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If you're not familiar with the growing trend amongst endurance riders towards bikes with 29" wheels...it's ok - we'll forgive you. If, however, you're one of the few who insists that 29" wheeled bikes are a fad that'll go the way of suspension stems, elastomer bumper forks, and above-the-bar shifters...we respectfully request that you get with the program.
- Fork: Marzocchi 44 TST2 29" QR15, 120mm travel
- Frame: 29" wheel hydroformed 6061-T6 aluminum frame
- Headset: FSA integrated, 1 1/8"
- Saddle: WTB Silverado Comp
- Seatpost: All Terra Al2014
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sdavis8888
a Cross Country RiderDate Reviewed: May 27, 2012
Strengths: Great confidence inspiring on the descents, strong climber, light for a 29er.Weaknesses: Tall top tube. The included saddle is way too hard. Not fully sold on 2x10.Bottom Line: I just replaced a 2002 GT i-Drive 1.0 with this bike. The difference is night and day. This bike climbs better, descends with way more confidence and the 29er wheels roll over obstacles a bit better. I might like a taller granny gear - but the shifting is crisp and fast with the 2x10. I though the included saddle (WTB Silverado) was a joke, way too hard - replaced it with first a Rocket V (too narrow) then a Pure V (awesome). I've only ridden three days on the bike so far - but I am lovin' it. And at this price point I'm not sure that it can be beat. There are some internet only companies with bikes at this price point - but having a local shop that supports the bike (Performance Bikes) and has treated me great is a huge plus. Highly recommended.
Favorite Trail: West Magnolia
Purchased At: Performance Bikes
Similar Products Used: 2002 - GT I Drive 1.0
Bike Setup: Stock with WTB Pure V saddle, Time ATAC pedals
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wyatt79m
a All Mountain Rider
from Bloomsburg, PA USADate Reviewed: February 22, 2012
Strengths: Great value, the fork is easy to tune and I changed the travel to 140mm. This bike is a rock devouring monster, it eats up any kind of square edge hits, rocks or roots. I'm really impressed with the Fox Float as well, it's pretty simple, but it performs really well with the rear suspension. I'm able to get a nice bob free climb and on the downs it feels good and I'm using most of the travel. I think over all it's a great bike.Weaknesses: The only weakness that I've found so far is that the wheels are pretty heavy and I hate small blocks.Bottom Line: I really like this bike, it's kinda under the radar, but it really performs awesome. If I would have known, how great this bike was gonna be, I might have saved up for the Pro ?
Favorite Trail: top mountain
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$1700.00
Purchased At: Campus Cycle, Lewisb
Similar Products Used: Cannondale rush 3, prophet 1000, super v, Kona dawg, Ventana El Chamuco ...
Bike Setup: Still mostly stock, dropper post, wider bars.
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ihaveagibsonsg
a Cross Country Rider
from San Diego, CA, USADate Reviewed: December 12, 2011
Strengths: PriceWeaknesses: WeightBottom Line: This is a great bike for the money. This bike is a rare exception, cheap, lightweight, reliable....in this case you can pick all 3. It's a killer bike, the I-Drive system really works and gets no pedal bob. The components are nice enough to compliment 99% of riders out there. I was skeptical about the breaks before buying it but they've turned out to be a good quality product. Riding my local trails I now make new lines on the trail that all the 26" bikes can't ride on. Forget making lines, this bike doesn't even need them, it rolls over anything! The water bars that are scraped up from chain rings are no match for the clearance of this bike. It flat out hauls on all terrain so well to the point its dangerous! It will give you a false sense of confidence. I've been passing up roadies on this bike with 2.35 heavy panaracer tires. I'll never even consider a 26" wheeled bike ever again. It weighs just under 30 pounds with the stock components and the kenda small block 8's. Not bad considering bikes priced 2,000$ more than this one weigh only half to one pound less. The only thing I didn't like about it is that it came with the small block 8's, a great tire but they're out of season. But that's like not buying a car because it doesn't have a cd player, nothing 60$ can't fix. ALSO since I was a performance member I got 150$ in store credit so in reality the bike is even cheaper. Gotta love it.
Favorite Trail: Mission Trails
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$1400.00
Purchased At: Performance Bike
Similar Products Used: Gary Fisher Hi Fi, Access Carbon 4.0 29er
Bike Setup: Stock
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sixteenornumber
a Cross Country Rider
from USADate Reviewed: November 19, 2011
Strengths: price & value
Weaknesses: heavy, no tapered steam, no rear shock lockoutBottom Line: this is my first 29er and ive mostly been a road cyclist in the past so I'm not an expert on the subject. from what i can tell this bike has amazing value and It feels like a tank! no lockout on the rear shock is a bit annoying on climbs.
I'm 6'2" and I went for the medium. the large felt too long. smallblock 8 tiers were a nice touch.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1600.00
Purchased At: performance, Denver,
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