Submitted by
david
a Weekend Warrior
from Buckinghamshire, UK Date Reviewed: August 13, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Oxford Ridgeway
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1500.00
Purchased At:
Evans
Strengths:
weight, agility and quality of components
Weaknesses:
None yet
Similar Products Used:
Claud Butler Rock, Scott
Bike Setup:
Standard except crank upgrade to Shimano M442 Octalink
Bottom Line:
I bought this bike as I wanted the lightest frame I could find for the money. I tested several before buying, the Kona Cindercone, Trek 6700, Specialied Rockhopper and a Canondale, but I agree with Kevin - this bike blows them all out of the water! I was impressed with how well it cornered at speed on the open trail and thought it couldn't get any better, but going through a twisty single track - wow! The front fork took a while to get right (it's a Rockshox Tora 318, not RockShox Reba SL as per USA spec). This bike flatters every part of my riding ability and I love it.
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Submitted by
Kevin Church
a Weekend Warrior
from Fairfield, Ca Date Reviewed: May 7, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Forrest Hill, Aburn Ca
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$910.00
Purchased At:
Davis Wheelworks, Davis, Ca
Strengths:
Lightweight, good components, climbs well.
Weaknesses:
I'm not sure if I like the stock tires. I'll probably end up putting my Panaracer Fire XC Pro tires on her..
Bike Setup:
Stock
Bottom Line:
I bought the bike today and took it for a ride at Lagoon Valley Park. Just a nice easy ride. Climbed a few hills and the bike was flawless. I'm coming from a Specalized hardrock comp and this bike blows it out of the water. I now know what I've been missing. Great bike.. I love it. % chilis because this is the best bike I've ridden.
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Submitted by
Josh
a Racer
from Omaha, NE, USA Date Reviewed: August 26, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Leiws and Clark Monument
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
$1300
Strengths:
Handling, low center of gravity, frame weight, value.
Weaknesses:
None really, but it has a pretty low bottom bracket.
Similar Products Used:
Giant XTC, Giant NRS
Bike Setup:
Stock.
Bottom Line:
This is the best handling bike I've ever ridden. It has amazing handling. Climbs well, it's light weight for the components that it has. The carbon rear dampens bumps really well. Nothing earth shattering but you can tell the differance. The bottom line is, I love this bike, it's a great race bike, good climbing and handling, reasonable price. I've ridden it really hard with no major problems. My bottom bracket is about ready to be rebuilt, but that's the only trouble it's given me
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