Strengths: stiff frame,triple triangle design,stiff rear triangle,short tapered head tube,72 head tube angle.Price.
Weaknesses: only one color available,.noisy Formula RX brakes,X7 shifters.would prefer bb30 than gxp
Bottom Line:
after riding on my 26er mtb for six years and after riding with my zaskar 29er,no chance that i will go back to a 26er.The Zarkar 9r carbon is very fast on trails and acceleration.Lots of grips thanks to the 29 inch tires.