think its the factory build kit. manitou jumper hayes9s syncros, holzfeller but i single speeded it. | | Bottom Line: | held up to everything i threw at it. i wasnt really hard on it but i hit more 3-5 drops to flat than i can count and a few 8 or so footers and lots of jumps. never had a problem with it till i got nailed by a car and it bent. from the first time i rode it till the last time i loved it. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
sam branch
a Weekend Warrior
from bexley
Date Reviewed: October 28, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | bostall | | Duration Product Used: | Tested or demo'ed only | | Price Paid: |
$500.00 | | Purchased At: | bexley bikes | | Strengths: | light, quite strong, easy to ride, good forks | | Weaknesses: | Chainset is weak, quite bumpy | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bottom Line: | Nick you lie you dont ahve moto diggers and revells aint the best bikes in the world stps r lol ;) and your stp aint custom build so ha....... oh and i am sick breed | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Nick Evans
a Weekend Warrior
from kent (england)
Date Reviewed: October 25, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | PORC or Chicksands | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$150.00 | | Purchased At: | Just the frame from ginger lee johnson | | Strengths: | good frame geometry, light as anything, good for manuals, but....... | | Weaknesses: | the gusset on the headtube has just cracked, its only minor, but it still cracked, and its too light, so when you are in the air on a jump, it fees really hollow and doesnt feel to health landig big doubles. | | Similar Products Used: | giant stp 2 custom build 06, the best bike in the world...REVELL 450R in red, specialized P2 cromo | | Bike Setup: | hayes HFX-9 HD, Halo SAS wheels in gold!, NS bikes disrtict bars in white, DMR V8 pedals in white, DMR moto digger tyres, marzocchi dirt jam pro 06. | | Bottom Line: | I thought that the bike was the bollocks.....but then.....i tried a Revell 450R, and it rocks my world, and now my P3 frame is just laying there on its own in the garage...aawww, poor frame, but ur still a piece of crap! | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Justin
a Cross Country Rider
from Eagan, MN
Date Reviewed: August 17, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | Lebanon Hills XC Trail, Eagan | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$350.00 | | Purchased At: | Stewarts Bike Shop, Duluth (2001 model) | | Strengths: | The price was insane; some fool traded it in at my shop for a meager $300 credit, I then bought it the same day for $350 cash. I couldn't believe the price. Great group, great fork, awesome ride | | Weaknesses: | Heavy like a neutron star. Sun Rhyno rims were a lil wimpy compared to the frame/fork combo. piss-poor seatpost, heavy tires | | Similar Products Used: | Giant STP custom, XS Fisher Supercaliber freeride custom. | | Bike Setup: | Bomber through axle fork, Truvativ hussefelt 2-ring crankset, deore ft / xt rear der, deore shifters, xt cassette, specalized / sun rhyno wheelset, Hayes HFX-9 brakes (8"ft, 6"rr), piss-poor seatpost. | | Bottom Line: | Considering the price I payed, about the best value I ever got out of a complete bike. This frame was built to last--great for DH/DJ/DS/FR. I'm not a big fan of specialized, but they got it right this time around. For the year I owned it I thrashed the hell out of it and only needed to replace the rear rim (w/ Sun Mammoth rim), due to the Sun Rhyno rim tacoing on me doing 360s. I ended up selling this bike locally on ebay for $300 + xbox w/ 4 controllers + IR remote + 22 games + carrying backpack (which i sold later that day for another $350.) So after a year of abuse I was able to net $650 for this bike, and only payed 350.. not a bad deal. I don't miss this bike, but it was definately a good ride for the money. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mark Cole
a Weekend Warrior
from Wichita
Date Reviewed: June 15, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | Any thing that has a lip | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$1600.00 | | Purchased At: | Continental Cyclery in wichita | | Strengths: | Awsome Frame geometry, Im a 6'1 230 pund guy and this thing is awsome comming from a 24" cruiser bmx bike.
Some might say the skulls are cliche' but i think its a plus for this bike it realy does look good.
