Hi MTBers,

I'm considering the Specialized 2005 FSR XC PRO (MSRP $1700) for technical XC. Specs below.

Is this a good choice?

Other bikes to consider?

Thanks.
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05 FSR XC PRO

EXPERIENCE: RECREATIONAL TRAIL
It's all about the trail (and riding as much of it as possible.) Like its big brother, the Stumpjumper FSR, each FSRxc delivers awesome suspension and geometry so the rider can find the flow on his/her favorite trail. Lightweight and mind-blowing efficiency let the pilot ride more. The sweet combination of trail competence and cross country speed lead one to ask, "Is the FSRxc a technical condition XC bike, or a fast & light All Mountain bike?" To which we reply, "Yes!"

MSRP: $1700.00

FRAME FSR technology, A1 Premium Aluminum butted frame, ORE toptube and downtube, sealed cartridge bearings, disc only, 100mm travel, replaceable derailleur hanger, two sets of water bottle bosses
REAR SHOCK Fox Float Triad. Custom on-the-fly three position switch 1) Lock-out, 2) Open, 3) ProPedal pedal assisting damping. External rebound adjust, Twin sleeve design for increased volume. 6.5x1.5”
FORK Manitou Splice Elite, 100mm travel, rebound adjust, compression lock-out, disc only, alloy steerer
HEADSET 1 1/8” threadless, black steel cups, loose ball bearings with seals
STEM 3D forged CNC machined, 4-bolt, 31.8mm OS clamp, 8 degree rise
HANDLEBARS Specialized XC Low Rise 31.8mm OS bar, 6066 butted alloy, 6 degree upsweep, 8 degree backsweep, 640mm width
TAPE / GRIPS Specialized MTB grip, black, double density Kraton
FRONT BRAKE Avid BB-7 Mechanical disc, 160mm (L/XL 185mm) clean sweep rotor
REAR BRAKE Avid BB-7 Mechanical disc, 160mm clean sweep rotor
BRAKE LEVERS Avid FR-5
FRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano M-510 Deore, 34.9mm clamp, top pull
REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano M-750 XT, long cage, standard spring
SHIFT LEVERS Shimano M-510 Deore
CASSETTE Shimano HG-50 LX, 9-speed, 11x34t
CHAIN Shimano HG-53
CRANKSET Custom Shimano Hollowtech, Octalink XT Spline
CHAINRINGS 44Ax32Sx22S, 4-bolt 104/64mm pattern, steel chainring bolts
BOTTOM BRACKET Shimano ES-30 Octalink spline, 68mm shell, 118mm spindle. 50mm chainline.
PEDALS Shimano M-505 SPD
RIMS Mavic XM117 Disc, 26”, black
FRONT HUB Specialized disc, 32 hole, loose ball bearings, alloy Q/R
REAR HUB Shimano M-475 disc, 32 hole, loose ball bearings, alloy Q/R
SPOKES 1.8mm (15g) black stainless, brass nipples
FRONT TIRE Specialized Adrenaline 2.0, aramid bead, dual compound 60tpi
REAR TIRE Specialized Adrenaline 2.0, aramid bead, dual compound 60tpi
TUBES Specialized, schraeder valve
SADDLE Specialized BG technology, hollow Cr-Mo rails, dual density base
SEAT POST 2014 butted Alloy, black, 30.9 x 350/400mm
SEAT BINDER Alloy collar with Q/R, 34.9mm clamp I.D., black
NOTES Chain stay/seat stay protector, derailleur protector, reflectors, owners manual
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