Rock Shox Dart 2 2008

Advantages: The features are just endless, the saddle was the comfyest one that I have ever placed my cheeks onto.
Disadvantages: The handlebars went straight away. Riser bars for Rumplestiltskin Jnr.

...Hey! Are you a mountain bike junkie like my good self? If so, take a look at the Kona Explosif and other Kona's availiable in bike shops here there and everywhere. When I first got my Explosif (to save time, it will be called Rumplestiltskin Jnr. herewith), I immediatly upgraded Rumplestiltskin Jnr.'s front forks to RockShox Judy XC's which made the front end a whole lot lighter and easier to control. My option was to opt for some Kona Project 2's for Rumplestiltskin Jnr. but I decided to go with the Judy's. As for braking, well I sure as hell just left the brakes that were on there originally, as they were damn fine. I tuned them to hell and beyond (not radio one tee hee) and if I said stop, I stopped! The rear derailier on Rumplestiltskin Jnr. needed replacing after my first race, so I whacked a 98 Shimano Reverse Pull XTR... Read review

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Advantages: good all round performance
Disadvantages: slighly heavy

...I purchased this bike as my first "proper" bike for general cross country and single track riding. I was originally going for a hard tail, but this bike was discounted so I went for this! (I've checked and the bike is still available at www.paulscycles.co.uk) With 4" of travel front and back, supplied by the Manitou Splice Comp forks and the RockShox BAR 2.1, I have found it more then enough for my riding - I'm glad I did not go for anything with more travel as I still rate myself as a beginner (having not been on a bkie for 15 years) - anything more would hide my faults enough for me not to learn from my mistakes. The Splice Comp allows you to vary the rebound to the extent of locking it completely which I have found useful, but as you have to lean down to turn the adjuster which is situated on the top of the right hand leg, I... Read review

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Advantages: Great bike, excellent looks
Disadvantages: Price

...You look at the bike and you are already stunned, the looks on this bike are amazing. For the price (£1300 r.r.p) you could expect a little more. With its combination of Shimano Alivio cranks and Deore LX rear mech, the price could easily include an upgrade of these. Brakes, Avid 1.9, have amazing stoppage, and with one tab on the brake, you are already over the front! Much from this there are lots of little features on the bike which really make it come alive: Rock Shox Judy 100 front suspension forks, Rock Shox deluxe back suspension and 6061 butted hadle bars. The bike comes in a choice of colours, either GT HOT white or GT Mango. It is also in a choice of sizes: s,m,l/. The bike should be classed as a Cross Country Racer come Downhiller. The fork absorb anything thrown at them with the 100 mm of travel, same as the 4.6 inch of soft... Read review

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