Submitted by
zeth
a Cross Country Rider
from south africa Date Reviewed: November 8, 2009
Favorite Trail:
there are many
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$3000.00
Purchased At:
cyclotec
Strengths:
this is a race ready bike, with loads of confidence. it is great looking, and handels.
Weaknesses:
still in the shadow of specialized
Similar Products Used:
orbea,specialized
Bike Setup:
cross country, down hill
Bottom Line:
a bike worth concidering, especialy the more expensive models.it has given me no problems thus far, and a pleasure to ride. i would recomend this bike to serious mtb riders, the frame is sturdy, and lite. i have a full xt group set and tubeless tires, and my bike comes to 12.3 kg. i have found that the bike handels extremely wel over rocy conditions, and sometimes lets me make mistakes for wich i dont always have to pay. this is a great bike for technical riding, and cross country rides. and with a good setup, uphills become something to look forward to.
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