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Rocky Mountain ETSX 50 XC Full Suspension
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User Reviews 
Submitted by
woofer2609
a All Mountain Rider Date Reviewed: July 15, 2012 Strengths: Well, mine is a 2004, and it has survived multiple 5 ft. drops and has yet to crack (knock on wood)so I feel the bike owes me nothing. I bought used for 1500, and I love the Shimano full spec, with shimano brakes. Shimano brakes are just the best, as long as they are Deore or better, as they use mineral oil, not DOT fluid, and are consistently smooth and trouble free, but not the "prettiest girl at the dance" so what, they work GREAT. I just love that if you throw a shorter stem, and some wider rims with 2.35" tires on, you have a mean, all mountain machine. Squamish, and most of North Van trails are all possible, although you are at the limits of the bike on "Severed D" and some other NV black Diamonds. 40 km epic? No prob, in fact I left the heavy tires ona nd just hammer. The bike is that good! Beautiful, beautiful bike to sit and look at while you drink beer after riding all day, which just makes you want to ride it more. Love the customization available via fork and rear shock. Weaknesses: Umm, I hear they stopped making them? Odd seatpost size, a gravity dropper would make this the ultimate ride up, ride down bike. That problem with the frame cracking as well. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Somewhere out There- Squamish Duration Product Used: 5 years Price Paid: $1500.00 Purchased At: Craigslist Similar Products Used: Rocky Blizzard Bike Setup: Big, heavy double sidewall tires, wider rims, chain ring guard, shorter stem.
Submitted by
DJ
a Cross Country Rider Date Reviewed: June 26, 2012 Strengths: nicest cockpit I've ever riddent. Canadians know how to do it right. Felt also nails this. Weaknesses: LX anywhere on this bike at this price is a no-bueno Bottom Line:
Submitted by
Bodhi
a Cross Country Rider
from Salida, CO USA Date Reviewed: November 16, 2011 Strengths: The bike is very durable. It performs well on various terrain. Suspension performs great. Weaknesses: Crank brothers pedals that came with the bike are not quality, I replaced them fist thing and sold them. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Crest Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $2400.00 Purchased At: Sub Culture Bike Setup: ride WTB wierwolf 2.3 tires and lizard head grips
Submitted by
dhchampion
a Weekend Warrior
from Los Angeles, CA, USA Date Reviewed: March 31, 2011 Strengths: Great all around machine. Perfect for marathons and any type of terrain (except for extreme downhill terrain; doable but best left for a real freeride or downhill machine). Good choice of components for price. Rear suspension is the best I've ever sampled, bar none. Weaknesses: Not the lightest set-up on the market. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: anything with singletrack and rocks Duration Product Used: 2 Years Price Paid: $2300.00 Purchased At: Jenson USA Similar Products Used: Specialized FSR, Giant NSR, Yeti 575, Specialized Epic Bike Setup: Stock ETSX50 
Submitted by
bwalz
a Weekend Warrior
from Evergreen, CO Date Reviewed: August 17, 2009 Strengths: Clearance on crank height and suspension. Great climbing bike and descending. Love the shifters. Weaknesses: Craftmanship (flemsy rear deraileur hanger), durability (everything losens easily), components (brakes and wheels) Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Monarch Crest Trail Duration Product Used: 2 Years Price Paid: $3000.00 Purchased At: Foothills Ski & Bike Similar Products Used: Specialized FSR, Yeti 575
Submitted by
Rafael Chaves
a Cross Country Rider
from Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, USA Date Reviewed: October 21, 2008 Strengths: Great climber, nimble, designed by Canadians with higher crank clearance. Weaknesses: Weighs 26.5 llbs, no carbon fiber rear arm Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Chollah Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $1300.00 Similar Products Used: Santa Cruz Superlight Bike Setup: Full Shimano XTR, Mavic Crossmax, FOX Talas, FOX RP3 Float, Monkey Lite, R2Magnesium grips, Michelin Comps Light
Submitted by
nikstar101
a Cross Country Rider
from London Date Reviewed: October 10, 2008 Strengths: Relatively light weight for a full sus. Great attention to detail (frame quality), looks stunning (paint job is truely beautilful). Little or no pedal bob Weaknesses: Expensive if you compare it component wise to other bikes. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Ruislip Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $4000.00 Purchased At: Grafham Cycling Similar Products Used: Trek 4300 Bike Setup: Standard exceppt for Specialized saddle
Submitted by
bikermanjme50
a Weekend Warrior
from Indianapolis Date Reviewed: September 19, 2008 Strengths: This is an incredible bike! The cockpit has a very comfortable feel. The adjustable rear suspension is nice to have. The price is pretty good. Stock, it has a pretty good line up of componenets. Weaknesses: This is not the lightest bike out there. Has sram trigger shifters, which has taken soem getting use to from my shimano rapid fire. The Crank Bros pedals that come with it are crap! Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Amasa Back Moab Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $2900.00 Purchased At: Roll, dayton OH Similar Products Used: Schwinn S-96 - with lots of upgrades Bike Setup: Stock
Submitted by
Lurk Lurker
a Cross Country Rider
from Jackson, WY Date Reviewed: July 21, 2008 Strengths: Up hill, down hill, single track Weaknesses: Tires, pedals, paint job Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: single track Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $2100.00 Purchased At: The Edge Sports Similar Products Used: Kona Bear, Kona Stinky Bike Setup: Stock: LT/XT, Oro Brakes, Mavic wheelset, IBMRO Marathon tires, eggbeaters, race face everything else pretty much
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