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Tomac Carbide SL XC Full Suspension
Product Description
User Reviews
Submitted by
mtbfreedom
a Racer
from Canada Date Reviewed: April 6, 2012 Strengths: This frame has finally moved me off of my xc hardtail racer. It climbs like a goat and loves tight single track yet has this plush ride. Its just flickable, fast and fun. The geometry keeps the front end low in comparison many xc suspension frames. This bike is so stable that you find yourself off of the brakes and hammering on the cranks even in tight circumstances. Weaknesses: I have had trouble preventing the cable housing from rubbing the top tube of the frame when the suspension comes into play. I have tried different housing lengths but may just need to place some protective tape on the frame. This is a small frame. Also I could not fit a water bottle inside the frame and had to use the below the downtube mount. This mount works fine and keeps the center of gravity lower on the bike. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $1750.00 Purchased At: Cambria bike Similar Products Used: Specialized Epic, Santa Cruz Blurr XC, Bike Setup: Full xtr, Sid fork, Stans ztr alpine, ritchey wcs stem, handlebar and carbon seat. Thomson set-back seatpost. KCNC cranks and crank brothers ti pedals. Dura ace cassette 27 tooth. 20.9 lbs.
Submitted by
dovensword
a Racer
from Gallup, NM Date Reviewed: September 26, 2010 Strengths: Light. Tough. Feels like more than 90mm. Weaknesses: ?? Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Phil's World Duration Product Used: 6 months Similar Products Used: Scalpel, Blur, FSR, Bike Setup: Fox,Shimano, Etc...
Submitted by
camot
a Racer
from Keene, NH Date Reviewed: March 30, 2010 Strengths: This has to be the most well balanced XC race bike I've ever ridden. Light, stiff, very precise steering. Weaknesses: None at this time. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Drummer Duration Product Used: 3 months Purchased At: Tomac Bikes Similar Products Used: Giant NRS Carbon Bike Setup: Using 25% sag front and rear seem to be a great starting point. Competition this month will tell the truth!
Submitted by
SkiLegend
a Cross Country Rider
from Golden, CO (USA) Date Reviewed: November 21, 2009 Strengths: Lightweight, stiff, mechanical design, appearance, ride quality Weaknesses: Absolutly none whatsoever Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Monarch Crest Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $5700.00 Purchased At: Big Ring Cycles Similar Products Used: Prior to purchase I demoed the top of the line IBIS, Stumpjumper, and Cannondale Bike Setup: Carbide SL frame, Reynolds MTN-C carbon fiber wheels, SID Team front fork, DT Swiss carbon shock rear (standard), Full XTR, Thompson Stem, Easton Carbon bars, Fizik saddle, Kenda Nevegal tires, DMR V-12 Mag pedals.
Submitted by
Marc
a Cross Country Rider
from Eijsden (Limburg), Netherlands Date Reviewed: September 3, 2009 Strengths: Very light and very stiff frame (2kg including shock), in beautiful black stylish carbon. Nice geometry: 17,5 inch medium frame fits me very well (1,69m, 69kg). Climbs fast, descends fast, very agile playful bike. The Carbide XC was a group testwinner in a German Bike Magazine. Then my Epic was stolen and I found out that there was an even lighter new Carbide SL frame: I was interested immediately. Weaknesses: So far: none. I'm still playing with pressure and rebound to get the DT Swiss XR Carbon shock perfect. (Any suggestions concerning the settings maybe? Switch to RP23? But RP 23 has no lock out and is it really better?). Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Zuid Limburg-Voerstreek Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $4200.00 Purchased At: www.bikecustomiser.n Similar Products Used: Specialized Epic, previous model (stolen). I liked the Epic's Brain fade shock al lot. But a new medium sized Epic Expert Carbon is as expensive (Europe). And it's bigger, longer, 1,4 kg heavier, and less well equiped than this quite unique Tomac SL. Even the more expensive Epic Marathon is still 1kg heavier and less well equiped than this Tomac! The Tomac rides more agressive, is faster and is much more playful. But the Epic was on rough downhills a delight, very easy to control. On the Carbide one has to steer a bit more alert (that's the more agressive and playful character). Bike Setup: Tomac SL frame including the DT Swiss Carbon XR shock (only 2 kg!). I build it up with: XTR drive train, XTR cranks etc.; Thomson Elite seatpost and XC stem (9 cm); Formula R1 180-160; Sella Italia SLR XC; FOX 100 RL; Race Face Deus 60cm bar; Tune barends and skewers; Nobby Nick 2,25; DT Swiss 1450 wheelset; Jagwire cables. Total weight including pedals: apr.10,4 kg only! With Rocket Rons 2,25: 10,2kg only (and with a lighter handlebar, wheelset and fork less than 10kg is easily within reach if a true racer wishes).
Submitted by
hiramj
a Cross Country Rider
from Puerto Rico Date Reviewed: August 29, 2009 Strengths: solid frame,nice comfort,easy setup for the dt swiis carbon shock,excelent geometry,the best full suspension bike that i ride. Weaknesses: the gloss color Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Monagas Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $2300.00 Similar Products Used: trek and gary fisher Bike Setup: easy setup for the dtswiss carbon shock
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