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Guerrilla Gravity GG/DH (2013) Frame
The Good

Easy to set up, easy to maintain, great suspension characteristics, made in the U.S.

The Bad

I guess they're taking manufacturing jobs away from Taiwan...

Overall Review
The bike is pretty much all they say it is: simple, stiff, likes going fast. The suspension lends itself to getting up and over obstacles. I have it set up so it has plenty of traction while maintaining great bottom out resistance. In fact, I don't think I have ever been more comfortable just sending it to flat or less-than-ideal landing situations; the suspension is that confidence inspiring. The geometry is great; slightly longer reach gives an unreal feeling of security. I expected a bike with more length to be harder to throw around in the air, but honestly I haven't noticed a significant...
Posted by benthandlebars on 6/7/2016 11:05am
Guerrilla Gravity GG/DH (2013) Frame
The Good

Fantastic geometry, stiff as hell, pretty light, simple to maintain, easy to set up according to rider taste, you get to support a truly good company made up of really cool guys and gals, great perks including free T-shirt and access to discounted component purchasing

The Bad

My hopes of smoking Loic Bruni on the WC circuit remain unrealized.

Overall Review
Specs: Large frame CCDB shock Dorado Expert Zee drivetrain and brakes Saint crankers 823s on Hadleys (26) 'Woo approved G5 rubbers Mandatory Thompson post, WTB saddle and Renthal bars Just to give some context, I am coming off a 2012 V10.4 and an IH Sunday before that and have spent a good bit of time on a demo some years ago. I liked a lot about the V10, but as my trail bikes grew longer, the (large) V10 really started to feel small and did not give me the same sense of security I love about a DH bike. I found myself wishing that my DH bike could just be a bigger, badder version of my Banshee...
Posted by SuboptimusPrime on 11/12/2015 12:18pm