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Iron Horse
Yakuza Sohon Bucho
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4.41/5
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Description:
- Frame - 8" Travel Dual Suspension Single
- Rear Shock - Manitou Metel RP Coil, 9"X2.75"
- Fork - RST Rapide Dual, 180mm Travel
- Handle Bar - Alloy DH, 31.8mm Clamp
- Stem - Truvativ Hussefelt, 31.8mm Clamp
- Headset - FSA 1.5 To 1-1/8 Reducer
- Pedals - Wellgo Alloy Platform
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Submitted by
ulysses liquigan
a Downhiller
from manila
Date Reviewed: May 29, 2008 | | Favoriate Trail: | Philippine DH Trails | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$600.00 | | Purchased At: | friend bought it home from japan | | Strengths: | got the frame from a friend who bought it from japan, Very stiff frame, throw everything at it, and you'll be surprised with the results. can go fast and fly good, hit and jump everything, very nice frame indeed | | Weaknesses: | the rider | | Similar Products Used: | - | | Bike Setup: | FOX 40 FORK, FOX DHX 5.0, vision chainguide (LG1 taiwan ver. look-a-like, hussefelt cranks, da bomb wheels, low-rise handlebars, et al. | | Bottom Line: | very nice frame, i believe there's only two in the philippines, they don't know the power of the yakuza but i do.
very nice frame indeed. no questions, and it's better than a sunday. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
ethan
a
from CA
Date Reviewed: May 11, 2008 | | Favoriate Trail: | Mathis | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$899.00 | | Purchased At: | Ebay | | Strengths: | good rear shock and a bullet proof frame | | Weaknesses: | about 46 lbs and the front shock wont move more than an inch unless you take it off a building (not adjustable | | Bike Setup: | stock | | Bottom Line: | if your just getting into downhilling this is right bike for you if your a more serious rider i would not reccomend it | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Eric
a Downhiller
from Flagstaff, A-town
Date Reviewed: January 28, 2008 | | Favoriate Trail: | too many | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$750.00 | | Strengths: | Just about everything. Back shock is plush as hell. The frame is bulletproof. Good components. Awesome tires. Scores a 9 out of 10 in the badass-ness category. You can almost fly. | | Weaknesses: | heavy...not good for going UP by any means. I walk most of the remotely steep hills. The front fork came wayyy too stiff, I got that taken care of and now it is much better. Brakes are kinda crappy. | | Similar Products Used: | Kona Stinky dee Lux (awesome), Specialized Demo 9 (also awesome) | | Bike Setup: | fatty | | Bottom Line: | Oh my holy hell, this is the best bike on the freaking planet. Seriously. Fast as a mother, corners like crazy. Burly as hell. Did I say it is faaasst? Awesome downhill bike for the money, good for beginners I suppose, but even better if you know what you're doing. Ive raced and ridden alot of bikes, and this one probably takes the cake as far as overall awesomeness goes. A quality death machine for sure. All hail the great sohon bucho. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Duvon Thomas
a Weekend Warrior
from Yokosuka, Japan
Date Reviewed: November 8, 2007 | | Favoriate Trail: | Duck Pond (Zushi) | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$1100.00 | | Purchased At: | RSCycle | | Strengths: | The bike is a thing of beauty. It's suspension allows me to tackle much more than I thought possible. Great price for those like me who arer just entering the downhill scene. | | Weaknesses: | After lugging this thing up the side of a few hills and mountians I can say with certainty that it's heavy. If you are a person of slight build, you might want to buy something lighter or find a good friend to carry it up for you. | | Similar Products Used: | Kona Big hit, Giant STP | | Bike Setup: | Stock until something breaks | | Bottom Line: | Great bike. Awesome frame that I look forward to keeping around for a while. One small problem is that riding a bike called Yakuza Sohon Bucho in Japan gets you a lot of laughs. | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
andre rivera
a Downhiller
from santa barbara
Date Reviewed: October 8, 2007 | | Favoriate Trail: | knapps | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Purchased At: | $750 | | Strengths: | frame is solid feels great looks freakin awesome!
