Date: January 2000
Price: $1595 (frame only)
Purpose: Dual-suspension, XC racer
Home phone: (626) 683-8368
B Value
A Weight?22.8 pounds (5-pound?frame and shock)
A Frame design
A Fork performance?2.8" RockShox SID Race
Rear suspension Fox Air Float R shock, modified
monoshock swingarm, 3" travel.
A Component selection
B Climbing efficiency
B Cornering ability
B Descending prowess
Teacher?s notes: Semi-slick tires hampered the cornering ability of this striking performer. You can race the Foes in cross-country events, or use it as a smooth-sailing, ultimate trailbike. Ball bearings at all pivot locations and a special scissor linkage make the Foe?s rear suspension as torsionally rigid as they get. Its lock-out shock is a climbing plus.
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