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Submitted by
EdwardOliver
a Cross Country Rider
from London
Date Reviewed: August 13, 2009 | | Favorite Trail: | Swiss Alps | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$500.00 | | Purchased At: | Second hand, ebay | | Strengths: | Best climber ever. Slick, plush ride. Light for a full suspension. | | Weaknesses: | None. | | Similar Products Used: | Cannondale Delta V 700 | | Bike Setup: | standard. | | Bottom Line: | Around 12 years ago, when I was 17, I used to race mountain bikes and had at the time a Cannondale Delta V 700 - great bike.
But then I went on a 1 week holiday to the Swiss Alps & hired one of these things. It was a revelation!
I guess it says it all that an Alpine MTB rental place was using it - because boy, does this bike climb well.
All I remember is whizzing up-hill with miracle-like ease. The grip was phenomenal from the rear shock, combined with the low weight.
Anyway, I'm 30 now, and have just bought one second hand off ebay a few moments ago - for a mere 500 bucks!
Can't wait for it to arrive, because the fact I remember how good it rode - after 12 long years - tells you just how much I rate this bike.
I recently tried a few new full suspension bikes from 2009, but wasn't as impressed as I remember feeling 12 years ago on this Pro-Flex. So it's a no-brainer between spending $3,000 on a new bike just because it has slightly more modern technology, vs. spending a mere few hundred dollars on this machine with its perfect geometry and supreme climbing ability.
And of course the descents weren't bad either!
FIND ONE. BUY ONE. RIDE ONE.
...because you're looking at the bargain of the century second hand. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ian Humphreys
a Cross Country Rider
from Salisbury
Date Reviewed: September 6, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Wessex | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Purchased At: | Lesiure Lakes | | Strengths: | Light, strong hard wearing bike. Perfect for cross country riding. | | Weaknesses: | They do not make it any more | | Similar Products Used: | Older Proflexs | | Bike Setup: | 757, Mavic Cross Ride wheel set, Xlite stubbie bar ends, Risse Astro 5 rear shock. | | Bottom Line: | I last posted on this bike in April 1997. Still have it and still love it. It has now covered thousands of miles. I have breathed new life into it by losing 50lbs in weight (me not the bike!) and by getting much fitter. Most of the components have been replaced but the suspension pivots and Girvin fork and still going strong. The Noleen shocks have given up and I have replace the back with a Risse Astro 5 and am waiting for a Risse Genesis up front. This has really improved its performance and has made it even lighter. If you get the chance to buy one, go for it as it should be cheap but excellent XC bike. Anyone got some carbon Xlinks they do not need? | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Simon
a Weekend Warrior
from UK
Date Reviewed: May 20, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Rivington, Lancs | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$1100.00 | | Purchased At: | Leisure Lakes | | Strengths: | Frame set
Handling
Still looks good | | Weaknesses: | Noisy Girvin forks
Lack of service support for Noleen shocks in the UK | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized FSR
Cannondale | | Bike Setup: | Standard setup | | Bottom Line: | Cannot fault the 757, appart from the noisy Girvin front end. This bike is in its element on muddy UK trails and single track and also climbs very well due to the stiff rear shock. I have owned my bike for over 3 years now, and have enjoyed every ride. Highly recomended. 4 chillis only due to the lack of support from K2 in the UK | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
phil burrill
a Weekend Warrior
from lynn ma
Date Reviewed: February 18, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | lynn woods / bradley palmer | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$750.00 | | Purchased At: | used @ mtbr | | Strengths: | great strong frame! I weigh 240 + and no cracks or problems highly reccomended framset. | | Weaknesses: | Crappy noisy noleen front fork. | | Similar Products Used: | cannondale & assorted cheap crap | | Bike Setup: | indy xc rock shox, better than noleen front for but this fork flexs like crazy! azonic stem, hellbent riser, salsa ends, noleen n2 rear shock. | | Bottom Line: | The nollen n2 rear shock, is a worthwhile mod if your rig doesn't have one. I still need a stiffer front fork. rear suspension creaks if you don't keep up on lubing it. but is a strong frameset worthy of building up. Reccommend to any weekend warrior looking for a fairly light strong framset.
