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Viper Scandium Hardtail Frame 
Posted: 11/01/09
'GREAT RIDING XC HARDTAIL'
Strengths:
light,compliant ride
Weaknesses:
none
Overall:
i have had some nice trek frames a klein pulse,cove stiffee,handjob and sanchez and a couple of other frames and none has the sprightly feel of this bike.i cant explain it but it just feels spot on.
if it could handle some jumps and drops i would only have this frame,but its not meant for that purpose.
as an a xc bike it climbs like a goat and decends with a lovely compliant feel that you only get with good quality frames.
 
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Formula Oro XC Front 
Posted: 24/02/08
'AS GOOD AS THEY LOOK'
Strengths:
look stunning in black,great modulation,plenty of power and easy to set up and so far reliable
Weaknesses:
nothing at the moment
Overall:
ive had several disc brakes they all do a good job but these are a definate favourite they look and feel great
 
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RockShox Revelation 426 U-Turn 
Posted: 14/10/07
'DOES EVERYTHING WELL'
Strengths:
smooth adjustable and stiff as a good fork should be
Weaknesses:
none to date
Overall:
better than a fox reliable and well priced
 
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87%
 
Fusion Raid Promo Line Pro 
Posted: 09/10/07
Updated: 25/03/08
'GREAT ALL ROUNDER'
Strengths:
german engineering quite light nice suspension action

[Update 25/03/08] had the bike for about a year now still going strong with no problems

Weaknesses:
climbs better with fork wound down to 100mm rear rebound is a bit hard to get at.

[Update 25/03/08] none noticeable

Overall:
very pleased beefy enough for some abuse but light enough for all day riding.also quiet just gets on with the job.

[Update 25/03/08] suspension has got smoother and still a great allrounder

 
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87%
 
Cove Stiffee FR Frame 
Posted: 17/03/07
Updated: 28/03/07
'GREAT SO FAR'
Strengths:
solid but light.good allrounder.corners really well.

[Update 28/03/07] still love the bike.not as compliant at the rear as my handjob was but more sure footed on the decents

Weaknesses:
to early to say none so far.quick handling might catch out begginers.

[Update 28/03/07] nothing i can really think of.

Overall:
really like the bike not as harsh as some say.just run wider tyres.corners very well quick handling.

[Update 28/03/07] best all round hardtail ive owned so far.if your after just one do it all bike you wont go wrong

 
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Lumicycle Li-Ion 2 Lamp Lighting System 
Posted: 17/03/07
'BRIGHT ENOUGH AND EXCELLENT SERVICE'
Strengths:
can switch on and off and theres an array of combinations you can use to prolong the lenght of time you run them
Weaknesses:
can pull out lead if your not careful
Overall:
12watt is bright enough for most riding and lasts for 4 hrs.i use a 12watt spot and a 20watt flood.climb on the spot and decend on both really cant fault them and their after service is excellent
 
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Smart Twin Halogen 
Posted: 07/11/06
'GOOD VALUE'
Strengths:
bright enough for average rides
Weaknesses:
short burn time around an hour
Overall:
if your starting out and want to try night rides.buy these
 
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Kona Coiler Deluxe 
Posted: 22/05/06
Updated: 10/05/07
'GOOD ALLROUNDER'
Strengths:
unbreakable,plush suspension action.handles singletrack well
Weaknesses:
bit heavy for a true all rounder but if your not in a rush it will get you to the top of a hill
Overall:
if your not into full on down hill but like to play around its a perfect choice will handle whatever a weekend warrior can throw at it.
 
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DMR V8 Pedal 
Posted: 16/04/06
' DEPENDABLE'
Strengths:
grip well and right price
Weaknesses:
i dont find them easy to service,but that could be me.i tend to buy another set instead
Overall:
good but could be easier to service
 
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Mavic D521 rim 
Posted: 29/11/05
'GOOD ALLROUND'
Strengths:
strong average weight
Weaknesses:
none so far
Overall:
good downhill freeride rim
 
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