Submitted by
Darcy Peters
a Cross Country Rider
from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: August 13, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Kanata Lakes area
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
-Lightweight -Anodized paint is super scratch resistant -Nice XT and XTR components
Weaknesses:
-Pricey
Bottom Line:
I had been eyeing this bike all summer at a local store when the owner called me up one day and cut me a deal on it. At 23lbs, it is incredibly light. Fast on the flats and fast on the climbs too, I rarely get beat with this bad boy! I've had her for almost 3 years now and I see no reason to change for another 2-3 years..
I highly recommend it!
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Submitted by
John Struhar
a Cross Country Rider
from IL Date Reviewed: July 26, 2003
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$2400.00
Purchased At:
Argington Heights
Strengths:
The bike shifts great, smooth ride, very light, and is a lot of fun to ride.
This is my first hard tail,a lot of fun to ride smooth, light, first out of 2 homegrown limiteds. This bike is recomended for anyone who has a lot of money and needs the best.
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Submitted by
Darren
a Cross Country Rider
from Edmonton Date Reviewed: May 16, 2003
Favorite Trail:
the one I'm riding
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$2500.00
Purchased At:
Red Bike
Strengths:
The anodized finish is both beautiful and tough. This is the best hardtail frame ever made ( except see below). It climbs like crazy, the geometry is perfect for me. The frame is still plenty strong for a bigger boy like me to ride and abuse without complaint or worry.
Weaknesses:
The only problem I have come across with the frame is the old style 22mm disc mounts. Even with adapters could not get a Hope Mini onthe rear. And of course that they are no longer available
Similar Products Used:
1999 Homegrown Pro
Bike Setup:
Everything replaced from stock 3 years ago. 03 SID World Cup, Easton CT2 seatpost and Monkeylite XC bar, Hope Mini 170 front old style Hayes rear. ISO Chris King front on 317 with revolution spokes. American Classic rear hub on 317 with Hutchinson Python Airlights. Race Face stem and Next LP Cranks with Time Carbon Pedals. Sram XO shifters and rear derailer, XTR front
Bottom Line:
I posted a review on my old Homegrown Pro years ago and then it was stolen. I loved that bike a bunch. The day it was stolen I went to report it to the shop where I had bought it, and he was just pulling the new one out of the box. I took it for one 5 minute ride and was completely over the old one thanks to the insurance money. Through numerous parts it has never weighed more that 24 lbs, and is currently 22.1 with dual discs! The bike is tougher, faster, and just plain better then I am, but have loved every minute of trying to keep up! It has survived my concussion, and getting hit by a car and the bike won! ( $1200 damage to the car, scratched the XTR shifter) If you can find one, buy it.
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Submitted by
Marc Ostryniec
a Cross Country Rider
from Austin, TX Date Reviewed: September 20, 2001
Favorite Trail:
City Park
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$3800.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Light, Strong, Size, Frame Anodizing.
Weaknesses:
None so far.
Similar Products Used:
Litespeed Toccoa, Specialized S-works.
Bike Setup:
Full XTR, SID SL, Crossmax UST, Time ATAC, Easton carbon bar/magnesium stem.
Bottom Line:
This bike is super light and responsive. I am 6'3" and was looking for a fast ride without the weight. I found it with this bike. Set up with the CrossMax wheelset and XTR, you can't beat the full weight of this bike. It is extremely fast and climbs like a banshee. Also the frame is anodized (black in my case) which is extremely resistent to scratches. IMO, a great light frame upon which to build a race caliber bike without spending 1-2k more for titanium.
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Submitted by
john pemberton
a Cross Country Rider
from oregon, IL Date Reviewed: September 18, 2001
Favorite Trail:
anywhere out west and not here
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$1700.00
Purchased At:
kegals in rockford
Strengths:
very light. smooth ride. the components are very sweet. plush fork. climbs good. descends just as good. excellent price.
Weaknesses:
xt cranks, they wont stop making noise....pop-pop-pop-creeaaak. the seat is rather uncomfortable. other than that, none really. oh yeah, the grips are kinda crappy, toss some ourys on it.
Similar Products Used:
gt backwoods. cannondale jekle.
Bike Setup:
xt-xtr, titec bars, seat posts and stem. mavic 517 rims. specialized body geo. seat. oury grips
Bottom Line:
this bike is very awesome. i really shouldnt complain too much about htis bike. however, i am going to.... my biggest problem with this bike would be those xt cranks. they wont stop that damn noise. but thats not that big compared to the other awesome things this ride has to offer. its a very very nice ride.
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Submitted by
Doug
a Cross Country Rider
from MA Date Reviewed: July 27, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Vietnam
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Extremely light, nible, it's sweet!!
Weaknesses:
What are you kidding it's a Schwinn
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
Hayes Disc brake front, xtr rear, xtr derailer, xt hubs, mavic 317 disc front rim, mavic 618x rear, Irc Mythos tires, Xt shifters, Kore elite stem, Bontrager Crowbar, Syncros Headset and seatpost, xt crank, rock shox sid xc shock.
Bottom Line:
This bike is so sweet!! I have another Schwinn which I love but this bike is so light it's like night and day. It takes minamal effort to power up hills and the bike handles like a dream! I like the SID shock it's light weight and has not bottomed out on me yet. I had read some reviews of the SID shocks bottoming out (we'll see). Overall this is a great bike and I would recommend this to anyone, just bring your checkbook!
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Submitted by
russell hanna
a Racer
from houston texas Date Reviewed: May 17, 2001
Favorite Trail:
comfort texas
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$2000.00
Purchased At:
westside schwinn
Strengths:
Very light, the bike seems to lunge forward with every stroke, very smooth for a hardtail.
Weaknesses:
Edco rear hub, steel grip ring came loose.
Similar Products Used:
Specialized rock hopper
Bike Setup:
Stock except for dean ti seatpost.
Bottom Line:
Great ride, I use it on the trails in west Houston. very smooth and responsive in the quick turns and fast hills. Wonderful shifting. I have a GT 1.0 full for the downhills, still finding the limits on the homegrown for the down hill speeds. I am pushing 50, and it makes me feel 35 again.
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Submitted by
Billy Sanborn
a Racer
from Saratoga,CA USA Date Reviewed: March 3, 2001
Favorite Trail:
china camp
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$1200.00
Purchased At:
Pacific Bicycle
Strengths:
everything on this bike is sick, the wheels are super light, the frame almost rides like steel, and the parts kit was killer.
Weaknesses:
nothing yet
Similar Products Used:
s-works hardtail, santa cruz chamelion, s-works fsr-xc
Bike Setup:
sid sl, hugi/517 wheels, red raceface stam, ct-2 bar, titec post, serfas monaco saddle, paul levers and brakes, xt hollowtech bb and cranks, sram 9.0 8 speed, xtr 8 speed ti cassete, xt front der. ti frogs, maxxis larsen mimo tires. all weighing in at 19.4 pounds in the 19 inch size
Bottom Line:
i would recogmend this bike to anyone with the money, i work at a shop, and i can get any frame i want, but i love this one, i wont give it up for anything. i havent had any problems with the headset yet, and i ride my bikes hard.just dont ride in the pouring rain, or mud. you shouldnt do that anyway, thats how our trails get messed up. so if anyone wants a superlite bike, that is a rather good price, get this bike
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Submitted by
Mechanic
a
from MPLS/MN Date Reviewed: February 3, 2001
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Bike Setup:
Stock, 747 pedals
Bottom Line:
All around great light bike.. Would like to point out to the below posters that a bike when shipped from schwinn is basically "thrown" together.. many times a bike will come from schwinn/trek etc that needs quite a few mods to work squeak and problem free... IE Tighten the bottom brack, cranks, true wheels, etc etc etc... GASP i even hear one must adjust the shifting and brakes let alone cut the housing..
If you can get past the assembly (heh) its a phat ride, better than my old 6061 98 Homegrown Xt, Ibis Szazbo (full suspension), Litespeed Ocee, or Dean Colonel... The Homegrowns will be my only rigid bikes from now on..
later
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Submitted by
Mark
a Cross Country Rider
from Northern Michigan Date Reviewed: November 8, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Mary's Loop/Horsethief Bench
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$2200.00
Purchased At:
Local Bike Shop
Strengths:
Ride quality. Responsiveness,described by owners of bikes with sluggish handling as "Twitchy"! Looks (stealthy black w/red)! Very nicely speced. I have not upgraded anything.
Weaknesses:
The slack adjusters on the XT brake levers do not stay put. Not a big deal. Twice, I have had to remove freehub assembly to clean prawls to quiet rear hub, in the last sixteen hundred miles of off road.
Similar Products Used:
Other, lesser priced hardtails.
Bike Setup:
Stock out of the box. For my level of riding, this bike is just as it should be. Speedplay Frogs.
Bottom Line:
I really love this bike. It is the nicest thing I have ever owned. The frame is a work of art, the wheelset is light, but has held up well to my 190 pounds. The SID SL really keeps the front wheel on the ground. The component mix is well thought out. The Hollowtech XT cranks, SD25 Mags, Titec, XT/XTR all work together to make this bike a joy to ride.This bike may be a little pricey, but it is the best money I have ever spent. I see that the 2001 model has changed a little from the 2000, but if it is anything at all like the 2000 model, I would highly suggest this bike. Mine was set up by my local bike shop, thank goodness.
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Submitted by
NeedySpeedy
a Racer
from Florida Date Reviewed: October 12, 2000
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Awesome bike, light & fast!
Weaknesses:
Headset SUCKS!!!
Bottom Line:
The Headset on this bike totally SUCKS! I'm on my fourth headset and second frame from Schwinn, two different headset designs and finnally the tight spot problem is fixed. Schwinn changed the design of the top pieces to the headset so everyone out there who has tight spots - you need the updated pieces. Also this headset is not sealed. Oh yeah they say they are sealed cartridge bearings but after about 2 months the bearings are toast - ya know after a wet ride or a bike wash, after the bike sits overnight the bars are locked - you have to kind of break it lose and work the crunchy bearings in again. I dont know if you can relube them - when I take them out the are all rusted up. I dont wet weather ride alot and I'm easy on the bike wash! BAD DESIGN! I wish I could put another headset on! Good thing I have bearing stock from 4 headsets!
The headset problem is the only long term problem I have had with this bike. If it wasnt for the headset the bike would be perfect!
Schwinn - Do some work on the headset - It needs it!!
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Submitted by
MntnMan7
a
from Illinois Date Reviewed: October 12, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Tough Call
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Mill Race Cyclery in Geneva, IL
Strengths:
Stiff, but compliant frame. I like the S-bend stays and the Ram Air gusseting really makes the rear end responsive. The weight is phenomenal too! Can't beat 2.9 pounds for the frame.
Weaknesses:
The only thing I've run into is that the new ICBM headset sticks. But I plan to talk to Schwinn and get that fixed.
Marzocchi Z.2 Atom 80 (too heavy for XC but I love the feel), Race Face BB, Air Allow Low Riser bar, System, Turbine LP cranks with Race Rings, Chris Kings on Mavic 517 CDs 32 hole 3X with DT Champion spokes and black brass nipples, Shimano M545 pedals, XTR everything else.
Bottom Line:
I love this bike! Except for the problems with the headset I haven't had any problems. I worked at the shop I got it at, so I got it all for a good price. It's definitely not the lightest bike in the world (around 24 or 24.5 lbs.) but I set it up like I wanted it, not to be psycho light. I know this bike could easily get sub-22. I don't race, but if I ever decide to I've got the rig to do it. I had to give 4 chilis for the overall just because the headset problem shouldn't be an issue on a bike of this caliber. I wish they'd left it open for any headset, I'd love a Chris King on it. This is a pimp bike, and I've got it all black for stealth!
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Submitted by
Allen
a Cross Country Rider
from Amarillo, Texas Date Reviewed: June 5, 2000
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
n/a
Weaknesses:
n/a
Similar Products Used:
n/a
Bike Setup:
n/a
Bottom Line:
Also responding to needy speedy....I work in a shop here in Amarillo. We do "final assembly" on bikes from four major builders, and wouldn't think of selling a bike without performing the basic checks that can sour a customer relationship if not done. All bike should be checked for soundness, including truing wheels, listening for unusual noises and test-riding to make sure it just works right. This is what makes the bike shop better than chain stores. If needy's shop doesn't perform final quality checks, he should consider looking for a better shop! I'm rating this review at 5 chilis, cause I don't want to arbitrarily lower the rating on this bikes review. I have a Factory and it runs great!!!
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Submitted by
Joshua Smith
a Racer
from Harrisburg, PA, USA Date Reviewed: June 2, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Micheaux State Forest
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Strengths:
n/a
Weaknesses:
n/a
Similar Products Used:
n/a
Bike Setup:
n/a
Bottom Line:
This is to relpy to Needy Speedy. As a certified bicycle mechanic and a 3-year employee at a bike shop in central Pennsylvania, I can say that Dave Cheese was right. The problems that you experienced are always fixed in the shop before the bike sees the showroom floor. On top of that, the problems that you described are not at all uncommon. The bike shop where I work sells Schwinn, Kona, and Fuji, and I can honestly say that in the entire time I have worked there, I have NEVER seen a problem-free bike come into the shop. Whether it is improperly cut housing, crank arms bottomed out on (greased) press-fit spindles, improper derailuer limits, stripped spokes, or damaged bearings, they should NOT be counted as a negative against the manufacturer of the bicycle, since reparing these problems is a procedure that every good bike shop regularly does before selling a bike.
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Submitted by
J
a Racer
from East Date Reviewed: May 26, 2000
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Excellent Frame SID SL can be tuned to your liking The wheelset, doesn't get much better than 517's and Hugi 240's
Weaknesses:
Frame sizing Michelin Tires
Bike Setup:
Stock
Bottom Line:
First off, NeedySpeedy's review needs some clarification. He got the bike on a "pro-deal" and had to build the bike up himself (the shop usually does this). When the shop builds a bike they ALWAYS have to trim the cable housing, true the wheels (including getting loose nipples out of rims) and grease, lube, and double check everything before putting it on the floor. If you get a bike on a "pro-deal" you should know enough about bikes to know how to build one up and the fact that he complained about these very problems indicates that he should have had a shop build it. Therefore, all his problems with the bike should be ignored since ALL shops will fix these problems before it enters the customers hands. Back to the review, the Homegrown Factory is one heck of bike. It is by far the lightest stock bike I have ever bought and has a great "solid" feel to the ride. It was difficult for me to find the right size due to the sloping downtube and the way that Schwinn measures their frames (to the top of the seat collar) so I had to go one size up. The only real gripe I have with this bike is the Michelin tires. The rear seems to loose grip more easily than all the other tires I have owned over roots and muddy conditions. I would suggest upgrading to a better set of rubber but other than that, this bike is perfect. Well done Schwinn.
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Submitted by
NeedySpeedy
a Racer
from South Florida Date Reviewed: May 23, 2000
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
See previous post
Weaknesses:
See previous post
Similar Products Used:
See previous post
Bike Setup:
See previous post
Bottom Line:
This is a comment to the post from Dave Chase. A local dealer is not going to fish out lose spoke nipples floating around in the back rim - or shouldnt have to. They would not cut down the cables if they are too long. I dont think they take every bike and true the rims - again shouldnt have to. And the cranks creaking and the defective headset are things they wouldnt know about. After installing the new headset bearings and going on 3 rides the headset has tight spots again. Notified my local dealer and Schwinn is sending me a complete new headset. I hope this solves the problem. i personally think Schwinn should have left the frame to accept any headset you want. My old Chris King never gave me a problem!!
Anyway - Once things are sorted out this bike kicks serious butt!!!
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Submitted by
Dave Chase
a
from Schwinn Date Reviewed: May 19, 2000
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Light & Fast Jury is still out on my poersonal thoughts of the headset. I haven't had any probs though. Cool bike.
Anyway, I've got a Factory that I've been riding for a few months. Love it. It took a while to get used to, but it's definitely got the groove.
Weaknesses:
Great bike - just wanted to point out one thing from the previous post. Glad to hear you like the bike. About the out of the box quality of pre assembly. That's exactly it - the bikes are pre-assembled and require a little work to have them ready for the sale floor or the trail. Any good shop will (should) do all the things previously commented on for your bike to be in optimal condition.
Similar Products Used:
lots
Bottom Line:
Awesome bike.
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Submitted by
NeedySpeedy
a Racer
from Florida Date Reviewed: May 18, 2000
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
LIGHT & FAST!!!
Weaknesses:
Overall Quality - see below
Similar Products Used:
Schwinn Homegrown Factory Suspension
Bike Setup:
Answer Hyperlight Bar, Kore Stem, Bar Ends, Continential Tires, Specialized Ultralight Tubes, & RS Susp Seat Post
Bottom Line:
This is a very good bike. I got a "Pro Deal" on it and picked it up for $1540.00. Well speced & great design. But I did have some problems. I had the shop keep it in the box because I wanted to build it and change a few things. This is what I found:
1. 4 extra spoke nipples gingling around in the rear rim. Both the front & rear wheels were in need of truing & the dish was off on the rear wheel. The machine built rims have a bad build. After some work with a spoke wrench and a few rides they are soild now.
2. The headset bearings were defective. I could not keep the headset tight and it had tight spots. Had Schwinn send me new bearings - problem solved.
3. The XT cranks came lose & creaked on every ride. After a few rides and ample torque on the arms the problem has gone away.
4. Both the shifter & brake cables were way too long, had to cut them down.
I also think a bike of this price should come with pedels. After I got the above problems sorted out I have to say its a scarey fast, light, and race ready bike. I was discouraged with the quality out of the box but everything is fine now. My 19" bike with the above parts changed weighs 22.5 lbs! I'll give it 4 flamers deducting one for the out of the box problems.
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Submitted by
Sean Knox
a Racer
from Austin Date Reviewed: May 15, 2000
Favorite Trail:
City Park
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
light, strong, paint doesn't scratch, looks good
Weaknesses:
A little flex, but that's not necessarily a bad thing.
Bike Setup:
xtr, race face, sid xc, spox wheelset
Bottom Line:
This is by far the best bike I've ridden. The bike climbs like crazy and is easy to maneuver, and when descending the bike is easy to track and control. I have been on alot of bikes and I would never trade it. If you are a racer, or you just ride alot and are ready to step up to the ultimate, this is the bike to try.
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Submitted by
Matty Gersib
a
from Boulder, Colorado USA Date Reviewed: April 13, 2000
Favorite Trail:
the trails on east magnolia
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Awesomely light. Vertically compliant. Superb parts for the $$. Telepathic handling. Climbs like a goat on crack.
Weaknesses:
Front end feels a little quick, but the geometry charts don't really bear that out. Maybe it's just ultra responsive...
Stock except for a Tamer Featherlite seatpost, WTB saddle, Bontrager Crowbar Race Modified handlebar and a Specialized Ground Control 2 front tire (my favorite).
Bottom Line:
A superb bike all around, but will be a perfect bike to race. My 21" complete bike is in the 22lb range with pedals, which is a very, very light bike for someone my size. Seat tube angle is a little slaker than I prefer, so I switched the seatpost to one with no offset and a WTB saddle that can be slid way forward. Works like a charm, and the top tube is long enough to give me plenty of room to move around on the bike. The monostay on this bike is a testament to modern metal working. It's serious bike art. I can't believe how well this bike is specced for the price. A Sid SL and all XT/XTR and Hugi hubs (in addition to the other great parts,)shouldn't be available for $2500. I know it's hard to call a bike this expensive a good value, but if the shoe fits...
