Submitted by
murka
a Weekend Warrior
from washington dc Date Reviewed: August 8, 2001
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$930.00
Purchased At:
pricepoint
Strengths:
Overall good components : - LX/XT - judy sl - fox float r - Avid brakes are very powerful . - Disc brake mounts Everything works nicely together .
Weaknesses:
- Bit heavy at 29 lbs - Frame a bit too big for a small - Rear end screams when breaking at 20+ mph - Ritchey stem and seatpost are very heavy
Similar Products Used:
Jamis diablo le ( 1998 ) only 25lbs !
Bike Setup:
Stock except that I switched the stock ritchey pedals for my old worn in ritchey comps.
Bottom Line:
At the price it's pretty nice so long as you don't mind the weight . The first time I went uphill it was a pretty painful experience , but you do get used to it ... eventually . Other than that I like it and would recommend it .
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