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Submitted by
bikeenthusiast
a Weekend Warrior
from panama city, fl usa
Date Reviewed: July 4, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | whatever | | Duration Product Used: | Tested or demo'ed only | | Strengths: | raleigh mcc9 carbon with Leader front shocks. Also has Control Tech neck. | | Weaknesses: | carbon frame (maybe?) | | Bottom Line: | I'm not sure if this bike has good components, so I'm looking for some input. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steve MacPherson
a Cross Country Rider
from Pierrefonds, Quebec, Canada
Date Reviewed: September 8, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Riguad & my West Island trail | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$900.00 | | Purchased At: | White Mountain Cycling | | Strengths: | Takes the edge off the rough stuff | | Weaknesses: | Nervous at slow speed technical stuff; too bad it's a Raleigh. | | Similar Products Used: | Raleigh Technium Chill; owned. Kona, Giant, Litespeed, Fat Chance (GREAT BIKE); demoed | | Bike Setup: | Totally modified, at bargain prices to boot, (lots of ti) 'cept crankset & front derailleur - 23lbs. | | Bottom Line: | Rare bike. Affordable carbon composite monocoque frame, wt. 3.65lbs. Mine is a '96 MCC-8 (same frame as MCC-9). List $1350 - paid $900US. Anybody know the history of this frame?
Handles better at speed. Original bike setup had some real trashy parts. My best mods; Englund Total Air cartridge (that Judy was junk) & Avid Mag brakeset.
Only came with a 2 year warranty, so I don't recommend buying used. Mine's held up to moderate punishment. I've seen one that had a cracked chainstay, repaired & still being ridden. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Schwack McDudley
a Weekend Warrior
from California
Date Reviewed: October 2, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Diablo | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Gorgeous Blue Bike! Very stiff and agile!
Got it at a great price! | | Weaknesses: |
Very stiff on my heiny!!! | | Similar Products Used: |
Trek Carbon
Kestral CSX
Giant MCM | | Bike Setup: |
Rock Shox Judy
Shimano LX. | | Bottom Line: | This is a very hot bike to look at!!! If you dont already have hemeroids - YOU SOON WILL! It's really not that bad on your rump - I am just a little plump right now. TIP - GREAT BIKE, but not good for heavy riders. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Scott
a Racer
from Charlotte NC
Date Reviewed: July 14, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Catabwa Riverfront, NC or Whistler, BC | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
So far, it has been a great bike. Absorbs even the biggest bumps and jumps, mo problem whether jumping 10' jumps or flying down 200' downhills... | | Weaknesses: |
Carbon Fiber frame flexes a lot, though my maguras are partially to blame for that... | | Similar Products Used: |
Cannondale Caad 1,2,3
Cannondale Suver V 900
Infinity Offroad Mtn Pro
Giant Iguana 640 | | Bike Setup: |
98 STX derailleurs, 96' XTR hubs, Magura HS-22, 98 Manitou SX, WTB Speedmaster rims... | | Bottom Line: | Its the best hardtail Ive ever ridden, you don't get bucked off the seat after hitting bumps like you do on a aluminum bike, no real complaints, if you have a chance to get one, BUY IT! | | Overall Rating: |
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