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Mustang Test by Mickey D

 

I've been airing out the Mustang XC hardtail for a few hours a day for the last month.   Built up with parts more suitable for a 5" travel all-day bike it still weighs 23 pounds!  It's the first bike from the Sinister camp that is designed to go uphill as fast as your legs can take you, and boy do I need some better legs to make full use of this thing on the climbs. The right combination of angles and lengths and really subtle tube choices really make this early Mustang feel like an
extension of my body.  No wasted energy fighting the bike up the most technical climbs, and the neutral handling and a forgiving ride combine for a sensation akin to carving up the trail with a big pair of skis on the way down. And the best part seems to be that this bike is only going to get better before it hits the hands of consumers. I've had lots of XC race bikes, but this is the first hardtail I've seen in a long time with this level of attention, and this amount of thought and innovation put into it.

Mickey D

 

June 29, 2006 in Product Testing | Permalink | Comments (2)

Ridge Field Test

I just got a chance to ride the new and improved Ridge and wow, the machine is killer! The geometry feels super dialed and versatile. I have it set up on the aggresive trailbike/freeride hardtail but it is going to be great to learn dirt jumping on too. The build is on the heavier side with a 66 on the front, single ring and E-13 guide(of course), Race face cranks, Sic Bars, Sun MTX wheels fat 2.6 Kenda's on the John Deere Green Machine so it feels close to the freeride setup that I love. Spent so much time on my R-9 and new proto this past year that the Ridge has never been under me until tonite and I'm stoked!
FTW did away with the 1.5 headtube and it gives it an elegant look. The head angle is now 68.5 degrees too, which feels super comfortable. Stay tuned for pictures and more reports from the field!
peace
skye

June 21, 2006 in Product Testing | Permalink | Comments (0)

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