Bought the frameset at a good price and added a Manitou SX-TI, Fox Air Vanilla RC, LX/XT drive train, CODA wheelset, Thompson seatpost. Got the bike under 25 lbs. This bike has really good geometry; the rider compartment is excellent: comfortable (for my build) and stable. Ride is very plush with Vanilla Air RC. Frame is the same design as the Kona Stinky except made for a single crown fork which is why I bought it. I've read reviews on the Osprey that were negative based on bad components. Upgrade them and you will have a great bike. 5 Stars for Frame only.
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Angel Del Valle
a weekend warrior
from NY Date Reviewed: February 1, 1999
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The Osprey has been very fun to ride. The bike rides a little heavy. I didn't want to spend an exuberant amount of money for a dual suspencion MB. The Osprey was a perfect match for my budget. I have been very pleased by the handling of the MB. Possible upgrades to the MB, better front end shock, toe clips instead of wraps, disk brakes.
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