| |
Submitted by
htmafia
a
from Tahoe
Date Reviewed: March 16, 2008 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$350.00 | | Strengths: | One tough ass frame. Great geometry. | | Weaknesses: | dropouts loosened up a bunch at first but once it was set it hasn't loosened again. | | Similar Products Used: | Kona Shred, Black Market Mob/Riot, Specialized P2 | | Bike Setup: | Jackal frame, pike 426 coil forks, AtomLab Pimp wheels, Saint cranks and some other stuff that doesn't need to be too strong. | | Bottom Line: | Super low standover height. Easy to get your feet over for no footed cans and tailwhips. Short chainstay. Extremely easy to manual. The wheelbase is just right. You can do barspins and Xups without having to take your front foot off. I've wrecked it a bunch and other than the scratches you'd never know. No dents, no cracks. Just bruised ribs, sprains and concussions. With the right components you can have a bike that is indestructible | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
mild beast
a Downhiller
from Donkeycrest, Ca, USA
Date Reviewed: January 31, 2008 | | Favoriate Trail: | CITY STREETS | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$1200.00 | | Purchased At: | T.J. Frisbee's | | Strengths: | IT'S STRONG. That's it's first strength. The geometry is very good. Great standover. The bike leaps off jumps (I still get the back tire on my ass). This thing handles like a razor sharp stilleto; just slices through any turns, dirt singletrack or city streets. It has a very short wheel base, so it is NOT so good on rough DH courses. But if it smooths out, very nice. | | Weaknesses: | HEAVY. I recommend buying the frame and building yourself. Comes with really really stupid tires (some WTB knobby deals.. horrid). Mine is set up as a single speed now, which is how this bike s/b setup, imo. It comes with E13 crap, so I had to get an E13 chain guide. What a P.O.S. The chain popped off relentlessly and at the worst times. Of course, you can't stuff it back on there without tools. HORRID. | | Similar Products Used: | The P series Specialized bikes, Giant DJ bikes, others. | | Bike Setup: | SS. No chain guide. E13 bash guard. Alex rim + Atom Lab hub in the back. Hookworms for traction. | | Bottom Line: | Set this up as a single speed. It's too much of a pig to even think about taking this UP a hill or XC. Get rid of the knobbies. Great on DJ's. I like it on the street, but I'd prefer a lighter rig. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
dimitri
a Downhiller
from SB&palm springs
Date Reviewed: September 11, 2007 | | Favoriate Trail: | all santa barbara trails | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$1300.00 | | Purchased At: | joels bike shop in thousand palms | | Strengths: | everything this bike is as solid as my Super 8 DH bike | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | none come close | | Bottom Line: | this bike will with stand anything from the BMX track to DH trails. dont settle for anything less its worth the money | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
arlo grossman
a Downhiller
from easton
Date Reviewed: July 24, 2007 | | Favoriate Trail: | split rock | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$940.00 | | Purchased At: | bike barn | | Strengths: | the fork is one of the most bad ass part on the hole bike the head set is amazing and the two bolts in the back are pritty beefy and the bump in the top of the frame looks really cool. | | Weaknesses: | the seat ond seat post arint the best but hay whet can you do. | | Similar Products Used: | the p.3. | | Bike Setup: | i like the geometry of the fram it really keeps your wait in one place and the back derailer is out of the way. | | Bottom Line: | this is the strongest bike in the world ita a great bike and beats eney p.3 | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Joss r
a Racer
from wigan
Date Reviewed: April 8, 2007 | | Favoriate Trail: | blackcomb whistler | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$1500.00 | | Purchased At: | n/a | | Strengths: | Bomb proof! very sturdy and brillianly engineerd! | | Weaknesses: | hardly anyfing but most probably the mech brakes but ther not bad. | | Similar Products Used: | kona hardtails, trek hardtails and club roost bikes. | | Bike Setup: | e thirteen bash gaurd,sproket and chain stay. maunitu stance forks. dmr. sram. wtb. flnn wheels and headet. dmr tyres. more..... | | Bottom Line: | This bike is an exelent ride and performer this is an all round bike and it is a brilliant at everything i think sanat cruz have made the bike to perfection very very very impresed. you definatly get your moneys worth!the person should be into freestyle. the person that shouldnt buy it is someone that cant acsess a gud biking place. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Pete
a
from calgary
