The objective? I went to my wife's best friend wedding and Penang was the last destination. After visiting few friends in Penang, I resumed with my "special" task, which is collecting an Azonic Evolution complete Dirt Jump bike. I met Kevin, the owner of the Azonic which decided to sell off his bike due to his plan to migrate to Australia.
He sold the Azonic at MYR 1000, at first, i thought it is a really damaged bike because Kevin described it as a used DirtJump bike and after googling it, what makes me more worried is the frames is a 2002 model... hmmm, i thought this is it, i made another stupid mistake... i promised to him that i confirmed to buy his bike on the 23/11/08 via phone although the pics posted on the net is very very blurry, not forgetting that the post already nearly 2 months old on the date i contacted him. A promise is a promise so the deal is on.
The Azonic Evolution in her previous life begging for mercy to avoid cruel dismemberment(pic taken by the previous owner), Before dismantled to fit into my car small rear compartment.
I can't afford to buy new stuff that's why i decided to buy this bike and dismantle the parts i interested with, install unused parts from my recent bike(Dabomb Sputnik) and sell it to a friend.
I met him today, what a surprise, the item condition really mesmerized me.... the front shock is SWEET!!!! superbly like new, it is a Marzocchi Dirt Jumper 1 which is the high-end version for DJ use in 2002 with THRU AXLE, the bike frame condition is OK and the bike seems like never been ridden for years.... maybe 5 or 4 years cos the tires have cracked badly. The design also aren't old fashioned at all... it is just nice.
The Dirt jump 2 specs
# 130mm Travel
# Open Bath SSVF Valving
# Coil Springs
# Mg Powerwrap'M'-Arch
# External Preload & Rebound Control
# 30mm Aluminum DJ Stanchions
# QR20PLUS Drop-outs
The fork comes with compression and rebound setting options, nice! cos i tested Rock Shox PIKE the day before and i really recommend it for those whom going for PIKE or RECON, try to get coil spring (low-maintenance) with compression adjustability/external flood gate adjustability (I used RECON 351 without flood gate adjustability and the fork just too soft and reach/bottoming full travel easily, you dont want that when you attempting to land on a steep slope, it is just too harsh... i can hear clunking each time i clear a big drop... and yes, i sold it)
Kevin's Azonic Evo specs
Frame: Azonic Evolution
Crank: Deore LX 2002 with aluminum bashguard, only one ring used
Hubs: Rear LX front unknown Thru Axle
Single speed conversion kit
Stem handlebar: Azonic short and Azonic riser
Headset: YTF industries
BB: Shimano LX
Brakes: XTR V brakes, Deore XT levers
Rims: MAVIC D521 rims
I was thrilled and happy till i forgot that i was going to wish for a lower price...LOL. most marzocchi used fork are selling between 1000~1600 MYR without hub but this one comes with a thru axle hubs, rims, frames etc etc!
At that moment, I thanked God very much... why? previously last week i was going to buy a Marzocchi Bomber Z1 BAM 1996 fork but the deal turned sour cos someone bidded the fork price higher than i offered to the trader. There is always good things behind every mishaps.
Pic of Marzocchi Bomber Z1 BAM
After left Kevin, I continue with more house visits and push-off back to KL at 7pm, to make the story short, we reached KL at 11.30pm.
At home, i inspected the Azonic frame thoroughly, the weight of the Azonic frame is 2.5kgs while the Dabomb C4 is 4kgs, I was tempted to use the Azonic Evo frame at 1st due to its weight, but after thinking deeply, i will continue with the C4 buildup project.
Azonic Evolution and Dabomb C4 Geometry comparison, Azonic have longer rear section
The Azonic Evo frame is in Good condition with minor scratches, but i found out aluminium frames is easily damaged especially at the rear dropout section. As you can see at the dropout section, there are chipping aluminium marks, a deep round wound. In my opinion, further release and locking hubs might leaving deeper scars/wounds at the dropout, it is not impossible that the rear wheel might wobbling if the rear dropout contact surface with the hub arent flat anymore. So, this is the pros and cons of aluminium frames. (please refer to pics)
After finished with this blog updating, i think i will continue with frame coating film for the Dabomb c4 using an anti oxidization chemical. The chemical will be sprayed into the frame internal to lock-out from moisture since c4 is CrMO, it will rust lightly but not as fast/worse as raw steel.
Holding the Marzocchi Dirtjumper 1 2002 really brings me back to the memories of 2002..... sighhhhh.... I can hear 2002 songs inside my head.... Summer girls by LFO, Lady by MOJO, Vertical Horizon.... Slumber OAG..... fuhh fuhh fuhh
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