Submitted by
Phillip Smith
a Weekend Warrior
from Atlanta, GA, USA Date Reviewed: November 4, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Int. HorsePark
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$1800.00
Purchased At:
Online- built by self
Strengths:
Good all around frame. Easy setup, Good fabrication. Good product support.
Weaknesses:
None to date.
Similar Products Used:
Previously had a Giant Yukon Hardtail.
Bike Setup:
Manitou Minute, Sram X0, Truvativ Team stem and bar, Thomson Elite seat post, MTB Rocket V SLT, Crank Brothers Eggbeaters SL, Mavic Crossrides, Panaracer Cinders, Truvativ Holzfeller Cranks, Cateye Wireless computer.
Bottom Line:
I really enjoy this bike even though it is only my 2nd.. It climbs well, decends well, and takes everything I run it through.. Looking at the Ibex Asta next.. You can make this bike anything you want just by the components and yourself.. I blow my buddy away on his $3K Epic and it really pi**es him off..
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Submitted by
Jeremiah Przybylski
a Weekend Warrior
from Toledo, OH, US Date Reviewed: November 27, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Potowatomy
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$700.00
Purchased At:
Ibexbikes.com
Strengths:
Great looking frame, excellent construction, good price compared to bigger name brands, rides nice, best customer service you will ever deal with!
Weaknesses:
A bit on the heavy side, rear shock was faulty when I recieved it but was replaced quickly.
Similar Products Used:
KHS FXT, K2 Proflex 5000
Bike Setup:
All XT drivetrain, Marzzochi Z3 fork, Avid disc Brakes
Bottom Line:
This is a great frame at a great price. This frame climbs very well and descends even better. If your a crosscountry racer than this is not the frame for you, but if you are looking for a do it all trail bike than I would highly recommend this frame. No need to worry about lack of LBS support because their customer servise is unbelievable. I have emailed them at 10:00 on a Friday night and had a response in 10 minutes. Great Company!
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