Description:The DNA is the second evolution of our legendary San Andreas platform - the original trail bike.
It features our Varibla position System. this feature enables the rider to choose between a 6" and 6"75 travel option with the stock 7.5x2.0, or go for a 7" and 7.75" option with a longer shock.
The adjustable subframe assembly allows the rider to adjust their seat angle for a custom cockpit feel.
As freeriding progresses so too do the bikes and components. Mountain cycle like the Shockwave and the San Andreas DNA comes standard with QR dropouts and has optional 12mm thru axle dropouts available.
Monocoque forming technology yields strength-to-weight ratios that are second to none. Every edge, arc and curve on our monocoque frame is engineered to enhance thier performance as well as their aesthetics. monocoque design elements can alsobe blended with conventional tube technology to push performance to the next level.
Submitted by
nickgto
a Downhiller
from Granada Hills CA Date Reviewed: June 6, 2008
Favorite Trail:
G-Spot/Suicide/Stagecoach
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
Private Party
Strengths:
Let me start by stating that this bike is RARE! I get alot of stares and questions from other riders. Like most full monocoque Mountaincycle bike, this one exclaims "EXOTIC".
The frame is relatively light weight at 7.5 lbs for a 7 - 7.9 inch travel bike while geometry is perfect for all day aggressive trail riding. It climbs decently due to the 69 degree HA and still descends aggressively cuz I paired it with a burly AM fork (170mm 66RC2x). It loves technical trails just a little bit short of a DH course.
Weaknesses:
If you equip it with the 7.875 x 2.25 stroke shock that would set it to either 7 or 7.9 inch travel, be sure you have a long travel / high axle to crown height fork to pair it with and even so the head angle is still gonna be steep at 69 degrees. Brake jacks a bit due to the lack of a floater. I don't think it will survive constant 5 feet to flat hucks so I just ride this rig conservatively compared to my other 2. People think it is strong due to it's robust monocoque frame but the thickness of the skin isn't thick enough for repeated abuse that a normal FR rig should be able to handle.
Similar Products Used:
KHS FR2000, Giant Reign, Giant Reign X, Mountain Cycle Sin, Ironhorse 7 point / MKIII, Kona Coiler
Bike Setup:
Pewter / Anodized '05 DNA; '06 Zoke 66 RC2x WORKS, Swinger 4 way shock, Hayes HFX9 with BFL Levers & 8 inch rotors, WTB Dual Duty Rims. WTB LaserDisc DH 20mm front hub, WTB Speed Disc XC 135mm QR hub, WTB Spokes, Raceface Evolve DH 32-22 with Bash 175mm Crank, Time Z Pedals, SRAM X9 mid cage rear derailleur, SRAM X9 shifters, SRAM PG970 11-34 cassette, Shimano XTR chain, Shimano LX front der., Easton Advice Stem, Easton Monkeybar Vice Mid rise, Thomson Elite seatpost, WTB Rocket V Saddle, Lizard Skin Lock on grips
Bottom Line:
This is the lightest rig on my Mountain Cycle Stable (Shockwave 9.5 for DH, Sin for FR, San An DNA for AM) and is the my all day trail bike. It climbs decently even at 35 lbs and descends trails short of a full DH course with confidence. I just try to ride it more conservatively since it's my weakest rig.
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