Submitted by
ozboz
a Downhiller
from Tulsa, OK, USA Date Reviewed: January 12, 2009
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$2500.00
Purchased At:
Internet
Strengths:
Unbelievably strong. Superb, rock solid handling. The best cross country and downhill bike I've ever owned.
Weaknesses:
Heavy (but that comes with the amazing strength)
Similar Products Used:
Canondale - I found the Canondale hopeless.
Bike Setup:
XTR gearset. DICE hydraulic disc brakes.
Bottom Line:
Would I buy the bike again? - Yes! Definitely. I have put out feelers to get another one as a spare. This bike is a gem. 10/10.
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Submitted by
Nik Wood
a Weekend Warrior
from Taupo, New Zealand Date Reviewed: October 31, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Craters of the moon,Taupo
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$1200.00
Purchased At:
Corner Shop
Strengths:
Good Value, Great brakes
Weaknesses:
Snapped 2 Chain stays, had it welded up and gusseted after the shop wanted to much to replace the last one, Haven't had any problems with it since.
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
XT front brake, X9 rear derailer, X9 trigger onright swist grip on left.
Bottom Line:
Great bike, corners well and some of the latest bike out there are only now getting as good as this one. As good a brakes as I have tried.
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Submitted by
Moose
a
from Dunedin, New Zealand Date Reviewed: August 30, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Naseby
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$1500.00
Purchased At:
Browns
Strengths:
Torsionally stiff. Good all round bike. Great Downhill.
Weaknesses:
Could loose a lb - but, there again, so could I
Similar Products Used:
Had a Specialized FSR comp for 2 years
Bike Setup:
Changed the T2 fork to a Judy XC
Bottom Line:
Very happy with the bike and have become faster downhill once I learnt to trust the bike. This is probably due to it being well balanced for fast carving. Once the discs were over their running in period, they haven't needed adjustment for the last 8 months. It's an acceptable climber that doesn't bob much if you remain seated.
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Submitted by
Rob The Roadie
a Weekend Warrior
from Brisbane Queensland Australia Date Reviewed: June 10, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Castle hill & Cootha
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
NRG cycles
Strengths:
Awsome braking feels like someone made my downhill bike climb great contol and geometry
Weaknesses:
may be slightly upright feel for some rider but generally no faults found
Similar Products Used:
xc only used hardtails which is no comparison. Avanti Moto feel on the downhill better than hardtail climbing power
Bike Setup:
Did some upgrades from standard fitted xc psylos[awsome fork esspecially for price] stiffy stem, cabon risers, 72 BB, XT rear mech.
Bottom Line:
Unbelievable bike for the buck. Haven't tried it with the standard fork, may be a bit short travel at75mm but with Psylos set at 100mm. Try and stop this bike You've just got to get used to the extra speed. Stopping is no prob due to the new upgrade from the RST cable brakes to the super hot Magura Julie stoppers. Upgrade fork and GO GET ONE!!!!!!!!
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Submitted by
Justin
a Weekend Warrior
from , Illinois, USA Date Reviewed: April 12, 2001
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$550.00
Strengths:
GREAT brakes, because it has front and rear wheel discs. pretty good shifters too. it looks better than most of the bikes i see on the road, or on trails.
Weaknesses:
suspension too weak sometimes(soft), there is no quick realease, which is not good.
Bike Setup:
full suspension
Bottom Line:
this bike has the best brakes i have ever tried on a bike. its shifters are also buttery smooth. pretty good price for a really good bike(approx $550 with much negotiating and bargaining)
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