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Baryte
a Cross Country Rider
from LuxembourgDate Reviewed: March 7, 2011
Strengths: The lightest full suspension XC bike you can get!Weaknesses: It’s the best for XC racing or trail, but don’t try to go hard core downhill with it!
The white grips are good looking but get easily dirty (well, they are white!).Bottom Line: The 2011 Scalpel is just the greatest bike I have ever ridden!
I have the Scalpel 2 which offers a great gear upgrade in comparison with the Scalpel 3 and I thought the Scalpel 1 price was just not justifiable (though the Carbon Lefty would have looked great).
I bought the European model because the frame is the same colour than the Scalpel Ultimate (and not black like in the US), full Sram X-0 and with great DT Swiss Rims and Spokes.
The remote lock on the handlebar for the Lefty is nice to show-off with friends but actually I don’t really need to save 0.3 second to lock/de-lock my fork!
During the week days, I even put 1.5’ tires to train on the road/ easy dirt-road and gain a lot of speed (you could even put 1.3’).
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$5500.00
Bike Setup: Full Sram X-0
DT Swiss XCR 1.5 Wheels
Lefty Speed XLR, 100mm
Rock Shox Monarch RT3
Shimano XTR SPD pedals
Fizik saddle
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Norman
a Weekend Warrior
from Morrison, ColoradoDate Reviewed: May 13, 2009
Strengths: I have just ridden it a couple of times on short rides, however, the performance is amazing. I am able to climb like never before and it offers very responsive handling. I just went from a Jekyll to this, I find this bike to be much more responsive and a much better climber.Weaknesses: None so farBottom Line: Very responsive and willing
Favorite Trail: Slick Rock
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$4000.00
Purchased At: Treads
Similar Products Used: Jekyll
Bike Setup: SRAM x-9
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mosuca
a Cross Country Rider
from Auckland, New ZealandDate Reviewed: February 15, 2009
Strengths: Fast, Very Precise, Comfortable, Beautiful, Light, High TechWeaknesses: none for me (o.0)Bottom Line: Amazing Bike!
Not the cheapest but so so worth it!
Everybody who likes to go fast out in the forest this is the bike for you...
Favorite Trail: Hanua Ranges
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$4000.00
Purchased At: Cycle Express
Similar Products Used: Cannondale Jekyll
Bike Setup: Mavic Crossmax SLR wheels, Avid Juicy Ultimate Brakes
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Hacksaw
a Cross Country Rider
from Yucaipa, CADate Reviewed: January 27, 2008
Strengths: light, stiff, loves to climb, fast around corners, balanced on descentsBottom Line: I have done two long rides on this bike. It feels like a very solid unit that fits my riding style of fast uphills and controlled downhills quite well. Look for it in the middle of the pack at the Xterra race in Temecula due to my lackluster swimming and running ability.
Favorite Trail: Santa Ana River Trail
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Purchased At: Incycle
Similar Products Used: Santa Cruz Heckler, Trek hardtail
Bike Setup: Added some air to rear shock
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Martin Garza
a Cross Country Rider
from Monyerrey MexicoDate Reviewed: October 25, 2007
Strengths: Frame, full suspension ,brakes, wheels. I think the combination of the engeniering in every component is the adecuate to be one of the top tens.Weaknesses: none for the moment.Bottom Line: It makes you climb like a goat in every terrain mud, rock and dry, in singles traks you got total control of the bike with great brake and handling.
Favorite Trail: deslavada
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$3500.00
Purchased At: bicycle world
Similar Products Used: some cannondales, marins and specialized.
Bike Setup: custom
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