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Notes from Nate Campbell, A-rider, avid
MTN bike racer, and all-around athlete.
"The 500-dollar difference between the bikes
didn't mean a whole lot to me other than the
more expensive one had Brembo brakes, and the
base model fi ed with Braktec". "For whatev-
er reason, I was more comfortable on the base
model."
"The Domino grips and controls felt good, not
cheap. It's nice they come with a headlight and
taillight with a brake light switch that I found
helpful when following the big guy a li le too
close".
The suspension was more than enough for the
amount of power it had (or didn't have) but it was
fun to smash the thro le all the way to the stop
in any gear.
"I did like the footpegs be er on the X model.
Also, the re spec is interes ng. With that FIM
re you can get a lot more out of that bike if it
had some Nitromousse Plushies".
I think the things that my hands touch, and my
feet, and the res that touch the ground are
important. Also, bu touching the seat. Seat
height was appropriate for that size bike and not
too s ff.
Levers had nice detents at barrel adjusters, and
the flanges were large and easy to move with
gloves.
I liked the digital display. It even told you what
gear you were in. It was easy to read and the
green neutral indicator light was cool.
-Nate
Supple suspension and generous ground clearance makes for a wonderful woods ride Supple suspension and generous ground clearance makes for a wonderful woods ride
