My entry bike into mountain biking. The lower-height center tread of the Fast Trak rear is ideal for efficient power transfer, with a durable, cut-resistant casing to fend off flats. Recommendation: Good bike if your not into bumpy trails or pump tracks. We thoroughly check for proper adjustment, tighten and true wheels, and ensure your new bike is ready to ride. Good grips, derailers, and bars.
But be aware, once you get it, you will want to make several quick upgrades to make it a smoother ride. Cons: Would love a bit more adjustable suspension on the fork. First thing to go get replaced. So Specialized picked the Ground Control Sport, with chunky tread blocks and a wide, 2. Cons: A little heavy, stock fork leaves a lot to be desired.
Adjustable rebound lets you tune ride quality to your preference, and the tapered steerer tube adds lateral stiffness for better handling. . Recommendation: Love this bike and would definitely recommend it. High quality with a more reasonable price. Pros: Good starter bike, easy to get used to and rolls over roots, rocks, and other things easily. Pros: The price is a definite plus on this bike. Head tube angle of 71 degrees is too steep for any serious fun.
No expensive components, although a drawback, means you can use and abuse this bike while you learn and not feel guilty about scratching it. Easily to upgrade when you're ready. Rides well and not overly heavy. Recommendation: I would recommend this bike. This is sure to keep you ripping and confident while heading both up and down the trail. I had to adjust it to the max and it still bottomed out on me and I'm only 195 lbs.
You get quite a bit of bike for our buck. Click for full program details. The frame is durable and plenty snappy to make any trail enjoyable. Recommendation: Fun bike, love its ride-ability and multifunctional capabilities to take on the trail or a paved path. With clean lines and internal cable routing, turns out it looks as sweet as it rides. Components should be updated over time.
The clutch rear derailleur that keeps the chain properly tensioned all the time for faster, quieter shifts. . . . . .
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