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Submitted by
Andy
a Downhiller
from Fort Fun, CO
Date Reviewed: 3/23/2008 12:45:47 PM |
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| Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years |
| Price Paid: | $300 |
| Weaknesses: | Pre-05 swingarm cracked |
| Bike Setup: | DHX 5.0, 66 Light, XTR, Mavic, Code, etc... |
| Bottom Line: | This is a followup on what remains my favorite bike ever. I have since upgraded to a DHX 5.0 (for 6.75" in the back) and a 66 Light. The platform shock really tames this thing on the climb. a 66 is by no means too tall of a fork for this bike either. I did manage to start a crack in the swingarm near the BB. I hear this is fairly common on the 03-04 swingarms, but Brodie hooked me up with a revised swingarm from the newer frames that corrects this. I've been on that for a year with no problems. Get this as a frame and build it sweet. (the Brodie build sucks...) |
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Submitted by
Jack
from Canada
Date Reviewed: 9/3/2007 10:28:57 PM |
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| FavoriteTrail: | A-Line - Whistler |
| Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month |
| Price Paid: | $1285 |
| Purchased At: | factory |
| Strengths: | Strong frame, good geometry, tough bugger |
| Weaknesses: | the front fork that comes with it is pure garbage manitou stance just flat out blows pulled it 1 day after riding with it |
| Bottom Line: | I got it for cheap at $1200 brand new so i cant complain swap the stock front fork for something with a bit more travel and you got a great DH / FR bike |
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Submitted by
Andy
a Downhiller
from Fort Collins
Date Reviewed: 6/10/2007 3:56:13 PM |
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| Duration Product Used: | 2 Years |
| Price Paid: | $400 |
| Strengths: | Strong as hell, great geometry, suspension feels endless, decent climber (for what it is) |
| Weaknesses: | no ISCG tabs (but it is an 03), maybe the 3:1 shock ratio is a weakness - it's hard on shocks, or so i've heard... |
| Similar Products Tried: | Heckler, Chapperal |
| Bike Setup: | Sherman, Vanilla R, Hayes Mag HD, Singletracks, Minion DH 2.7, XTR drivetrain |
| Bottom Line: | I picked up this 03 thumper frame for a steal. It's simply the best freeride frame I have used. Has an FSR link so it's stays active under braking and doesn't climb too bad either - for a forty+ pound bike that is. All bearings are sealed and have remained quiet and smooth for the two years I've owned this bike. This thing is burly - I hit 6+ feet to flat all the time and haven't done anything to the frame. I keep breaking other stuff - pedals, cranks, BB's, shock is blowing, wheels, etc. but the frame holds up! Geometry is great - this thing loves to catch air and hitting drops is just effortless. Climbing is a chore but f**k it - this is made for going downhill, and I'll suffer a bit for that. My buddies on lighter bikes can generally climb a bit faster but that can't touch me when the downhill starts. Don't get this bike unless you wanna climb slow and hit some burly drops on the way down. This is not an XC frame in any sense. I ride epics with it but mainly I can't stand a lesser bike on a downhill. It's not a light frame - my freeride build comes in at a little over 40 pounds. Overall the prefect frame for me. I plan on getting a platform shock when the crappy Vanilla R finishes itself off and probably a 66 when I can afford it. Can't wait!! |
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