Submitted by
jim
a Cross Country Rider
from lethbridge alberta canada Date Reviewed: July 2, 2009
Favorite Trail:
the muff
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1500.00
Purchased At:
bert and max cycle
Strengths:
feel of control in all conditions . down or up hill, at speed or in tight trails .
Weaknesses:
bommer 33 first part of the fork action does not respond with small bump. feels like it transfers the small bumps
to the rider. med and large hits it works great . now i have only 6 rides on the bike is might need to be brioken in.
Similar Products Used:
trek 5.5
Bike Setup:
220 lbs pound ride set firm for set up of rear i went with
210 lb of air . this gave me 12mm of sag.
Bottom Line:
THe best bang for the buck!!!!! I have ridden for 25 year
and this is the first bike that right out of the box with
the factory setting it make you feel you have been riding
it for years.
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Submitted by
natedogg
a Downhiller
from ringgold ga america Date Reviewed: November 11, 2008
Favorite Trail:
carters lake advanced
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1500.00
Strengths:
the bike is very smooth and i always feel in control i am new to downhill and ive put this bike through heck just last weekend i took it off a 5ft drop with ease this bike far exceeded my expectaions so far. i way 150 so im not to much for the bike.
Weaknesses:
none so far just because i am getting into downhill i want more bike then what this is giving
Similar Products Used:
specialized xc
Bike Setup:
stock
Bottom Line:
great bike will do anything you want it to i wouldnt trust it off anything bigger than 4 to 5ft wich is why i will be uprading to a freeride bike. but overall the best bike for the money in my opinion
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Submitted by
Alfresco
a Weekend Warrior
from Winston Salem Date Reviewed: November 10, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Salem lake
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Paceline
Strengths:
Smooth controlled ride with great brakes. I changed the seat and peds. I went with a softer seat and more aggressive peds.
Weaknesses:
Controls cover too much grip. not sure if it can be adjusted or the brakes are too long.
Similar Products Used:
over ground
Bike Setup:
stiff
Bottom Line:
So far so good..... I will let you know when I get good enough to test it's limits.
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