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Salsa Cycles
99 Ala Carte Hardtail
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Submitted by
John Bown
a Cross Country Rider
from Blenheim, New Zealand
Date Reviewed: April 21, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Mt Robertson | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$1200.00 | | Purchased At: | Cyclelogic | | Strengths: | 97 model actually. Rocks in tight singletrack. Supple over the long haul. Encourages foolhardy speeds on forestry roads. | | Weaknesses: | Bottom bracket a little low. Paint job is looking dull (dark green) | | Similar Products Used: | Kona Explosif | | Bike Setup: | 96 SL judys, Race face h/s, Azonic risers, Control Tech stem, XT & LX coponents. Sun rims with IRC Mythos 2.1 tyres, BLT lights. Time pedals & WTB SST seat on a Titec post. | | Bottom Line: | This is a frame you keep & upgrade as parts break or wear out. Your friends might not beleive how much you spent on a frame, when you can get a good bike for the price. But you will know its worth every cent on your first ride. Mine was a three hour mission & I was hooked. After being put off the ride of aluminium & the maintenance of full suspension, let alone the price of Ti, then you can't beat a classy steel ride. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Marc
a Cross-Country Rider
from bay area
Date Reviewed: May 10, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Skeggs | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
industry standard geometry set-up for suspension; nimble in the tight stuff, stable at speeds. | | Weaknesses: |
hard to find - call Salsa or check 'em out at salsacycles.com | | Similar Products Used: |
GT, Cannondale, S-Works, Bontrager, Ibis, Voodoo | | Bike Setup: |
hayes brakes, Judy SL, XTR, Cane Creek wheelset | | Bottom Line: | This frame rocks!! It bunny-hops everything and looks sweet. With the disc out back and up front, braking on short notice is not an issue. With the Hayes mount built into the frame - there is no need for clunky rear adaptors! The feel of a Salsa is just natural. Ride an Ibis or a Voodoo - you'll be back to the Salsa!! | | Overall Rating: |
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