SLIMMED DOWN SUSPENSION In production for a decade, the FSRxc™ features our time-tested, fully-active FSR suspension in a minimalist package that is fast, light, efficient and easy-to-maintain.
Inside Tech
The FSRxc features ORE (Optimized Radius Engineering) top and down tubes that are engineered and fabricated for maximum performance in XC Trail riding. Thanks to their aggressive shaping and intelligent engineering, ORE tubes tend to be lighter, stronger and more efficient than anything on the market.
Submitted by
iwan
a Weekend Warrior
from jakarta.indonesia Date Reviewed: October 8, 2009
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
this bike is excellent ,for xc rides is awesome,the rear shock works nice,no matter what condition is,uphill/downhill you will enjoy the ride.
Weaknesses:
no weaknesses
Bike Setup:
sram xo rd/shifter,shimano xt crank/brakes/fd,fox f series,fulcrum wheels,kenda nevegal tires,specialized phenom saddles
Bottom Line:
you dont have to buy expensive bike while you still enjoy riding this bike,it have everything you dream about from the design to riding.
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Submitted by
tarbull
a Cross Country Rider
from charlotte,nc Date Reviewed: August 8, 2009
Favorite Trail:
bent creek ,nc
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1650.00
Purchased At:
Bicycles East, Charl
Strengths:
I may be reviewing this bike prematurely, but I am truly loving everything about this bike. The Rock Shox RebaSL fork is the perfect match for the this frame. The bikes geometry and somewhat low center of gravity compliment a semi-agressive cross country riding style. The bike is light and responds to my commands instantly.
Weaknesses:
I notice some pedal bob...but not enough to worry about.
Similar Products Used:
Santa Cruz Superlight, GT-Idrive, Fisher Hi-Fi Delux
Bike Setup:
It's all stock.
Bottom Line:
If you are looking at buying a Specialized FSR XC (but not wanting to dish out for a Stumpy) I would suggest getting the top line FSR Pro. The fork alone is worth every penny.
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Submitted by
ChicagoBoy777
a Weekend Warrior
from Miami, FL Date Reviewed: February 2, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Alafia (Bradonton Fl.)
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Everything. I love this bike. I have only had to replace tires on over a year of riding.
Weaknesses:
It doesn't really have weaknesses, I just wish the pedal clearance was a bit higher. It looks like it sits at the same hieght as most bikes though.
Bottom Line:
Best Bike for your buck. If I had the flow i would buy a brand new one. Simply Awesome.
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Submitted by
Steve Waters
a Weekend Warrior
from Dollar, Scotland Date Reviewed: March 1, 2008
Favorite Trail:
None
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Purchased At:
Won in a raffle
Strengths:
The suspension is a godsend for my aching old (48 yrs) bones.
Weaknesses:
The tubes are awful. The tyres don't grip well on corners. The saddle could be the devil's codpiece!
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
Standard except Nokian Gazzaloddi tyres and MTB 26 DH tubes
Bottom Line:
I cycled a bit when I was a pennyless student. Then some years later I bought a suspesionless Marin Stinson (an early hybrid) to allow me to go on cycle paths and tracks with my young family. Then I broke my arm and found I couldn't take the juddering of the Marin and hadn't really cycled at all for ten years. Then I won this bike in a raffle and what fun I've had! Suddenly a cycle track is like a pavement (sidewalk to my American brethern) all smoothed out by the front and rear suspension. I'm 6 feet tall and around 200lbs. This thing climbs effortlessly uphill and my goodness how it flies downhill. Farm tracks, forest trails, muddy footpaths, and even sand dunes have seen me hurtling along with a huge grin on my face. After a few thrills and spills (for which I got no sympathy from my wife!) I tried a muddy, peaty, rocky hill path from one glen up and over to another. There I was sweating, braking and splashing my way along, dodging all the small rocks and boulders, swerving slowly around them, when suddenly I couldn't avoid a rock in front of me and hit it head on. Except I didn't! The front forks just swallowed it up and I went smoothly over it. Surely a fluke? Gingerly I aimed straight for the next small boulder, and hey presto, it was behind me and I was upright and in control. Yippee. Moments later I was yelling like a lunatic on speed and eating up the track as if I was being chased by Beelzebub himself. This bike is such, such good fun. I won't ever be dressed in body armour leaping mighty chasms, I won't be stripping this down to its minimum weight to save ounces and time in a XC race, and I probably won't try any stunts like jumping fallen logs or juming off fallen logs. However, I will be out there, getting fresh air and exercise, going over bumps without pain (mostly) and generally having a great time. Go for it.
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Submitted by
Stephen Willson
a Cross Country Rider
from Aucklnd, NZ Date Reviewed: February 23, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Frontal Labotomy (Up) / Bily-T (Down)
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$2400.00
Purchased At:
Cyclopedia Surbiton UK
Strengths:
Excellent handling, sweet forks, adjustable rear shock, good brakes, great all day ride thats capable of the odd race. I have now had this bike two years and have been riding 30km twice a week for a year. Most of my riding is single track on well drained sandy forest trails at Woodhill. However, I have also ridden the more DH/Freeride orientated Rotorua and completed a number of aventure rides (i.e. lots of mud, rocks and pushing) such as John McDonald and Wires Track. I've also completed a few races on the bike. If this sounds like the riding you do, or want to do then this bike is for you.
Weaknesses:
For the money - none. However, SPD pedals clog with mud in the winter, the Egg Beaters have resolved this problem but don't offer us much support and can lead to hotspots on your feet when stading up a lot, but definately worth the swap for their greater ability to clar mud. Locked out rear shock is great for climbing & metalled roads but the brain on other Specialized bikes offer a better platform. Weight could always be better. Standard tires are good but the Roll-X are faster rolling and offer great grip. Shock failed after 14 months but has been servced by Fox NZ.
Similar Products Used:
Test ridden Surly 1x1 (Light SS), Specialized Epic (07), Specialized Stumpjumper Expert (08), old Kona rigids (90) & (01).
Bike Setup:
Changes from stock: Crank Brothers Egg Beaters C, Travaliv Team Stem 10A, 80L, 31.8C, Race Face Dirbolus Bars, Cateye CC MC1 W computer, Specialized Pro Roll-X 26 x 2.0 Tyres, shortened seat post, Specialized Bottle Cage. Total weight 28.86 lb. Now on second drive train.
Bottom Line:
With the current set up the bike is a comfortable bike that can be ridden all day and raced. While hard tail XC bikes may be better for pure XC riding the rear suspension on open offers a great ride on down hills, on pro pedal assist offers great riding on rooty climbs and locked out is fine for metalled roads. Also if you have back problems then rear suspension is a must.
With the changes I've made and for the money I cannot fault the bike. When tested back to back with the '08 Stumpjumper Expert, I consider it to be at least 90% as good. The FSRxc Pro has been a great entry into proper mountain biking. When it comes to replacing the bike I'll be traiding up to the Stumpjumper for the benefits of the brain.
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