Submitted by
Jason Smiley
a Weekend Warrior
from Ontario, Canada
Date Reviewed: April 24, 2008 |
| Favorite Trail: | Fanshawe lake |
| Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month |
| Price Paid: |
$700.00 |
| Purchased At: | Cyclepath |
| Strengths: | Components are stellar for this level of bike. Being new to XC riding, did not know what to look for. So many entry level rides out there. |
| Weaknesses: | I would say the saddle and post are the weakest. Alloy riser bars are pretty weak as well. Pedals will be changed soon too. |
| Similar Products Used: | Specialized Hardrock Comp Disc, Kona Blast, GF Wahoo Disc, and Giant Yukon. |
| Bike Setup: | Avid BB5 Mechanical Disc Brakes paired with Shimano Alivio Levers. Shimano Deore LX F/R Derail. Suntour XCR Forks. Crane Creek Aheadset. Alex DM-18 Rims with SS spokes and eyelets. Kenda Komodo XC Tires. Shimano M475 hubs. |
| Bottom Line: | The components alone sold me on this bike. It is the 2007 model. The other bikes I listed had all lower level components compared to the Brodie. I did not hear of Brodie before I went to Cyclepath in my city. The sales people did not push me into any specific bike, but the Brodie Tempyst stood out to me. The price reduction had alot to do with it as well. Listed last year for $980, got it for $700 taxes included. |
Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
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