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Stephanie Schlaack
a Racer
from McKinney, Texas USADate Reviewed: November 28, 2002
Strengths: Lightweight, and responsive. This bike handles and it is sooo light. I feel that I'm a part of the bikeWeaknesses: Well its a hardtail but really noneBottom Line: Won the Texas Championship series on this bike! Spring series sport 15-16 jr racer, then again in the Fall.
This is my bike!
Favorite Trail: Bar H
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$1500.00
Purchased At: E-Bay
Similar Products Used: Cannondale F700, Cannondale Jekyll, Diamondaback, Ralegh M- 50
Bike Setup: Mavic Crossmax, Stans Tubless, Easton Carbon Seatpost & handlebars, Serfas Titanium Womans specific saddle,Hutchinson Airlight Pythons with Stans. Competitionversion Coda 2X9 Crank, XTR Cassette, Sram Chain. 19lbs total
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Todd Leutholt
a Cross Country Rider
from Flanders, NJ USADate Reviewed: January 5, 2002
Strengths: Light. Fast. Ultra responsive. And has so many wonderful parts attached to it.Weaknesses: Cockpit tends to run a bit small. Had to replace the stock seatpost with a laid back Thompson seat Post. Ate up the tires pretty quickly.Bottom Line: It took a little bit of adjusting to get the fit right. But now it's a XC rider/racer's dream! The 2x9 drivetrain is great. The components are basically bombproof and lightweight. The only complaint was the front derailleur not wanting to upshift occasionally. Beyond that minor problem the bike is the fastest, most responsive bike I've ever had the pleasure to throw a leg over. More than once I've found myself almost in trouble because I can move so much faster now. Swapping the race tires out for ones with a little more bite will make your everyday rides more comfortable. In short, this full bore race bike will satisfy your desire to flow long singletrack rides at warp speeds. If you can find one at a good price grab it!
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$2400.00
Purchased At: Cyclecraft
Similar Products Used: Tested Schwinn Homegrown Pro. Trek 8500 disc.
Bike Setup: Switched out the SRAM components for full XTR. Ritchey clipless pedals. Thompson lay back seatpost.
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Dj
a Cross Country Rider
from Sonoma, CADate Reviewed: September 17, 2000
Strengths: Frame fork combination are as close as you'll get to putting a Formula One racer on the dirt. CODA expert disc brakes took a little while to burn in but are the best stoppers I've ever had.Weaknesses: The bike may turn in a little too quick for some riders because the headshock doesn't have any sort of deflection which is actually a good thing. The coda brake levers are uncomfortable.Bottom Line: The bike factory stock is OK, but you're better off buying a Frame fork, then a parts kit. You'll spend the same money but you would get better parts. The bike has the perfect balance of weight and handeling versus the Rocky and The Specialized.
I wouldn't reccomend it for the 220lbs+ riders. It may be a little too flexy which would result in future cracking, but C-Dale offers a lifetime frame warranty. I would definately reccomend this bike to the person who wants a super light quick handeling XC bike. It's a little short along the top which makes for a compact fit.
Have fun and e mail me if you have any other questiones.
Favorite Trail: Annadale/420/Mt.Tam
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$3000.00
Purchased At: Mike's Bikes San Rafael Ca
Similar Products Used: Rocky Mountain Vertex SC, Specialized S works
Bike Setup: I got the frame/fork/disc brakes together then pieced it together with all the trick gizmotronic goodies. Race Face cranks, XTR shift/deurs, Answer bars, yada yada yada. killer.
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Jason
a Weekend Warrior
from Los AngelesDate Reviewed: September 13, 2000
Strengths: Light. Well made. Great components. Awesome paint scheme. Nothing needs to be upgraded.Weaknesses: For the price, it doesn't come with bar ends or pedals, but I guess those are real personal choices.Bottom Line: Great bike. I pinched the Mosquitos on my first ride. Those are pretty slippery tires so I swapped them to familiar Dirt Masters/Controls. The bike works great and does what you want it to. So far, no mechanical problems with any of the components or the frame. Retail cost is pretty steep for a hardtail (over $3500.00), but I got mine at a great deal from the boys over at Helen's in Arcadia formerly Pro Bikes of Arcadia. Thus 5 chilis instead of 4 for value. If you find one at a discount, get it.
Favorite Trail: Crystal Cove in Laguna and China Camp in Marin.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Similar Products Used: Specialized M2, Klein Attitude, GT Zaskar.
Bike Setup: Stock, except I threw on some Dirt Master/Control tires and Ritchey pedals.
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Jonathan Savage
a Racer
from Boulder , CO , US of ADate Reviewed: July 24, 2000
Strengths: EVERYTHING!!!!!!Weaknesses: Saddle plastic ridge bar snapped!Bottom Line: THIS IS AN UPDATE! Now that this bike has had almost a half a season of racing under it, it is time for another review. Also b/c my review last review was cut short. $orry. This bike, after the harshness of eastern racing has held up beautifully! No problems except for the saddle. SRAM shifting always beautiful, 2*9 works flawlessly. Less cross-over. As easy as a gear as you need but without having to @#$% AROUND with the granny worthless chainring. Shock takes some breaking in and is hard to get the perfect air pressure for your weight...it is a $hitty fork if your dont have the pressure exactly right...but when you do!!!Bike came stock with the CODA competition discs at least the earlier ones in production). Haven't had to readjust them! when it is muddy I put in the softer compound pads for superior braking in mud...no squeeking or any noticable loss of power in mud! REVOLUTIONARY!...NICE crossmax disc wheels...hubs as smooth as butter on a hot bisquit. Light! Climbs! tRIED OUT CODA's new susp seatpost...didn't like...took out a lot of the bumps but didnt do it for me. felt too bouncy poping me ff the saddle. horrible top out noise. but i could image lots of people going nuts over it. not for me though., by for now. e mail for any questions or concerns.
Favorite Trail: Walker Ranch
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Similar Products Used: S-Works
Bike Setup: Stock
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Mark West
a Racer
from TorontoDate Reviewed: May 4, 2000
Strengths: Superlight, Great component group, and ultra hot looks.
Weaknesses: First set of CODA cranks creaked badly until replaced, Mavic quick releases rattle.Bottom Line: A great cross country racer! Man does this thing climb! A bike that comes stock with all the great stuff, no need to change anything.
I'd give it more chilis but that quick release rattle thing and that crank thing was disturbing for such a pricy bike.
After the first race though the bike did nothing strange or unexpected and no creaks!! It better stay that way.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Similar Products Used: S-works
Bike Setup: Stock
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Jonathan S
a Racer
from CO and VTDate Reviewed: April 16, 2000
Strengths: Great component package
18 speed!
Quality discs (Competition Coda's)Weaknesses: None so farBottom Line: Frame geometery far superior to S works...Less stress on the lower back and a more natural position. Light and accerates like mad....Sram shifting with 18 speeds is flawless and turns great
Favorite Trail: East Mont. Town Trails
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Similar Products Used: S Works
Bike Setup: Stock...except unlike some of the newer in production mine came equipt with Competition Disc Brakes.
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