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KeviChe
a Cross Country Rider
from D.C. areaDate Reviewed: February 28, 2012
Strengths: Super Agile, terrific climber, even better decenderWeaknesses: Proprietary front hubBottom Line: I met Jeff Jones at Interbike a couple years back when he first showed his Steel Spaceframe as an early production. What really sold me was talking to him of the type of riding this bike was meant for. Aggressive trail riding, and clean sheet approach to designing an off road bike. Later on talking to him on the phone, he helped walk me through how to set it up and why. I am so glad I did, this fresh approach on how your postioned on the bike is amazing. More upright, hands and arms unloaded free to steer and control the bike. Upright yes, but I actually climb Better on this bike than my XC hardtail. Gone are the days of acute lower back pain at the end of a ride. My friends could barely keep up with me on my initial off road ride. Just brings me back to what was fun about riding my first rigid steel MTB when I was a kid. The Geometry is amazing, does everything better than any type of bike Ive had in the past, i always struggled to dial in a comfortable position on a bike. The frame does offer more compliance than a traditional frame. For the record, so far reading this you probably have surmised i am some 50+ old man who is just taking in the scenery and bird watching. I am in my early 30's, my friends describe my riding style as "reckless abandon" when some one says lets slow the pace up for those guys, it doesnt compute to my body. Chaos is where I live, and this new bike has just become the perfect apocalyptic horse to accompany me.
Favorite Trail: FountainHead
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1500.00
Purchased At: Jonesbikes.com
Similar Products Used: Commencal Meta 5, Voodoo Wanga, Iron Horse MK III, Dekerf Team SL
Bike Setup: 29er front and rear, Maxxis Ardent 2.4 Velocity P35
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morphosity
a Weekend Warrior
from Auckland, New ZealandDate Reviewed: November 14, 2011
Strengths: Built up the bike from the frame. Imported from Jones, built up how I wanted ie everything was as I specced. Bike gives an amazing ride, you feel, low and safe, because of the geometry you feel in no danger of endoing, it is my preferred bike for challenging singletrack.Weaknesses: Because of distance from Jeff had to take a punt on liking the bike ie buy unseen and unridden. Not in the slightest disappointed.Bottom Line: I really enjoy this bike it never fails to put a smile on my face, I find I am riding it in preference to my Stumpjumper unless I am planning a long, long ride. It climbs well and has that incredible responsive hardtail feeling I thought was hype. It just makes me want to ride my bike!
Favorite Trail: Single track
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$1500.00
Purchased At: From Jeff Jones
Similar Products Used: 2010 Stumpjumper 29 FSR, 2007 Stumpjumper Pro, various earlier bikes.
Bike Setup: Spaceframe, Jones girder fork, Paul WHUB, Surly Large Marge Rim, Surly Larry 3.8 Tire, Shimano XT Disc brakes, front & rear deraileurs, 2x9 gears, DT 440 rear hub Stan Flow rims and Arden 2.4 tire, Jones bars, Thompson 90mm stem (I'm 6'2")
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