Submitted by
kosayno
a Weekend Warrior
from ko Date Reviewed: October 24, 2008
Favorite Trail:
colorado trail
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$732.00
Purchased At:
The Path Bike Shop
Strengths:
Climbs great, descends as good also. Fast geometry. Corners great.
Weaknesses:
Paint chips really easy at the cable guides and hard to clean grease off. The Rock Shox Monarch shock works awesome but I constantly have to put air in there during rides. The pivoting air valve on the shock just doesn't work.
Similar Products Used:
Fisher 292, Intense Spyder29, Niner Rip9.
Bike Setup:
Complete XT drive and brakes. Manitou Minute 120. Velocity VXC wheels. Panaracer Rampage front and WTB Exiwolfs rear.
Bottom Line:
Awesome frame for the price. The Spyder29 is slightly better, but not much and definitely not worth 3x the amount. Rip9 is also slightly better but not worth 2x the price. Bottom line, I'm glad I bought this frame over the Rip9 and Spyder. The money saved on the frame afforded me to buy better parts. This bike handles great and is comparible to more expensive frames. The only negative is the paint and the leaky air on the shock. Buy it if you want an excellent bike and don't feel like you have to spend top dollar to get it. Don't buy it if you need to spend loads of cash to feel good about what you have.
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Submitted by
Cage Diver
a Weekend Warrior
from Philippines Date Reviewed: August 28, 2008
Favorite Trail:
La Mesa
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
mynextbike.multiply.
Strengths:
Geometry is awesome. Steering spot on. Light for a 29er at half the price of other taiwan made frames. What you waiting for?!
Weaknesses:
Comes in only one color which for me is not a problem
Similar Products Used:
Turner 5 Spot
Bike Setup:
Medium 2008 Canzo 29, 08 XTR FD and RD, XT Shifter, Tune Green Ano King Kong Hubs with CN spokes on a DT Swiss X470 rim with Green Nips, Fox F29 RLC 08, White Fizik Goby XM, White Ruffian ODI grips with White Straitline End Caps, Avid Juicy Seven with White Straitline Levers, Green Goodridge Hydro Cables, and White Jagwire Cables, Control Tech Stem and Handlebar.
Bottom Line:
My 5 Spot with Push Rocker arms which I love took a back seat. The Canzo is now my main ride. Love it to bits. Nuff Said!
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Submitted by
29erAZ
a Weekend Warrior
from Peoria, AZ Date Reviewed: July 27, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Mount Elden, Flagstaff, AZ
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Geometry. Even though it sets a bit more vertical I use a riser bar) this bike has improved my climbing and even corners great, especially for a 29er.
Weaknesses:
Paint and cable rub. I like my flat green paint but it rubs off too easily.
Similar Products Used:
Previous FS: 2001 Moots Mootaineer, 2003 Specialized Stump Jumper FSR, 2000 FSR Enduro Comp I also own a Voodoo Aizan SS
Bike Setup:
Full Sram XO/grip shift, Chris King hubs/head set, Reba fork, Avid Mech. Disks, DT Swiss wheelset and Panaracer Rampage tires
Bottom Line:
I first bought the Voodoo Aizan SS and was so impressed with the handling that I thought I might try another Voodoo and was also impressed with price point for the Canzo. My climbing ability was down until I built this Canzo and once I started riding it I was climbing hills I had not made in awhile (and on a 29er). Also I was very impressed with the handling and cornering. I have ridden/owned other 29ers, 2005 GF Rig, 2006 Raleigh XXIX and felt the lacking part was that they did not corner as well as a 26" wheeled bike. I am 6'-1" and prefer 29ers and at my price point I think that Voodoo makes and exceptional bike.
Wish list: Upgrade the Aizan SS to a Voodoo Zaka SS, NO PAINT to scrath, rub or wear. I miss the titanium frame!
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Submitted by
mark barnett
a Cross Country Rider
from austin, tx, usa Date Reviewed: April 6, 2008
Favorite Trail:
rocky hill ranch
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$850.00
Purchased At:
Frame only at Peddler Bikes
Strengths:
What, I'm the 1st to rave about this bike in the reviews section? Smooth, Stable ride. I like the lock-out on the shock. The suspension is tried and true. Great all day ride. [Now if I can just get some more days to ride!]
Weaknesses:
Well, they've bumped the length on the top tube for the 2008 model by a quarter of an inch. I guess the top tube length on the 2007 model wasn't popular with some folks.
Similar Products Used:
1st fool suspension bike for me. I have ridden a Gary Fisher 2002 Mt Tam for a couple of years and a Soma Fabrications Juice for a year.
Bike Setup:
Cane Creek 29 wheel set [love 'em!], 90mm stem, Specialized resolution tires, XT front & rear mech, standard 3 ring xt crank, 11-34 cogset, xt dual-function brake/shifters, Titec licensed Jones Bar, WTB double black diamond saddle.
Bottom Line:
Great ride! Mr. Murray & Co did a great job of putting together a high quality frame for a fantastic price! Keep up the good work!
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