Price: $2429.
Purpose: Dual-suspension, freerider/trailbike.
Contact: (408) 779-6229.
www.specializedbikes.com
B Value.
C Weight?28 pounds.
A Fork?Manitou X-Vert 100, 4-inch stroke.
B Rear Suspension?Fox Air Float-R shock/4.6-inch travel.
B Climbing.
A Descending.
B Technical skills
B Pedaling ease
Notes: A low bottom bracket is the only bothersome aspect of Specialized?s trail-worthy big-hit scooter. As a freerider, however, it is a bit too steep in the front.
tested in 9/00
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