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Findlay Froese
a Weekend Warrior
from WinnipegDate Reviewed: April 5, 2005
Strengths: Feels fast, very light; it is my first very good mountain bike. I can see how, with a few upgrades, it would be ideal for racing. It also climbs well, and is very responsive on any tricky sections of single track.Weaknesses: The biggest weakness for me is the fork. I am a heavy rider (approx 210 lbs.) at only 5'10", and the Manitou Skareb fork is far too soft for my liking. I pumped the shock up to the max psI, but it's still too soft. I have ordered the heavier spring kit for this season, so we'll see how it does.Bottom Line: This is the perfect bike if you're making the transition between serious weekend riding and sport-class recreational racing. If you are looking to race expert or elite class, you will need smoother shifting than Deore componenets can offer. The fork is always a matter of personal preference, but I think the Skareb will do for most people under 190 lbs.
Favorite Trail: n/a
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$1100.00
Purchased At: Olympia Cylce and Ski (Pembina)
Similar Products Used: Giant Yukon SE (2000 0r 2001?)
Bike Setup: As bought
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Rossi
a Cross Country Rider
from Waterloo, OntarioDate Reviewed: January 9, 2005
Strengths: good, fast, solid ride. nice frame. not very expensive and definitely worthy of upgrades.Weaknesses: fork, pedals, deore hubs, deore shiftersBottom Line: Excellent bike that will need some upgrades to become a racing machine!Great deal!Upgrade everything in the weaknesses section and your ready to go!
Favorite Trail: Buckwallow
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1300.00
Purchased At: Eastside
Similar Products Used: marin bolinas ridge
Bike Setup: stock except for 2004 skareb platinum fork, sram attack shifters, and time attac pedals
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Glen
a Cross Country Rider
from EdmontonDate Reviewed: April 26, 2004
Strengths: light weight, hand made frame in Canada, comparable to more expensive x-country bikes.Weaknesses: Manitou front shock, decals seem to easily peel off, and the seat is as hard as a rock.Bottom Line: Super light, feels fast, grips well on pavement and hardpacked trails. Climbs well too. I can see replacing the front shock and the seat soon.
Favorite Trail: none
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$900.00
Purchased At: Western Cycle
Similar Products Used: Trek 4500, Specialised Rockhopper
Bike Setup: FORK
Manitou Skareb Comp 80mm
REAR DERAILLEUR
Shimano Deore XT M760 SGS
FRONT DERAILLEUR
Shimano Deore M511
CRANKSET
Shimano M445 44/32/22T
SHIFTERS
Shimano Deore M510
WHEELS
Mavic X221S/Shimano Deore M525
TIRES
Michelin Comp S Light 26x2.0
BRAKES
Avid Single Digit 7
STEM
Easton EA50
HANDLEBAR
Easton
SEAT POST
Easton EA50
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