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fizzer
a Cross Country Rider
from Lancashire EnglandDate Reviewed: December 27, 2010
Strengths: Light,stiff, lightening fastWeaknesses: Can skip about on rocky descentsBottom Line: 21lbs rocketship, climbs like a demon, fast, responsive bare knuckle fighter :)
Favorite Trail: Flowing Singletrack
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$5000.00
Purchased At: Internet
Similar Products Used: S-Works Stumpjumper Carbon FSR
Bike Setup: S-Works frame. Sid XX World Cup forks, Crossmax SLRs, S-Works Captain/Racing Ralph, Hope Mini Pro, Truvativ Noir XC Cranks, XTR Drivetrain Inc pedals, SDG Ti Saddle, S-Works bars, Hope Stem
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Fujimoto
a Weekend Warrior
from GPW, MIDate Reviewed: July 23, 2008
Strengths: Fast, strong, stiff, light. Perfect geometry. Great power transfer, does a good job soaking up the bumps and has a lot of cockpit space (17" frame)Weaknesses: None really.Bottom Line: I am a clydesdale at over 200lbs and I can ruin components and a frame fast if I am not careful. The S-Works carbon frame is strong and has taken my punishment without issue. Steering is very responsive, almost twitchy and if the rider is careless, can easily over correct based on the quickness of the bike's reaction. Specialized bikes have a sloping top tube that provides plenty of cockpit room and great stand-over room. I am 6'1" and generally need an 18" bike for proper top tube length, but the 17" Specialized frame fits me great. In short, the bike can perform way past my ability and is a great racing frame. Highly recommended.
Favorite Trail: Pontiac Lake
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$3800.00
Purchased At: Built from PArts
Similar Products Used: Giant carbon frame, Trek 9800.
Bike Setup: Mavic wheels, Juicy 7 185mm F/R discs, RaceFace crank, stem, seatpost & handlebars. SRAM X.9/X.0 F/R derailleurs. SRAM shifters, WTB Seat & UST tires.
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Andrew Eckel
a Racer
from Westford, MADate Reviewed: April 6, 2008
Strengths: Amazing climber, Stiff, TP absortive, FAST, FAST, FAST.Weaknesses: Tends to kick me around on fast technical descents. The Fox F90 has an irritating valve issue with its Terra Logic bump threshold lockout system.Bottom Line: Easily the fastest HT I've experienced when it comes to climbing and on smoother terrain. Pedal tranfer is immediate with the stiff carbon fiber frame. No wasted energy to flex. Cornering is a dream and the bike rolls well on both tight and wide open trails. It goes up like a goat w/ particularly amazing acceleration on short burst, steep climbs. It descends well on smooth, rolling piste but can be a handful going down, at speed, in the rough. This is due mostly to the machine's featherweight stature, for I've found that in general the frame well absorbs the roots and rocks of Massachusetts. A perfect Sea-Otter hardtail yet still perfectly at home in the choppy singletrack of New England.
Favorite Trail: Stone Row
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$2000.00
Purchased At: Ebay
Similar Products Used: Gary Fisher Supercaliber HT, various softtails and 29ers.
Bike Setup: XO,XTR, American Classic Wheels, Tubeless Kenda Nevegals, Cane Creek headset, Fox F90x, Thompson seat & Stem, Hayes discs, Ritchey WCS bars and saddle.
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