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Thread: 2006 Specialized FSR XC
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05-19-2006, 01:11 PM #1
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2006 Specialized FSR XC
Originally Posted by grizzle6
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05-19-2006, 01:20 PM #2
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I've got the 2004 model and I love it so far... knock on wood, no problems yet. Of course, I'm not as hardcore as the other guys around here, so I don't beat up on it quite as much.
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05-19-2006, 01:34 PM #3
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05-19-2006, 02:12 PM #4
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thanks marshal...good info..
Originally Posted by grizzle6
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05-19-2006, 09:11 PM #5
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Feels a little short in the top tube but otherwise a good riding pretty high value bike if you're not going to ask it for too much. Cartrtidge pivots, four bar rear and an acceptable drivetrain should make for a predictable ride. Also easy to add discs since it comes with disc hubs.
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05-19-2006, 10:20 PM #6
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Agreed, and I'm a girl so the shorter top tube should be better for me, but I find my back too hunched sometimes. That's really my only complaint. For the price, it's done me well so far. I did upgrade it to disc brakes (my version is the 2004 basic model).
The components are pretty basic, and the bike is a bit heavy, but like I said, it's pretty good for the price.
My handlebars bleached though - started black and are now bronze. Anyone else have that experience?
Maybe check out the Kona Dawg though, also a nice trail bike, slightly nicer than the FSR-XC.This touchy-feely Kumbaya shit has got to go.
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05-20-2006, 10:51 AM #7
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I've had a 2005 FSR XC Pro for a few weeks now. Ditto the short top tube, other than that I love it.
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05-20-2006, 11:09 AM #8
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I wasn't that impressed when I rode one. It might not relfect anything about the bike, just my personal preference, but it just didn't feel right to me. Not solid.
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