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Banshee Bikes
Paradox 29er
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Submitted by
pulsepro
a Cross Country Rider
from Western Massachusetts, USA
Date Reviewed: October 20, 2009 | | Favorite Trail: | Batchelor Street | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$550.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | I've been riding my large Paradox on super techy New England singletrack. The frame is simply brilliant and has changed my perspective on XC bikes. I come from a road racing background, and as you might expect, my XC mtb's have tended to be light weight, steep angles, with a stretched-out riding position. Most of my friends ride burly, 30+ pound 6" travel bikes. I always thought slack angled frames were unnecessary unless you were bombing down ski slopes. The Paradox has changed everything! I find myself looking for super chunky lines now! This frame is super flickable, nimble, and carves comers like I've never experienced - it also eats up technical trails. I should have listened to my riding friends when they told me to ditch the XC race bike and get something slacker. | | Weaknesses: | None really | | Similar Products Used: | On-One Inbred steel 29er | | Bike Setup: | Minute 100mm TA fork, XT cranks, X9 shifting throughout, DMR revolver hubs with Velocity Blunt rims, WTB stout tires | | Bottom Line: | Amazing 29er hardtail. This frame will change your perspective on what a 29er hardtail is and can do.....for the better. Brilliant frame. A steal for $550 with a seat post, clamp, and extra hanger. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
thecrackerasscracker
a Weekend Warrior
from MD
Date Reviewed: August 24, 2009 | | Favorite Trail: | shed | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$1.00 | | Purchased At: | Trident | | Strengths: | FUN,FUN and more FUN
This bike flys | | Weaknesses: | Not sure if its a weakness but the BB is low 12.25" and the crank will hit stuff if your not careful it but it makes the bike handle awesome | | Similar Products Used: | none its my 1st 29er | | Bike Setup: | xl frame orange,120mm reba team 20 male axle, flow rims on hope 2 hubs, slx crank,x-9 shifters derailleur,990 orange cassette,elixir brakes | | Bottom Line: | This is my first 29er and i love it the first week i had it i think i rode it every day,the frame is super stiff has no flex when your hammering on it and handles so well. climbing is great even with the 120 fork is doesnt wander much.this bike makes me go faster than i ever could before
cant wait till they make a FS 29er like the Rune | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Hadden
a Cross Country Rider
from Seatle
Date Reviewed: August 3, 2009 | | Favorite Trail: | The Colorado Trail | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | Great Geometry for taller guys (I'm 6'6" and ride an XL with 100mm stem and it fits me like a glove)
Very stiff frame
Looks great
| | Weaknesses: | None so far | | Similar Products Used: | Niner EMD 9 | | Bottom Line: | This is only my second 29er frame, so I don't have too much to compare to. However compaired to my last frame this bike is a lot stiffer, and the geometry feels tighter at the back, but the cockpit feels more roomy. this is the first bike I have ever ridden that actally feels like it fits me properly, and because of that I feel that I can ride harder for longer without getting as sore. I am falling in love with riding all over again thanks to this bike. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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