Submitted by
joshed
a Downhiller
from Santa Cruz / CA / USA Date Reviewed: October 21, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Dead Campers
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Through Tomac
Strengths:
I really cannot say enough good things about this bike. This bike is fast. It corners great, floats over rough terrain, and can take some serious abuse. This bike is also probably the most quiet bike I have ever ridden downhill. The engineers really did amazing work on this frame. It is also super unique looking with the hydrofoarmed top tube. It also has a nice low stand over that makes for a totally controllable ride. This bike was designed by Doug Bradbury of Manitou-suspension and developed with Johnny Tomac himself. It really shows through with the bikes amazing performance.
Weaknesses:
None.
Similar Products Used:
SWD Crazy 8, Iron Horse Yakuza, Santa Cruz VP Free
Bike Setup:
Frame: 2008 Tomac Primer 220 (large)
Rear Shock: 2008 Fox DHX 5.0
Wheel set: Azonic Outlaws 12x150 with Kenda Tomac Nevegal Blue-Groove + Ghetto Tubeless
Fork: 2009 Fox 40-RC2
Headset: Cane Creek 1.5 reducer
Cranks: Truvativ Holzfeller
Bottom Bracket: Truvativ Howitzer Team
Bash guard / Guide: e.13 LG1
Chain: SRAM Hallow pin
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT Shadow
Shifter: Shimano LX
Stem: Race Face Evolve 30mm
Bars: Truvativ Hussefelt 31.8 Riser Bar
Seatpost: Thompson Elite
Seat: RideSFO/SDG Ti-Fly
Brakes: Shimano Saint
Bottom Line:
-Designed and developed by Doug Bradbury and the man, Johnny Tomac
-Low stand over that makes for a controllable ride
-Great over all performance
-VERY QUIET!
-Buy this bike. Seriously. You will not regret it.
Talk to the guys over at Tomac if you have any questions at all. They are very informative and are always super helpful. If you have any questions email Joel Smith (jsmith@tomac.com) or call them at 402-403-0082.
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