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Ellsworth DARE (DH)

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# of Reviews 2
Average Rating 5/5
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Submitted by Buda bomber a Downhiller from Bay area
Date Reviewed: December 14, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Dream-ride (my secret)
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Everything--PPLLUUSSHH
I still outclimb my hardtail friends
Weaknesses:
$$$$ and availability
(not everyone can handle this much fun)
Similar Products Used:
Str.-6 , s.c. Bullit
FSR (Crap)
Bike Setup:
DARE w/ Tripple chainring, Fox TC, and Z-1 Bam
Bottom Line:If you can afford one, BUY IT!!! There is nothing(But $$$) that I would change about this bike. It climbs Soooo well... almost as good as my hardtail (Dare's better on technical rocky ascents!!!) I'd give it 10 flaming turds if I could, but 5 will have to do.
Overall Rating:5

Submitted by John Lanbert a Downhiller from Ottawa
Date Reviewed: October 5, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Skyline DH
Duration Product Used:
tested or demo'ed only
Strengths:
Everything, light, strong, plush
Weaknesses:
NONE!
Similar Products Used:
FSR, C-dale, Intense
Bike Setup:
Raceface triple chainring, manitou triple clamp fork, XTR, 2.3 inch tires
Bottom Line:There is no better FS bike, this climbs incredibly well for a 28 pounder, and does downhill like a DHO bike. Expensive as shit, but start saving your pennies cause it is worth every one of 'em.
Overall Rating:5






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