Date Reviewed: March 7, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$1800.00 | | Strengths: | Very stiif frame super solid. The frame weighs 4.8 pounds even go 2 the santa cruz site and check. Comes with good components. | | Weaknesses: | When I bought it had mechanical discs but I upgraded to advid juicy 3s | | Similar Products Used: | specialized p3 kona cowan cannondale chase 1 | | Bike Setup: | stock except the brakes | | Bottom Line: | Buy the bike if you want the money... you most likely will never break the headtube..the frame is bomb proof and it comes with good components.Its easy to wheekly and manual. god for bunny hops.Smooth landing onm jumps.. very stiff even on hard landings. good for tricks. cool low frame. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John
a
from California United States
Date Reviewed: February 25, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$500.00 | | Strengths: | Frame is extremely strong, orange paint job looks cool, and does not chip very easily. Bottle cap opener built into the disc side drop out, replaceable drop outs. Solid feel to it. | | Weaknesses: | Heavy frame around 6.5 or 7 lbs. | | Similar Products Used: | Kona Cowan, Scott Voltage, Cannondale Chase, Marin Rocky Ridge, Santa Cruz Chameleon | | Bike Setup: | Orange Jackal, Deemax F&R, Pike 426, Holzfeller Cranks, Bars, Stem, Pedals. | | Bottom Line: | Great frame, if your not worried about weight this frame is the way to go. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Taylor Shamshoian
a
from Santa Cruz, California, USA
Date Reviewed: December 26, 2006 | | Favoriate Trail: | UCSC Trails, esp. Z's | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$1500.00 | | Purchased At: | Scotts Valley CycleSport | | Strengths: | Awesome geometry, indestructable frame, whole bike looks sick, from the best company in the whole world, I could go on forever..... | | Weaknesses: | I had to put a chainguide on it, Santa Cruz should stock it with one. Also the bike is pretty heavy, and the seat post is pretty short. | | Similar Products Used: | None can compare! | | Bike Setup: | Stock except for E-13 chainguide and Pike 426 fork. | | Bottom Line: | This is by far the best hardtail I have ever ridden! Santa Cruz really did the geometry right, the bike is super easy to manual, jump, j-hop, etc and yet is insanely stable on downhills. The parts spec is really good (except the lack of chainguide) although I did get a new fork because I wanted more travel and adjustments, however the DJ 3 fork is definately a good choice for dirt jumping. I ride this bike at local dirt jumps, off drops, down trails, at skateparks and am thoroughly pleased at how well it takes it all. Although it is made for DJ it takes freeride really well, and I also race downhill (also a little dual slalom/4X) and it is perfect! I have had this bike well over a year now, I ride back and forth to school and work and put on countless hours of riding and have not had to replace any thing. The Pike I put on is a perfect match for the bike, I would definately recommend one. Santa Cruz is by far the best bike company, they are all about quality. Overall one heck of an awesome ride, really works for any kind of riding! Totally recommended to anyone who can't afford full suspension but like to ride like they have one! This bike takes anything you can throw at it! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Teddy Pango
a
from Allentown, PA
Date Reviewed: November 28, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$1100.00 | | Strengths: | The Jackal is a unique frame that stands out from the rest. If you are put off by the look of the frame, you don't want it. It is a strong frame with replaceable dropouts that can be either horizontal or vertical with a derailleur hanger. The geometry is great for dirt jumping and urban. | | Weaknesses: | The frame is aluminum, but it is not light. 6.5 pounds, and the complete that was discontinued comes with EX325 rims and a DJ3 fork that really make it heavy in its class. The fit is not good for trail riding; it is more specific for its use. The frame is disc only, so those hoping to put a v-brake or HS33 for some trials moves will be diappointed. The frame does not have chain guide mounts, and it will not accomidate a front derailleur. The frame is now manufactured in Taiwan. | | Similar Products Used: | Lots of mountain frames. I owned a Giant STP and trials bikes as well. | | Bike Setup: | On One Inbred fork, Deore/Sun DS-2 wheels, Dura-Ace rear derailleur, Cane Creek DC levers, Avid BB7 brakes, Maxxis Holy Roller tires, and a lot of other stuff. | | Bottom Line: | The Jackal is a beefy, reliable DJ/urban frame that will last. You are not looking at a light weight frame, though it is aluminum, so your choice of components could lead to a real anchor. The geometry is great for its purpose. Don't expect to keep up with XC riders or enjoy hours in the saddle, though.
