-Lightweight XC racer.
80mm travel.
-Lighter tube mix, magnesium bodied air shock, rim brake mounts.
-Frame - 5.2lbs.
-Complete bike - sub 24lbs.
(not available in XL)
Submitted by
Koby-san
a Weekend Warrior
from Austin, TX Date Reviewed: March 11, 2004
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Weaknesses:
The very supple and wonderful rear shock does not have after market parts available. In fact, I've been trying to get a rebuild kit since November 03 and it's now March 04. I called Foxx and was told that the seals are propriatary and that they cannot sell them - they are only available through Maverick. I called have called Maverick 3 times since November and was told kits would be available in January, March and now the end of April (they hope). They told me on the phone they estimate a rebuild kit to cost $200. I asked if the seals were gold plated and was told that's just what it cost. Oh, my very expensive bike is now unridable and I am stuck waiting on Maverick.
Bike Setup:
What does it matter? The suspension no longer works.
Bottom Line:
I would not deal with this company again. How can you put out a product without comsumables support? There are a number of easy outs for them, like licensing Foxx to sell the stuff. It's and irresponsible way to do business.
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Submitted by
Ido Mazor
a Cross Country Rider
from Israel Date Reviewed: June 10, 2003
Favorite Trail:
SlickRock, Moab
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Purchased At:
TZIR MERKAZI, Israel
Strengths:
NO BOBBING, amazing climbing, rear shock very easy to adjust and feels comfortable.
Weaknesses:
???!!! still looking....
Similar Products Used:
SC Superlight, Marin Mount vision, Giant NRS
Bike Setup:
Manitou Skareb Super fork, Full XTR, Avid Ti Brakes, Mavic 517 rims and hope hubs, Answer carbon flat bar, Easton Stem.
Bottom Line:
The best XC-Race bike money can buy!
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Submitted by
doug
a Cross Country Rider
from hayward wi Date Reviewed: May 26, 2003
Favorite Trail:
camba trails nw wisconsin
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$5000.00
Purchased At:
internet
Strengths:
just a great bike, ride and climbing are unbelievable. bike weighs aprox 24.5 pounds.
Bike Setup:
full xtr, marzocchi atom 80 shock, bontrager mustang tubeless with king hubs.
Bottom Line:
bike rides a good as it is to look at. many comments from fellow riders on the trail. little pricey but worth the bucks for the ride. have done a few 3 hour rides without the sore butt in the morning. been able to ride trails i wouldn't have considered last year.
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Submitted by
Billy Newmyer
a Racer
from Durango, CO Date Reviewed: February 6, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Road Apple in Farmington, NM
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$2107.00
Purchased At:
Durango Cyclery
Strengths:
Light weight, plush ride.
Weaknesses:
Haven't found any yet.
Similar Products Used:
Merlin Fat Beat
Bike Setup:
SID Race carbon, SRAM XO shifters, Easton Monkey Lite bars, XTR crank set & bottom bracket, Mavic Cross Max wheelset, Hutchison Python tires, Selle Italia SLR seat.
Bottom Line:
Bottom line ..... I love this bike! A full-suspension racing machine that weighs in at a hair over 24 lbs. The Turner-designed rear shock is awesome. Smooths out the bumps nicely, and even though it has no lock-out, doesn't bob when climbing (and I love climbing). In the past, descending has been something that has held me back a bit (I'm no slouch, but the good ones would leave me in their dust), but this baby has helped me stay with some of the boys that used to thrash me. This should be the tool that helps to complete the racing experience. It's a bit pricey ($5,000 for the whole set-up), but my life seems to revolve around this hobby, so it's worth it. I had to give it only 4 chilis for value cuz it's bloomin' pricey, but I guess that's what we pay for performance these days. I have no regrets.
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