5 chilis on value, got mine used, 5 chilis overall due to great frameset!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dave
a Cross Country Rider
from Ontario
Date Reviewed: February 2, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Beaver pond | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$2300.00 | | Purchased At: | The Outside Store | | Strengths: | Will more than suit any riding style. | | Weaknesses: | Been riding it for 4 years and still have not found one! | | Similar Products Used: | GT,Specalized,Trek,Brodie | | Bottom Line: | The best all around bike that I have ever pushed! With 12 years riding and racing experience, I will never buy any other make of bike, or model for that matter!! If you are a "Go Hard or Go Home" free-style/cross country rider this is the best bike for your intrests. Living 4 hours north of Toronto, Canada, (alot of bush and rock)our trail system is very well developed. Name your flavour of trail and we have an abundance to select from. Riding 7 days a week, avg. 70-90 kms/ day and also doing the odd winter riding on ski hills and cross-country sking trails, I have put many of my bikes to the test and not one bike has ever performed as well or problem free as my Proflex 757. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Neale
a Weekend Warrior
from Sydney, Australia
Date Reviewed: October 8, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
The Oaks | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Design,
Strength,
Weight
Looks (I like 'em) | | Weaknesses: |
Original component level
Mavic Rims :(
Noleen shocks | | Similar Products Used: |
ProFlex 656
'96 & '97 ProFlex Beast
GT GTS
Specialized FSR
Iron Horse G Spot | | Bike Setup: |
Stock headset & stem,Easton Monkeylite riser,'97 XTR Shifter/Brake combos,Onza seatpost,Specialized revolution seat,Risse Genesis airshocks,XT V Brakes with Shimano Carbon Brake Booster on the rear,'98 XTR BB & Crankset,Shimano 535 pedals,'97 XTR Fr & RR Rear Der,XTR/XT Ti 11-32 cassette,Specialized Superfly front hub,Sachs Quarz rear hub,Syncros XLT rims,Panaracer DusterII tyres | | Bottom Line: | I picked the 757 up as a pre-abused bargain about 18 months ago. When I got it it was pretty well stripped right down, and an Onza Seatpost, Syncros riser bar, XTR controls, XTR BB & Crankset,535 pedals,XTR RR rear der, XT VBrakes, carbon brake booster on rear, and the LX/Mavic 238 wheelset was replaced by a Rigida DP22 wheelset. These changes dropped about 3lb off the weight.In this form it was thrashed for about 12-15 months, and its weight and climbing and descending capabilities make it just about a perfect XC Full Suspension bike, the CrossLink fork is better than telescopic designs (easily checked against a '97 beast which is the same design except for the fork) when climbing and it doesn't flex like many telescopic fronts I've tried.Over the last three months or so it's had its second round of upgrades, XTR front der, Syncros XLT/Specialized & Sachs wheelset, Tioga Ultralite tubes, Easton Monkeylite Hi-Rise carbon riser bar and Risse Racing Genesis airshocks front and rear. These changes dropped ANOTHER 2-3lb off the weight and it handles even better than it used to, lighter rims & tubes make a big difference to how it feels accelerating or braking, and the other 2-2 1/2lb off the bike (rear hub, Risse shocks and Monkeylite bar) make it much easier to throw around, the 1 1/2lb or so off the front, in particular, makes a big differrence as I can get the front up far more easily. The Risse shocks, as well as being much lighter, have a better feel than the old NR1s, and let me go from a stiff to plush suspension.I'm still tossing up as to whether I follow up the third wave, the Precision Billet brakes and WTB VP250 pedals that I couldn't get because they aren't available at the moment, carbon fork legs and swingarm (ala 957), and seeing whether I can live with racing semi slicks (Kenda Kozmik Lites). These changes would drop another lb or so, but its dubuious whether the function improvements would be enough to make it worth it. Everything to date has significally improved the function of the bike, the weight drops were a (quite) nice side benefit of the other reasons for getting the parts.I really don't understand the amount of bashing the ProFlexes in general get, the '97 design, at least, is brilliant for cross country and tight technical riding, and I'll be keeping (and enjoying) mine for quite a while yet (or until I break it, which I think is the same thing). | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jan Ove
a Downhiller
from Norway
Date Reviewed: October 7, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
God jumping and climbing. | | Weaknesses: |
Ugly coler | | Bottom Line: | This is a very good bike. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Milton
a Weekend Warrior
from Atlanta
Date Reviewed: August 5, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Tsali, NC | | Duration Product Used: |
more than 3 years | | Strengths: |
Great for climbing and jumping (landing). | | Weaknesses: |
Noisy. | | Similar Products Used: |