The frame does offer the option of changing from vertical to horizontal dropouts at your whim, so it has a bit of versatility. Santa Cruz once offered a $1600 complete. The price was reduced, but it looks like it is a frame-only option right now. This will be bad news for those who buy their bikes assembled off the floor.
You don't see Jackals all over the place (as you may see Specialized or Giant frames), so it may help you establish your individuality. It is easily as bombproof as any steel frame out there. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Harry
a
from London
Date Reviewed: October 18, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Purchased At: | Jungle - direct (trade) | | Strengths: | Look at it. It's indestructable. Broke previous frames, not this one. Quite rare, beautiful paintjob (trans red. Bottle opener on dropouts | | Weaknesses: | People (with strange taste) say it's ugly. It's not light, but you can't have all that strength without a tradeoff. Beer spray on disc rotor when using dropout bottle opener! | | Similar Products Used: | Chase, Banshee Scratch, P-series, MsIsle etc. | | Bike Setup: | Pike 426(don't trust alu steerer) King headset and Front hub, White ind rear hub Mavic 729s. Brooklyn stem, Dirillium pedals, XTR mech XT shifter hayes/shimano brakes, goodridge hoses (through steerer), ea70 bars saint/MRP3 chainset, xt cassette, Thomson post, DMR saddle - no expense spared | | Bottom Line: | This bike is the best thing i've ever ridden. If you want a bike that's a little bit different, go for one of these. manuals and jumps, so easily, plus It's Santa Cruz so you know the quality is there, it looks pimp, lot's of people tell me they hate it in pictures but they like mine in the flesh. It turns heads, good and bad for that reason, but do you really want to be ANOTHER trailstar rider? It's reasonably good value as a frame, with a dependable warranty (not that you'll need it). I love this bike and recommend it to anyone | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Robby de Veer
a
from Southern California
Date Reviewed: October 10, 2006 | | Favoriate Trail: | Marshal Cyn. | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Purchased At: | direct | | Strengths: | Bomb Proof. Great DJ bike. Frame geometry is perfect, it's like a large BMX with gears! Looks amazing and is responsive and easy to maneuver. Bunny hops easy and is light weight. | | Weaknesses: | 1) No ISCG tabs, requires chain guide right out of the box, chain kept falling off. The chain stay protrudes out very close to the chain ring, so a double "bash" gaurd chain retainer is not possible. I am running the MRP mini me with only the front retainer. 2)Black powder coat chips off easy. 3) Funky head tube design leads me to question it's integrity in the long run (no problems yet) | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized -P2 chro mo,Ironhorse -Yakuza, Woodman, Banshee | | Bike Setup: | Long Frame with DJ complete kit from Santa Cruz, Holzefeller everthing. MRP mini me chain retainer (Front retainer only, 4 bolt pattern 104 BCD) | | Bottom Line: | Best DJ Bike out there! Despite what it lacks, it is ten times better than all other DJ bikes. It is very versitille for single tracks and moderate downhill. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dexter
a Downhiller
from St.Thomas, On, Canada
Date Reviewed: August 8, 2006 | | Favoriate Trail: | scorpian, autobahn | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$499.00 | | Strengths: | very stiff looks | | Weaknesses: | doesn't work real well with 24" wheels
| | Bike Setup: | deity products avid 7s chris king headset and hubs crankbrother pedals pike 454 | | Bottom Line: | the best looking frame out there very stiff one the best frames for dirt jumpin definately wont break this frame best bang for your buck | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Liam Goslett
a Weekend Warrior
from Toronto,Ontario,Canada
Date Reviewed: August 7, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$2000.00 | | Strengths: | GEOMETRY (cant stress that enough), components (apart from DJ3), brakes are alright. | | Weaknesses: | DJ3! no chainguide! | | Similar Products Used: | none compare | | Bike Setup: | pike 426, kenda k-rad on back, hayes nine rear brake (8 inch), Avid bb7 (7 inch) on front | | Bottom Line: | BEAUTIFUL BIKE!!! the best for dj, street & urban. couldnt do bunny/j hops before and now can get em perfect after only 3 months. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
iver dh
a Downhiller
from Durango
Date Reviewed: July 20, 2006 | | Favoriate Trail: | whistler | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$1000.00 | | Purchased At: | Bici 5 | | Similar Products Used: | CHASE, BULLIT. | | Bike Setup: | ANOTHER FORK, (66R) | | Bottom Line: | Is excelent bike for DJ, street, dirt jump and freeride.
