Submitted by
Squirrel Cutter
a Cross Country Rider
from Garland, Republic of Texas Date Reviewed: July 20, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Rowlett Creek Preserve
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$1800.00
Purchased At:
Matt Chester TI
Strengths:
Fully customized design and materials selection.
Weaknesses:
Two year delivery times.
Similar Products Used:
Various geared 26ers
Bike Setup:
Ritchey bits, King and Phil wheels, Brooks saddle
Bottom Line:
Wow. This is the most amazing bicycle I have ever ridden. In the parking lot the thing seems huge but it disappears as soon as you hit the singletrack. The wheelbase is only 3/4" longer than my 1993 Breezer Lightning but the bottom bracket height is enough to clear most deadfalls because of the big wheels. Because I refused to run more than 90mm of stem Matt made the top tube long enough to make up for that. I simply do not want to be very far out over the front end on any bike I will be standing up on a lot. The bike is super stable and climbs better than anything I have ridden. Yeah, the wait was brutal but I could not be happier. Too bad Matt is through building bikes, he definitely has the recipe. His selection of tubing and geometry proves the man has a vision. This bicycle is awesome. Thanx Matt, I hope things are going well for you wherever you are these days.
$ 1500.00
Overall Rating:
