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bmartinez1429
a Weekend Warrior
from Northern CaliforniaDate Reviewed: April 5, 2011
Strengths: Light, top of the line partsWeaknesses: Superlight tires are very thin and I cut a sidewall on my 1st raceBottom Line: Holy Crap this bike is sweet! The XX drivetrain is the real deal. I was skeptical about this whole 29er thing and I loved my old Gary Fisher Hardtail but it got real tired after last season. The 29er is fast and smooth. On the downhills it rolls REALLY fast and almost feels like a very short travel full suspension bike because the ride is so smooth.
What a ride!
Favorite Trail: Porcupine Rim
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Similar Products Used: Gary Fisher Supercaliber OCLV (the old one from the 90's) Cannodale CAAD 4
Bike Setup: Stock
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gregskitchen
a Cross Country RiderDate Reviewed: February 14, 2011
Strengths: Pictures of it look pretty cool.Weaknesses: Can't get one, so I guess everything.Bottom Line: Have been waiting for 4 months to get the bike. Paid in full the end of October.
Duration Product Used: Tested or demo'ed only
Price Paid:
$2500.00
Similar Products Used: Santa Cruz/Specialized
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David Gallagher
a Cross Country Rider
from Tacoma, WA, USADate Reviewed: October 8, 2010
Strengths: Hard to say.Weaknesses: Frame at left chain stay lower cracked all the way after three rides, one XC race without an impact.Bottom Line: Specialized dealer Old Town Bicycles in Gig Harbor, WA. immediately accused me of causing the damage. Specialized denied the warranty stating damage was caused to impact. This bike has not been worth the price. Specialized has not honored their warranty and do not care about their consumer. They offered a crash replacement at $1600, but who wants to go through this experience again. This frame in my opinion is a $2600 disposable item. Never again will I purchase a Specialized bike product. Done.
Favorite Trail: Rodalben "F" Trail, Germany
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$5500.00
Purchased At: Old Town Bicycle, Gi
Similar Products Used: Niner Air 9 Carbon.
Bike Setup: Per manufacturer recommendations.
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sixteenstone96
a Racer
from rockfordDate Reviewed: May 31, 2010
Strengths: light, 29er, great fork, smooth drivetrain, great handlingWeaknesses: front hub bearings wore out after 1 month, Sram XX brakesBottom Line: love the ride just has a few bugs, front hub needs some kinda seal upgrade. most likely buy it again and just sell the wheelset and brakes before using them and go with something with less maintenance.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Similar Products Used: trek 9.9, giant carbon mcm, litespeed tanasi, rocky mountain vertex team
Bike Setup: stock as of now might have to look for wheels and brakes
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suvowner
a Cross Country Rider
from lr, arDate Reviewed: April 10, 2010
Strengths: bad assWeaknesses: noneBottom Line: superlight.......superfast.......superflickable........superquick.......absolute efficiency.......
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Similar Products Used: jet and rip 9 and one 9
Bike Setup: salsa bars, wt seat stans race wheels - 19.9 lbs large
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john-on-bike
a Cross Country Rider
from Boulder, CODate Reviewed: February 10, 2010
Strengths: Light - 20.5 lbs with pedals - Large custom build. Shockingly smooth for a hardtail. Quick handling.Weaknesses: 2nd bottle cage won't allow for large bottle.Bottom Line: Great bike all around. Very, very happy with the purchase. I still can't believe it's a hardtail - it's just that smooth. read more on my blog.
http://johnonbike.blogspot.com/2010/01/mainden-voyage-first-impressions.html
Favorite Trail: Most anything in Winter Park, CO
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Purchased At: Boulder Cycle Sport
Similar Products Used: Scott Spark, Specialized Epic, Specialized Stumpjumper, Gary Fisher Rig,
Bike Setup: XX, ZTR Crest with 240 hubs, and other lightweight bits.
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DWitt
a Racer
from Cedar Bluff,VA, USADate Reviewed: February 8, 2010
Strengths: Light and fast! Only 21 lbs including eggbeater SLs and 2 bottle cages. Excellent handling!Weaknesses: Might be geared a little high for the Eastern U.S.trails.Bottom Line: A great bike! You might have to lower the gearing for steep climbs. Very light and fast! Handles and climbs excellent. The geometry is "spot on"! One could slap 650B's on it,which would lower the bottom bracket 3/4" and the gearing a bit and have the fastest and lightest 650B bike out there!
Favorite Trail: Iron Mountain, Damacus, VA
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$5500.00
Purchased At: The Bike Zoo
Similar Products Used: 2005 S-Works Epic 26'er.
Bike Setup: Stock Setup:Sram xx group,26Tx39T double crank,11Tx36T cassette,specialized/rockshox fork, 160mm rotors.
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