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Submitted by
Mike Shield
a Downhiller
from Stockton-on-Tees
Date Reviewed: 6/26/2007 5:18:39 AM |
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| FavoriteTrail: | Fort William |
| Duration Product Used: | 6 months |
| Price Paid: | $6000 |
| Purchased At: | Westbrook Cycles |
| Strengths: | I bought the frame and custom built it. Awesome build quality, have a Ventana La Bruja and it is comparable to that. Appreciating that the La Bruja is more FR I road it at Fort William and bemt the seat tube!!! sent it back to the states and they did a great job. I wanted to do more of this kind of riding and the Judge laps it up with a single groan...unlike the ex. Extremely rigid and it has a excellent balance between plushness and stiffness. I am 6' 5" so I bought a large and the riding position is revolutionary for me as I previously feel like I have been riding on the bike whereas now I feel the bike has become an extension of me, part of me. It feels so responsive.... I can't wait to ride this bike.... everytime!!! |
| Weaknesses: | There are lighter bikes around ....but they are a compromise!! |
| Similar Products Tried: | Custom built Ventana La Bruja, Gemini 2000, Kona Stinky Deluxe |
| Bike Setup: | Atomlab Pimp DHR rear, DT Swiss FR6.1D front, Maxxis High Rollers 2.8 front, 2.5 Rear, SRAM X9.0 rear mech, Saint chainset, DT Swiss 440 front/rear hubs....these are awesome!!!, Time clipless ATAC, |
| Bottom Line: | I would always recommend you try before you buy!! Because at the end of the day it is personal choice and YOU need to decide....but hey it is one hell of a joy machine!!! |
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Submitted by
Stefan Roeder
a Downhiller
from Cologne, Germany
Date Reviewed: 5/30/2006 7:32:05 AM |
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| FavoriteTrail: | Various |
| Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month |
| Price Paid: | $3400 |
| Purchased At: | www.cyclewerx.de |
| Strengths: | Very easy to handle, burly, fast, well crafted, very stiff rear, corners extremly good |
| Weaknesses: | None found yet ! |
| Similar Products Tried: | Gemini DH |
| Bike Setup: | 888VF, Roco RC Coil, Louise FR, Mavic EX 823, Maxxis Minion 2.5", Sram X9 with Trigger, XT Front Derailleur, Truvativ Hussefelt w/36/22 Chainrings and Bashguard, FSA handlebar, Seatpost, WTB Pro V.... |
| Bottom Line: | This bike is a killer on the trails ! It takes your fears away and lets keep you "the pedal to the metal". Even on Uphills it works fine. This bike is a extremly good evolution of Cannondales Gemini DH bike ! The rear is working like they promised and helpt to accelerate the bike very quickly! If you can afford it - buy it ! |
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