This is my primary ride. I purchased this in the spring of 2008 with my tax return, and it replaced the Mongoose (ie: Wal-Mart Special) that I had purchased back in 2002 that had been stolen. I ordered this through my LBS and had never even ridden one! Of course he let me test ride it before I purchased it just to make sure that it was what I wanted... and it rode like a dream!
It is fairly well stock,but I have made a couple of minor changes to the stock bike. I had a computer installed before I even test rode the bike. This measures speed, distance, time, and so forth.
I also found that I hated the suspension seat post. It sounds great, but after 5 miles or so, it is completely compressed, and offers NO suspension. Then I would have to raise the seat so that I would still be comfortable. Unfortunately, once I finished riding, or if I rested, the post would decompress, and I wouldn't be able to sit on my bike because the post was too high. See the trend? So I finally replaced the seat post this past winter.
So far, this bike has laid tracks in Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia. I hope to add Maryland and Pennsylvania this summer.
Basic info is as follows:
Sram Shifters and Rear Derailleur
Shimano Front Derailleur
Suntour Crankset
Bontrager Saddle, Tires, and Handlebars
Suspension Seat Post
Full specs are available here.
Official Photo, please click on it for a very detailed image:
