great all round bike! Can handle anything because it''s so sturdy. great value I have to 2009 model and it''s a beast
Cons:
Rims aren''t the greatest they bend pretty easy if not maintained.
Time Used:
3 Months
Comments:
Would recomend this bike to anyone it is great for almost any style of biking. Great bike
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Tim Rose - 5/1/2009 2:21:00 PM
Pros:
The Frame is rocksolid, It handled a 10foot drop not a problem just a couple of buckled wheels but what can you expect from Sun Rims....
Cons:
Changes gear on jumps so not brill for repetative jumps on a DH section....
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
I payed 600 and it was worth every penny much better than my Trek dj bike :)
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by alex - 1/22/2009 8:42:49 PM
Pros:
can do anything on this beast. i do dh,fr,dj,street, and any other riding i come across and it just take it all with ease.
Cons:
cheap rear derailer that make too much noise through rocky sections,
forks/front end bit too heavy and they keep topping out
Time Used:
6 Months
Comments:
good bike will keep for a long time
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Dino - 11/23/2008 7:17:28 PM
Pros:
Solid, Tough, looks awsome
Cons:
Weak brakes, and a bit heavy
Time Used:
1 Year
Comments:
Great bike. The Brakes are fairly gutless, but work well (I had a Cannondale previously, and brakes were much stronger. Heavy on the uphills, but it''s not designed for much uphill. Great handling, and very comfortable
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Nandosgrom - 2/25/2008 2:04:42 PM
Pros:
The geometry on this bike is great i love the feel of the ride, great all round for things such as dirtjumps, ligh downhill, freeride, 4X it does it all for me its a lovely weight not too heavy not too light.
Cons:
chain comes off a lot!!! when land drops an stuff.
Time Used:
1 Year
Comments:
I will keep this bike forever! love it!
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by TheBatman - 11/28/2007 4:17:23 PM
Pros:
The Best Hardtail on the planet!
Cons:
Theres seriously nothing wrong with this bike
Time Used:
1 Year
Comments:
Kay this bike is awsome, U can do anything with this bike skatepark, DJing, light freeriding and light downhill.This is the best hardtail out there. Way better then those crap konas. The only reason i sold mine was cause i needed a fully.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by sasquatchpip - 8/11/2007 9:57:29 PM
Pros:
the first time i layed eyes on this bike, i knew i jus had to have it, but unfortunatly didnt have money at the time, but i finally purchased it and i love it. brakes are killer,, forks have the perfect amount of travel (150mm)
Cons:
forx are making a gay noise, gotta go with an after market seat
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
i hope to keep this bike as long as i live
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by castlehillbilly - 2/22/2007 11:53:50 PM
Pros:
hayes hydraulic brakes are sweet .drop off forks prettycool too love the tough geometry of this bike
Cons:
the alex rims are only single walled though i havent managed to hurt mine too much despitesome big drops and heavy abuse!
Time Used:
1 Year
Comments:
my bike is the 06 model and as far as im concerned is great value for money it eats up steep technical trails with gusto, loves a bit of north shore and jumps like mokey!. its a bit heavy but i never bought it for xc jaunts any way!
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Maloney - 1/17/2007 12:34:58 AM
Pros:
Strength, Power and the brakes and forks r brilliant,
Cons:
Little Heavy
Time Used:
Just Once
Comments:
Great bikei picked mine up cheap and has done everything i wanted it 2
2 thumbs up
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by harlzman - 12/7/2006 12:59:58 AM
Pros:
i love this bike more than anything. its great for doing sweet drops. change over the back rim thou.
Cons:
i dont realy have any problems with the bike. the seat isnt that god damn bad everyone says it is but its not.
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
if you wanna spend someware under the price of 2000 buy this bike it is freaking Mad
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by flyinkid - 8/14/2006 8:35:51 AM
Pros:
good fork, really great brakes almost flipped over my handelbars, frame really strong and good traction on tires
Cons:
a little heavy for DJing
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
really good bike, and a great all around bike (mountain, DJing, Downhill, Freeride)
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Nich - 7/24/2006 1:15:07 AM
Pros:
strong, nice components for the price
Cons:
Slightly on the heavy side, seat isn't too great
Time Used:
3 Months
Comments:
Pretty good bike overall, handles dirtjumping and 4x pretty well
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by e.s. - 6/16/2006 2:39:54 AM
Pros:
excellent everything awesome bike for the money.excellent for dirt jumping even better at massive drops.
Cons:
its heeps cool
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
buy it its the best bike you can get dont get a blouddy crap kona when u can get a norco sasquatch
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by bikerchick - 6/4/2006 4:26:49 PM
Pros:
the frame is nice and compact
Cons:
the seat. oh yea if u want to be different dont get this bike, everyone has this dam bike
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
its and ok bike i perfer the norco bigfoot 05. the bigfoot is one of best bikes ever go look it up
Rating:
Recommendation:
No I would not recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Chris - 2/11/2004 9:34:27 AM
Pros:
smooth riding
lightand strong to many good qualities to list
Cons:
the seat is crapy
Time Used:
3 Months
Comments:
an awsome bike for the price it can do almost evey thing. and is awsome for any one who wants a awsome bike for the price.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Dave - 2/8/2004 9:36:09 PM
Pros:
Really good components for the price (8inches hayes hyd.). Nice frame geometry (dont buy the large even if your are tall). Super solid construction
Cons:
Weight, oem tyres. I don't really like the DJIII but it's ok for the price of the bike.
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
This is a nice all around bike for dirt jumping and urban riding you can take it to corss country riding to.
