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Post by bernie on Apr 25, 2005 6:46:14 GMT 8
Anyone here knows about this frame? Is it true that this frame is the all purpose frame from DH to XC?
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Post by warlock^_^ on Apr 25, 2005 7:14:02 GMT 8
Anyone here knows about this frame? Is it true that this frame is the all purpose frame from DH to XC? In the USA this is released as Azonic Saber, in the world this is released as XXTension. Saw the Azonic version upclose ridden by Alex in Muntinlupa trails, its designed for XC. He said the frame is kinda heavy. Nicely designed frame...if you look closely its a 4-bar Horst link suspension. They released the Azonic Saber & Propulsion...and what you posted it the Propulsion (chk the name on the seatstay), and this was designed for XC use. Saber I guess was designed for FR/DH... funny they look the same www.dirtworld.com/productreviews/ReviewStory.asp?id=490
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Post by allegra on Apr 25, 2005 7:21:12 GMT 8
I was interested in that frame An xc frame for heavy riders Kaso the travel is listed at 3.5inches lang I'll gpo with the DBR anytime
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Post by bernie on Apr 25, 2005 7:36:15 GMT 8
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Post by bernie on Apr 25, 2005 7:38:27 GMT 8
Cost is between 27K to 30K with DNM HQ Shocks, much higher maybe if used with Romic or Fox
but DNM is the choice of heavy riders daw, economical yet robust.
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Post by warlock^_^ on Apr 25, 2005 7:41:49 GMT 8
Cost is between 27K to 30K with DNM HQ Shocks, much higher maybe if used with Romic or Fox but DNM is the choice of heavy riders daw, economical yet robust. Berns, the review your reading is for the Saber alright, it looks more tougher than XC designed Propulsion...check those gusseting
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Post by bernie on Apr 25, 2005 8:17:17 GMT 8
Saber aka Extension? Saber - USA Extension - Worldwide including asia
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Post by warlock^_^ on Apr 25, 2005 8:30:09 GMT 8
Saber aka Extension? Saber - USA Extension - Worldwide including asia Nope..Azonic have this XXtension series..similar to Giant's Maestro series. thats the Recoil, Saber, & Propulsion here's the article about it *link*
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xtranss
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Post by xtranss on Apr 25, 2005 8:40:12 GMT 8
good day! check this site xtensionbikes.com
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Post by warlock^_^ on Apr 25, 2005 8:43:57 GMT 8
good day! check this site xtensionbikes.com hehe this are the same Azonic's xxtension frames, guess one of em is making and the other is just putting its decals and selling em. ;D
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xtranss
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Post by xtranss on Apr 25, 2005 8:47:03 GMT 8
I guess so... they're all made in taiwan.
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marvs
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Post by marvs on Apr 25, 2005 8:58:00 GMT 8
The '04 Azonic Saber is the Xtension Xplore and here's their site if you haven't seen it yet: www.xtensionbikes.com/xtension-xplore.htmAt 30k from Ross (la pang tawad) it comes with a DNM coil shock (looks like a newer version). It's a Horst link FSR type 4-bar, just like Ellsworth or Turner. Can be built up with FR/DH components or can be lightened using an air shock with 5-6 inch travel. So if If your pretty undecided what kind of riding you'll do, this is a good pick. It can be built up from AXC to FR If you're leaning a lighter bike than can still be good for heavier riders, the Xpilot would still do. It's also gussetted and is the Azonic Propulsion's couterpart. This was marketed as an AXC bike which can be used for Slalom or 4-cross (If you have '04 issues of MBA, that's what it said on their ad at the back). I know somebody who spec'd it with a DJ3 and jumps with it. Hope this helps. (By The way, an '05 model is coming out around August daw according to the distributor and Xtension in Taiwan. They didn't want to say what it would be but their German site already came out with one so I expect it would be the same.) www.xtensionbikes.de/
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Post by bernie on Apr 25, 2005 9:10:41 GMT 8
Heheheheh I modify the taytol, so they are different, kasi, I read a magazine in Cartimar stated there that the XXtension is released worldwide by that brand while in the US it's the azonic saber 1?
ngek!
anyway it doesn';t matter, I like the frame.
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Post by bernie on Apr 25, 2005 9:12:17 GMT 8
hehe this are the same Azonic's xxtension frames, guess one of em is making and the other is just putting its decals and selling em. ;D BNgaahh, which is which heehehehheehe
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Post by bernie on Apr 25, 2005 9:47:02 GMT 8
The '04 Azonic Saber is the Xtension Xplore and here's their site if you haven't seen it yet: www.xtensionbikes.com/xtension-xplore.htmAt 30k from Ross (la pang tawad) it comes with a DNM coil shock (looks like a newer version). It's a Horst link FSR type 4-bar, just like Ellsworth or Turner. Can be built up with FR/DH components or can be lightened using an air shock with 5-6 inch travel. So if If your pretty undecided what kind of riding you'll do, this is a good pick. It can be built up from AXC to FR If you're leaning a lighter bike than can still be good for heavier riders, the Xpilot would still do. It's also gussetted and is the Azonic Propulsion's couterpart. This was marketed as an AXC bike which can be used for Slalom or 4-cross (If you have '04 issues of MBA, that's what it said on their ad at the back). I know somebody who spec'd it with a DJ3 and jumps with it. Hope this helps. (By The way, an '05 model is coming out around August daw according to the distributor and Xtension in Taiwan. They didn't want to say what it would be but their German site already came out with one so I expect it would be the same.) www.xtensionbikes.de/ That is what in the Frame Handbook in Ross, they are the same just differ in trade name according to distribution. That's where I get, Azonic xxtension series-USA - XXtension-Worldwide. Anyway nga, I like the frame, looks more stiffer than the NRS & Kikapu's.
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Post by bernie on Apr 25, 2005 12:36:57 GMT 8
I guess so... they're all made in taiwan. It's OK, Giant Frames are also Made in Taiwan, some, China, heheheehheh
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Post by xtranss on Apr 25, 2005 14:01:07 GMT 8
yes sir. but that doesn't matter, as long as it passes their standards...again sir, good luck on the project.
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Post by bernie on Apr 25, 2005 15:53:01 GMT 8
Heheheheheh some of us including mines brain was poisoned of that "made in japan" or "usa" mentality heheheeheh glad that now its vanishing.
LX 05 Hubs is made in Malaysia but the performance is outstanding. ;D
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Post by bernie on Apr 26, 2005 15:02:41 GMT 8
I borrowed again the azonic manual in Ross- the XXtension and the aZONIC EXPLORE is exactly the same unless there's something on it
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Post by bernie on May 3, 2005 6:53:48 GMT 8
Tried this frame by the local Wrecking Crew here in Cavite, the frame is Xcellent!
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Post by bernie on May 4, 2005 6:19:25 GMT 8
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Post by marvs on May 4, 2005 7:05:44 GMT 8
Pansin ko nga yung review mo sa MTBR e. ;D
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Post by bernie on May 5, 2005 6:36:26 GMT 8
Pansin ko nga yung review mo sa MTBR e. ;D Yep, still trying and testing this frame, pag nawasak ko ito within a month, I'll bawi-bawi my review heheheheheheh ;D
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