This bike would be great for both racers and adventure types that don't ride dualies. The ride is compliant enough to not require a suspension post, and the handling won't scare anyone with a little experience. The fit and finish will stand up to the most discriminating rider. It's really an awesome bike, especially considering the technology/price ratio.
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Submitted by
dave
a Racer
from Boulder, CO Date Reviewed: April 13, 2000
Favorite Trail:
it's made by little elves
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
light, strong, good looking
Weaknesses:
none so far
Similar Products Used:
too many to list.
Bike Setup:
XTR,Race Face,Manitou
Bottom Line:
I got the frame and built it up. This is a great bike. It's got a very good frt/rear weight bias that makes for a really neutral handling bike. 2.9 lbs so it handles very light and quick. With this neutral handling, this is the best sliding, best jumping bike I've ever owned.
The frame is very vertically compliant, giving a near (not quite) steel ride. Laterally very stiff, standing up and stomping gives a direct connection to the ground. A very quick bike. I've hit all the local trails with this bike, I've commuted several times (25m round trip) and I've gone on a few epic rides. I have no complaints. I'm looking forward to race season!
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Submitted by
Kit Strong
a Cross Country Rider
from Plano, Tx Date Reviewed: March 21, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Hard to say
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Weight, looks super sweet
Weaknesses:
None unless you can't afford it
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
Thudbuseter Quadrapivot suspesension seat post, Time Attack pedals
Bottom Line:
Well, my old Giant Iguana got stolen and this time I decided to go all out. Talk about a giant leap in perofamance, this bike screams. With the added weight of the thudbuster seatpost and cheapo pedals the bike still comes in right at 22 lbs putting it about 10 pounds lighter than my old ride. So far I have taken the bike out on 3 trails and it has yet to dissapoint. It climbs like nothing I've ever ridden (of course if I could lug the old Iguanna up hills I should be able to climb anything this are has to offer no probs), handles like a dream and seems to be rock solid. I have ridden it pretty hard and so far the wheels are just as true as the day I rolled it out of the showroom. The only glitch i've found is that I can't get the rear derailer totally dialed in, it shifts just fine but if when trhe chain is in the middle chain ring and on either of the outer 2 cogwheels it just doesn't sound very smooth, it doesn't seem to efectmy performance at all, just sounds a little sloppy hopefully I can get it dialed in a little better after the cables have stretched a little. Overall this bike seems to be well worth the money and since at 2.9lbs the frame comes in just as light (or lighter) than most high dollar titanium frames I'll probably be riding it for a long time to come. I wish you could give half ratings because I am hesitant to give anything 5 chilis but for my style this bike seemed to be the best I could find in the $2000-$2500 range so I will give it the highest rating
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Submitted by
allen harris
a Cross Country Rider
from amarillo, texas Date Reviewed: March 1, 2000
Favorite Trail:
cedro canyon, n.m.
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Ultra-light with comfortable geometry and well selected component list. Wheelset is super as are Avid Mag brakes. Handling is great, although our trails in this area are not real technical...leaning to hilly and fast, which is where this bike shines. Stealthy looks sold me via the catalog and I wasn't disappointed when my bike arrived. You need to ride to appreciate. The ride is very "soft" for an aluminium hardtail...almost like steel...almost.
Weaknesses:
I haven't found one yet. I did switch out seatposts to a Rock Shox suspension post, but felt the ride lost something in the change...back to Titec!
Similar Products Used:
Specialized M-4 hardtail
Bike Setup:
Out of the box: SID SL, Mavic 517s on Hugi 240s, Avid Mags pulled by XT levers on pods, XT/XTR drivetrain, Michelin Comp S tires, Titec post/stem and bars.
Bottom Line:
This is the bike I was trying to build as I modified my other Schwinn. It's light, sweet and looks really neat(I wish I hadn't said that). If you're looking for rapid, but one-notch-off-full-race, transportation, try this bike. I have to add.... a BUNCH of the folks I ride with are drooling, regardless of what they ride routinely. Can I rate it higher than 5 peppers???
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