Sram components are buttery smooth
It just feels nice. | | Weaknesses: | Grips are slick as snot if your hands start to get sweaty but gloves fix that problem.
Fork is heavy as hell but beefy so i guess its a trade off
multispeed but not so much a downside as just a dislike of mine personaly but i think im getting used to it. | | Similar Products Used: | Specilized fuse 3 07', Redline Proline 24 05', GT hardtail some or another from back in the day. | | Bike Setup: | Bone stock | | Bottom Line: | I was really sceptical on weather my chunky ass would fit on one of these bikes and feel safe but it does. I would recomend this bike for all levels of riders that want to get into DJ or freeride. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Blair
a Downhiller
from Zurich, Switzerland
Date Reviewed: June 14, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | all | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$2000.00 | | Purchased At: | bikeway | | Strengths: | EVERYTHING. this bike is uber strong. The frame is geometry is perfect, low bb, short chain stay, low top tube. you can manual for days on it and i found spins were easier than other bikes. Great for dirt jumping, urban riding and handles well in parks too. | | Weaknesses: | nothing big. the skulls on the paint work chip easily but thats all. | | Similar Products Used: | kona cowan, scott voltage yz ltd, cannondale chase 1, orange MII, yeti dj, santa cruz jackle | | Bike Setup: | 2007 p.3 frame, rock shox argyle 409, truvativ holzfeller oct crank set, truvativ howitzer m12 bb, truvativ holzfeller risebar, FSA pig head set, truvativ holzfeller stem, MRP system 1 mini me 1, crank bros 5050xx, avid juicy 5 brakes, sram x0 trigger and r\d, sun single track rims, maxxis holyroller, dt swiss champion spokes, chris king hubs | | Bottom Line: | THIS BIKE ROCKS. i would highly recommend this bike for anyone who is into dirt jumping or urban riding. Im a big guy 6'1", 80kg and after trying all other dirt jumpers i had my eyes on there was no question about it, i had to buy the P.3. Its solid, easy to do tricks on, looks great, light. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Micah
a Downhiller
from provo ut usa
Date Reviewed: June 1, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | deer valley | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$1100.00 | | Purchased At: | binghams | | Strengths: | frame geometry is good manuals and flips well good specs i love the avids | | Weaknesses: | nothing so far i guess $1700 is alot for a hardtail | | Similar Products Used: | kona stab p.1 p.2 rocky mountain flow | | Bike Setup: | stock | | Bottom Line: | the bike is sick it rides and flows really well great for urban and dj i love this bike you can thow down on it | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jesse
a Downhiller
from New York
Date Reviewed: May 10, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$300.00 | | Purchased At: | Pinkbike.com | | Strengths: | I bought a 2004 frame only off of pinkbike.com and built the bike up with all 2006 p.3 parts. Most amazing bike i have ever been on. all of my friends ride too. I've owned a good amount of bikes and this is by far the best. The balance on these is amazing, the angles for holding manuals is PERFECT. STRONG FRAME! | | Weaknesses: | I'd marry it but it's not human. | | Similar Products Used: | Azonic Steelhead, Azonic Evolution, Evil D.O.C, 2006 Specialzied P.3, Kona Stab Supreme, Specialized BigHit Spec. Santa Cruz Jackal. 2004 SPECIALIZED P3 WAS THE BEST | | Bike Setup: | Deity cranks, specialzied pedals, dj urban fork, Deity bard and stem, ODI lock on grips, FuNN seat. Kenda Blue groove tires (front and rear) Mavic Deemax rims. 8" juicy five brakes. BEST BUILD UP EVER. | | Bottom Line: | I encourage anyone who wants to imprpve their riding skill to pick up one of these frames. Their extremely light and very strong. RIDE SPECIALIZEDD!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Nick Evans
a Weekend Warrior
from kent (england)
