Submitted by
Mara
a Cross Country Rider
from Zurich Date Reviewed: April 6, 2003
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1650.00
Purchased At:
Happy Sport, Albisrieden
Strengths:
Overall handling, M4 frame geometry, Fox Rear Suspension
Weaknesses:
Dolce Saddle (CRAP), Deore front Derailleur, Strongarm (Specialized) Crankset, Manitou Axel fork
Similar Products Used:
2001 Specialized Rockhopper FSR,
Bike Setup:
Selle Italia transam saddle, Full XT Front, longer stem, Time Z pedals
Bottom Line:
This bike allows me to ride everywhere, even where before I hadn't dared to go (15 cm powder snow too). The lockout feature really helps me to ride uphill faster than my male fellow bikers, they're eating dust now.