Submitted by
exsmokeydabandit
a Cross Country Rider
from Poway, CA USA Date Reviewed: October 9, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Lake Hodges
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$720.00
Purchased At:
Bike Empire, Poway,
Strengths:
Haven't had any issues but only 3 months in so far. Ride twice a week about 10 miles every ride. Bike rolls fast, shifts great, Dart 3 is working great now that it's set to be more stiff, great starter and love the hydraulic disc brakes.
Weaknesses:
Bike comes standard with the Kenda Small Block 8's which are good. Not the desired traction that I want but they roll awesome which is great to help this newbie keep up. Replaced with Kenda Nevegals. Make sure the Dart 3 Shock is set right, I'm 230lbs. and went over the handlebars twice. Blaming it on the shock being set too soft. Mostly my fault though since I am new and learning.
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
Frame Flightline aluminum frame with oversized alloy tubing and low standover height; double-butted downtube, seat tube, and top tube
Fork RockShox Dart 3 100mm W/ lockout, rebound adjust, and alloy steer tube
Deraileurs Front Shimano Deore
Deraileurs Rear Shimano Deore XT Shadow
Shifters Shimano Deore Rapid Fire SL 2-Way Release 9-speed
Brakes Shimano M485 Hydraulic 160mm Rotors
Crankset Shimano M442 / Shimano Octalink BB
Colours Rubyism
Wheels Hubs: Shimano M475 Rear / Pivit Front. Rim: WTB SX24 Double wall
Tyres Kenda Small Block Eight 2.1
Seat WTB Rocket V Comp/Ritchey alloy micro adjust
Sizes 14", 16", 18", 20"
Year / Model 2009
Bottom Line:
Love it and love riding. Will definitely stick with HARO and go for full suspension as soo nas I am ready.
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