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a Cross Country RiderDate Reviewed: May 16, 2013
Strengths: Almost Everything
Weaknesses: Avid brakes. (noise)Bottom Line: Getting back on a MTB after 13 years. I needed to find a bike that I could afford and could handle my size. I'm a "clyde" at 6'4 300 lbs. This is a very strong yet very nimble machine. It has great components and rides very well. It has been able to handle everything I have thrown at it and has wanted more. If you are a "clyde" , and want a great hardtail that can take a pounding this is the bike for you.
Favorite Trail: Lake Redman PA
Duration Product Used: 6 weeks
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$1549.00
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River WolfDate Reviewed: May 10, 2013
Strengths: Outstanding value
Too many features to list
Very fun to ride
Weaknesses: Bottle holder mounted too high on tube (minor)Bottom Line: When it was time to replace my hardtail I rode several brands once deciding a 29er best suited my riding sytle and terrain. The Stache 7 won out based on a combination of: features, quality, performance, value and "trail feel".
For an out of the box package I'm impressed. The Gary Fisher designed frame has internal cable routing, closed convert dropouts, ISCG tabs, a press-fit bottom bracket and several dropper post routing options. I'm comfortable in it's ability for any upgrades I may make.
With a 17.5" chainstay and G2 geometry I'm powering through S-turns with ease. The fork, a RockShox Recon Silver with 120mm of travel has handled everything I've thrown at it flawlessly and the Shimano SLX equipped 2X10 drivetrain shifts as smooth as silk. So far the Avid Elixer 1 brakes are holding up, but an upgrade will be simple if necessary. Tons of small thoughtful features show just how well put together this bike is.
I love the feel of this bike. It has a very responsive, athletic feel that may give some riders a boost of confidence (or in my case license to shred). I also like that it can do more than I'm asking which means that I'll grow into it gradually. It climbs like a sherpa, drops like a world cup downhiller, rides from casual to hardcore. easy to maintain, and is easy on the eyes (the georgeous burnt orange paint must be seen in person).
Above all else the #1 reason this bike gets high marks is IT'S EXTREMELY FUN TO RIDE and that's why I ride .
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geoffrey burchDate Reviewed: March 1, 2013
Strengths: i only voted 3 cause i havent tested this bike yet so i gave it a 3 just because... but plan on it, when the weather clears up here as Im going into the market for a new bike to ride, this is at the top of my list!Weaknesses: like i said above have not tested this bike, i know that color appeals to alot of people and this picture is this bikes biggest weakness, it looks like a nasty shade of brown... which is not even closeBottom Line: i only posted here to say that this picture does not give any justice to the luster of color on this bike...
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