Submitted by
Bustedup
a Cross Country Rider
from Delaware, USA
Date Reviewed: October 14, 2010
Strengths: Fork, Best That I have ever riden. Can be adjusted for any rider with any riding style.I guess thats what you get with forks in the $1000 price range. Weighs 4 ponds
Weaknesses: Seat was hard as a rock. It lasted 2 rides and I switched to a softer seat.
Bottom Line:
I love this bike. There are 6 Mt. bikes in the garage.Two 20 year old kids living at home. The 69'r is the one that I ride the most. Fork is super plush and has a lock out that works good. It also has rebound adjustment by lock out on top right side for quick easy adjustments. This fork eats up everything. Stock tires work very good on both hard pack and soft damp trails.They also do good in mud(Good choice Trek). IT needs very little maintance(clean and lube the chain) and I love the no noise when riding the 69r single speed(No chain bouncing or sticks in rear derailer) Lock the fork and it goes right up hills. Fast on downhills, not twitchie at all. Inspires confidents. Looks awsome with lots of people wanting to check it out on the trails. My other bikes are collecting dust.
Similar Products Used: Been riding full suspension for last 15 years. Schwin,K2,Fuji, GT, Iron Horse. all full suspension
Bike Setup: Stock. XT pedals, switched the seat(softer) It is tubeless with stock tires an some kind of flat prevent goo. No flats so far 7 months. Excellent Juicy7 disc brakes. Almost all of the parts are bontragner race lite.
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Submitted by
Tom the bomb
a Weekend Warrior
from Alta loma, ca.
Date Reviewed: January 31, 2010
Strengths: Super stiff bb, Best looking bike I have ever seen, 69r design, great chain tensioning design.
Weaknesses: Maverick fork No comp damp or lock out .
Blew seals and had garage works work their magic , very nice, heavy 27 lbs with use sus seat post.
Bottom Line:
Fun bike , climbs well power to the dirt, geometry is good and great chain tensioning system . Don't have to deal with ebb. Wish it was 4 lbs lighter.
Bike Setup: Stock with time carbon pedals and specialized carbon barends , mountain king rear tire.
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Submitted by
Longbow
a Weekend Warrior
from Denham Springs, LA USA
Date Reviewed: January 25, 2009
Strengths: Without a doubt - the Maverick fork.
Weaknesses: Though it looks good, the stock saddle. I only made a half of a day on my first ride & went to the nearest bike shop & replaced it.
Bottom Line:
I decided to dive into the world of single speed & figured that this bike would meet my needs. Plus, the dealer couldn't move it after 18 months, so I got it new for $1600. This bike has been a blast each & every time out. I like everything about the way it handles & rides, not to mention the remarks that others make after just one look - all good. I am looking forward to when the tires wear so that I can replace them with Nevegal's, but until then the Jones' are fine. I don't see me riding my geared bike anytime soon & even thinking of selling it - hooked on single speeding.
Bike Setup: I added Shimano SPD pedals (PD-M540) & changed the saddle to the Phenom by Specialized.
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Submitted by
early adopter
a Weekend Warrior
from phoenix az
Date Reviewed: December 15, 2008
Strengths: geometry, 29er front, 26 rear, sweet, simple, best of both worlds, stiff, quick, front fork, awesome color and intimadating appearance.
Weaknesses: front fork, a tad heavy,
Bottom Line:
I first demoed and then bought the 2007 full suspension 69er. I used it on my regular loop and the ride started to get too easy. Loving the 69er set up, I got the single speed and have not looked back since. The bike rocks. I am the envy of my friends. All have tried my bike, then purchased 29er single speeds to enjoy yet not as much as this one. The 26 rear really makes a difference in the tight turns and when powering up a climb. It also makes for a very intimidating appearance.
The fork is awesome, yet a bit temperamental, I did blow a seal which evidently happens more often on this fork than most others. It is still worth it as when it is dialed in, it is plush!
The bike is a bit heavy for a $2000+ single speed. The fork weighs a bit more than normal but worth it. With the ergon grips, computer, bell, XTR spd pedals and a bit of dirt, the bike weighs in around 24 pounds. (my full suspension 69er is 26.5 pounds).
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I ride the 69er single speed version (2009) .
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