Look Closer: Solid Strike Black Star DH Bikes

Solid bike has been exist in Europe in most years, but now they are trying to penetrate their existension to the world. One of their plan is having the direct-sales system out of Germany; and they have new downhill bike for the competition both in market and in the race, with Solid Strike Black Star DH Bike 2015 which is a 200 mm travel bike.

Solid Strike Black Star DH 2015 will be equipped with good parts on it such as Rockshox Boxxer World Cup 204 mm travel, combined with CCDB shock for the rear suspension. SRAM X01 DH Drivetrain will also support the bike. Something interesting, another parts are the parts from their sister's brand, Reverse, include the wheelset and cockpit.

Solid Strike Black Star Details
• Intended use: downhill
• Rear wheel travel: 200mm
• Wheel size: 27.5"
• Centre Force Suspension
• Full 7005 aluminium frame
• ISCG chain guide tabs
• RockShox BoXXer World Cup / Cane Creek DB Coil
• SRAM X01 DH drivetrain
• Adjustable geometry and wheelbase
• Weight: 35.9lb
• MSRP: €3680 ($4,222)
• Solid Bikes

Strike Black Star frame is using full aluminum material, and the frame is looking a bit complicated but basically this is really good frame. The Strike Black Star is adopting the suspension system called "Centre Force Suspension", which is also adjustable geometry and wheelbase. The independent suspension system, connects the swingarm to the front triangle.

Solid Strike Black Star Complete Specification
Rear Shock   CANE CREEK Double Barrel Coil, 240/76 mm  
Fork    ROCK SHOX BOXXER World Cup 2015 27,5"  
Headset   REVERSE Twister 1.5-1.125"  
Cassette   SRAM XG795 XO1-DH 7-speed 10- 24T  
Crankarms   SRAM XO1-DH 34T with bashguard, carbon, black  
Chainguide   REVERSE X1-RB MINI ISCG black  
Bottom Bracket   SRAM  
Chain    SRAM PC1170, 11x  
Shifter Pods   SRAM Trigger XO1 DH black  
Handlebar   REVERSE RCC-810 carbon  
Stem    REVERSE Fast Lane direct mount  
Grips    REVERSE Stamp black  
Brakes    Magura MT-7, 203 mm  
Hubs    REVERSE EVO-9 Disc Pro  
Spokes    SAPIM D-Light  
Rim    REVERSE 650B DH, yellow, 32 h  
Tires    Schwalbe Magic Mary SG, 27.5x2,35"  
Seat    REVERSE Fort Will black-yellow  
Seatpost   REVERSE RCC 309 Carbon