Date: July 1999
Price: $2779
Purpose: Dual-suspension, XC racer
Home Phone: (920) 478-2191
B Value
B Weight?25.5 pounds
B Frame design
B Fork performance?3" Manitou SX
B Rear suspension?Fox Air Float shock,
URT swingarm, 7" travel
A Component selection
C Climbing efficiency
C Cornering ability
C Descending prowess
Teacher?s notes: A high pivot location makes Klein?s floating drivetrain suspension react less under power?sort of. If you stay seated, the long-travel bike rides like an efficient, human-powered magic carpet. Standing and hard braking activate the suspension in odd ways. This beautiful, carbon fiber Klein has a cult following. Try it and see for yourself.
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