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7 Reviews for Makulu

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crazy-canuck (Aug 4, 2009 at 17:52)

This Bike is amazing. I have my'n equiped with a Elka rear shock and a 888RC3 WC. Reagardless though the bike is designed so that the suspension works in unisen and absorbs anything and everything. In berms you can feel the bike pulling you lower then you would normaly go, yet it maintains perfect traction and the suspension feels like it boosts you out with even more speed then what you entered with. Also it doesn't use to much travel. You won't find your self blowing through 6 inches for a 4 inch obstacle, and when its time to bottom it is never too rough (Elka shock helps alot with that). It is a little heaftier then some bikes out there, but it is still very flickable and my'n is at 40 lbs with lots of room to lose weight. Also the rear end is one of the stiffest I have felt, really helps when getting low or taking take those off camber corners. Also the braking is mint, when things get hairy in a tech section and you need to stop, rear wheel travel seems to work in complete even under braking, yet you still get that nice drop in travel with a brake tap before a berm.
I could just keep going for ever, but I finish by saying that you will feel comfortable on this bike quiker then any other race bike. It just feels like you've always ridden it, I don't know how to describe it.

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biname (Apr 2, 2010 at 17:43)

ownhill Race frame only: 1.5" head tube. Hydroformed top tube - strong front junction Two piece CNC machined BB and pivot box incorporating linkage design - lightweight, high strength 83mm 05 ISCG BB mounting Swingarm: Low Leverage Advantage linkage design - lower centre of gravity, improved suspension kinetics One piece direct 180mm PM brake tab - international standard Replaceable CNC machined rear derailleur hanger - great strength and durability Low shock leverage ratio (2.3:1) - more controlled, tunable suspension dampening Tech: 1.5" (120mm long) headtube Custom drawn AL6082 T6 tubeset Hydroformed top tube 83mm ISCG 05 bottom bracket 30.9mm seatpost size 34.9mm seat clamp (provided) Small and large frame sizes 203mm (8") rear wheel travel Low Leverage Advantage linkage with full complement Enduro Max bearings (6901 2RS Max) Double O-ring seal throughout linkage 266mm x 89mm (10.5" x 3.5") rear shock length 30mm x 8mm front shock-mount 25.4mm x 8mm rear shock-mount Large sealed pivot bearings (6003 2RS) Ali 12mm x 150mm rear axle (supplied) Ali replaceable derailleur hanger (supplied) One-piece postmount direct 180mm rear brake tab Rock Shox Maxle compatible. *Shock options: Cane Creek Double Barrel Makulu Tune - 3,500.00 or Fox DHX RC4 Makulu Tune 3,240.00

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Marcin5991 (May 4, 2014 at 13:02)

Incredible bike with amazing suspension. The pedals are very efficiently I'm stoked every time I get a ride on her. Bike is perfect for downhill racing with aggressive geo. Its impressive how long and low the frame is. Bb has only 14,5" but I have never hit any roots or rocks.For me that's amazing bike. After just a few months, I'm hitting things harder, picking faster lines, boosting and popping over rough terrain without losing speed, hitting new features that I never bothered with before and everything are easier.

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mty10 (Aug 17, 2009 at 20:22)

Siticks in corners like its on rails - pedals lika deamon and soakes up every bump, leaving the rider 100% focused on going fast and not having to woarry about what the bike is doing...

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GTPjon (Sep 12, 2010 at 9:33)

Incredible frame! Incredible suspension - especially with a BOS S**toy shock - dialled geometry, great build quality and bombproof without being overweight. Just glad I got mine before the price went up...

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lamaking (Mar 9, 2012 at 19:30)

Try it... you won't really know until you do! It's that awesome! I've been racing on it for 3 years now and it's got all one can want. Contact Lama Cycles in Canada to try one.

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swearmouth (May 29, 2011 at 14:15)

The fastest frame I have ever ridden. Relatively light, super stiff, smooth travel all the way through the stroke.

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Avg: 5 (7 votes)

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Morewood Makulu (MSRP $2990) — Downhill Race frame only: 1.5" head tube. Hydroformed top tube - strong front junction Two piece CNC machined BB and pivot box incorporating linkage design - lightweight, high strength 83mm 05 ISCG BB mounting Swingarm: Low Leverage Advantage linkage design - lower centre of gravity, improved suspension kinetics One piece direct 180mm PM brake tab - international standard Replaceable CNC machined rear derailleur hanger - great strength and durability Low shock leverage ratio (2.3:1) - more controlled, tunable suspension dampening Tech: 1.5" (120mm long) headtube Custom drawn AL6082 T6 tubeset Hydroformed top tube 83mm ISCG 05 bottom bracket 30.9mm seatpost size 34.9mm seat clamp (provided) Small and large frame sizes 203mm (8") rear wheel travel Low Leverage Advantage linkage with full complement Enduro Max bearings (6901 2RS Max) Double O-ring seal throughout linkage 266mm x 89mm (10.5" x 3.5") rear shock length 30mm x 8mm front shock-mount 25.4mm x 8mm rear shock-mount Large sealed pivot bearings (6003 2RS) Ali 12mm x 150mm rear axle (supplied) Ali replaceable derailleur hanger (supplied) One-piece postmount direct 180mm rear brake tab Rock Shox Maxle compatible. *Shock options: Cane Creek Double Barrel Makulu Tune - 3,500.00 or Fox DHX RC4 Makulu Tune 3,240.00

Specifications Compare to other DH Bikes

Price	$2,990
Travel	203mm (8")
Fork	Recommended travel 170mm - 200mm
Bottom Bracket	83mm shell with ISCG 05 tabs
Hubs	12 x 150 rear (axle only included)
Seatpost	30.9mm

Dimensions

Size	Small	Large
Frame Weight
Bike Weight
Headtube Angle	65 °	65 °
Seattube Angle	71 °	71 °
Headtube Length
Chainstay Length	445 mm	445 mm
BB Height
BB Width	83 mm	93 mm
Seat Post Diameter	30.9 "	30.9 "
Front Derailleur Width
HeadTube Diameter	1.5	1.5
Top Tube Length	580 mm	610 mm
WheelBase	1157 mm	1187 mm
Standover Height

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