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davidbelden
a RacerDate Reviewed: May 20, 2012
Strengths: It makes me want to ride more! What more can I ask of a bike?
- It makes 40 miles of trail feel like 20!
- Very light.
- Small bumps, roots, rocks, brake-bumps are smoothed out considerably by the big wheels
- Uphill traction is considerably better than that of a 26? hard-tail
- Climbs very confidently.
- Traction on corners is much better than I expected
- It rolls faster and carries more momentum on flats, descents, and rollers.
- Trek's geometry makes for very confident descending
- I've set a bunch of new Strava KOM's that are largely due to the light, fast bike.
- Lifetime warranty
Weaknesses: - 2×10 drivetrain is fun, but it’s hard to find the right gear on the pavement if you’re used to a 3×10. That said, I'm always willing to sacrifice road performance for dirt performance.
- 2×10 drivetrain also means that the bailout granny gear just isn’t there for the end of long races and rides.
Bottom Line: I've logged 2,000 miles on my Trek Superfly Elite, and like it more and more every ride! It has much much more range than I expected and is way more fun than I anticipated. I was trying to be a 29er hater, and after one long ride I was sold. It's light, fast, and ha a lifetime warranty. Hard to beat that!
Fantastic for XC racers, Leadville racers, and anyone else that likes to have fun on a mountain bike. If you love to ride, and want to go faster on your local trails, a Trek Superfly Elite is an incredibly fun way to make that happen.
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cyclingmagnet
a Cross Country Rider
from Littleton,CODate Reviewed: February 4, 2012
Strengths: G2 geometry with the 15 m through axleWeaknesses: no rear suspension -kiddingBottom Line: I built this bike up as my secret weapon for US marathon nationals. I should have upgraded the motor ;'), finished on the podium but no stars and stripes jersey. Not the bikes fault. It handled great. Super happy with how this bike handles. Front end with the G2 geometry really feels solid. I got it just under 20lbs with Stan's Gold wheels, Stan's raven tires. Since then have ridden lots of Colo trails. A great 29er stiff platform. I liked the ride better with a wider rear tires 2.2 and pressure around 22 lbs.
Favorite Trail: Colorado trail
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Similar Products Used: Specialized Stumpjumper 29er
Bike Setup: Upgraded drive train to XX and Rotor cranks and Rotor Qrings and Fox RLC G2 fork, TRP brakes
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neilosc
a Racer
from South AfricaDate Reviewed: December 23, 2011
Strengths: The G2 geometry handling is the benchmark for all 29'ers out there, and I mean all. Stiff frame and laid back cruisey type feel on the bike can mask its thoroughbred race pedigree.SRAM transmission 2 blade X0 and Avid X0 brakes top class.Weaknesses: Everything Bontrager. The tyres lasted 2 weeks here on African terrain they were absolute rubbish, the scandium rims were heavy and frail (replaced with Stans ZTR Crest), freewheel body started to slip and required regular servicing.Bottom Line: Ridden TransAlp on it since new, stage races and lotsa training miles (3000 miles) and Ive stopped looking at new bikes.....It climbs comfortably all day in the Alps but the sweetest of all is its singletrack downhill ability...Gary you rock you guys have got the handling dialled on this bike but for my money I would go with the rockshox sid G2 off the 2012 model and dump anything Bontrager upfront.
Gotta love the Superfly Elite...
Favorite Trail: Mankele mountainbiking
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$4500.00
Purchased At: Bicycle habitat NYC.
Similar Products Used: Ridden Santa cruz Tallboy 29, Scott scale pro 29, Ninerjet, Momsen SL29, On-one 29er etc..
Bike Setup: Stans ZTR Crest wheelset with Schwalbe snake skin(Racing ralph/rocket rons).Ritchey stem. XTR pedals.
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