Rear Shock : Fox® RP23 6-way adjustable shock with Pro-Pedal.
Fork : RockShox® Revelation. Air U-Turn adjustable from 100-130mm travel; 4.0 lbs; Motion Control; External Rebound; Low Speed Compression to Lock-out with External Floodgate; Magnesium lowers; T-6 aluminum crown; 1 1/8 Steerer Tube; 32mm 7000 series anodized aluminum upper tubes.
Headset : Fezzari design Aheadset, black alloy with oversize bearings
Stem : Aluminum 4-bolt, hollow face plate, anodized black. Sizes and angle vary depending on custom fit.
Handlebars : AM mid-rise bar, 30mm rise, 590mm-630mm width, shot-peened anodized 6061 alloy, black
Grips : Velo® MTB grip, black, double density Kraton
Brakes : Avid Juicy 5 hydraulic discs, 160mm rotor (also available in 185 and 203mm rotors).
Front Derailleur : Shimano® LX
Rear Derailleur : SRAM® X.9, Zero Loss Travel (the shifter engages quicker); 2-step Front Shifting (uses cable to cradle to equalize overall effort); 1:1 Actuation Ratio™ (precise shifting and less tuning); Adjustable Clamp Positions; and Direct Route Technology™ (minimizing friction between the shifter and the derailleur).
Shift Levers : SRAM® X.7
Cassette : SRAM® Powerglide II PG-950 upgrade 11-34T, chrome plated
Submitted by
Handz87
a Downhiller
from Ogden Utah Date Reviewed: July 21, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Snowbasin
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$2000.00
Purchased At:
Fezzari
Strengths:
The fezzari cascade peak is a great MTB. I have was going to go buy a $3000 name brand bike (insert name here) but when i compared it to the Cascade it was a no contest. You get all the right parts in the important places. Great buy!
Weaknesses:
Hubs abd rims... even though i have not had any problems with these if you swapped them with higher end parts the bike can compete with all the big boys!
Similar Products Used:
Gary Fisher
Bike Setup:
Fox Talas, Fox RP23, SRAM X.9, Avid Juicy 5s
Bottom Line:
No competition for this price point!!!!
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Submitted by
alexanderm
a Weekend Warrior
from New Hampshire Date Reviewed: July 5, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Old Whiting
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$1590.00
Purchased At:
website
Strengths:
climbs better than my old hardtail and its lighter too
handles well, just straightline it on downhills and the suspension does the rest
Weaknesses:
handlebars are kinda wide but after cutting down an inch or so on both sides its much better, slightly heavy
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
stock
Bottom Line:
great customer service, just call em up if you have a question
comes partially assembled, a great buy for the parts and it rides awesome
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Submitted by
Steve
a Weekend Warrior
from Boston, MA, USA Date Reviewed: July 5, 2009
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$2000.00
Purchased At:
fezzari.com
Strengths:
As advertised- top quality good price- great support. Superior all-mountain bike. High quality build & fit.
Weaknesses:
None
Bike Setup:
SRAM x.9, Juicy 5's, Fox TALAS & RP23
Bottom Line:
Can't go wrong with this. Great on the trails- adjustability of suspension is easy on the fly. Guys I ride with have Pitch Pro & Stumpjumpers- very impressed with Fezzari.
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Submitted by
art666
a Weekend Warrior
from Redwood City, CA Date Reviewed: October 16, 2008
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1600.00
Purchased At:
fezzari.con
Strengths:
Very stable, fast, good components. Frame looks very strong and good quality welds etc.
I think this is great bike for the money. Hard to get full suspension all mountain for 1600 if if you build it yourself.
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Submitted by
LanceJ74
a Cross Country Rider
from Colorado Springs, CO, USA Date Reviewed: August 23, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Palmer Park Trails in Colorado Springs
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1600.00
Purchased At:
Fezzari.com
Strengths:
Custom Fit, Great value in components, Price, Rides great, quality is evident in the bike and ride
Weaknesses:
None that I can find
Similar Products Used:
Iron Horse DWIII, Jamis Dakkar
Bike Setup:
SRAM x.9, Juicy 5's, Fox RP23, Mavic Rims
Bottom Line:
This bike is awsome, plus you can't find a better deal, even building a bike yourself won't yield this level of parts for the price. It rides great, climbs well, and can handle some big drops/bumps with no problem. If you are in the market for a true All Mountain bike you won't find a better build for less than $2800 (I know, I tired for over 3 months before purchasing from fezzari). Plus customer service is great as well, with no automated answering service telling you to press 1 for this or 2 for that, just real live people who care about delivering the best, whether it be in customer service or in the product they build. Bottom line, get a Fezzari, you won't regret it.
Also, the custom fit was perfect!!!
