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JDWiegand
a Weekend Warrior
from Round RockDate Reviewed: July 11, 2011
Strengths: Strong Frame and Good Components.Weaknesses: Front shock is lacking to say the least. A dart 3 would have been a better option for the price.Bottom Line: Great bike to start off with. I have over 1k on it with no issues. Root drops, rock drops, and DH around 30+ over rocks have not broken this bike.
Favorite Trail: Walnut Creek / Emma Long
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$699.00
Purchased At: Bucks Bikes
Similar Products Used: Marin 29er
Bike Setup: Stock W/ spd clips
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carl s.
a Cross Country Rider
from bangor, washington, usa baby!Date Reviewed: May 22, 2011
Strengths: Quality frame. Top tube shaping is very nice. great parts spec. wienmann wheels are quality. Geax saguaro tiresWeaknesses: suntour fork is rough and felt dead. HeavyBottom Line: This bike is a awesome! For $900! I've ridden a couple of nice 29ers and the Talus 29 stock, out of the box can get it! Once you dial in your postion and burn in the brake pads it can handle any XC shredding. Definately race worthy. Buy one.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Purchased At: Rental from Kitsap n
Similar Products Used: Salsa El Mariachi, Surly Karate Monkey
Bike Setup: Deore drivetrain, Avenier components.
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tempobon
a Weekend Warrior
from Morrisville, PADate Reviewed: August 12, 2010
Strengths: Great wheels and nice rideability. Shimano package is great and brake system to sweet as well.Weaknesses: I take a decent amount of ramps and the lockout cartridge broke on a pretty good jump. The seatpost also bent back o the same jump.Bottom Line: The bike is great for the money but if you plan on getting a lot of air you may want to opt for a more stout fork.
Favorite Trail: Neshaminy
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Similar Products Used: na
Bike Setup: Stock with an upgraded fork to RockShox XX and an upgraded Ritchey seatpost.
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holyghostrider96
a Cross Country Rider
from Lexington,SC,USADate Reviewed: April 26, 2010
Strengths: Value, full shimano drivetrain. Perfect for the rider on a budget who is looking for their first 29er.Weaknesses: Rear derauler hanger came off the first time the rear wheel was removed. Reinstalled and checked all other bolts.Bottom Line: This bike was the only bike that met my $900 budget that had hydralic brakes and a full 9spd shimano drivetrain. This is my first bike with geax tires and I'm very impressed with how fast they roll and hook up in the corners. My first ride was about 20 mi and I walked away saying I'm hooked on 29ers. My other bike is GF Hifi 26er and I felt like this bike was faster. I looked for some of the 29er problems with acceleration and climbing but didn't find any. this bike is smooth and rides over most obstacles without any problems. Some raters may rate this bike 4 chilis overall for weighing 32lbs with eggbeater pedals. But for this price your not going to get a low 20lb bike. The frame is worth upgrades as you break components
Favorite Trail: Harbison State Forest
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Purchased At: $900
Similar Products Used: First 29er I've owned. Have ridden 29ers from gary fisher,raleigh,specialized,and giant.
Bike Setup: Stock with the tires converted to tubeless using 24in tubes,electrical tape and stan's.
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