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Submitted by
Sean Koebel
a Cross Country Rider
from Kitchener
Date Reviewed: July 9, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Guelph Lake | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Purchased At: | True North | | Strengths: | This is a very detailed, and strong bike. Great demetional set-up. Feels like home | | Similar Products Used: | DiamondBack | | Bike Setup: | Full XT drive train, Raceface crank,stem, and BB. Mavic crosslink wheel set. | | Bottom Line: | I would never go to another frame. Very strong and comfortable ride. Excellent in single track and on the road. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Pete
a Cross Country Rider
from Elora
Date Reviewed: May 22, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | my gorge loop | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Purchased At: | True North Custom Cycles | | Strengths: | fits like a glove; amazing feel - strong, supple and light; excellent build quality, ie. welds, frame shaping and alignment; | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | Rocky Mountain Altitude, Specialized M4 S-Works, various GT's | | Bike Setup: | 853/725 steel frame, x-fly, xtr and raceface, King/Mavic wheelset...parts worthy of the frame | | Bottom Line: | My last bike was a lightweight xc full suspension bike. I got sick of dealing with the fragility and maintenance that is unavoidable in these bikes. Not only do I have a rock solid and maintenance free frame, but thanks to the frame setup and ride quality of steel, I don't at all miss the rear suspension in 99% of my riding. The other 1% is just a hell of a lot more exciting. Every ride on this bike further convinces me that steel is the right material for a mountain bike. The custom geometry and frame material have dramatically improved my physical comfort and long term durability compared even to my full suspension xc bike. Aluminum hardtails are just painfully harsh in comparison. When you're ready for the ultimate xc bike, get measured up for a True North. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
BryDog
a Cross Country Rider
from Toronto,ON,Canada
Date Reviewed: August 22, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Coulson Hill | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$800.00 | | Strengths: | Super responsive, anal attention to detail, cool features and individuality you cannot find with many other makes. | | Weaknesses: | they have run out of aermet | | Similar Products Used: | McMahon Ti, Kona Cinder Cone | | Bike Setup: | True North Aermet/Ritchey Logic frame, RS Judy SL, Syncros cranks, Mavic 517 w/ King and XTR hubs, XT Drivetrain, Magura greenfrog hydraulics | | Bottom Line: | Once you go custom, you can't go back to production. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Derick Rousseau
a Cross-Country Rider
from Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Date Reviewed: September 9, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
right now, Ganaraska | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
incredible ride
telepathic
Zen-like: you are at one with the bike
beautiful welds
light frame (3.4lbs) | | Weaknesses: |
paint chips somewhat easily | | Similar Products Used: |
Klein Rascal
Tech Pro | | Bike Setup: |
Mostly XTR (drivetrain)
XT brakes/shifters
King headset
Superfly
Crossmax
Syncros stem and ti bar
Use XCR seatpost | | Bottom Line: | I am letting the cat out of the bag. This frame is nothing short of incredible. One ride and I was convinced. This bike handles so well, it is telepathic. The Reynolds 853/725 steel mix is excellent giving you the rigidity and suppleness you need where you need it. Steel is sooooo real.I would give ten chilis if I could. | | Overall Rating: |
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