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rob vineberg
a Cross Country Rider
from montreal canadaDate Reviewed: May 26, 2005
Strengths: Great parts pick, climbs like a champion (if only i was in good shape after this winter!), light, responsive and very stiff.Weaknesses: sid race is good, but not the best fork i`ve ever tried. hutchison tires are good, but not great in the mudBottom Line: BUY THIS BIKE. I love it. Its fast, light, responsive and sexy looking. I will not be replacing this bike any time soon.
Favorite Trail: mt royal
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$2050.00
Purchased At: ABC Cycles
Bike Setup: xtr rear, xt front, lx hubs, avid brakes, sid race fork,
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Matt
a Weekend Warrior
from SingaporeDate Reviewed: October 12, 2003
Strengths: Handbuilt from Easton Taperwall, beautiful welds, good components, nice cosmetics, lightweight.Weaknesses: None yet although the headset is a bit loose so I will tighten that and the FSA riser bar has to go- now!Bottom Line: Got this at an end-season price. For RM's top hardtail, it was a good deal. Light, responsive, frame and smooth drivetrain (so far). Noticed the headset is loose so the front wheel "clunks" a bit, but I can fix this. Riser bar has to go (it may just be me, but it just looks like...a girl's bike) so a flat one will stretch me out a bit over the top tube, which is how I like riding anyway. Haven't fully put it to the XC test but I'm confident that the thick chainstays will really help climbing. So far, no problems with the SID Race fork although I know it's had iffy reviews on this site.
For a non-mass market, NORTH AMERICAN-made bike, this is quite good value. Compared to a more expensive Klein Attitude, I would definitely take this because the frame is just as well makde and the higher grade components make it tough to turn down. I put a lot of research in before buying this because I want it to be my ride of choice for the next 5-8 years and so far it seems like I've made the right decision.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1300.00
Purchased At: Hup Leong- Singapore
Similar Products Used: Specialized M3 Stumpjumper Comp that the ex gave away.
Bike Setup: XTR rear, XT front, LX Shifters, Avid SD7 levers and brakes, RockShox SID Race, LX Hollowtech crankset, Shimano 515 clipless, FSA stem and bar, Ritchey Logic headset, Wheeltech wheels using Mavic X221 rims, DT Champ spokes and Hutch Python 2.0" tires. Sigma Sport BC1600 cordless computer. Soon to rip out riser bar and put in a Easton 90 flat one.
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Randy
a Racer
from Chester. CTDate Reviewed: July 5, 2003
Strengths: lightweight, climbs hill very nice, stiff frameWeaknesses: noneBottom Line: i never had a lighter faster climbing bike in my life, i found a great size and weight(only 23 pounds) with room to take off about one and half more pounds.
Favorite Trail: red trail-cocaponsett state forest
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$1200.00
Purchased At: rocknroad cycles
Similar Products Used: Rocky Mountain Oxygen Race
Bike Setup: sid race, xtr-xt components, mavic crossrides
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