Submitted by
Idris
a Cross Country Rider
from Kamloops B.C. Date Reviewed: November 24, 2006
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
Full Boar!
Strengths:
Excellent bike for those who want to ride it all. 5 and 5 of efficient yet bump absorbing travel. Switched from a rocky hardtail and immediatly started riding faster and clearing obstacles and small drops I would not have on the old steed. Appreciate the adjustable travel for climbing as this a good portion of my regular ride and have enjoyed doing a bit of downhilling and stair / loading dock (low) play. Did my first xc race 40k with no mech issues. Also enjoy being able to buy Canadian!
Weaknesses:
Cable routing - have snagged rear derailer cable on seat post collar. Make sure cable goes under front derailer cable. Not much rear tire clearance.
Bike Setup:
LBS helped with getting in price range by exchanging some parts have upgraded since: Fox talus rear shock, mx pro eta fork, race face evolve xc cranks / next carbon riser bar/ xo rear derailer
Bottom Line:
Love the Remix! I 've been able to do a little bit of all types of riding with some level of confidence and still ride fast when I wanted to. Other than regular maintainence and the occaisional damage due to the wind, sun in my eyes etc. causing me to crash she's been a great dance partner. Highly recommend for the "just one bike" rider who wants it all.
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Submitted by
Francois Tenenbaum
a Weekend Warrior
from Paris, France Date Reviewed: October 8, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Lozere 5south of France)
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$4000.00
Strengths:
Very versatile bike: at ease whatever you are climbing or descending, rocky or smooth ground.Very Rigid, very well finished. Very good suspension and geometry.
Weaknesses:
No real weaknesses from the bike itself. I would have prefered an anodized to normal painting because of the durability. Otherwiose International Distribution network is almosrt non existant.
Similar Products Used:
Kona Dawg Primo
Bike Setup:
Fox talas r 2007, XT, Formula oro k18, Hope pro II+Mavic 819 rims Schwalbe Nobby Nic tubeless tire
Bottom Line:
Very esay to ride. Great comfort. Efficient in all situation. Very Stiff and compact frame that allow you to place your wheel where you want to. A frame that I would recommend for someone looking for a versatile bike and do not wantr to buy a XC frame + a Enduro Frame: the bike does all in one!
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