can take whatever you throw at it great for drops and racing | | Weaknesses: | them damn rst forks but i got rid of them
the manitou metel is kinda sucky but ok
the heaviest bike i've ridden | | Similar Products Used: | kona stinky | | Bike Setup: | drop off triples- stock | | Bottom Line: | this bike can take anything
great for starting
best price for the quality
nice components
easily upgradable | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dan
a Downhiller
from Boston, MA
Date Reviewed: October 4, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$900.00 | | Purchased At: | RScycle.com | | Strengths: | Frame is nearly bulletproof, very steady the faster you go. Easily upgradable and it will last me a while. | | Weaknesses: | Both front and back shocks are a little slow but work fine for what i do (beginning freeride) and i can always upgrade everything later. The thing is flippin heavy, not really a downside, just a fact. | | Similar Products Used: | Intense M3 | | Bike Setup: | Stock | | Bottom Line: | Its a great value if you can still find it for under 1000$. It's going to last me a very long time because the frame is soooo strong. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Evan Krisiunas
a Downhiller
from Burlington CT
Date Reviewed: October 2, 2007 | | Favoriate Trail: | Nepaug | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$899.00 | | Purchased At: | rscycle.com | | Strengths: | great fork and rear shock brakes work well very strong frame will take alot | | Weaknesses: | a little heavy but expected my stem seems to be loose no matter how tight the screws are but that could be a defect | | Bike Setup: | Everything stock | | Bottom Line: | Great bike perfect for my experience level cans take drops easily and climbs suprisinly better than expected but im a good climber over all its the shiyte!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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stephan graef
a Downhiller
from cork.ireland
Date Reviewed: September 24, 2007 | | Favoriate Trail: | trackton | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$950.00 | | Purchased At: | rscycle | | Strengths: | awesome bike nice frame does da job 4 wat i do | | Weaknesses: | rst forks cld b beta other wise gud | | Similar Products Used: | big hit . scott octane | | Bike Setup: | rst 180ml forks hayes highdros nice sohon bucho frame . and a nice 8inch rear shock | | Bottom Line: | very good bike for its money bt becareful buying bikes from usa tax,s catch u out . got da bike for 700euro bt wen postage and taxs added up it cost 1600 euro other den dat sweet bike | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Fernie Fernandez
a Downhiller
from El Paso, Texas, USA
Date Reviewed: September 6, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$900.00 | | Purchased At: | Randall Scott Cycle | | Strengths: | Everything | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | Nothing | | Bike Setup: | Stock | | Bottom Line: | Very fast bike. Great for freeriding, downhill, trails, and streetbiking. Everybody asks where I got it and how much I bought it for cause they don't see too many bikes like Bucho. The fork is really great and so is the rear shock. It is a really great bike for the price. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Danny
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from Reading, PA, US
Date Reviewed: July 29, 2007 | | Favoriate Trail: | anything that points down. | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$899.00 | | Purchased At: | rsCycle | | Strengths: | this is an updated review @ 3 months. Still a strong frame. still a very capable dependable bike for the price.
