this is the best bike that i have ever ridden and raced. It srvived a whole weekend at fortbill wi no problems. much lower running costs than multi pivot bikes but still works better. IF U DON'T HAVE ONE BUY ONE NOW!!!!!
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Tony
a Downhiller
from Australia Date Reviewed: May 5, 2008
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$4000.00
Strengths:
Weight - light with stock parts. Lighter with a few changes. Geometry - Adjustable HA / BB height. Simplicity - single pivot. Spec - Fit your choice of grips and pedals , nothing else to change , top shelf parts throughout. Note on the price above: I bought a used bike and saved heap$$$
Overall , a beautiful DH race bike.
Weaknesses:
A bit tricky to get the shock tuned for BIG hits , bottoms easily due to falling shock rate at the end of travel. Solution - wind up bottoming resistance , ride smoother and dont huck it. Its a race bike !
Shock hardware (pins) were bent after a short time , this may have been the work of the previous owner ? Replaced with 8mm shank HT shoulder bolts , so far , so good.
Similar Products Used:
03 Kona Stinky , 03 Giant DH
Bike Setup:
Same spec as GBR but without the graphics (Sold as an 06 world cup 224). Added Sunline 750 wide bars and integrated stem , ti spring , Minions , V12 pedals , SDG ti fly C. Sub 18 kgs.
Bottom Line:
The most outstanding characteristic of this bike is the geometry. I was immediately cornering faster and with more confidence than on my old bike. My race times fell by 5% (at least) I love the adjustable BB height. I rolled up to a very rocky rutted DH race course with the BB in a low position , was clipping rocks and roots galore first 2 runs. Moved the shock shuttle to raise the BB 20mm.....problem solved without a huge trade off in cornering stability , whilst Sunday riders were trashing pedals and crank arms with no option other than pick better lines !
Probably overkill for the weekend warrior type DHer , but for serious racers , its a weapon ! Try to test ride one if possible. I did......one ride and I had to buy one.
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Chris Powell
a Downhiller
from Telford Date Reviewed: April 20, 2007
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Strengths:
A guy i know has one due to him and his friend being Orange addicts and this is just the bike.
Weaknesses:
Give you a tendancy to think you are a king and better than everyone else.
Bottom Line:
This is the bike obviously. If you get better i would be surprised "from a box that is". Get it, if you have the money just get it.
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Thomas
a Downhiller
from Wales Date Reviewed: February 10, 2007
Favorite Trail:
cwm-carn
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Purchased At:
didn,t purchase it
Strengths:
Everything it is i lovely lookin bike it rides brilliantly
Weaknesses:
The only weakness is the cost
Bottom Line:
This bike is not just a downhill bike it is a dream bike
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