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Submitted by
BrianDolt
a Cross Country Rider
from san diego ca USA Date Reviewed: August 12, 2008
Favorite Trail:
to many to list
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1600.00
Purchased At:
Online
Strengths:
The fezzari cascade peak is a awesome bike. I have riden many many different bikes and i was about to go out and buy a Specialized (again) Well anyone out there who is worrying about buying a bike online, DO NOT WORRY. They were a great help, they answered any question i had and werent bothered at all when i called sometimes even a couple times in one day to ask a question. The bike fits me amazing and is set up exactly for me. I will buy the nebo for my next bike. The only reason i didnt the first time is because i was a bit weary about spending so much online. They will help out in anyway so now i know it will all be fine. The Frame has a lifetime warranty but i will never need it. It is so so solid. It rides like a dream. If you are thinking about buying it just do it. Pull the trigger. You wont regret it.
Weaknesses:
It needed a tune up after a bit but thats only because i pulled on the cable when i took it off my rack. My fault completely. It really has no weakness. If any arise i will rewrite a review
Similar Products Used:
Enduro
Bike Setup:
Fits nicely
Bottom Line:
It is amazing for the price and even if money were not an issue. Dont worry about buying from these guys. They are good and know what they are doing. It is a great company and run very well.
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Submitted by
dstelk
a Weekend Warrior
from la verne, ca Date Reviewed: August 11, 2008
Favorite Trail:
white ranch & apex in golden, co
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1600.00
Purchased At:
fezzari.com
Strengths:
This thing is a solid all-around package. The whole experience with Fezzari has been great. If something pops up down the line, I'll re-review, but so far, the strengths are too many to list.
Weaknesses:
Maybe the Sram drivetrain. I haven't ridden this bike enough to time test it vs. Shimano. I have had some phantom shift issues and goofy shifting in the rear, but I think I've got that dialed in after tweaking the cable tension a bit. The shifting is nice and crisp when it works right, so hopefully the bugs are gone for good.
Similar Products Used:
Trek 8000 hardtail, Deore LX, XT
Bike Setup:
x7 front, x9 rear, Rock Shox Revelation, Fox RP23 6" rear, Juicy 5's
Bottom Line:
You won't find a better bike for the money. You don't get immediate gradification by riding the day you buy, but it's well worth the wait. They say they do the custom set-up, and I'm sure they do. If you're anything like me, you'll mess with everything anyways and have to re-find the settings that were probably dialed in to begin with. That's just part of the fun. I've read a lot of reviews and did a ton of research on these "factory direct" manufacturers (Motobecane, Ibex, etc...). I couldn't find a bad review about Fezzari and I think the only reason you don't see more of their bikes out there is because people just don't know about them. Not only would I recommend doing business with them, but I'd buy stock in the stinkin' company!! The big mfr's selling through LBS's should be scared. Get past the fear of buying your rig via the internet....you won't be sorry.
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Submitted by
Paul Wightman
a Car Camper
from Date Reviewed: August 4, 2008
Price Paid:
$1600.00
Purchased At:
The showroom in Utah
Similar Products Used:
I'm not much of a bike rider, but I surely didn't want to get a cheap "Piece of !#@! at Wal-Mart.
I looked a the Mongoose mountain bikes at Wal-Mart; they looked cheap, felt cheap and I read reviews where Wal-Mart Mongoose frames crack when riding them.
My motto is get good stuff. You get what you pay for.
And with factory direct pricing from fezzari, you really get a bargain!
Bottom Line:
I bought the Cascade Peak a few days ago. I use it to run my dogs in a relatively flat field across from my house. It feels like a "Rolls Royce" in terms of quality and ride... For the price paid and evident quality, I'm totally satisfied.
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Submitted by
Dano
a Weekend Warrior
from Katy,TX,USA Date Reviewed: May 15, 2008
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1600.00
Purchased At:
fezzari.com
Strengths:
Awesome bike cant wait till the next ride.
Weaknesses:
None yet
Similar Products Used:
Gary Fisher HI-FI,Motobecane elite
Bike Setup:
Stock
Bottom Line:
If you can afford it you will not regret this purchase.Fantastic ride,great components,great support.This bike rocks!!!
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Submitted by
Lenny Graves
a Weekend Warrior
from Colorado Springs, CO Date Reviewed: May 13, 2008
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1600.00
Purchased At:
fezzari.com
Strengths:
Best bike I've ever ridden. Great handling, great feel. Easy to handle in technical terrain. Extremely good pedaling. This bike pedals better than my 4-inch Specialized FSRxc. Great value for the money. The finish and fit is much better than any other bike I've seen.
SRAM X.9, Rockshox Revelation, Fox RP23, Avid Juicy 5s
Bottom Line:
Great bike at a great price. You won't go wrong here. It's by far my favorite bike I've ever ridden. If you want one bike to do it all (climb, descend, corner, take big hits), this is the bike.
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Submitted by
Mark Rhees
a Weekend Warrior
from San Diego, CA Date Reviewed: April 26, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Many
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1599.00
Purchased At:
fezzari.com
Strengths:
Great pedaling bike. Very good in cornering. Climbs very well (you can adjust the fork down to lower your center of gravity).
One bike that does it all. It's light and great on any terrain. It pedals better than my 4" Specialized FSR ((and that was the best I've ever ridden). No question the best bike I ever owned. It climbs great and descends great. If you want one bike to do it all, this is the bike.
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