[tigermale]

Hi, Y'all, i'm new to this forum, and new to FR, but i've grown outta HT's so i'm thinking of buying this one
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=15128

hopefully u'll help me comment on it's specs and pro's and con's

don't wanna buy a good looking bike that's just gonna have me:madman:

thanx

 

[Imperial]

I dont know much about the frame,but i can say it has a very good spec,infact you wont need to replace anything.

Hi, Y'all, i'm new to this forum, and new to FR, but i've grown outta HT's so i'm thinking of buying this one
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=15128

hopefully u'll help me comment on it's specs and pro's and con's

don't wanna buy a good looking bike that's just gonna have me:madman:

thanx

 

[tigermale]

after buying this i couldn't afford to replace anything anyways

 

[NorKal]

I'd get it. I rode a DHi for years (same suspension) and it was a great bike. that Ruckus is sick, once you take off the ghey orange reflectors!

 

[tigermale]

yeah, reflectors are frouned upon in sweden too
so, i should just go for it then? what would this one be like on the trails? it weighs around 17kg =33.something pounds, but it's my legs so i'll work them pedals:thumbsup:

 

[snaky69]

Why not? Although I've seen a few Norco's around local shops with similar specs and a lower price. But they make them here in canada so I don't think you could have that kind of pricing in sweden.

 

[NorKal]

I'd just like to add the my DHi was the best pedaling bike I've ever ridden. Absolutely no pedal feeback over rough terrain. Imagine hammering through a nasty rock garden and you don't feel any of it in the pedals.:thumbsup:

 

[norcalchico]

This Bike is Full Of Goodness! I own a i drive and love it. This is my second Gt bike.
If it's in your price range go for it!

Enjoy!!

 

[tigermale]

sounds good
But some guy on a swedish forum commented on the fact that the bikes geometry places the biker too much "behind" the cranks, anyone got comments on that?
(ye, i am a bit of a noob ,and this'll be my first fullsusser)

Snaky, we do in fact have some norco-dealers here in sweden
http://www.haggs.nu/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1138

http://www.haggs.nu/catalog/index.php?cPath=145_152

unfortunately it's kitted with manitou, so i gotta skip this one after readin tooooooo many bad reviews on those
found some giant reigns and faith's too, and they are also kitted with manitou or bad gears
http://www.haggs.nu/catalog/index.php?cPath=94_95_111_174

 

[NorKal]

sounds good
But some guy on a swedish forum commented on the fact that the bikes geometry places the biker too much "behind" the cranks, anyone got comments on that

Not sure although mine never seemed to bother me. Might be a personal preference. In either case, the I-Beam seat has a huge range of fore/aft adjustment.

 

[JEFFCWMCARN]

i drive

The GT DHi frame pedals very well, no bob at all. It is essential to have a stable coil rear shock e.g. 5th or dhx or rocco. The i drive really does work- a great idea. Now the bad bit and it is quite a flaw, the front triangle is super strong, However the rear triangle is fragile, mine cracked on light freeride. Got a replacement on warranty. Now I will only use this frame as an all mountain bike. Its biggest downfall is maintenance. I used to love bike maintenance. This thing takes over your life and wallet to maintain, the FS parts are expensive and made of cheese and need replacing toooooo often. It is undoubtedly the best pedaling bike out there, its a great shame you have to choose between your wife or i drive, cos after all there is only so much attention a man can give.

 

[Gemini2k05]

a friend of mine who owns a shop got ride of his top speced SX trail and rides this cause its better (and 1500 cheaper retail)

 

[SHIVER ME TIMBERS]

Only problem with GT is the come and go as a business

 

[Gemini2k05]

Only problem with GT is the come and go as a business

ya, as in 1 time?

 

[SHIVER ME TIMBERS]

ya, as in 1 time?

bad in my book when they didn't honor broken frames when they did come back

 

[mtbgiovanny]

i'm sure that bike is going to hold up perfectly fine it's a good frame with very good specs mate