I LOVE THIS BIKE!!!!!!!!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ian
a Downhiller
from Powell River, British Columbia
Date Reviewed: June 8, 2006 | | Favoriate Trail: | Valentine Mt. | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$2750.00 | | Purchased At: | Suncoast Cycles | | Strengths: | everything | | Weaknesses: | my front wheel is a little weak.... and my breaks could be better. little sketchy on tight trails | | Similar Products Used: | giant ac, kuwahara peice, norco sasquatch, santa cruz bullit, norco vps fluid | | Bike Setup: | marzocchi DJ3, alex supra BH pro rear wheel, DP20 front wheel, hayes sole brakes, hussefelt cranks, tioga factory DH tires, deore rear derailer, kona dj seat, and other easton parts | | Bottom Line: | best bike i have ever riddin. accelerates really well, manuals fairly nicely, really sweet for dirt jumping. i've only riddin it for a few weeks so i might post another review later on. over all this bike is sweeeeeeeeeeet and santa crus is the best company out there | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
kory bourassa
a Weekend Warrior
from fort macleod
Date Reviewed: May 5, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$1700.00 | | Strengths: | i didn't write the last review, cuz i love this bike! it's a hell of a djer and it's one of the easiest bikes to manuel that i've ridden yet, it's got a wicked strong frame | | Weaknesses: | brakes need to be better | | Bottom Line: | i like this bike! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
kevin mortensen
a Downhiller
from el cajon
Date Reviewed: February 23, 2006 | | Favoriate Trail: | thats a secret | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$300.00 | | Purchased At: | ebay | | Strengths: | bullit proof | | Weaknesses: | weight | | Similar Products Used: | norco | | Bike Setup: | firefly plus fork 6inches plus travel, truativ cranks, rynolite xl on shimano xt hubs, hayes disc brakes, easton bars and stem, titec telescoping seat post. | | Bottom Line: | great bike, I have been hucking and downhilling this bike and i love it, I have even gone to balboa park here in San Diego and done some urban riding. A bike will never make you a better rider, but this frame is really nice and compliments my riding | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chandler
a Weekend Warrior
from ontario,canada
Date Reviewed: February 22, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$500.00 | | Purchased At: | outside store | | Strengths: | awesome frame, great geometry, really stong, versitile(can be single speed),wicked looking | | Weaknesses: | just a bit heavy, but my complete bike is only 29 lbs. | | Similar Products Used: | santa cruz chameleon, dmr sidekick, neither compares | | Bike Setup: | manitou flick fork,hayes 8" hydros,full xt,singletracks, race face diabolus cranks,post,stem, easton bar,king headset,e13 guide | | Bottom Line: | the bike is sweet and the best for its use, i can ride street,dj, and some freeride, if you get the bike get an adjustable fork, with 90-100mm travel the geometry is amazing for dj/street... | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
TheStupidAsian
a Weekend Warrior
from HMB, Ca, US
Date Reviewed: February 19, 2006 | | Favoriate Trail: | one mile, boyscout | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$1050.00 | | Purchased At: | BIKE WORKS!!!! | | Strengths: | Nice frame design, great components other than the dj, the lifetime warranty on the frame. | | Weaknesses: | no chainguide my damn chain falls off every other minute its a pain. Also the hubs are weak as hell mines like broken already. Wishing it came with different fork so i can do other stuff with it like more downhilling and riding up so like a vanilla rlc i guess | | Similar Products Used: | u dont wanna know a rec bike!!!! its down to the ruins | | Bike Setup: | stock other than a new seat clamp and chenged the zipties lol | | Bottom Line: | Great bike for the price easy to manuvuer on courses great design and looks. But it needs to come with better hubs and a chainguide definatly possibly maybe different fork thats it bottom line. if u wanna do freeriding and djing get this hardtail its worth the money. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jack L
a Weekend Warrior
from Indiana
Date Reviewed: December 3, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Purchased At: | priceless | | Strengths: | The geometry of this bike seems to be as close to perfect as it get's. I think Santa Cruz has perfected the bicycle with this one. Im not to sure why everyone seems to be crying about the heavy fork, myself I dont really want light weight parts on my DJ bikes. | | Weaknesses: | There is no weakness here, if your looking for a bike with weakness look for something like a Bruiser now there we have some weakness. Or it may just be the guy's that ride them. | | Similar Products Used: | Sledgehammer | | Bike Setup: | Stock | | Bottom Line: | The bottom line here is this is one bad bike. I thought I could hit some sweet jumps on my Sledgehammer, but the jumps on the Jackal are much sweeter. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
