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john rock
a Weekend Warrior
from guildford englandDate Reviewed: August 5, 2005
Strengths: allWeaknesses: noneBottom Line: very good
Favorite Trail: milford
Duration Product Used: Tested or demo'ed only
Similar Products Used: none
Bike Setup: demo'ed only
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Rik
a Cross Country Rider
from naaldwijkDate Reviewed: June 29, 2005
Strengths: Excellent quality in the welds on the frame! Strong frame and lots of ability of applying power to the trail.Weaknesses: Bad Suspension unitsBottom Line: The DOGS BOLL**Ks
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$900.00
Purchased At: Jos stenland
Similar Products Used: GT, Cannondale, Giant
Bike Setup: Full xtr comp disc 2005
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Chris
a Cross Country Rider
from Kitchener, On, CanDate Reviewed: June 4, 2004
Strengths: Fairly light weight, Strong and excellent ride position. Don't notice much bob even with stock suspension.Weaknesses: Suspension is a little week compared to others in the same price range. If you have the money get the Pro for better suspension.Bottom Line: Ok first off amazing entry-level XC bike but it has an awesome frame that can basically be upgraded to an ultimate dream bike.
I use to do some heavy mountian biking when I was in my early teans. But I got a car and friends moved away and what not so I haven't really done any serious riding for about 10 years. Well I turned 30 met a group of XC enthusiasts and starting biking again. I rode all last year on my now 10 year old Kona lavadome with no suspension. This year though I decided to make the switch to full suspension. I tried out most of the bikes in the group and was flip flopping between the Fuel 90 and the NRS2 as I found the jeckyll didn't peddal as nice. I was figuring on spending around 1400 on a bike and I saw this one on ebay for 800. So I went to the local store tested out the same model and it was sweet. I found it to be more comfortable then the Trek or the Giant and at a fraction of the cost I was sold.
If you can pick them up still used or as last year models the price really can't be beat for the quality and comfort of this bike.
I'm 5'10 and weigh about 185lbs. It's a large frame and fits perfectly. The stock suspension is a little soft so I'm going to upgrade it. Next year I'll probably also upgrade to XT comps as well.
For my personal fun factor I'd give this bike a 6 as it's totally given me new energy in the sprot. But since I don't have a ton of experience on full squish bikes I've got to down grade the overall ratings slightly.
Favorite Trail: Hydro Cuts
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At: Ebay
Similar Products Used: Tested Trek Fuel 90, Jekyll 600, Giant NRS2
Bike Setup: Basically stock accept Shimano mech discs 8" front 6" rear. Avid brake levers.
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Raanan
a Cross Country Rider
from JerusalemDate Reviewed: June 25, 2003
Strengths: Light wheigt.Rear and front forks are excellent.Weaknesses: Tires, i replaced them to Maxxis.
bayonet is too long, i had to shorten it.Bottom Line: best bike for cross country in this price.
easy when going up on hills.
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$750.00
Similar Products Used: marida big air.
Bike Setup: as spec.
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