This ride rocks, worth every cent.
Even if you have to outfit the frame with cheaper parts it is worth it to upgrade over time.
Cons:
none
Wish Santa Cruz would make some more
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
Too bad some of the parts aren't as high quality as this Santa Cruz frame.
First review forgot to check YES if I would recommend this bike to a friend.
Hell Yes!!!
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Reggie - 6/6/2006 10:21:00 PM
Pros:
Literally an extension of the body. This bike is so tough, first day took BIG drops at Whistler, hangs the walls like a fly. It takes big air and feels light. Goes through the sickest single track and just keeps eating it up . Set up with Rock Shox triple race fork- 5th element is perfect. Totally adjustable. With Hadley hubs on Mavic 729s this bike is tough to beat. It evens pedals uphill nice.
Cons:
None except that I want another with a single crown fork (2 bullits!! that's how choice this ride is)
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
Find one and get it!!! Search bike shops with old inventory. You might get lucky.
Then hit a table faster than you normally would. You'll see...
Rating:
Recommendation:
No I would not recommend it to a friend
Submitted by jose - 11/27/2004 6:29:21 PM
Pros:
its a santa cruz. Its super nice and goopd for drops or downhill it will take anything you throw at it. You can go up good and come down even better, I dirtjumped with it and its perfect for it. My friend backflips his.
Cons:
well its a little flexxy in the rear end but who care it doesn't matter unless you are ultra serious racer then go buy a v10 you rich fool. and its a little pricy but you pay a lot for the santa cruz name and its outstanding quality
Time Used:
1 Year
Comments:
Its a great do every thing bike I loved it and you will do so buy one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by WarrDawg - 4/19/2004 3:20:16 PM
Pros:
Bomber, big travel, can handle about anything. Mine is set up for DH- Hanebrink fork, Hayes 8", XTR/XT drivetrain, Azonic stem, bars, double wide rims, 24" rear tire. I love this thing. I thought it would be too heavy to climb but I still climb it no problem.
Cons:
None- This bike rules. If you are worried about weight then buy a single speed or hard tail.
Time Used:
6 Months
Comments:
I love this bike. I made a few adjustments to mine. When I bought it, there was a chainguide upfront for strictly DH. Now that I but 2 rings + bashgaurd upfront my bike is very versatile. A blast to ride, you can really do some crazy stuff on this bike. It's so choice- I highly recommend picking one up if you have the means.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Eugene - 12/6/2002 4:30:27 PM
Pros:
Looks,durability,performance,very solid feeling bike,suspension is very adjustable
Cons:
Not even one!
Time Used:
6 Months
Comments:
I have an '02 with the 5th element and this thing is amazing. I mostly ride very technical xc trails with gullies and some jumps and it climbs very efficiently. On downhills it inspires the confidence to take your riding to the next level. This is one bike that can do it all very well. Get one, you'll not regret it.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Clay - 9/20/2002 8:53:58 AM
Pros:
Light weight, durable, reliable, strong, able to handle heavy weight and hard riding
Cons:
pricey, but worth it, also no dealer anywhere around me
Time Used:
More than 2 years
Comments:
This bike can go uphill forever and not wear you out as well as handle extreme downhill at a fast pace.