Canondale | | Bottom Line: | I have had my bike for a while. It has taken a beating and kept on going. This last spring I did put some money into the suspension and drive train. It is a great bike with only one problem. It is nosiy | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ken
a Cross-Country Rider
from Stonington, CT
Date Reviewed: May 20, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Bluff Pt. Groton CT | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
This bike climbs like a raped ape on speed. I can out climb several of my friends without a problem. The handling is really sweet with the girvin fork. I need to find tires to match the cornering performance. | | Weaknesses: |
t is the only bitch I have. | | Similar Products Used: |
I tried to climb a hill at Miller's pond on my friend's Y-11 and it just didn't feel right. Too much suspension bob. | | Bike Setup: |
Everything on my bike is original except for a replaced Rear derail', Avid FlakJacket cables and Rollamajig. Oh yea and a new Sachs PC61 chain. | | Bottom Line: | I bought my bike in December of '97 after months of research. I also couldn't beat a $500 off sale price. Every ride for me is not only relaxing but also a learning Experience. I love my bike. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Maia
a Cross-Country Rider
from Portugal
Date Reviewed: May 20, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
Great frame, awesome front fork, shocks, low maintenance, stability at high speed, easy climbing | | Weaknesses: |
Rear strut doesn't allow to use other shocks than Nollen, sadlle, rims | | Similar Products Used: |
Proflex Beast, Grisley Nimbus, Cannondale Raven | | Bike Setup: |
X-lite kevlar saddle,Titec Hellbent handlebar, different spring rate | | Bottom Line: | It's a pitty that I can't use a different shock in the rear, although the NR-1 is very good. I don't like the Mavic 238 rims (considering on Mavic's Crossmax rims) and the saddle was very fragile. Everything else is super and in general worth 5 chilis!!!! (PS- A lot of falls and injuries to those guys who have 1 in this review) | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Maia
a Cross-Country Rider
from Portugal
Date Reviewed: May 20, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
Great frame, awesome front fork, shocks, low maintenance, stability at high speed, easy climbing | | Weaknesses: |
Rear strut doesn't allow to use other shocks than Nollen, sadlle, rims | | Similar Products Used: |
Proflex Beast, Grisley Nimbus, Cannondale Raven | | Bike Setup: |
X-lite kevlar saddle,Titec Hellbent handlebar, different spring rate | | Bottom Line: | It's a pitty that I can't use a different shock in the rear, although the NR-1 is very good. I don't like the Mavic 238 rims (considering on Mavic's Crossmax rims) and the saddle was very fragile. Everything else is super and in general worth 5 chilis!!!! (PS- A lot of falls and injuries to those guys who have 1 in this review) | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ricardo
a Weekend Warrior
from Porto
Date Reviewed: March 15, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Bottom Line: | The Best.
Buy it now. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John
a downhiller
from Australia
Date Reviewed: January 20, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
Proflex is the best bike i have ever ridden,it takes those huge drop offs with ease.All my other friends have GTs and treks,they all won't to ride my bike.It's the best bike for downhilling.And I haven't even changed anything on it,it has all the standard supension,and it works like a dream machine. IT'S THE BEST | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Thor
a cross-country rider
from Hong Kong
Date Reviewed: August 17, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
My dad bought me the bike this easter. It's my first own bike. The condition is good... even I've crashed several times in the first 2 month I've purchase (except the Girvin fork)... Later on, I've replaced my Girvin fork by a 96' Rock Shox SL fork, and the spring of my rear suspension has tuned harder for the hilly road(s) of Hong Kong. Until now, my bike is very comfortable, even in high speed. Lastly, here's my comment -- its great!Thumb up: it's very comfortable even in high speed!
Thumb down: it's hard to race w/ my friends who owned a cross-country bike (even I've tuned my suspension both to hard)! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Teamsterdave
a downhiller
from Las Vegas,Nevada (USA)
Date Reviewed: August 7, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I owned my 1st Proflex in 1994, it was a 454. Last year I got a 757, this month I am getting a 756. Proflex is #1 !!! I have owned Diamond Back,Trek,Specialized,and even Cannondale. Proflex is little more expensive but, d'ont take my word for it , get over to your nearest Proflex/Girvin or K2 dealer. Happy Trails to ya! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Crazy
a cross-country rider
from Mars
Date Reviewed: July 28, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
If any one is selling their proflex 757 or a model higher, I am interested if the price is right. Let me know by email. Thanks a bunch.
