Versus Blitz II

[gmac]

Who owns ? Got some feedback on it ? Looking at getting a frame possibly.
Really like to hear how it is on trail & w/ technical type climbing... I imagine it kills on the downhill.
Found a good review @ Go-Ride. Given they are in sales. But, the review seems like they are really loving that frame. And it can be done for around 35#s for all purpose use.
http://www.go-ride.com/blitz_review.htm
Original look w/ the rocker plates too.

[freeridefool]

a few months ago decline did a big review on the blitz. seemed like they really liked it.

[jvnixon]

There's a few threads about some people who got some around here if you do a search.

Frame is really beefy, has needle bearings, 11.25lbs w/shock, so if you're trying to make it a 35lb bike its going to be somewhat expensive or will have to have some chinsy parts.

[BIRDMAN111]

it looks odd, but maybe im just used to seeing konas with that same rear suspension look, but without all the curves.

[gmac]

Yup thanks. I read a few threads prior to posting this.
Anyone have any riding feedback ? Really looking for Blitz owners. Or, even Dirtbag. They seem to be identical almost in terms of specs anyway.

[dogonfr]

The Blitz II is awesome!!! It is so tight because of the needle bearings at all pivots. DH trails it is very sweet throught the corners, nice & solid, hit a jump it is straight off no flexing or twisting. To hit most good DH trails you have to climb up, not a problem, the Blitz II can climb extreamly well. Getting the Blitz II to 35 is possible as mentioned earlyer. As for compairing to a Dirt Bag, the linkage loos the same but theat where it stops. The DB uses flat aluminum plates joining the seat stay to chainstay, Blitz uses a very solid Clevis mount. DB uses Skate board bearings, basickly caged balls that flex on transitional loads, Blitz uses needle bearings at all pivots with zerk fittings so there is no flex & you can maintain proper lubrication without disassembly. :clapping:

[dogonfr]

Forgot to add the sweet pic's of the frame as well as the 32.2lb build done by one owner. :cheers:

[ZHendo]

looks like they had fun with the cnc machine. they could take a huge amount of weight out of the bike by changing the rear dropouts though. they are enormous. i love the attention to detail though, really shows with the lube ports on the needle bearings and the slanted rear dropouts.