Date Reviewed: May 3, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | itz gotta be either penshurst or bostall man!! | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$900.00 | | Purchased At: | ma uncles crib | | Strengths: | Everything about this bike is just soo good , the frame is really strong and ridgid , ive never had any probs so far....touch wood. the best thing about it , is that i can't keep off of it , i'm always jumping onit , and no other bike i go on will be as good as ma sexy P3!! | | Weaknesses: | the only thing that was weak was the bash guard and the rims , and grips were a little soft and wearing! but apart from that , itz all perfect!! | | Similar Products Used: | kona stuff 03......giant stp 06......mongoose fireball 04 | | Bike Setup: | marzocchi DJ 3's.....sun double walled rims.....hayes 9.....DMR wing bars.....kenda blue grooves.....DMR singlespeed kit.....truvativ hussefelt cranks.....DMR V8's.....DMR headstock stem. | | Bottom Line: | ive now had this wonderful bike 4 about 2 and a half years , and it hasn't gone crap or snapped , and i would advise you 2 get 1 , seriosly , it's worth , its wicked!!!! this is the ultimate dirt jump bike , but dont use it 4 mountain biking or park or street , coz u will just ruin it, but if ur a real dirt jumper , get this bike immediately!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Daniel
a Downhiller
from Kelowna, BC, Canada
Date Reviewed: January 29, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | Kerplop | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$1400.00 | | Purchased At: | Gerick Cycle | | Strengths: | The frame is very well designed for easy handing, the ability to more easily perform tricks with a very low toptube, ability to manual easily with a low BB height and centralized mass. The bike is very light and is easy to rotate in tricks. The new Avid Juicy 5 breaks are very reliable in all weather conditions and hold when you need and are very comfortable. Strong S-Type rims, Hozlfeller cranks, Stout hubs and Lo-pro Mag pedals make it a very sturdy bike. The Marzocchi DJ Urban is a nice, light, simple fork that delivers great street performance. | | Weaknesses: | I do not like the e.thrirteen chainguid and bash guard. They are very weak. The bashguard cracks easily and makes a terrible noise. Also, single speed this bike. A derailleur on the street will get destroyed. And route the front brake cable through your head tube so you can do barspins and tailwips. Seat stays should have been attached better... lots of side loading breaks them easily. | | Similar Products Used: | Norco 250, Banshee Scratch, Norco Torrent, Cannondale Chase, Specialized P.2 | | Bike Setup: | Stock 2006 Specialized P.3 except for these subtractions: X-9 derailleur/shifter, e.thirteen chainguid and bashguard. And these additions: DMR singlespeed kit, hollow starnut for roughting the front brake cable, and Truvativ bashguard with washers. | | Bottom Line: | Best Street bike I've ridden to date. I would highly recommend this bike to anyone looking seriously into getting into the skate, street/urban, or DJ scenes... | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sean
a
from Fort. mac
Date Reviewed: December 13, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | fort macs bike park | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Purchased At: | alpendland | | Strengths: | EVERYTHING. its frame is so rigid you can take jumps and bunnie hop and no bounce or vibration or the chaib ratling at all the frame is cool looking very agressive . | | Weaknesses: | NONE but the grips are so soft they feel so great the best feeling grip I ever put a hand on....but they wear out fast even with gloves...grrrr
lol it was $2000 canadian | | Similar Products Used: | santacruz jackel | | Bike Setup: | 2007 p.3 stock | | Bottom Line: | It the 2 best dirtjumper in the world acording 2 one of my dirt jumping comparasings on a magazine the first place went to this bike i never heard of it like a somehtinbg somehtinbg yz 0 the it was p3 then santa cruz jackel then I can't remember what order after that but I think it was the cannandale chase 1 then some GT bike most likely the one brian lopes uses ( 4 time world champion) the I think the cowan the some bike I never heard of lol..this bike is so good its so light its much lighter than a kona cowan ..well by a few pounds lol
THIS IS A MUST BUY BIKE IF YOU HAVE THE MONEY!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Trevor Perelson
a Weekend Warrior
from 415
