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    Trek Fuel EX 8

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    MSRP: $2,470
    Pros: good performance on a variety of terrain, women's version available, powerful disc brakes, plush suspension
    Cons: may not appeal to aggressive riders, tires need more grip
    not avail.
     
    Trek Fuel EX 8
    Alpha Red Aluminum
    Shimano SLX
    Shimano SLX
    Shimano SLX, 10 speed
    Not specified
    Avid Elixir 5 hydraulic disc
    Avid Elixir 5
    Bontrager Low Riser, 31.8 mm, 25 mm rise, 9 degree sweep
    Bontrager Race Lite, 31.8 mm
    Bontrager Evoke 2
    Bontrager, 31.6 mm, 20 mm offset
    N/A
    Shimano M552, 42/32/24
    Shimano alloy M525
    Shimano alloy M525
    Not specified
    Bontrager Duster
    Shimano HG8110, 11-36, 10 speed
    FSA No.57E
    Bontrager Race Lite, single lock-on
    Matte black, Matte sepia
    Fox Float RP-2, "trail tuned" w/ Trek DRCV, ProPedal, rebound
    N/A
    N/A
    $2,470
    15.5, 17.5, 18.5, 19.5, 21.5
    Fox 32 F-Series RL w/ air spring, rebound, 120 mm travel
    Bontrager XR3 Expert, 26 x 2.2
     
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    Yeti 575

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    MSRP: $3,100
    Pros: stiff, stable frame, good climbing performance, excellent suspension
    Cons: shock gets hot, relatively heavy
    not avail.
     
    Yeti 575
    Custom butted hydroformed 7005 alloy
    SLX Direct Mount (e-type)
    SRAM X-9, 10 speed
    SRAM X-7
    SRAM 10 speed
    Avid Elixir 5 disc
    Avid Elixir 5
    Truvativ Stylo
    Truvativ Stylo
    WTB Rocket V
    Truvativ
    N/A
    SRAM
    Not specified
    Not specified
    DT Swiss wheels
    Not specified
    SRAM 10 speed 12-36
    Cane Creek
    Yeti lock-on
    Black, white, turquoise
    Fox RP23
    B100004433
    N/A
    $3,100
    XS, S, M, L, XL
    Fox 32 F150 FIT RLC 15 mm
    Schwalbe Nobby Nic 2.25
     
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    KHS Tucson

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    MSRP: $1,250
    Pros: good selection of components, hardtail aluminum frame, excellent value, comfortable but fast ride
    Cons: some braking complaints, longer travel fork would be nice
    not avail.
     
    KHS Tucson
    Alloy 6061 custom formed double butted TT
    Shimano Alivio
    SRAM X7
    SRAM X5 trigger
    KMC Z99 w/ Missing Link
    Bengal Helix 3.0 hydraulic
    Bengal Helix
    Truvativ Stylo SL
    Truvativ Stylo Race
    WTB Rocket V Comp
    Alloy micro-adjust
    Shimano PD-M505 clipless
    Truvativ FireX Giga X Pipe 44/32/22
    Alloy Disc QR
    Alloy Disc QR
    15G FT/14G RR black stainless
    WTB Speed Disc XC
    Shimano HG30 11-34 9 speed
    Cane Creak threadless
    Not specified
    Red
    N/A
    N/A
    N/A
    $1,250
    M, L, XL
    RST M29 Air w/ alloy steerer, 80 mm
    Kenda Karma Kevlar, 29 x 2.2/1.9
     
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    Specialized Rockhopper

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    MSRP: $720
    Pros: good value, six frame sizes, durable frame with lifetime warranty
    Cons: stock tires should be upgraded, slips gears when climbing
    not avail.
     
    Specialized Rockhopper
    Specialized M4 fully manipulated alloy frame, fully butted
    Shimano Altus
    SRAM X.5
    SRAM X.4 trigger
    KMC X8
    Avid BB5 mechanical disc
    Alloy, linear-pull
    Butted alloy risebar
    3D forged alloy
    Specialized Rockhopper XC
    Alloy two bolt
    Plastic platform, toe-clip compatible
    SR SunTour
    Forged alloy
    Forged alloy
    2 mm stainless
    Alex RHD
    SRAM PG-830, 8 speed, 11-32t
    1-1/8" threadless, loose ball
    Specialized Enduro
    Black, white/red
    N/A
    N/A
    N/A
    $720
    13, 15.5, 17.5, 19, 21, 23
    SR Suntour SF11-XCR-DS-26-LO-SP, hyd. damping w/ lock out and custom tuned spike valve
    Specialized The Captain Sport 26 x 2
     
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    Trek 4300

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    MSRP: $570
    Pros: inexpensive, frame covered by lifetime warranty, relatively durable
    Cons: heavy, poor tires, uncomfortable saddle
    not avail.
     
    Trek 4300
    Alpha Black Aluminum
    Shimano Altus
    Shimano Alivio
    Shimano EF51, 8 speed
    Not specified
    Tektro linear-pull brakes
    Shimano EF51
    Bontrager SSR
    Bontrager SSR
    Bontrager Evoke 1
    Bontrager SSR
    Wellgo alloy platform
    Shimano Altus, 42/32/22
    Formula alloy FM21
    Shimano alloy RM30
    Not specified
    Bontrager Camino
    SRAM PG-820, 11-32, 8 speed
    1-1/8" threadless, semi-integrated, semi-cartridge bearings
    Bontrager SSR
    Matte bronze, matte black
    N/A
    N/A
    N/A
    $570
    13, 16, 18, 19.5, 21, 22.5, 24
    Spinner 300 w/ coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, 100 mm travel
    Bontrager LT3, 26 x 2
     
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    GT Sensor 2.0 GTw

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    MSRP: $2,670
    Pros: stable and comfortable riding position, lightweight frame, solid rear-wheel suspension
    Cons: fork could use an upgrade
    not avail.
     
    GT Sensor 2.0 GTw
    Hydroformed, 6061-T6 aluminum, 120 mm travel
    SRAM X-7
    Shimano SLX Shadow
    Shimano SLX 10 speed
    Shimano 10 speed
    Avid Elixir 3 hydraulic disc
    Avid Elixir 3
    GT All-Terra AL6061PG
    Syncros AM
    GTW Bio-morphic designed
    GT All-Terra
    Crank Brothers Candy-1
    SRAM S1400, 10 speed, 39/26T
    Formula front disc hub
    Formula rear disc hub
    Stainless painted
    Alex XD-Sport
    Not specified
    FSA OrbitX1
    GT Lock Down
    Dark silver
    Fox Racing Shox Float RL w/ rebound adjust and lockout
    YBSEN2W
    N/A
    $2,670
    XS, S, M, L
    Rockshox Recon Gold with Turn Key lockout, QR drop-out, Solo air spring, 120 mm travel and alloy steerer
    Maxxis Aspen 26 x 2.35
     

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