Submitted by
azrugger
a Cross Country Rider
from Avondale, AZ, USA Date Reviewed: July 26, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Fins north
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$1500.00
Strengths:
4 bar rear suspension is awesome, bike is light but strong, excellent frame that is easily upgraded, definitely one of the best xc fames for your $$$$.
Weaknesses:
I'd love for it to corner a little faster.
Bike Setup:
fox front and rear
Bottom Line:
One of the best XC frames I've ever ridden. Motobecane doesn't get a lot of respect here in the US but I've worked at a bike shop and have sold them in the past and they are seriously underrated and underpriced for the performance, durability, strength and quality you get. My bottom line, buy it!!!
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Submitted by
Jerry
a Weekend Warrior
from Houston, TX Date Reviewed: May 3, 2006
Favorite Trail:
too many to mention
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
price
Weaknesses:
weight
Similar Products Used:
Trek Fuel 90, Specialized Stumpjumper FSR
Bike Setup:
full XT components, sid fork, rock shox bar
Bottom Line:
Value for the money, you cannot beat this bike. I bought the bike from ebay last year and upgraded to full XT components. What a difference it made. Climbs like a hardtail and even raced it once. You can spend a lot of money for a more expensive bike but would performance be any better ? Not unless you want to get a Cannondale Scalpel and dish a lot of money, this is a great bike and highly recommended for the budget conscious rider. I have not had any problem with this bike after 2,800 miles of hard riding. Definitely got my money's worth.
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