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Tom Torrance
a Cross Country Rider
from Lansing, MI Date Reviewed: December 5, 2002
Strengths: Custom Built (it happened to be built for somebody else, but it was exactly what i wanted), flawless constructionWeaknesses: sure, even at almost %50 off, it was still a little priceyBottom Line: It's the last hardtail i will ever own. After two years, the components are ready to be refreshed, but the frame is still as good as new. I love riding this bike. I could foresee myself buying a FS bike, but I will never get rid of my Sola. Value?? The smile it puts on my face is worth twice the money. There's no reason to buy a Sola and then whine about the price. You won't be disappointed
Favorite Trail: Potto, Skeggs Pt.
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$1400.00
Purchased At: E-bay (frame only)
Similar Products Used: Moots YBB, Cannondale Caad 4
Bike Setup: XTR, Crossmax UST, '01 Sid SL, Moots I-beam stem, Thomson, King HS, CT2 bar
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Ryan
a Cross Country Rider
from Gunnison, CODate Reviewed: March 8, 2002
Strengths: very responsive. great acceleration, and very quick handling. climbs and decends equally well. its excellent in all aspectsWeaknesses: there arent any weaknesses.Bottom Line: the bottom line is that seven makes the best bikes money can buy. their frames are beautifully manufactured with love, not for money. seven have the most exclusive customization process... theyll even custom butt the tubes for rider specs...the only company that customizes to that level. if you can afford to get one, weather it be ti or steel (or a carbon mix) get one! itll be the best bike youll ever ride. not only will it make you faster, youll be more comfortable on your bike and have more confidence, making it more fun to get out and ride.. and thats what its all about, right?
Favorite Trail: fruita 18 rd.
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At: Im in the industry, so i didnt use a dealer
Similar Products Used: much of the litespeed mountain bike line from 1995-2001
Bike Setup: mavic crossmax ust, fox float rlc, xtr brakes and levers, sram 9.0sl shorty shifters and rear der, xt front der, race face next lp isis crank, fsa ti isis bb, easton monkeylite riser, time atac carbon pedals, thomson stem and seatpost, flight saddle, oh, and oury grips.
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Christian
a Racer
from Oslo, NorwayDate Reviewed: November 4, 2001
Strengths: Just rides very, very well. Light and stiff but still forgiving. Balanced and gives confidence. Fast and nimble but not restless. This frame makes you want to ride like a mad man.Weaknesses: Well... Non. Some say price. Hey! you get what you pay for. The perfect ride is not for free.Bottom Line: Not every person feel they can buy this frame. The once that can should realize their dream. This is your wet dream which continues when you wake up. This is the world's most beatifull woman which only has you on her mind. This is the perfect dream come true.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Similar Products Used: 2x Fat Chance Titanium, 3x Fat Chance Yo Eddy, Rocky Mnt Titanum + Blizzard + Cirrus, Klein (the good old ones),Cannondale+++
Bike Setup: Titan/Carbon frame, Look Fournales, Hope Mini, Chris King, SRAM, tune:stem,handlebar,bar-ends,sadle,seatpost,hubs(ti rear),BB,krank arms,QR, bottle cages, Bebop.
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Mark B
a Cross Country Rider
from DenverDate Reviewed: October 29, 2001
Strengths: I never imagined that a custom fit would make such a huge difference; my technical riding skills have improved due to better balance; its very lightweight (sub 23 pounds)and has an incredibly smooth ride; the titanium with its flexibility and custom fit contribute to a smooth and comfortable ride which is important to us slow endurance wierdos. The welding on this bike is a work of art.Weaknesses: The expense. If my wife ever finds out it'll be ugly. I also recommend that you make sure you feel comfortable with your dealer -- who can make the purchase a dream or a nightmare. Question the dealer about component variations and alternative pricing for different component sets. Seven can recommend out-of-state dealers if your not crazy about the dealer in your area. The selection of your first shock impacts the design of the bike so make the selection carefully.Bottom Line: I spend alot of time on my bike and, after owning my last bike (S Works) for 7 years and being cheap about everything else for longer than that, I convinced myself that I should buy this bike. It was expensive, but worth it.
Favorite Trail: The Edge; Slickrock
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Purchased At: Denver Spoke
Similar Products Used: None used; many lusted after from afar.
Bike Setup: XTR component set, Chris King Headset, Mavic 517s/Chris King Hugs (alternatively, Bontrager RaceLite wheelset); Marzocchi Bomber front shock; Synchros seat tube.
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Herman Ogulnick
a Cross Country Rider
from PittsfieldMADate Reviewed: July 25, 2001
Strengths: This bikes tracks sooo nice. When you think you're in trouble it bails your butt out. It's a pleasure to look at a work of pure craftsmanship. I've been riding for 15 years and have test ridden other ti hardtails and full suspension bikes. Nothing comes close.Weaknesses: noneBottom Line: It is fun fun fun to ride, me so happy. The Seven Sola has made all my old trails seem new again.
Favorite Trail: pudgys
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Similar Products Used: none
Bike Setup: XTR rear der. Avid mechanical discs xt crank xfly 80 suspensin zokes chris king headset
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Joe
a Cross Country Rider
from KL, MalaysiaDate Reviewed: July 20, 2001
Strengths: Light, durable, comfyWeaknesses: $$$Bottom Line: Brilliant bike. It was custom made, and delivered just the way that I had anticipated it to be. Check out my full review of the bike here:
http://www.bikehash.freeservers.com/seven.html
Favorite Trail: Bukit Kiara
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Purchased At: Soon Watt, Singapore
Similar Products Used: Litespeed Obed
Bike Setup: Eclectic mix of parts: 8 speed XTR drivetrain with Syncos Al cranks, and Suntour XC Pro thumbshifters.
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