also, for the guy under me complaining about IH's service and all that because he can't get the bike, he has no business reviewing the bike. he doesn't even have the bike. people like this lack some great deals of inteligence and because they're frustrated they put bad reviews on the BIKE that they don't even have. get it through your thick head. this is reviewing the BIKE not the COMPANY or the fact that you don't have the bike yet and you want it. | | Weaknesses: | sure it's heavy. Mine's at about 46lbs, but for the price its fine and it feels lighter than it is. plus, if you really want you can lighten it up (tubeless, light rims, air shocks, etc). and the RST fork isn't the greatest so i did upgrade it. Marz Super T, check it out:
http://gallery.mtbr.com/showphoto.php/photo/112795/cat/500/ppuser/317850
also, one more thing. the rear coil is a bit soft for me. i weigh right around 160, and it's GREAT for the downhills, but when you start getting into the medium sized drops it bottoms out. so i gotta get a firmer spring, not the end of the world. | | Similar Products Used: | Rocky Mountain RM7 dh, Yakuza Aniki | | Bike Setup: | stock except road saddle, white 185mm Super T, White BMX platforms with replaceable pins. | | Bottom Line: | sick. sick bike. i love the looks and the feel. very solid at high speeds. solid in the air. it's my baby. i think i'll keep it forever. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rob
a Downhiller
from Vernon B.C. Canada
Date Reviewed: July 3, 2007 | | Favoriate Trail: | Spanky's | | Duration Product Used: | Tested or demo'ed only | | Price Paid: |
$1400.00 | | Purchased At: | Iron Horse Factory | | Strengths: | Dont know yet, I've been waiting for this bike for almost 4 months now. BTW the bike was supposed to take 1 to 2 weeks for delivery. | | Weaknesses: | I've contcted Iron Horse and they dont give a shat about me or my order! I told them I'm really getting frustrated waiting and they told me to cancel my order anytime!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Another weakness is that they r built on the other side of the world! Why should I buy stuff that is made in China when there is comparable stuff from companys closer to home who actually care about riders? | | Bottom Line: | I am really pi ssed! Average joes mean nothing to this company. Just pray you dont need anything from them. If this is how long it takes (and how rude they have been to me while i've waited)to get a bike Im paying for, imagine how long it would take to get a warranty replacment or something you dont have to pay for! I hope this message inspires people to really look for other companys to purchase your bike from. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kyle
a
from Canada
Date Reviewed: May 24, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$899.00 | | Purchased At: | rs cycle | | Strengths: | Wicked bike except i have only ridden it for like 20 min so far. | | Weaknesses: | Nothing that i have found so far other than the fact that its pretty heavy. | | Bike Setup: | this bike. | | Bottom Line: | Great bike for the buck. Easily upgradeable but hey you dont even need to do that the components are already pretty good. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Danny
a Downhiller
from Reading PA
Date Reviewed: April 25, 2007 | | Favoriate Trail: | this one place i ride at. | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$899.00 | | Purchased At: | RSCycle | | Strengths: | frame seems very strong. plus the thing looks sexxaaay. comes with 2.7 front 2.5 rear tires. good tires. | | Weaknesses: | RST Fork could be better. but it's not too too bad. it's a bit heavy, but it's a downhill bike so it's to be expected. seat broke after bailing hard on it the day after i got it (mostly my fault). | | Similar Products Used: | none really. first downhill bike i've even ridden. | | Bike Setup: | stock. except i put an old BMX seat on it because like i said i broke the other one. | | Bottom Line: | Basically, the best bike you can find for the price. Iron horse is a good company too. and... it could have better specs, but just upgrade as you break Shat. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Aron Robiw
a Downhiller
from Holderness NH USA
Date Reviewed: April 16, 2007 | | Favoriate Trail: | Highland mountain | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$1000.00 | | Purchased At: | Lahouts | | Strengths: | The frame is very strong I am pleased with that. It can take a huge beating. Decent for a stock bike. | | Weaknesses: | The suspension set up is weak. The RST fork is not plush compared to Rock Shox Boxxer or Marzocchi 888.. And I frequently bottom my shock off of somewhat small drops. | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized big hit, Giant faith, Iron horse Sunday Team, Kona Stinky Supreme, and Kona Dawg | | Bike Setup: | Stock except for fork. | | Bottom Line: | This bike is a great bargain for the price you pay for it. If your looking for a great freeride/downhill bike to start out on I reccomend this... If your a little more hardcore I'd upgrade the fork, but if your not picky its fine. The bikes a good deal. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Kevin Lindsay
a Downhiller
from Issaquah, WA, USA