Date Reviewed: November 21, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | ramprats skatpark | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$600.00 | | Purchased At: | Cycleworks | | Strengths: | It was nice while it lasted. I liked the color alot and it wasnt too heavy,and had horizontal dropouts which was great for singlespeed.The chainstay was perfect.GREAT for trails (dirt jumps). | | Weaknesses: | It only lasted me about 7 months then it snapped in half right at the headtube. I kept having to replace parts on it | | Similar Products Used: | The black markets best bikes iv ever ridin! I dont know the P.3 is one of a kind. | | Bike Setup: | Singlespeed ,rear disc brake only , 24 inch wheels,wide bars, stiff fork | | Bottom Line: | This bike was great while it was alive. But I think I wasted a lot of my money and I should of spent it elsewhere im never going to buy another specilized product again. First because that was my 2ND P.3 and second because kyle strait rides for them (Ryder Kas is cool tho). | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
TIM
a Weekend Warrior
from anchorage alaska united states
Date Reviewed: August 4, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | anything that has jumps | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$1000.00 | | Purchased At: | ebay | | Strengths: | VERRY RIGID AND STURDY EVERTTHING ON THIS BIKE IS A++++ | | Weaknesses: | none none none none none none none | | Bottom Line: | BEST BIKE I HAVE EVER OWNED......AS HARD CORE AS HARDTAILS GET WILL NOT BREAK.....LOOKS SWEET.... FOR ANY KNARLY BIKERS THAT LIKE PUSH THERE BIKES TO THE LIMIT AND DONT LIKE WORRYING ABOUT PARTS BRAKING ........THERES NOT MUCH ELSE I CAN SAY | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
robert roaquin
a Cross Country Rider
from blauvelt, new york, USA
Date Reviewed: July 12, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | Sullivan Westridge, Viper all in California | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$1400.00 | | Purchased At: | Piermont Bike Shop | | Strengths: | The Frame Geometry, the Manitou Sherman Camos, the Hayes 9 Hydraulics are sick!!!!handles and feels great when riding | | Weaknesses: | nothing major, just the grips and the handlebars were a little wide, the matte finish on the paint is hard to clean, but who cares "I Ride to Shred, not to shine on Trails" | | Similar Products Used: | Azonic Steelhead, Chase | | Bike Setup: | Manitou Shermans 110, Hayes 9 Hydraulic brakes, Simano Xt drivetrain | | Bottom Line: | This Bike caught my Eye and i had 2 Buy it, the ride is amazing, very smooth even in rough conditions, I ride my 2005 P3 in trails more than Dirt Jumping..let me tell you it is even better to ride this machine than those xc crap, it puts you in a Freeride mode while Riding, very Fun, and also a Beautiful Object 2 look at...too bad the 2006 look ugly. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Artem
a
from Canada
Date Reviewed: July 2, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | -e-thirteen bash guard
-good frame geometry
-*insert any part of the bike here...*
| | Weaknesses: | -the grips are a little crappy, were very loose when I got the bike... ouh well a little hair spray fixed that problem.
-The brakes take a while to wear in.
| | Bike Setup: | stock | | Bottom Line: | An AMAZING bike thats well worth the money. All the components are simply amazing. Im doing stuff on this bike that I never thought I would ever be capable of doing. You can seriously do anything with this bike, street, freeride it does it all. Plus the components are very hard to break, so it’s a good beginner bike (you won’t really have to replace much)
(BTW i have had this bike for a month and a half, not less than a month)
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Submitted by
Adam Dubyna
a
from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Date Reviewed: June 2, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$1500.00 | | Strengths: | It doesn't say what year, so mines an 04. frame has good geometry, and overall very good. DJII is strong. | | Weaknesses: | fork is heavy, overall bike a bit heavy for urban. hydros are pointless. | | Similar Products Used: | 4hun, .243, banshee scratch | | Bike Setup: | still stock, but im getting single speed, pike fork, avid BB7 brakes and oddysey levers. | | Bottom Line: | sweet ride overall, its a tank and can handle alot. There is better bikes out there, but for an intermediate ride, A+ | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rene Landry
a Weekend Warrior
from Chilliwack, British-Columbia, Canada
