New improved, sealed cartridge bearings, laser etched graphics, 4" travel, Instant Center Tracking suspenion, and of course, shot peened and hard anodized finishes
Submitted by
Randy Wesnitzer
a Cross Country Rider
from Casper, WY, USA Date Reviewed: May 26, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Any mountain single track
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At:
Ebay
Strengths:
Very responsive. Light weight. Fun to ride. Good climbing.
Weaknesses:
None so far.
Similar Products Used:
First full suspension bike. Previous bike was a hardtail Specialized.
Bike Setup:
Hayes disc brakes, Race Face cranks, Thompson post and bars.
Bottom Line:
This bike has made me a better rider than I actually am. I am able to climb better with it than I could with my hardtail, and handling quick tight turns at speed is just plain fun with this bike. VERY pleased with the Truth!
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Submitted by
Nasty
a Cross Country Rider
from Toronto, ON Date Reviewed: October 29, 2002
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$2100.00
Strengths:
Excellent climbing bike, quick and light.
Weaknesses:
With a 3" stroke front fork the wheelbase is very tight which makes technical riding a bit more sketchy, 4" travel fork is a must with the Truth. Rear triangle flexes when applying the rear brake, creating a slight mush feel when braking, invest in a brake booster for the rear-end.
Similar Products Used:
Turner XCE
Bike Setup:
King hubs & headset, Race Face Next LP cranks and rings, Mavic 517 ceramic rims, XTR brakes and deraileurs, RShox SID SL, Fox Float R, Easton carbon handlebar and seatpost, 22Lbs.
Bottom Line:
Great all-around bike XC bike, race it, trail-ride it with with 160psi in the rear (I weigh 170). Climbs like a monkey. See my product weaknesses for must do upgrade advice.
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