Marzocchi 4X World Cup

Advantages: Good value for money
Disadvantages: soft rims

...The 99 Giant ATX 840 is a pretty good bike for the money. It comes with a Alivio/ STX-RC component mix, and a Rockshox Jett T2 elastomer fork, which I have upgraded to Marzocchi Bomber Z5 fork, which performs well, despite the slow rebound. I have noticed no problems except for the rear rim I bent hitting a curb at high speed. This bike has a stiff, light, 6061-T6 alloy frame. I have found that upgrading to a riser bar makes riding this bike noticibly more comfortable. Overall, this is a good bike for someone who is entering the world of mountain biking.... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: Lightweight, good quality components
Disadvantages: A lot of money

...on the familiar bike websites lets me know that they are a 4.5/5 and an excellent multi-condition performer. Not bad. -Derailleurs- Front – Shimano Deore Rear – Shimano Deore XT Derailleurs are the things that move the chain from gear to gear when you want to change them! Shimano are cracking and I can’t really fault these. They are perfect middle of the range and are great at what they do. They are also very simple to set up and maintain. -Grips- Kona Jackshit These grips are made from a relatively soft compound of rubber and have lasted me for a year of riding almost every day. Perfect. Parts list: Frame tubing - Kona All-Mountain Butted Aluminum Fork - Marzocchi MZ Race Braze-ons - 2 x bottles, rack, fenders, disc tabs Headset - TH Crankarms - FSA Alpha Drive ISIS Chainrings - 44/32/22 B/B - RPM ISIS Pedals - Shimano PD-M505... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful

Advantages: Bombproof, it will take anything you throw at it and come back asking for more
Disadvantages: Bit on the heavy side at 40lbs but its not really an uphill bike

...I bought this bike about 3 months ago in the end of season sales for £2,000, the rrp on it was £2500. The bike is excellent, great build quality, super strong frame, takes so much abuse. The spec of the bike is superb as well, I've never seen a bike with such good components. The Marzocchi Roco rear shock is very plush and smooth through the whole travel range and still takes big hits. The Marzocchi 888 forks complement the rear shock well, they are soft in the first part of the travel but then ramp up to take the big hits. Sun Hill rims take everything you throw at them and the Shimano drive train and brakes are excellent, the shifting is crisp with no lag and the brakes will stop you on even the most vertical runs. The one downside is the weight, it is so much effort to pedal it up hills but it is defiantly worth it to ride this bike... Read review

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