Date Reviewed: May 11, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | dilemma | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$1600.00 | | Purchased At: | pinkbike | | Strengths: | Bomb proof frame | | Weaknesses: | Anodized paint chips away easily after a fall | | Similar Products Used: | p.3, p.2 | | Bike Setup: | 03 p.3 frame, 2005 rockshox pikes, 2006 avid juicy 5, 2006 s-type rims, single speed, truvativ bottom bracket, truvativ holzefeller cranks, diabolus stem and bar, fsa pig dh pro sealed bearing headset, maxxis mobster tires | | Bottom Line: | Great overall bike | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Trevor Perelson
a Weekend Warrior
from MV
Date Reviewed: April 23, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | the street a sk8 park or smooth DJ's | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$900.00 | | Purchased At: | craigslist | | Strengths: | Evrything this bike handeled evrything I did 16 foot drops on it I raced DH on it It is the only bike you'll evry need! | | Weaknesses: | Well my P,3 frame cracked in half and specilized wont give me a new one so im angry the stock cranks snaped in half and the bottom bracket did as well the stock fork really isnt to great! And take the deraller off if u get it those just get in ur way! | | Similar Products Used: | Umm a BMX P.2, p.3 , p.1 , p street , | | Bike Setup: | SingleSPeed No brakes Diablus cranks Dirt jumper 1 revell wheels | | Bottom Line: | This bike will last u forever and is just a great bike that will take evry hit, evry road ga,p evry barspin, evry invert off hips this bike will last u 4 years then the frame will crack in half! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
TMC 200 P3 Frame only
a
from Montreal
Date Reviewed: April 14, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | Anywhere I can get hurt | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$660.00 | | Purchased At: | A bike store, where else ? | | Strengths: | Solid as a rock....great geometry.....many more things to | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | P2 2005 | | Bike Setup: | '06 Fox Vanilla 130R,E13 SRS, Raceface Evolve 32t Xtype, BMW Shinburgers, Mavic ex729's w/ SunRingle Abbah hubs, Diabolous stem and bar, X9 rear der, X7 shifter, Chris King headset, Salsa skewers, minion and intense fro world cup tires...Lizard Skin northshore grips, dangerboy levers, hfx9 8" frt and 6" rear, PlanetX seat, dt swiss spokes | | Bottom Line: | This bike is a joy to ride and takes anything you throw at it. From DH to Park to DJ to Freeride.....stands the test of time and abuse. This review was a follwo up to past review and I love this bike more and more...too bad the ruined the P3 this year. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
ian
a Downhiller
from west menlo
Date Reviewed: March 16, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | Dangerous Minds Course | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Purchased At: | 1,499 | | Strengths: | frame is tough! p.3 this year is unlike any other. fork fits well, goood 4x bike too! this bike packs a punch! New design kicks ass! | | Weaknesses: | fork is not too great for 4x, but perfect for street! tires are only good for street | | Similar Products Used: | 2005 Specialized P.2, Kona Scrap, Chase 1
| | Bike Setup: | pure 100% stock, baby! | | Bottom Line: | i recommend this bike to anyone who loves thinks street, 4x, and even freeriding is chill. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steve
a Weekend Warrior
from North Vancouver B,C
Date Reviewed: February 9, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | jerry-rig | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$1750.00 | | Purchased At: | John Henry | | Strengths: | Brakes are amazing but take a little while to brake in, frame geometry is perfect for street and dirt jump.......manuals super well and can be tricked out easy on dirt jumps. The tires are solid and really fast (comparable to holly rollers) LOOKS GREAT!! | | Weaknesses: | The fork doesn't really suit the bike....its a lower end fork on a high end bike (doesn't make sense. Its a little heavy and doesn't ride that smooth. But it does the job and should last out until i upgrade to a manitou gold label 2. Also the grips start to slip around if they get wet. I swapped out to some OURY lock ons ( i recommend them) | | Similar Products Used: | havn;t ridden to many hardtails but nothing i've ridden so far compares. | | Bike Setup: | 06 specialisd p.3 stock except for Oury lock on grips | | Bottom Line: | Just uprgraded from a 04 norco 125 and its the best decision i've ever made. If u want a bike that will dominate the streets and dirt jump park..BUY THIS!! Its very smooth, very solid and will not let u down |
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