Submitted by
JOX
a Downhiller
from Munich Date Reviewed: October 1, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Bischofsmais DH
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Stiffness
FSR Linkage is brilliant:
there is NO brake jack AT ALL
it is good for pedaling and withstands all abuse. tracks very well. Geometry is spot on, you really feel integrated in the bike. Weight is acceptable for 7.7 Travel
Lifetime Warranty
Weaknesses:
Its a pain to service bearings.
Also, the saddle hits the tire when fully down.
Similar Products Used:
SX Trail (very nice bike), testrode a Konastinky which was absolute crap, a couple of other faux-bar designs which were all terrible..
Bike Setup:
deemax codes fox dhx 5.0 fox 40 2009
Bottom Line:
don't waste any time buy this rig. its superb for bikeparks...
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Submitted by
Alex Gabriel
a Downhiller
from Montreal, Quebec , Canada Date Reviewed: February 28, 2008
Favorite Trail:
venosq
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Martin Swiss cycles
Strengths:
Great quality frame, solid paintjob, perfect geometry, FSR system is the best especially with the 6-bar linkage it is UBBER-STIFF.
Weaknesses:
if you're a weight weenie, then weight, but i still lost 10 pounds from my old norco six.
Similar Products Used:
Norco VPS Six, Specialized Big Hit Pro, Santa Cruz V10
If you are looking for a great freeride or downhill maching (yes it can be raced), this bike is for you.
*****ATTENTION:***** The 2007 model demo 7's come with a travel reducer ring on the rear shock, limiting it to a precise 7" travel. However, it is safe and approved by specialized that you can remove this travel reducing spacer.
You can therefore, without modifying your geometry, increase your travel from 7" to 7.7"
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