Submitted by
Jeff
a Weekend Warrior
from Midland, NC Date Reviewed: September 13, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Francis Beatty
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
Direct from Ibex
Strengths:
Plush Suspension, Nice Welds, Low price
Weaknesses:
RST Shock, Poor paint (not a powder coat)
Similar Products Used:
Specialized FSR XC
Bike Setup:
Judy XC, Avid rim brakes, LX Octalink cranks, Mainly LX group, Rhino lite rims, Ritchey post,stem, & bars.
Bottom Line:
I've got to admit Jack @ Ibex hooked me up with a scratch and dent frameset for $150.00! This was like stealing! I built mine on a budget for about $650.00 including the frame and could not be happier. I will upgrade the shock in the springtime to a Risse (I don't think the RST-22A will last very long). The paint job scratches quite easily (a nice powder coat would be better). As far as looks; this thing looks just like a Titus Switchblade. It rides like my FSR with very little bob (when the sag is setup correctly).
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Submitted by
Rex Yancey
a Weekend Warrior
from Warner Robins Ga Date Reviewed: August 25, 2002
Favorite Trail:
east macon park/RAFB
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$899.00
Purchased At:
ibex bikes
Strengths:
So far am pleased with the bikes looks and handling and level of components for this price
Weaknesses:
seat post bolt cam is weak already stripped ,seat will not hold position. chain was a KHS not a shimano as advertised and broke on me first time out. ???
Similar Products Used:
Trek 800
Bike Setup:
stock as listed except upgraded tubes to thorn resistant
Bottom Line:
over all am pleased with this bike as it is my first full suspension with disc. i would recommend this bike for anyone looking to get a lot of bike for there money.
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