Great bike & very capable.

The stock Gila forks & Kindshock were just adequate & had to be cranked up pretty stiff to avoid "bobbing. It made the ride pretty harsh off road.

Once I e-bayed it out W/the Rockshox 351 Recon "U-turn 85/135 fork W/"Pop-Lock" lock-out & Fox RP23 rear shock W/"Pro-Pedal" lock-out, this rig is plush on the trails yet I can lock it out to stiffen her up for serious climbing or road work.

All, of the other components are pretty good stuff & I haven't had any serious problems. 2 broken spokes & I replaced the pedas after too many trips through deep water W/O any preventative maintenance took it's toll.


It will go where I can't. I have about $1K in it total, $389.99 delivered for the bike, about $600 for the upgrades.

It has held up over 3K miles better than my new Specialized Crosstrail Sport has over 400 miles.