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Sean Koebel
a Cross Country Rider
from KitchenerDate Reviewed: July 9, 2002
Strengths: This is a very detailed, and strong bike. Great demetional set-up. Feels like homeBottom Line: I would never go to another frame. Very strong and comfortable ride. Excellent in single track and on the road.
Favorite Trail: Guelph Lake
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Purchased At: True North
Similar Products Used: DiamondBack
Bike Setup: Full XT drive train, Raceface crank,stem, and BB. Mavic crosslink wheel set.
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Pete
a Cross Country Rider
from EloraDate Reviewed: May 22, 2001
Strengths: fits like a glove; amazing feel - strong, supple and light; excellent build quality, ie. welds, frame shaping and alignment;Weaknesses: noneBottom 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.
Favorite Trail: my gorge loop
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Purchased At: True North Custom Cycles
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
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BryDog
a Cross Country Rider
from Toronto,ON,CanadaDate Reviewed: August 22, 2000
Strengths: Super responsive, anal attention to detail, cool features and individuality you cannot find with many other makes.Weaknesses: they have run out of aermetBottom Line: Once you go custom, you can't go back to production.
Favorite Trail: Coulson Hill
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$800.00
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
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Derick Rousseau
a Cross-Country Rider
from Toronto, Ontario, CanadaDate Reviewed: September 9, 1999
Strengths:
incredible ride
telepathic
Zen-like: you are at one with the bike
beautiful welds
light frame (3.4lbs)Weaknesses:
paint chips somewhat easilyBottom 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.
Favorite Trail:
right now, Ganaraska
Duration Product Used:
6 months
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
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