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SanAn
a All Mountain RiderDate Reviewed: May 2, 2012
Strengths: This bike rocks and got it for a great price. 29-inch wheels and 2x10 drivetrain are going to be good things on any bike, but the thing that brings it all together is i-drive which is a great rear suspension set-up. I've ridden offroad with 50psi in the tyres just to see how it would go and this bike handles it no probs (although Maxxi Crossmarks also help and are a great tyre). 29-inch and i-drive is an awesome traction combo!Weaknesses: CrankBros Cobalt 2 seatpost is a joke...very stupid design and is the only part of the bike that I've replaced...well apart from the smallblock 8 tyres which don't provide adequate traction when cornering on fine gravel. The bike is no lightweight, but it's not particularly heavy either compared to the competition.Bottom Line: This bike is fast everywhere and can make anyone look good...
Duration Product Used: Stromlo
Price Paid:
$2000.00
Purchased At: Online
Similar Products Used: Mountain Cycle San Andreas, Mongoose Amplifier 2
Bike Setup: Standard apart from new seatpost and tyres.
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Lee
a Cross Country Rider
from montevallo, alabama USADate Reviewed: January 26, 2012
Strengths: Works as a packageWeaknesses: Tires, THIN paintBottom Line: Looked at the competition, and the value of this bike is tops. Anything close cost 60% more at least, for no benefit except snob appeal. I thrash bikes, and my 210lb weight doesn't help. NOTHING has broken, and I generally have spokes, hubs, skewers cashing in....The front maxle looks like a motorcycle part. Anybody over 6' needs to switch to 9ers-and this one in XL is like a monster truck. It is not so easy to get technical, and hard to hoist the front, but generally don't need to. Just pedal. Elixir brakes are awesome. Spend some time dialing in the suspension, ride anywhere.
Research the subject- anything close to comparable has a poor component mix, only a double crank, etc. Performance Bike stinks, sent me a different color than ordered, and didn't care-but the Specialized 9er fsr was nearly a grand more and had mickey mouse components.
On group rides, I will sometimes swap back to a partners 26, and enjoy the agility until my back starts hurting, or I notice my 9er pulling out front.
Favorite Trail: Hurricane Crek
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$1700.00
Purchased At: performance online
Similar Products Used: First 9er, been riding MTB since 1985
Bike Setup: Stock. Will eventually replace tires for a more aggressive tread.
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