Submitted by
Dan
a Cross Country Rider
from Stamford, NY Date Reviewed: July 20, 2001
Favorite Trail:
deer run
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$350.00
Purchased At:
freewheelers
Strengths:
Light for the price; stiff enough frame
Weaknesses:
Acera rear derailleur has started to skip; chain falls off when shifting from from middle to small chainring when in 2 gear on the cassette (easy to avoid once you know about it; stock seat if awful and the seatpost is cheesy
Similar Products Used:
Kona, Specialized
Bike Setup:
Stock except for saddle and seatpost, upgraded to Selle Italia Trans Am Flite and Thomson Seatpost, along with clipless pedals Am Flite
Bottom Line:
Actually, not a bad little bike. I haven't had any problems with the Acera front derailleur, but I haven't had it off road much. I save that riding for my GT XCR. I use this bike for road training mostly, though I have been using it to practice bunny hops and other small jumps!!! If I can't sort out the rear derailleur, I may have to upgrade it.
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Submitted by
Mark Tapscott
a Weekend Warrior
from England, Nr LONDON Date Reviewed: July 15, 2001
Favorite Trail:
P.O.R.K Club trails, Town for Trials!
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$799.00
Purchased At:
Deers Leap Park
Strengths:
"Stout yet Gazell like", frame has reasonable strength and proportions are all correct for thrashing around on. Rear stays are curved for perfect braking, RST disc is exellent!
Weaknesses:
Frame is not gusseted, CABLE RUNS ALONG TOP TUBE ARE VERY VERY IRRITATING! Manufacturers take note!
Similar Products Used:
SPECIALIZED Hard Rock, alu.
Bike Setup:
MARZOCCHI Z3's, LX, Tioga components,
Bottom Line:
Good for the money, not specific for any type of ride but suited to almost all styles, upgrades are required instantly though! (read obove)
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