[me89]

i have been looking at an 03 ironhorse team dh that i can get at my local shop on a closout price. i was wondering what you guys thought of the frame and what you would change about it to make it performe better. i am hopping to eventually race it. so any setup tips and problems that you have incounterd i would appreciate it if you would tell me. thank you for your help.
:evil:

 

[SirChomps-a-Lot]

They're a bit heavy... around 13 lbs I think.

 

[Jm_]

i have been looking at an 03 ironhorse team dh that i can get at my local shop on a closout price. i was wondering what you guys thought of the frame and what you would change about it to make it performe better. :

the fork.

 

[eastcoastzigzag]

great out of the box to start with. ride the hell out of it then worry about changin stuff. its the rider not the parts bro. if u take care of ur stuff and have thing serviced when its due it will b a good ride for u.

 

[Jonas]

me89-
We make a linkage uprade kit for that model year IH. It comes with an E13 crossbraced upper rocker link assembly, chainstays and bearings. It significantly improves torsional rigidity of the rear end. We sell it for $225. If you are interested give us a call at 207.772.3132. The '03 IH DH rocks stock, but DW just gave it a little nitro charge. Great bike for the $

Regards,

Jonas

 

[dw]

They're a bit heavy... around 13 lbs I think.

Nope! The 03 tips the scales in the 10s, the 04 at 12.2 lbs.

dw

 

[dw]

the fork.

Dont listen to this guy ME89

The fork is the missle of the line Boxxer, whick is a sweet fork, same as the top of the line without the slippery silver coating stantion legs. A lot of races have been won on this fork.

JM just hates Rock Shox and its his mission to poo-poo all of their products whenever he can.

dw

 

[Jm_]

Dont listen to this guy ME89

The fork is the missle of the line Boxxer, whick is a sweet fork, same as the top of the line without the slippery silver coating stantion legs. A lot of races have been won on this fork.

JM just hates Rock Shox and its his mission to poo-poo all of their products whenever he can.

dw

Yes, but only because they feel like crap, are released with flawed internals more than once, have ancient damping-technology and leak more than the exxon valdez

I'll stick to my heavy motorcycle-inspired forks for superior performance, and that's what I'll always recommend

 

[CBJ]

Bla bla bla

 

[ska todd]

The 03 SGS-Team came with a Dorado not the Boxxer Race. The Race was on the SGS-Pro. Besides upgrading to the 04 linkage/swingarm and maybe e13 zerostack cups, I don't think there are many upgrades you can even make to that bike. Everything was basically the pimpest spec available on the market for 03.

-ska todd

 

[-BB-]

For the $$$, I don't think you can do better, unless you go used...

 

[MichaelT]

i have been looking at an 03 ironhorse team dh that i can get at my local shop on a closout price. i was wondering what you guys thought of the frame and what you would change about it to make it performe better. i am hopping to eventually race it. so any setup tips and problems that you have incounterd i would appreciate it if you would tell me. thank you for your help.
:evil:

Run it. I rode a 03 SGS DH frame for a bit and I am now on a 04 SGS DH Team Frame kit. I am a huge fan. :heart: More comfy on this bike than a lazy boy.

The geometry is fantastic. The linkage enables you to pedal hard out of corner, much better than other frames. It can rip down chutes really easily and air out as well. Basically, this bike allows me to ride on the edge longer than other bikes have. So yep, it works for me.

Michael

e.13 / Evil

 

[zedro]

Yes, but only because they feel like crap, are released with flawed internals more than once, have ancient damping-technology and leak more than the exxon valdez

I'll stick to my heavy motorcycle-inspired forks for superior performance, and that's what I'll always recommend

be a little more sensitive to people who dont have the proper upper-body strength for a real fork.... neaky:

 

[kidwoo]

be a little more sensitive to people who dont have the proper upper-body strength for a real fork.... neaky:

.........says the thin man.


Guess you get pretty buff pushing around a 60lb bike?

.........says the man who can't walk.

 

[zedro]

Guess you get pretty buff pushing around a 60lb bike?

fifty five!!!

 

[kidwoo]

fifty five!!!

Ooooh tender spot!

sixty, six T, 6 tee, sick's tea, 60!!!!!!


Leave me my trite ramblings, it's all I have.

 

[Acadian]

be a little more sensitive to people who dont have the proper upper-body strength for a real fork.... neaky:

I feel targeted!

 

[zedro]

I feel targeted!

must be big...uhh, fork envy....

 

[kidwoo]

must be big...uhh, fork envy....

Oh I've seen acadian's.....it's pretty big.......8 inches, 8 pounds.

 

[Acadian]

Oh I've seen acadian's.....it's pretty big.......8 inches, 8 pounds.

see push thread....cat is out of the bag...

my arms are have already gained 1"

 

[kidwoo]

see push thread....cat is out of the bag...

my arms are have already gained 1"

Length doesn't count.

 

[Acadian]

Length doesn't count.

hahahah...ya goof!!

 

[binary visions]

Length doesn't count.

You know they only tell you that to make you feel better, right?

 

[biggins]

back on the topic, the sgs series bikes rule. i dont even know which model mine is its got 7 in the back with a fox shock with one little knob for adjusting (or is it 2 knobs?i never really pay attention to it) and i beat my bike all to hell. its been through more than any other frame ive owned.

 

[me89]

hey guys thinks for all of the positive feedback and i just wanted to know that i have the frame in my possesetion right now. biggens if you want to see it really bad you can make a trip out to epic and see it.

ohh and i am going to have e13 componets on it, with a slider plus up front, ohh the 04 world cup weighs 13 lbs

 

[ska todd]

hey guys thinks for all of the positive feedback and i just wanted to know that i have the frame in my possesetion right now. biggens if you want to see it really bad you can make a trip out to epic and see it.

ohh and i am going to have e13 componets on it, with a slider plus up front, ohh the 04 world cup weighs 13 lbs

Congrats man! Anytime! Say hi to Al Hightower @ Epic for me!

-ska todd

 

[Jonas]

Congrats, man. You won't regret the choice. Let us know if you need any help setting up your guide. It's pretty straight forward with that frame. And if in the future you want to upgrade the rear end please feel free to give us a call at the office - we've got the linkage kits in stock. 207.772.3132

Have fun with it and keep the rubber side down, brotha'.

 

[narlus]

be a little more sensitive to people who dont have the proper upper-body strength for a real fork.... neaky:

zedro, you were a haricot vert last time i saw you.

 

[me89]

thanks guys and its sittin in my room right now gettin some well earned rest lol. ska todd you got my word ill tell him hight. and e13 dude thank you and the offer will be taken and considerd cant weight to bolt the e13 chainguide on. thanks again guys. :dancing: