Submitted by
Tim Golden
a Racer
from Pekin, IL 61554 Date Reviewed: November 17, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Farmdale Park
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$4200.00
Purchased At:
Thru Slingshot
Strengths:
Great climber, incredible frame geometry, great support from manufacturer, "slingpower" actually works...it feels like someone is pushing you up hills!
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Trek Fuel 100
Bike Setup:
18" Ripper Frame SRAM XO Rear Derailleur XTR Front Derailleur Chris King Headset FSA K Force LIGHT Crank Set Magura Marta SL - Red SRAM XO Trigger Shifters SRAM PG990 11x32 9-s - Red Holder SRAM PC-991 Chain Ritchey WCS Carbon 31.8 Rizer bar LO Thomson X4 ATB 31.8 Stem 100mm Kenda Nevegal Tires Velox Rim Tape Mavic Crossmax SLR Disc Thomson Master Post 330mm 27.2 Terry Fly TI Mens Saddle Ergon GX-1 Grips White Bros. Magic 80 Fork Crank Bros. 50/50 Silver/Black w/Red inserts
Bottom Line:
I highly recommend this bike to anyone who is looking for a great cross country bike. Aaron (at Slingshot) is very good to work with and he will stand behind the product.
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Submitted by
jonathan
a Racer
from Marietta, GA USA Date Reviewed: August 29, 2007
You dont see a lot of these on the trail and I'll admit the Slingshot suppension mechanism is rather unusual. However this suspension works. I definitely feel the slingpower effect working. While cranking a big gear it feels as is the rear triangle is being propelled forward almost like Im getting a push. The rear triangle is rigid so I dont lose any energy at the rear hub. I love the handling of the frame. The geometry is comfortable and ultra efficient. This bike climbs like a mountain goat with cleats. Do yourself a favor and demo one of these bikes. Aaron at Slingshot is very helpful and accomodating and they threw in some free swag to boot. This bike is an excellent fit for a racer or an aggressive weekend warrior.
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