Submitted by
Dudey
a Cross Country Rider
from Golden, co Date Reviewed: November 14, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Dirty ones
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$2.00
Purchased At:
Golden Bike Shop
Strengths:
Very stout frame, excellent climber, oh yeah it likes to go downhill.
Weaknesses:
The Maxle has been a little bit of a pain but not the fault of the bike.
Similar Products Used:
Almost every 29er full susser,
Bike Setup:
XO with Grip shift (f'ya), I9 wheels, 150mm rear end, race face bits
Bottom Line:
This bike climbs as well as much shorter travel 29ers. My bike weighs about 31lbs and I am usually a bit of a weight weeny. I definitely enjoy spending long days on this bike as well as the whole enchilada. I do not write very many reviews but this one is justified.
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Submitted by
wyantn
a Cross Country Rider
from Evergreen, CO Date Reviewed: August 31, 2009
Favorite Trail:
White Ranch
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Golden Bike Shop Gol
Strengths:
Climbs suprisingly well for a 29er with this much travel, plush travel, super stiff frame,
large frame with RP23 and 135mm rear spacing, SLX brakes, Stans hubs & rims, Stylo cranks, XO shifter and rear derail, Thomson stem & seatpost, Salsa low rise carbon bar, Rampage tires = 31.3 lbs
Bottom Line:
This 29er is my third and I can't believe how well it handles. I was absolutely shocked at how well it climbs and thrilled with how it rolled through the descents. I was certainly taking things a whole lot faster than I ever have before. I wasn't sure this was going to be the right bike for me as I was heavily leaning towards the RIP but after 4 solid rides I am sure that I made the right choice.
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Submitted by
CraigE
a Weekend Warrior
from Orange County, CA USA Date Reviewed: August 10, 2009
Favorite Trail:
El Moro
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$5000.00
Purchased At:
The Path, Tustin CA
Strengths:
Strong frame, light weight (for a six inch bike), excellent fork (Marzocchi 44 Micro Ti 29"), Hammerschmidt ready.
Weaknesses:
None so far...
Similar Products Used:
Ellsworth Evlove, Niner RIP (first generation), Lenz Sport Lunchbox
Bike Setup:
150mm rear. Hammerschmidt crank-tranny, Saint BR-M810 203mm brakes, Marzocchi 44 Micro Ti 29" forks, Fox DHX 5.0 shock, Stans ZTR Flow 29er 28mm wheels, DT Swiss hubs, 240s front and 440s rear, Sran X-0 shifters, Shimano XT 11-34 rear cassette, Easton Monkey Lite DH Hi-rise composite handle bar, Sram PG991 chain, Thompson Elite 0-50-31.8 stem.
Bottom Line:
My fourth 29er. Started with the Ellsworth Evolve, then the first generation Niner RIP to the Lenz Sport Lunch Box. This bike rocks. Climbs as well as any 4" bike but desends like a true 6" bike. Waited a long time for this bike to be produced. The Marzocchi fork is so plush. Worth the wait. Absolutely awesome.
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