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Julian Cheslock
a Cross Country Rider
from Richmond, VADate Reviewed: March 21, 2006
Strengths: Built to last, not for the weakWeaknesses: Weaknesses are for sissy framesBottom Line: This is a follow-up review: had this bike for over 4 years now, and I have no desire to get another hardtail... this is all you need. It has survived heinous accidents (one that sent me to surgery) and 4-times-a-week intermediate and advanced trailriding underneath my 210-pound butt. Components on the bike have changed over the years, but not the frame. I am sold on their product line. When I get my full suspension rig, I am getting a Moutain Cycle (likely a Zen).
Favorite Trail: Pocahontas State Forest
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At: Cambria Outfitters
Similar Products Used: Specialized Rockhopper, Stumpjumper
Bike Setup: Marzocchi All-Mtn3 front, Shimano/SRAM/RaceFace drivetrain, Chris King hubs/Mavic 618 rims
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chowderbutt
a Weekend Warrior
from springfield vaDate Reviewed: March 14, 2006
Strengths: ready for anything. hardcore do everything frame. cool looksWeaknesses: wish the 2003 was convertable singlespeed/geared like the new frame isBottom Line: great bike but is punishing as a singlespeed put large tires on it
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At: pedalshop.com
Similar Products Used: all of them
Bike Setup: singlespeed
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Jeremy Schaab
a Weekend Warrior
from TorontoDate Reviewed: September 16, 2004
Strengths: Quality craftsmanship, monocoque and welds are pure sex, awesome geo for many styles of riding. Beefy/strong frame.Weaknesses: noneBottom Line: Makes a sick hardtail. I've done everything on the bike from DJ to epic XC to race dual. It's definately a beautifully crafted do-everything hardtail. If I could only have one bike this would be it!
Favorite Trail: Whistler National DH Course
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Purchased At: Trail Blazer Cycles
Similar Products Used: Tazer, Chameleon, Kona Roast, RM Slayer
Bike Setup: Sherman Flick fork, tubeless Michi comp 24's on D3.1's with XT hubs, Raceface NS cranks and bb, Shimano XT brakes and drivetrain, race face diabolous stem with Easton Scandium DH bar, rogue lock-ons
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Julian Cheslock
a Cross Country Rider
from Damascus, MD USADate Reviewed: April 26, 2004
Strengths: Strong, nice geometry, good placement of tabs for cablesWeaknesses: Heavy (4.9 lbs)Bottom Line: I am a heavy guy (210+lbs), and needed a frame to haul my big bad self over the mountains without being crushed. When I was doing comparison shopping, I noted the weight. So I emailed Mountain Cycle and asked what the deal was with it being so heavy, compared to their competition. They were blunt: you want light, go get someone else's frame, but if you want something that will take serious abuse, consider us. I took the gamble, and LOVE this frame. It is built in a fashion similiar to their full-suspension frames, giving it a distinctive look (it does indeed turn heads). Yeah, it's on the heavy side, but I made up for the high weight of frame with lighter components and just having to get even bigger legs. :) Good price for the level of workmanship, other frames in this category run $100 or more than I paid. I would buy it again... but probably won't ever have to!
Favorite Trail: Patapsco State Forest, Avalon Area
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At: Cambria Bike Outfitters (web)
Similar Products Used: None
Bike Setup: XT Shifters, RaceFace Turbine ISIS cranks, Chris King hubs, Mavic 618 rims, Avid mech discs, Marzocchi EXR fork, frame is metallic grey (available in grey, black or red)
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