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Hannes Eschler
a Cross Country Rider
from Stuttgart, GermanyDate Reviewed: November 26, 2001
Strengths: Light weight, good handling, ok price for high end frameWeaknesses: Poor paint, detail work on frame poor, quality problems (see below)Bottom Line: After trying several similiar bikes (Strike, RM Element, Bergwerk Faunus) I decided to get the S-Works due to light weight, fast feel and nice look. During the first few hundred kilometers, I found that the slit in the rear drop out on the left side was done too wide. I disassembled the swingarm and returned it to the dealer. After six long weeks of wait, Specialized Europe mailed a wrong part for replacement. After another week of wait, I received the new part. The guys at the Bunny Hop shop were nice, but could not accelerate the process. Specialized added a pair of gloves for the long wait and the mess. Therefore I cooled down, and assembled the new swingarm and tried to mount the Magura disc to the rear dropout -- and failed. The mount of the brake did not meet the standard for disks. Therefore I had to disassemble again, but did not return it for another x weeks wait. After milling 4/10mm off the dropout, the disc fits -- a shame for a maker of a high-end $1500 frame.
Favorite Trail: Tour around Sonntagshorn
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$1400.00
Purchased At: Bunny Hop Shop Bruchsal
Similar Products Used: Mnt Cycle San Andreas, RM TiBolt
Bike Setup: XT, RaceFace, Luise, Pace RC36EvoIII
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Howard
a Cross Country Rider
from Kent UkDate Reviewed: May 29, 2001
Strengths: Lightweight, very fast, Looks good, Thomson post included in frame setWeaknesses: Ti Shock boltBottom Line: This bike is fast, very fast. I have built it up to be a tough yet light weight trail/XC bike and at 24lbs with discs it fits the bill very well.
It climbs real good and i rarely use the lock out on the shock.
The only bad points with the frame is the Ti lower shock bolt. This bent after two rides and is now replaced with a steel one.
My frame also developed a loud clicking from the head tube gusset and Specialized replaced the whole frame set within three days, top customer care!
For the price this is a killer frame deal.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Purchased At: Bromleybike co.
Similar Products Used: 00 FSR's, Marins, K2 5000
Bike Setup: Pace EVO3 King headset and wheels, Hope Minis, Thomson post and stem, Easton carbon bars XT/XTR bits S-works tyres
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