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Description:
- Frame: AN6 T6 Aluminium, Custom Drawn Multi Butted
- Fork: Maverick SC-32, 80mm-125mm Adjustable Travel
- Shifters: Shimano XT
- Brake Levers: Hope Hydraulic Disc
- Crankset: Shimano XT, 44/32/22
- Chain: Shimano XT
- Seatpost: Easton EC70, 27.2mm X 350mm
- Saddle: Fi'zi:k Nisene with CrMo Rails
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Submitted by
Timster
a Cross Country Rider
from Singapore and Wales
Date Reviewed: June 13, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$4000.00 | | Purchased At: | Bikescene in UK | | Strengths: | Lightweight and ridged but most of all ideal geometery for both XC racing and longer more relaxed full-day rides (mainly thanks to the comforting flex in carbon seat stays). | | Weaknesses: | None so far. | | Similar Products Used: | Pace RC303 - considered only, not used. | | Bike Setup: | Sram X-9 triggers & rear mech,SRAM cassette, XT front mech, cranks etc. DT Swiss rims with Hope hubs. Rockshox Revelation Fork. Fizik nisene sits on Thompson Elite laid back seatpost and Thompson 90mm stem attached to Specialised carbon bars (flat). Panaracer Cinder 1.95's. | | Bottom Line: | An absolute blast! I was concerned that the XC racer breeding of the bike might be a little harsh (compared to my S-C Blur) but it was a perfect balance of point and shoot geometry when required combined with more forgiving feel when fatigue sets in on the longer rides. The latter maybe due to my going for the Race option with carbon seat stays - recommended. No need to comment on the climbing as it is second to none in speed and agility. On the singletracks the bike responds exactly to any rider input although there is a little bounce from back wheel at higher speeds. This may be due to me getting used to hardtail once again though. I initially thought the forks were a little too much for the frame but glad of the extra travel which allows more room for error on the rougher downhill sections. Have to mention also that the Race in white with the black carbon seat stays looks the absolute business as well.
Overall, this bike is what hardtail xc bikes are all about - responsive, fast and most of all totally rewarding! | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
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