cRaZy!!!! I need to fill space so I would definatley give this bike a 5 chilis rating if I owned one. There, did I meet the requirements??????? | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Proflex Owner
a cross-country rider
from Tennessee
Date Reviewed: July 18, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
What's with the two idiots down there that dare gave a Proflex a 1!!! Proflex are so high quality that every single one are dual suspensions. Not to mention the fact that they have there very own shock company, Noleen Racing. Here's a 5 from to pull the review back up for a nobody that hasn't ridden or even touched a Proflex. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
dusty
a cross-country rider
from salt lake city, utah, usa
Date Reviewed: July 5, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
excellent bike for all kinds of terrain from the mtns of deer valley ut. to the rolling hills in moab, this bike digs in the dirt and climbs up the steep stuff when others are walking,handles like a porsche, takes terrain like a hummer, only downside its a little heavier than 857 and up but you save the cash$$ | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
K2 Kid
a cross-country rider
from Anchorage Alaska
Date Reviewed: June 28, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have the Proflex 2000. The 757 and the 2000 have the same gemotry I think that they ride the same also. I love my Proflex 2000 it is a great bike. It works great on small bumps. It doesn't work as great on huge bumps but. It climbs like a hardtail their is no bobbing involved. I think it is a great Cross Country bike. The Proflex 2000 has some problems though. When you hit large enough bumps it kind of wants to kick you like a horse. I also blew the rear shock. I am having it replaced and I am going to upgrade to the NR-2 more than likely. K2 will replace the blown one for free I think it is a great bike for the price. I had to get a softer sping for my rear suspension also. I weigh 120 lbs and have a medium frame. So the guys at the bike shop I bought the bike from switched spings from a small frame bike. It works a lot better now. I got my Proflex 2000 for $1050 in town. Get this bike or another one from the proflex family if you want dual suspension that still climbs like a hardtail. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Zaron
a cross-country rider
from Canada
Date Reviewed: June 16, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have owned this bike for a while now, boy do heads turn! The only problem i have is the front keeps rattling, i greased it up and that still didn't work, any suggestions? I was also wondering if there is supposed to be a disk brake mount on the fork (because mine doesn't have one) and there are two holes in the back that look like they could be for disks, but the holes look a bit too far apart. Are they? Somebody please answer soon. 4 chilis, -1 for the noise | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Will Jones
a cross-country rider
from Wilder, Idaho
Date Reviewed: May 19, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
WOW!!! I just got my 757 and It's the best. I got it on sale for 1,000.
It practically pulls over small bumps, and has the smoothest ride ever.
It climbs as good as my hardtail(Specialized stumpjumper) with better control.
Don't buy it because I want to be the only one in town with one!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rip
a weekend warrior
from Mathews va
Date Reviewed: April 16, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I just bought my prolex a month ago and it is the best!!! I try to test her to the outer limits and havent found anything she cant handle. Bought it on sale for 899.00 Friends said i was crazy, but i have to say its the best bike i have riden. So my advice is if you can find one on sale or possible used get it.
I found the seat a little uncomfortable at first but got use to it and watch the v brakes because there really powerful it shifts like a dream and gets traction like you wouldnt believe. And the full suspension allows me to sit where my friends are standing on their pedals. Great bike so-far???? | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dave
a cross-country rider
from Australia
Date Reviewed: January 11, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I picked up the 757 at a great price about 2 months ago. I immediatly upgraded both front and rear shocks to NR2 and NR4 as well as the brakes to XT's.
It has taken a little time to adjust to the action of the front suspension but I'll find it hard to ever go back to tetescopic forks.
Rides well over small to medium hits with great precision. Great for cross country. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Adam Wright
a weekend warrior
from Murray, Ut
Date Reviewed: January 3, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I just got my proflex. it is the best bike i have ever had. I love it.
the girvin suspention is the best. My friends have treks, diamond backs,
univega(sucks),and gt's. They all want a nice proflex now. it would even
be better if it had XTR. this is a great bike. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mark Detrojan
a cross-country rider
from Chicago,Il,USA
Date Reviewed: January 2, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have owned a wide variety of suspended mountain bikes including specialized, trek, and marin. But by far my proflex out-performs them all. All bikes need upgrades but this latest purchase needed the leastonly needed minimal upgrades to meet my expectations. This bike turns under every cnder everything. I like it! XTR would be nice though. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Derek Griffiin
a weekend warrior
from Marietta, Georgia
Date Reviewed: December 1, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I just purchased but I am in love with the ride of this bike. I had an old Giant Yukon with a Manitou shock which was fun to ride but definitely is ready for the garbage now that I have this baby. The Girvin shocks work great, providing a controllable, soft ride over any kind of terrain. The shocks are also great on landing from any jumps. They help you maintain balance in the land rather than nearly bouncing off the bike if you come down hard. The dig-in feature of the rear suspension is definitely there. Bring all climbs on because this bike can really climb. If you find a 1997 at a good clearance price, I would jump on it fast.
I got mine from a guy who won it and did not mountain bike. He didn't realize what he had and sold it to me new for $600, and that included Nike Yuha shoes.
