Submitted by
Niall Mc
a Cross Country Rider
from cheshire, uk Date Reviewed: March 16, 2009
Favorite Trail:
llandegla
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$850.00
Purchased At:
decathlon stockport
Strengths:
no tail bob when pounding it up hills. the VLS system really works. beautifuly smooth gear changes.
Weaknesses:
minor tail bob on flat ground when accelerating and in saddle. brakes feel a bit squishy and scream.
Similar Products Used:
pinnacle evo II
Bike Setup:
stock:- rockshox tora 289 fork, rockshox bar 2.1 rear shock, avid Juicy 3's, travativ firex crankset, sram X7 derailer, wtb speed disk wheelset. wtb finishing kit
Bottom Line:
great first full suspension bike. feels more like a hardtail to ride but takes the edge off impacts and totally absorbs smaller bumps, giving you the confidence to take bumpy sections at speed without compramising uphill sections. I would really recommend this bike to any one who like a hardtail but wants to be a bit more adventurous with the line they take and the speed they take it.
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Submitted by
ÉneGêBê
a Cross Country Rider
from Lisbon, Portugal Date Reviewed: September 30, 2008
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1083.00
Purchased At:
Decathlon Lisbon
Bottom Line:
I loved this bike from the moment I saw it! And when I found out it was voted XC bike of the year by Mountain Biking UK Magazine, I had to look deeper.
I also felt the bob on flatground, but it's almost nothing and it doesn't affect your riding at all.
I ride a '16 and have so much fun with it. I never had a full suspension before and this works perfectly for me. It's a great transition bike! It's the best bike I had in a LONG time!
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Submitted by
Medboy
a Cross Country Rider
from Logan, Ut. Date Reviewed: July 15, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Steel Hollow
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1200.00
Purchased At:
The Sportsman
Strengths:
Climbs like a Goat, great brakes, and low weight!!
Weaknesses:
None!!!
Similar Products Used:
Raleigh and Diamondback
Bike Setup:
stock 2008 Haro sonix
Bottom Line:
I think this is the best bike for people looking to go from a hardtail to full suspension. I truly believe that it climbs better than any hardtail that I have ever had. It's light weight, has awesome brakes and great suspension. I would recommend this bike for any Trail Rider!!
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Submitted by
Peter
a Weekend Warrior
from watrous, SK, Canada Date Reviewed: April 27, 2008
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$1300.00
Purchased At:
my dad's bike shop
Strengths:
relatively light, good for climbing, good components
Weaknesses:
rear suspension bob
Similar Products Used:
Giant Rincon Hardtail, 2007 Haro Sonix
Bike Setup:
Stock everything, except DMR V8 platform pedals
Bottom Line:
This bike is well setup and has good components, the air suspension on the 07 model is good. When I went climbing in the mountains, the back end felt really stiff and it climbed like a hardtail. It also seems quite light and agile for it's size, but it is definately not a race bike. I have found that the rear suspension bobs a bit while you're riding around on level ground, not a lot, but you're still losing some power to it. Overall I would say this bike is good and would recommend it!
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