Submitted by
Nealz
a Cross-Country Rider
from Gilbert, Arizona Date Reviewed: October 6, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Hawes/TRW Mesa AZ
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
A lot of travel for the weight. This thing really does get 4 full inches, front and rear. The way I have mine set up, I'm at 24.4 lbs.
Similar Products Used:
Ellsworth Truth, Cannondale Raven
Bike Setup:
White Bros. SC-92 in front, Stratos Pro on the back. Pretty much full 9-sp. XTR build kit. Sram Plasma 9.0 shifters, RaceFace LoRiser, Dean seatpost, Selle Italia saddle, Cane Creek C-2 headset. Mavic 517's w/DT 14/15 DB spokes
Bottom Line:
I've always liked the no-nonsense geometry of the Turner/Ellsworth double-boinger designs, but not the price. Dean/McMahon have a nice solution in this entirely US made aluminum frame. The mail-order guys at Dirt King made sure I built it up the way I needed it to be. I also did not want some goofy freeride monster weight hog of a ride either. After I dialed the suspension in, with the help of the folks at SAB, this thing screams. I experience only the slightest amount of bounce on ascents, and descents feel confident, sure-footed and FAST.
Overall Rating:
Submitted by
Mike the bike guy...
a Cross-Country Rider
from Leesburg Date Reviewed: September 22, 1999
Favorite Trail:
anything XC
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Great control on just about any downhill action.
Weaknesses:
Limited on what forks you can use with this bike... I'd suggest anything over 4 travel.
Similar Products Used:
Ellsworth Truth
Bike Setup:
mostly XT, keep it simple... none of this high-dollar, over-priced stuff.
Bottom Line:
For half the money of the Ellsworth Truth or Tuner, you can't go wrong with this bike. If you ask me Dean makes some of the best bikes out there.
Overall Rating:
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