-Legendary Ventana "Electric Sex" TIG welds
-Easton Elite 60 double-butted tubing
-Double seal, oversized cartridge bearings
-Optional quad sets for increased lateral stiffness and longer life
-Rebuildable 7075 anodized aluminum bearing axles at upper bearing pivot points
-10mm bearing axles at minor pivots
-15mm bearing axles at main and tower pivots
-Low compression ratio suspension geometry yields 3" rear travel using a 2" stroke Fox Float R Air shock
-High aspect ratio rocker for increased cornering stiffness
-Vertical dropouts with replaceable derailleur hanger
-International Standard disc brake mount
-Internally butted head tube
-1-1/8" steerer tube
-Fits 34.9mm top pull front derailleur
-27.2mm seat post diameter
-73mm, internally butted, one piece, CNC machined BB shell and main pivot
-Custom geometry
Submitted by
Michael
a Weekend Warrior
from Coventry, RI Date Reviewed: June 6, 2004
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$1395.00
Purchased At:
Paquette's Cyclery
Strengths:
Suberb manufacturing and quality. Plush ride!
Weaknesses:
No way to mount V brakes.
Similar Products Used:
Amp B4
Bike Setup:
Full XTR drive train sans Race Face Cranks. Rock Shock Sid XC. Thompson post, Titec stem, Azonic bars,
Bottom Line:
This bike is sweet. It gives such a smooth ride that you have confidence to turn it up even on rough XC trails. It's certianly not a down hill rig, but it wasn't built for that purpose. I used the seat stay brake mounts from my Amp to mount the V brakes. The bike weighs a little over 24 pounds. It's well balanced, climbs great and rides smooth.
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Submitted by
Phil Dunn
a Weekend Warrior
from Richmond,VA Date Reviewed: February 23, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Poor Farm
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$1300.00
Purchased At:
Goodleys
Strengths:
Very well made. Nice paint job. They use sealed bearings rather than bushings at the pivots. The frame can take a lot of punishment. The rear travel is plush but the bike maintains stiffness and control.
Weaknesses:
None found yet.
Bike Setup:
XT with Louise discs. Inexpensive WTB wheels with WTB tires.
Bottom Line:
Not a light bike, but it takes the roots and rocks of central VA without a problem. Well built, excellent customer service. A relible, bombproof bike made for adverse conditions.
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