Shimano M770 XT Rear Wheel For V-Brake

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

...Clipless Chain - Shimano CN-HG53 Freewheel - Shimano Deore (11-32t, 9speed) F/D - Shimano Deore R/D - Shimano Deore XT Shifters - Shimano Deore Handlebar - WTB CXC Riser Stem - WTB CXC Grips - Kona Jackshit Brakes - HAYES HFX-9 XC W6 w/2-finger Lever Brake Levers - HAYES HFX-9 XC W6 w/2-finger Lever Front hub - KK Disc Rear hub - Shimano FH-M475 disc Spokes - 15g front and 14g rear stainless DT Tyres - Maxxis IGNITOR 26x2.1 Rims - Sun Black Eye Saddle - WTB Laser V SPORT Seat post - WTB CXC Seat clamp - Kona QR My complete bike comes in at around 14kg. This frame is fantastic for constant upgrading which is a big part of the fun. Making your bike just that little bit better can make all the difference. I would thoroughly recommend this bike to all levels of riders. These guys (Kona) are pretty much all about the mountain... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful

Advantages: Excellent bike with well Specified Equipment
Disadvantages: No fun riding in the rain.

...If you are considering purchasing a new bike and are not sure which to choose I can recommend the C.B. Urban 300.It is a cross between a road bike and a mountain bike. Having an aluminium frame it is light and easy to ride (Make sure you get the correct size frame) The Shimano gears I have found to be excellent,the brakes are very good to. I chose this particular model over the Urban 100 & 200 due to the better specification of parts and the front suspension which enhances both comfort on road and offroad. It is ideal for treking on trails or country pathways. TECHNICAL INFORMATION. Brake Levers: Shimano S.T.I Brakes: Forge V Alloy Chain: Z9000 Chainset: Shimano C 203 Number of Gears 24 Frame / Colour: Taper tube alloy Frame sizes: 18,20,22 Freewheel: Shimano 8 speed cassette Gear Levers: Shimano S.T.I Gears Front... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: cheaper than contemporaries
Disadvantages: difficult hoses

...shimano, in using a new 4 pot system have moved into the league usually dominated by Hope. the 4 pot system gives greater power than two pot systems and doesnt overheat easily. the shimano is better than the hopes because it uses two cylinders to drive the pads rather than the one cylinder that the hope uses to drive all 4 pads. the shimanos are also a lot cheaper than other systems with comparible performance, although they need expensive hubs, making them more expensive than the hope open 2s. the braided hoses are bombproof but need to be precut and the levers give superb modulation and good feel.... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful