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Bianchi
Sok 29er Multi-Speed
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Submitted by
Mitch
a Cross Country Rider
from Pittsburgh
Date Reviewed: April 25, 2008 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$1800.00 | | Purchased At: | Pittsburgh Pro Bicycles | | Strengths: | High Tech, Great Grupo, Eats Dirt | | Weaknesses: | Limited frame sizes, saddle too stiff | | Similar Products Used: | Diamondback Ridge Runner | | Bike Setup: | Except for pedals, stock from showroom floor (added WTB Momentum Pedals: SRAM X7/X9 shifters, SRAM Stylo 3.3 Crankset, Avid JUICY 7 Discbrakes, WTB SpeedDisck Wheels | | Bottom Line: | I'm still in the "honeymoon phase", but this is one versatile bike that's a lot of fun to ride.
Not road race nimble, but very comfortable on paved roads, this bike excels once the pavement ends. Very wide spread gearing allows this to climb almost anything and still give you all the speed to need on flats. The hardtail design transfers power effectively to the rear wheel while the sprung front absorbs most of the impact.
The grupo performs flawlessly. Shifts are always clean, the crankset is bombproof and, despite my being a heavyweight, the wheels do not complain and I lock the brakes up at will. The last is a real testament to the stopping power of the
If you've been thinking of getting a "big wheel", Go For It with this one! Overkill for urban riding or exclusively Rails to Trails, excellent choice for mixed riding / weekend warrior and possibly a good training bike for serious competition. Outstanding price / performance ratio. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
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