emri roy
a Weekend Warrior
from calgary alberta
Date Reviewed: November 30, 2005 | | Favoriate Trail: | giantacid4@hotmail.com | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$500.00 | | Purchased At: | bow cycle | | Strengths: | the frame is very strong and its warrenty is very good. it also looks very good built up with a street build they also make horizontil drop outs for it so thats good. | | Weaknesses: | the chain stay is too wide so the chain hits it quite a bit and makes a nice little groove in the frame and added drop outs have a weird brake design. also the down tub is in the way for no foot can cans but the bike supermans amazing! | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | 2005 pike sl dual 24inch wheels hook worms | | Bottom Line: | jackels are a great frame but santa cruz should change the drop out design | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brian Smith
a Downhiller
from Edmoton
Date Reviewed: November 13, 2005 | | Favoriate Trail: | Urban | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$500.00 | | Purchased At: | local shop | | Strengths: | Geo, Strong as hell, nice design. | | Weaknesses: | none chainguide, fork | | Similar Products Used: | kona, cove | | Bottom Line: | powerfull bike, weight almost 32 lbs without the marzocchi, good for urban, dirt and a little dh, the best bike out there. buy it | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Shawn Goodman
a Racer
from edmonton
Date Reviewed: September 30, 2005 | | Favoriate Trail: | Street, Dirt, DH | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$1500.00 | | Purchased At: | Local shop | | Strengths: | stiff, good look , average components | | Weaknesses: | Heavy Fork, buy a pike or sherman if you dont want a herniated disk. | | Similar Products Used: | kona stuff | | Bike Setup: | same as bike come | | Bottom Line: | Excellent for urban, dirt...... the best bike out there fight with the black market MOB | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Stevo
a Weekend Warrior
from Winnetka, IL, USA
Date Reviewed: September 15, 2005 | | Favoriate Trail: | urban | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$500.00 | | Purchased At: | PONY SHOP | | Strengths: | this thing is indestructable, it takes air like nothing before. it manuals and wheelies like a dream. and it is very different from everything else out in the hardtail market. | | Weaknesses: | none yet, maybe a little heavy, but who cares | | Similar Products Used: | Santa Cruz Chemeleon, Giant STP's, Cannondale Chase, Specialized P. / Hardrock | | Bike Setup: | pike, deity drive train, juicy's 6 inch, e13 STS, double wides laced to hope hubs. | | Bottom Line: | this bike kicks for urban, street, DJ and everything u can immagine. i love it and wouldnt trade her for anything | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Colin
a
from Santa Monica, CA
Date Reviewed: September 8, 2005 | | Favoriate Trail: | City Park (Austin,TX) | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$1900.00 | | Strengths: | GEOMETRY, I could always stand on my back wheel no problem, but was never great at wheelies or manuals...say goodbye to those days! Wheelies, manuals, bunnyhops, drops, dirt...I'm in love | | Weaknesses: | No chainguide mounts | | Similar Products Used: | Nothing compares | | Bike Setup: | Nixon Platinum, Diabolus Cranks and Stem, Race Face NEXT carbon/ti bars, 8" Juicy Seven's, DT Swiss FR 6.1d w/onyx hubs, sram X.0 grip/RD, Speedplay Drillium pedals, Chris King Headset, E-Thirteen STS guide & bash, panaracer fire fr tires. | | Bottom Line: | Get one, you'll love it... | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Harry Green
a
from Rowayton, CT, USA
Date Reviewed: September 4, 2005 | | Favoriate Trail: | planet earth | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$1700.00 | | Purchased At: | smartcycles | | Strengths: | everything. looks sick. rides better. what more could you want? | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | p3 and morphine | | Bike Setup: | marz z-1 freeride, shimano hydros and derailer. race face cranks. | | Bottom Line: | if you got the money than buy this bike. you wont be disapointed. i dont know what this guy who's saying it only good for dirt jumping is talking about. i will admit it does it best work in the dirt but there is nothing wrong with this bike for street riding. the very bottom line is if your looking for a bike in the urban/jumping catogory this is the only bike worth owning. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Nigel Kam
a Weekend Warrior
from Port Moody, BC
Date Reviewed: July 14, 2005 | | Favoriate Trail: | A-line, Eagle | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$2200.00 | | Purchased At: | Steed Cycles | | Strengths: | The bike is very very sturdy. Looks slick. Sweet components cept the marzocchis!!! This bike is super perfect for djing and street!! amzing manuels can be puller on dis beauty. sweet bike and the deal | | Weaknesses: | THe stupid DJ's!!! Came wit no chainguide (2200 bike!!!) otgher than that its alll good | | Similar Products Used: | Norco sasquatch 2003, Norco shore 2003 | | Bike Setup: | Stock cept i have a E-13 chainguide on it. | | Bottom Line: | I totlay need to get a new fork (pike team) but i have no money :( But this bike is totaly worth the money!!! Been havin great rides wit dis. Bike is solid and low stand over height. Get horizontil dropouts if u can. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John Holland
a
from NJ
Date Reviewed: July 5, 2005 | | Favoriate Trail: | Urban | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$499.00 | | Purchased At: | Local bike shop | | Strengths: | Geo, stiff, nice look. | | Weaknesses: | none...... in the complete bike, the dirt jumper fork. | | Similar Products Used: | Norco 4 hun | | Bike Setup: | truvativ cranks, hayes brakes, mtx rims, e13 guide. | | Bottom Line: | i bought only the frame and put my favorite set up, but i tested the complete bike, and was amazing too, maybe the worst component is the fork, HEAVY......., if you put another fork your bike will be under 30 lbs....perfect for street and dirt...excellent bike. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dudley Coulter
a Weekend Warrior
from Marathon Ontario Canada
Date Reviewed: June 12, 2005 | | Favoriate Trail: | Anywhere good! | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$2400.00 | | Purchased At: | Cyclepath | | Strengths: | Not a bad weight, looks sweet, has Truvativ Holzfeller, and most of the parts are gvery good. Avid brakes work quickly for mechanical. | | Weaknesses: | For a 2400$ bike I don't understand why they put a Dirt Jumper three on it, but youir paying for the frame, take off the fork and this bike would be amazingly light. | | Similar Products Used: | Jamis Komodo FX, Haro Shift | | Bike Setup: | All stock parts so far, except for a new seat clamp. | | Bottom Line: | This bike is sweet! The geometry of the frame is mint. This bike deserves two thumbs up. It is also really easy to maual and catwalk on. But if you are planning on downhilling or intense freeriding. this nike isnt for you! But come on its a Santa Cruz and it was desinged by Kirt Vories!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Shawn Smith
a
from Edmonton
Date Reviewed: May 29, 2005 | | Favoriate Trail: | Urban, DH | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$1500.00 | | Purchased At: | Alberta bike shop | | Strengths: | Very Solid,design , Good lock, Stiff, is not heavy | | Weaknesses: | none, maybe the fork very very heavy, come without chainguide | | Similar Products Used: | kona cowan (sucks) | | Bottom Line: | Conclusion, perfect design for urban and dirt, good components, (not the marzocchi heavy as hell), change it and you will have a excellent bike, i bought a pike and now my bike is under 30 lbs, less than a cowan!!, mmmm and buy a chainguide or use the horizontal dropouts....this bike is the real deal. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Danny Way
a Racer
from New Jersey
Date Reviewed: April 24, 2005 | | Favoriate Trail: | Street, Dirt, DH | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$499.00 | | Purchased At: | Cambria | | Strengths: | Good components, very Solid, stiff as hell, aluminum soldering work,nice look, geometry, and you dont brake that frame never. good components, the weight is not a problem like the people say) , it´s lighter than p3 and the kona kowan. | | Weaknesses: | None, it is perfect.....Marzocchi Dirt Jumper, the worst thing in that bike (that`s make it heavier) | | Similar Products Used: | p3, Kona kowan | | Bottom Line: | ok, it is perfect for street and biggest for dirt jumping, easy for make bunny hops, manuals etc. the fist thing that i did when i rode this bike was, take the marzocchi cause weights a ton and put other.... like a pike.... and change the tires..... Excellent bike......I repeat, IT IS NOT HEAVY,throw away that Dirt jumper 3 and problem solved. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
|
$ 1599.00
