Submitted by
Chris
a Cross Country Rider
from London, ON, Canada
Date Reviewed: July 19, 2007
Strengths: Aluminum saves weight as it is used all over the bike. Specalized rear end. Suspension setup is perfect for hardcore XC or freeriding. A great entry level full suspension bike.
Weaknesses: A month after I started riding it, the suspension components started making creaking noises when peddling hard. I am still trying to narrow down where the noise is coming from with my bike shop, but I just think things need to be lubed up and/or tightened.
Bottom Line:
-For someone that would like to buy a cheip full suspension for XC and free riding this bike is the one you want. The bike is great right out of the store. -Oil F&R shocks make the bike heavier than it needs to be so the next step is air shocks. -The 6" disc brakes are great on the XC trails, but if you do any fast down hill sections, 8" roters and/or hydralic system upgrade should be made as I felt I needed more braking at times in the downhill areas.
So I picked up one from craigslist for $400. It's my first full suspension. My hard tail is a 17" and I'm 5'8 in height. This one is labeled as large but I'm not sure exactly what Read More »
