Rocky Mountain 2007 Flow DJ Reviews
Reviews of the Rocky Mountain's DJ/street/park hardtail, the 2007 Flow DJ.Rocky Mountain 2007 Flow DJ
Dirt jumping, street, bike park: the 2007 Flow DJ lets you do almost any kind of progressive riding you can think of. These hardtails have extremely solid rear ends with cold-forged dropouts and S-bend rectangular stays for a super-snappy, responsive feel. Built with the trademark Rocky Mountain quality, the Flow helps you redefine your style.
Complete Bike Spec:
- Frame: RMB Custom 7005 RAD Taperwall Aluminum
- Fork: MARZOCCHI DIRT JUMPER 2
- Front Travel: 80MM
- Headset: FSA DH PIG
- Stem: RACE FACE EVOLVE DH
- Handlebar: RACE FACE EVOLVE DH
- Brakes: AVID BB5
- Brake Levers: AVID FR-5
- Cranks & Chainrings: RACE FACE EVOLVE DH X-TYPE
- Bottom Bracket: RACE FACE DIABOLUS DH X-TYPE
- Pedals: CRANK BROTHERS 50/50 CUSTOM COLOR W/ FRO LOGO
- Hubs (RR/FR): RMB 10MM NUTTED AXLE 14T/RMB 20MM AXLE
- Cog-Set: 14T FREEWHEEL
- Chain: KMC 510X HEAVY DUTY
- Spokes: DT CHAMPION
- Rims: MAVIC EX325
- Tires: MAXXIS HOLY ROLLER 2.40
- Seat Post: RACE FACE EVOLVE DH
- Saddle: WTB JAXON V COMP CAMO
Rocky Mountain 2007 Flow DJ Reviews:
Rocky Mountain definitely win the award for best paint finish, although it doesn't really surprise me as they seem to be almost anally retentive about every aspect of their products. That can only be a good thing for you the customer, after all you know that whatever is is they've made, it's been done with a bit of care. This particular frame is a tweaked dirt jump version of the standard Flow, with sizing coming down to the top tube lengths rather than the seat tube. I find it a bit of a pity that teh Rocky Mountain tradition of mounting the seat stays above the top tube means that the almost straight lines that a frame of this size normally produces are lost, but it still looks purposeful shall we say. The head tube looks like something you'd normally find on a DH bike, so I'm sure you'll be replacing several pairs of forks before this gives in. The rear dropouts are equally as reliable, and like the Chameleon they are horizontal but with a fixed disc mount. This time though the wheelbase can be adjusted whilst using a rear mech, and despite the mount not sliding, the rear mech hanger does! The inclusion of an ISCG mount finishes off what is as you might say 'a perfect tool for the job', although if it's just a bit too specialised for you then maybe consider the standard version instead.
Dirt (UK) Magazine Nov/Dec 2006
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Published Thursday 2 November 2006
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