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Ibex Bicycles
Asta Expert
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Average Rating
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5/5
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3
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Description:Manitou Black Platinum Fork Air/Lockout
Manitou Radium RL Air Shock w/ Lockout
27-Spd - Shimano LX/XT Dual Control
Shimano LX Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Sun DS2-XC Rims
Factory direct price: $1299
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Submitted by
Randy
a Cross Country Rider
from Jessup PA
Date Reviewed: May 1, 2007 | | Favoriate Trail: | Merlis | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$1300.00 | | Purchased At: | Ibex direct | | Strengths: | Climbing and ascending abilities, great component mix. | | Weaknesses: | Limited rear travel, but it is a XC bike. | | Similar Products Used: | Giant NRS, Gt I-Drive | | Bike Setup: | Stock except for a new stem and carbon handle bar. | | Bottom Line: | Great value and bike for the money. I ride cross country and this bike climbs well. I can also bomb down hills provided there is not massive drops. The 2007 has a half inch more travel, which is better. I sometimes come close to bottoming out, but it hasn't happened yet. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
David
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from Nor Cal
Date Reviewed: November 6, 2006 | | Favoriate Trail: | D-ville, Solstice, Oat Hill | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Purchased At: | Ibex | | Strengths: | Solid flex free frame. Very smooth climbing or decending. Loves tight singletrack with some air time thrown in. | | Weaknesses: | Ummmmm cant find one. | | Similar Products Used: | Marin Team Issue 4 bar, Rocky Mountain Slayer 50, Cannondale Gemini 3000 | | Bike Setup: | Setup as a 4X type bike because the '06 is sutch a solid frame. | | Bottom Line: | Wasnt shure where to post so i figured this was a great place. The bike was a build from the frame up but instead of as a XC bike used it as a AM/DJ/Mild DH/XC bike. Needed a bike that i could ride & friends could barrow. Normally i ride a 6 inch travel 39 pound bike so this was a big differance. After almost 1 year of abuse the frame is still jumping up & down for more abuse & loving it. If your looking for a bike that that can do almost everything & you dont have to spend hours on maintance the '06 Asta is definatly worth looking at. All pivot bearings have stayed tight never needing adjustments & are as smooth as new. If there were more Chilis i would slap them down but im a limited, dang. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Craig Scurlock
a Cross Country Rider
from Greenwood, MO USA
Date Reviewed: June 15, 2006 | | Favoriate Trail: | landahl park | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$1200.00 | | Purchased At: | ibexbikes.com | | Strengths: | Value, excellent component mix, Customer service
| | Weaknesses: | Maybe the tires? Front tire has washed out a few times but could be from having too much air pressure. | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized Stumpjumper FSR | | Bike Setup: | Stock with Shimano 646 DX pedals | | Bottom Line: | I had been saving money for a Specialized Stumpy FSR but couldnt wait any longer after seeing the Asta on sale online. I took a chance and ordered the Asta Expert and boy am i glad i did. This is my first full suspension bike and there is no comparison to my 10yr old hardtail! I have about 16-17 hours on this bike and after getting the shock/fork dialed in the ride has been amazing! I also didnt know how i would like the dual control shifters/brake levers but they have worked flawlessly as well as the hydro lx brakes. This is an excellent bike for the money, it is spec'd better than some $2000 bikes i test rode. This would be a perfect bike for someone looking for their first full suspension bike. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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