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Description:
- Fox 32 F120R, 120mm suspension fork
- Fox Float RP2 rear shock
- Hayes Stroker Ryde Hydraulic disc brakes
- Race Face Ride XC handlebar, stem and seatpost
- WTB SpeedDisc XC rim/DT hub wheelset
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Submitted by
Rebecca
a Cross Country Rider
from Rock Island, IL 61201
Date Reviewed: March 23, 2008 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Purchased At: | Bike N Hike, Rock Island, IL | | Strengths: | Almost everything! The bike's geometry is what sold it for me. With the decreased headset angle (shorter rake), shorter cockpit length, and light weight (for a full suspension bike), handling and maneuverability is very responsive. The bike is well balanced. The bike is comfortable to ride and feels as though it sits more upright. The suspension is plush yet doesn't feel like pedal efficiency is compromised. The Hayes Stroker Ride brakes have a new piston design. While they look a little different, they work quite well. The Kenda Navegal tires are nice. | | Weaknesses: | The Rapidfire shifting isn't a concept I care for. The shifting is reversed from what I am used to (it shifts to an easier gear with the forefinger, and shifts to higher gears with the thumb). I have other bikes and want them all to shift the same way. To me, it makes more sense to shift quickly to an easier gear versus to a more difficult gear as the Rapidfire does, but that is probably because that is what I am used to. I switched out the Shimano Deore rear derailleur with an XT to go back to comtemporary shifting. The grips aren't very soft and seem pretty cheap. I replaced them with a set of Oury grips. The handlebars were slightly wide for me, so I cut half an inch off of each side. Much better! | | Similar Products Used: | Giant Anthem 2, Specialized Stumpjumper M4. | | Bike Setup: | Aside from the XT rear derailleur, all stock. | | Bottom Line: | I love this bike! I had test ridden a variety of other full suspension bikes (Specialized, Trek, and Gary Fisher) and I also own a Giant Anthem 2. This bike blows them all away! Its handling is so superb to anything else I have ridden. It's is light, surprisingly quick for full suspension, and a blast to ride! | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
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