Date Reviewed: April 7, 2007 | | Favoriate Trail: | wherever | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$899.00 | | Purchased At: | Randall Scott | | Strengths: | solid through and through, very strong frame | | Weaknesses: | front fork, upgrade it | | Bike Setup: | stock everything except fork, put a Marzocchi 888 on it, works like a charm | | Bottom Line: | awesome down to every detail, if your lookin to find a good downhill/freeride bike for a good price, this is your best bet | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steve neal
a Weekend Warrior
from New York
Date Reviewed: March 23, 2007 | | Favoriate Trail: | around everywhere | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$900.00 | | Purchased At: | from the internet | | Strengths: | EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | | Weaknesses: | Havent found one | | Similar Products Used: | None yet my first dh bike | | Bike Setup: | umm crank bro's 50/50 peadles lol | | Bottom Line: | great to ride handles well even know iv hade it for a week or so its awsome in the air pretty god peadling on flat surfaces theshock doesnt take up to much from your peddaling | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Venom
a
from Denver
Date Reviewed: January 30, 2007 | | Favoriate Trail: | Keystone | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$1000.00 | | Purchased At: | Peformance Bike | | Strengths: | The frame is amazingly strong for its design. Great travel with decent shocks for the price! Can take a 20 foot drop easy! | | Weaknesses: | With the first use of the bike on the bigger trails at Red Rocks National Park the rear shock broke, but that could have been a manufacture defect or how the bike was put together. Watch out for this. | | Similar Products Used: | Mongoose Pro XC350 and Raleigh Ram 5.0
First DH Bike | | Bike Setup: | Has been upgraded. Replacement Metal RP 9" shock instead of 8", FSA handle bar and seat post. DH rims with truvative hubs. And some minor upgrades. | | Bottom Line: | Well worth the price, you can buy 4 Specialized Bighits with this price! This bike is perfect for the beginner Downhiller. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
kevin
a Racer
from santa clara CA USA
Date Reviewed: December 19, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$1200.00 | | Purchased At: | performance bike | | Strengths: | it is awsome love it shock and fork rules | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | speaclized demo 9 | | Bike Setup: | awesome | | Bottom Line: | it is awesome this rocks | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Andy
a Weekend Warrior
from Seattle WA
Date Reviewed: November 25, 2006 | | Favoriate Trail: | South Seatac...any loop | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$1550.00 | | Purchased At: | Performance bicycle | | Strengths: | Strong frame, soaks stuff up like a sponge, easy to clean, low maintainance, black :-D, nice body positioning on bike | | Weaknesses: | Stock tires have lots of rolling resistance but have great traction. RST fork is a bit stiff n adjuster knobs dont do too much. springs for the fork are meant for a 200 pound rider. | | Similar Products Used: | first DH bike | | Bike Setup: | completely stock, thinking about getting a boxxer team '06 DH fork for it. | | Bottom Line: | Get one! this years model is supposed to kick more ass than last years. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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kevin
a
from Santa Clara, CA, USA
Date Reviewed: November 23, 2006 | | Favoriate Trail: | whistler | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$1200.00 | | Purchased At: | preormance bike | | Strengths: | perfect.strong for DH pretty good for free ride. Shock is good for jumps and drops, great for any DHer | | Weaknesses: | NONE | | Similar Products Used: | speacilized bighit 2, sucks compared to this | | Bike Setup: | perfect | | Bottom Line: | Awesome bike for freeride and DH good for any trail,great control and awesome pedaling power! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Vampire Cow
a Downhiller
from Australia
Date Reviewed: September 5, 2006 | | Favoriate Trail: | MARK 2 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | fantastic shoker with some fully sik travel. have only bottomed em out once, and even then the drop out barrier in the bottom the shaft took up the hit. Only people who are a bit serious about DH shood get get these shoks. | | Weaknesses: | none found do far dudes | | Similar Products Used: | rst tilla 5 | | Bottom Line: | nice shoks if ya like a lil DH then go for it!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Jake Lozow
a Downhiller
from Englewood co usa
Date Reviewed: July 13, 2006 | | Favoriate Trail: | 98 downhill | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$1659.00 | | Purchased At: | performance bikes | | Strengths: | This bike is very easy to ride. the suspension has easy to use controls for rebound. | | Weaknesses: | User must way at least 100 pounds for the suspension to properly work. | | Similar Products Used: | eurika, doug | | Bike Setup: | stock | | Bottom Line: | This bike is a great starter bike for downhillers. It is easy to learn how to ride, and feal the trails. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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