Date: September 1999
Price: $3,950 (frame and shock)
Purpose: Dual-suspension, trailbike/XC racer
Home Phone: (800) 222-7557
D Value
A Weight?23 pounds
A Frame design
C Fork performance?3" RockShox Judy XC
A Rear suspension?Fox ALPS shock, pivotless
?Sweet Spot,? 5" travel
B Component selection
A Climbing efficiency
B Cornering ability
C Descending prowess
Teacher?s notes: The Bow Ti descends well in capable hands, but it stink-bugs (rises up in the middle) under braking and throws off the rider?s balance when the going gets really steep. Otherwise, the Bow Ti is arguably the smoothest riding, most efficient, long-travel suspension bike you can buy.
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