Submitted by
cam
a Weekend Warrior
from Mt. Airy NC USA Date Reviewed: September 26, 2001
Favorite Trail:
hobby park
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
great riding bike, good for rough trail, and downhill riding
Weaknesses:
gets heavy on long climbs
Bike Setup:
crossmax wheels most XT XTR with LX brakes
Bottom Line:
I changed to this bike from a hardtail and had never tried a fullsuspension on the trail before but riding this bike did not require much getting used to and is the best bike I have ever rode
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Submitted by
Andrew
a Cross Country Rider
from Diamond Bar, CA, USA Date Reviewed: May 24, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Bane Ridge, Chino Hills
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Unbelievably solid platform. Long cockpit, good standover height because of monocoque frame. Massive stays, great for power freaks or big guys like me. BEAUTIFUL workmanship and detail.
Weaknesses:
None if you have the money. Took a few rides to get used to the squishy feel on steep climes. I think you loose just a little power transfer in the rear suspension compared to a URT, but a trade off worth while on the downhills and single tracks!
Similar Products Used:
Schwinn S-10
Bike Setup:
Z1 Bam, Mavic Crossmax Discs, & all XTR.
Bottom Line:
I rode a Schwinn S-10 before. There is simply no comparison. The Ventana is such a superior bike in every way except climbing, but that is a trade worth while.
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