What a deal!!
| | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt Spohn
a weekend warrior
from York, PA
Date Reviewed: November 26, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I do all types of riding. I just bought a 757 and it is the best bike. My friends own GT's and Cannondales and are jealous out of their minds. I absolutely love it:} This bike is perfect for anybody. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
proflex sucks
a weekend warrior
from
Date Reviewed: November 24, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
i hate this bike dont say i did not warn you!! | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John Volc
a cross-country rider
from North Vancouver, BC
Date Reviewed: November 22, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Great Bike! I've owned Proflex bikes for 8 years and this is the sweetest cross-country set-up I've ridden. It's a lot less supple than the Beast but has just the right combination of geometry and components for cross-country riding. My only complaints are the V-Brakes - definitely need to upgrade to the XTR's | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ryan Whitman
a weekend warrior
from Milwaukee WI
Date Reviewed: October 23, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I am looking to buy a used Pro Flex 756, 757, 856, or 857. I can be reached at RW@MATC | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ivan Mun
a cross-country rider
from Singapore
Date Reviewed: October 14, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
It's really a great bike! It can be considered my baby. I never let my friends cycle it! Comfortable and the design's great! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Noah
a cross-country rider
from USA
Date Reviewed: October 9, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I love this bike!!!! I've had it for about 3 weeks, and can't get enough. I've ridden my friends FS and nothing compares to this bike. If u are experience, or even new at the sport this bike is a must!!!!! And it's a bargain I got mine for $1000. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steve Pike
a cross-country rider
from Groton Ma
Date Reviewed: October 3, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Alright I'll get off the bike for a minute to write this review. The bike is extremely fast through the flats with lots of bumps. Frankly it eats em up and tracks true. Climbing is awesome, I'm not sure if it's as good as a hardtail and frankly I don't care since the suspension is so good that I can ride this thing day and night and still walk away feeling great. The Girvin/Noleen suspension is as good if not better than any out there. Bottom line....Great bike, great setup, great buy. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Danny
a cross-country rider
from Tahoe CA
Date Reviewed: July 28, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
i am in the process of buying a fs bike. i demoed the 757 and it is great! i loved the girvin suspension. it was great . on most FS bikes when you land a jump your chain hits the swingarm. not on this bike.p.s if you are buying a new bike and you own a FS bike that you are selling, please contact me at smootheness@rocketmail.com | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
bill hughes
a weekend warrior
from koloa, hi
Date Reviewed: June 30, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
the proflex 757 is a nice bike. i just recently bought one and am very happy with it. i upgraded to all xt except for rear derail and went with xtr there. the girvin fork is strong and predictable. maint is easy considering this is a fs bike. i would highly recomend this bike vs all the others i have ridden and owned..... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
W. Sandifer
a cross-country rider
from K.C.
Date Reviewed: June 21, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
An acquaintance had an 856 for sale so I did my on-line homework and discovered he was asking too much. Then today I went to one of the LBS's here to look at the ProFlex line. I inquired as to the price and they said they weren't for sale! They had too many of them returned with problems so they were going to send all of the new ones back. I guess I'll have to look at the other brands reviewed here. I'm glad these reviews are available. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
dave
a weekend warrior
from billings mt USA
Date Reviewed: April 9, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
This is my first F/S bike and I LOVE it! It's amazing how well the girvin
fork responds and takes hard hits. You point it and it goes, no slop here!
I hadn't had it very long before a friend and I went to Mecca (moab). I had
not ridden it very hard until I got down there, but after a few technical climbs
and a few screamin' downhills, I felt right at home. One great advantage over
a hardtail, which my friend was riding, was the fatigue factor. Because you
are able to sit down over rough terrain, it's less stress on your body, especially your quads. My advice, don't buy this bike 'cause then people will
stop admiring mine! :~)
Later! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ian Humphreys
a weekend warrior
from Wiltshire UK
Date Reviewed: April 2, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
This is my third Proflex and boy what an improvement from my 853. The suspension is active most of the time and the dig in
that they talk about in the brochure really can be felt when climbing in the granny ring. I would recommend anyone looking for
a new fork to consider the Crosslink Elite that is fitted on this bike. The tracking is great and the response to small lumps is
excellent. Being on the large side the springs fitted are on the light side both front and rear and if I was to be riding in the hills
on a regular basis I would have them uprated. They are currently 200 Front and 300 Rear. On the fire roads and rolling
country side I live in the setup is perfect with the front and rear only bottoming out once and a while. I had the shop ( Leisure
Lakes Daventry) upgrade the bike at purchase to include goretex cables, manitory for low maintance winter riding, XT V's
and Time ATAC pedals. If only all shops were like this.
Overall this is the best bike I have ever ridden and it calls to me to just get out there and ride it. | | Overall Rating: |
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