Submitted by
rod663
a Cross Country Rider
from Bergen Germany Date Reviewed: September 13, 2009
Favorite Trail:
UK North Wales
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$6000.00
Purchased At:
Radel Bluschke, Osna
Strengths:
Light, as one would expect of a carbon single track mountain bike, "fast" great bike really pleased instills confidence.
Weaknesses:
Not many weaknesses, But would prefer DVRC rear suspension & Active braking pivot, as I think this would allow the rear suspension remain active while braking. Don't get me wrong this is a problem with all rear suspension bikes, I'd still give this bike 9/10,
Similar Products Used:
We normally buy/use Gary Fisher's and really wanted a 29er Gary Fisher Superfly 100 Carbon, but you can't get this bike in Germany [where I live and work] Also I'm informed that Gary Fisher will no longer sell any bikes in Germany from 2010 (Pity)
Bike Setup:
Excellent, Very Good,
Bottom Line:
Fantastic bike, very good set up the only other bike I'd consider is the Gary fisher range, although I'd say we are bias my wife and I having owned 6 Gary fisher's my Son also has his first Gary fisher. If you are after a really good ride then take a look at the this but would compare it with a Gary Fisher. Can't think of any bike to beat these.
If you are looking for a High end Single track/mountain bike then take a good look at this bike, test ride one if you can and on the type of ground you'd normally ride.
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Submitted by
chuy
a Weekend Warrior
from san diego Date Reviewed: July 28, 2008
Favorite Trail:
mission
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
san diego, trek
Strengths:
super light just about 22 lbs with everything on.
Weaknesses:
It does not come with disk brakes. Only 80mm of travel front fork.
Similar Products Used:
specialized stumpjumper and epic
Bike Setup:
stock
Bottom Line:
Very fast. Efficient climbing and descending. A lot more comfort than my 03 epic. If speed what you're looking for, this bike is the one.
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Submitted by
Eric
a Racer
from Frisco, CO USA Date Reviewed: February 20, 2007
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
superlight, fast, accelerates quickly
Weaknesses:
not sure yet if this is a weakness, but it comes stock with a dura ace 9 spd cassette. It hasn't really slowed me down while climbing.
Similar Products Used:
trek fuel ex 9.5
Bike Setup:
virtually stock, cut 1" off both ends of handlebars, gripshift instead of x0 trigger shifters.
Bottom Line:
this bike is incredibly light (21.7 lbs @ 19.5"), and accelerates ridiculously fast. The avid SD SL are plenty powerful enough and practically worry free. I can't imagine a better bike out there. If you race definitely don't buy this bike. I need all the help I can get. It's more expensive then it's contemporaries offered by Specialized and Cannondale, but then why shouldn't it be? There's absolutely nothing that needs to be upgraded on the bike.
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