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Airborne Zeppelin Elite Reviews
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| MSRP: $1499.00 | |
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Description
This Zeppelin isn't lighter than air, but it's light enough in all the ways that count. Upgrades include RockShox Tora fork with adjustable 85-130mm travel, RockShox Bar 2.1 air rear shock, SRAM X-7/X-9 27-speed drivetrain and Tektro Auriga Comp hydraulic disc brakes for just that little bit more that we all need sometimes.
Frame:6061 Aluminum 5" Travel Single Pivot Suspension MTB, w/Sealed Bearings
Fork:RockShox Tora 289 85-130mm Travel w/U-Turn
Rear Shock:RockShox Bar 2.1
Headset:Ahead 1 1/8"
Brake Levers:Tektro Auriga Comp
Brakes:Tektro Auriga Comp Hydraulic Disc
Rotors:Tektro 160mm Rotor
Shifters:SRAM X-7 Trigger 9-Speed
F Derailleur:Shimano FD-M412
R Derailleur:SRAM X-9
Cassette:SRAM PG-950 11-34t 9-Speed
Chain:KMC X-9
Crank:FSA Alpha Drive 22/32/44t
Bottom Bracket:FSA Power Drive
Pedals:NONE
Rims:Alex DP17 Double Wall 32h Disk Specific PV
Hubs:32h Alloy QR Disc Specific
Spokes:Black 14g Stainless
Tires:Kenda 26/2.1 Front/Rear Specific
Handlebar:Kenda Alloy 31/8mm Dia., 640mm Wide, Mid-Rise
Stem:Kalloy Alloy 31.8 Clamp Dia., +/- 7 Degree Rise
Saddle:WTB Speed V Saddle
Seat Post:Kalloy Alloy 30mm Dial, 350mm Length
Extras:Owner's Manual, Clear Coat, H20 Bottle Mounts
This Zeppelin isn't lighter than air, but it's light enough in all the ways that count. Upgrades include RockShox Tora fork with adjustable 85-130mm travel, RockShox Bar 2.1 air rear shock, SRAM X-7/X-9 27-speed drivetrain and Tektro Auriga Comp hydraulic disc brakes for just that little bit more that we all need sometimes.
Frame:6061 Aluminum 5" Travel Single Pivot Suspension MTB, w/Sealed Bearings
Fork:RockShox Tora 289 85-130mm Travel w/U-Turn
Rear Shock:RockShox Bar 2.1
Headset:Ahead 1 1/8"
Brake Levers:Tektro Auriga Comp
Brakes:Tektro Auriga Comp Hydraulic Disc
Rotors:Tektro 160mm Rotor
Shifters:SRAM X-7 Trigger 9-Speed
F Derailleur:Shimano FD-M412
R Derailleur:SRAM X-9
Cassette:SRAM PG-950 11-34t 9-Speed
Chain:KMC X-9
Crank:FSA Alpha Drive 22/32/44t
Bottom Bracket:FSA Power Drive
Pedals:NONE
Rims:Alex DP17 Double Wall 32h Disk Specific PV
Hubs:32h Alloy QR Disc Specific
Spokes:Black 14g Stainless
Tires:Kenda 26/2.1 Front/Rear Specific
Handlebar:Kenda Alloy 31/8mm Dia., 640mm Wide, Mid-Rise
Stem:Kalloy Alloy 31.8 Clamp Dia., +/- 7 Degree Rise
Saddle:WTB Speed V Saddle
Seat Post:Kalloy Alloy 30mm Dial, 350mm Length
Extras:Owner's Manual, Clear Coat, H20 Bottle Mounts
Reviews
Recommendations
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SRAM 9-Speed PowerGlide II (PG-950) (50%)
SRAM 8-Speed PowerChain II (PC- 830) (50%)
SRAM 9-Speed PowerChain II (PC-991) (50%)
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Cons: Fork feels undergunned when the going gets really rough, and it's pretty hefty (35lbs 19" frame size w/o pedals). (The Airborne Marauder in comparison weighs 38 and the Taka weighs 41.)
Recommendation: This has been my go-to bike over the past 7 months, and I am quickly approaching 1,000 miles of off-road riding on this rig. This is one solid, dependable bike that will take what you throw at it and just keep begging for more! This bike rests squarely in the Trail category and is a great choice for all around technical singletrack.
As with the other Airborne bikes, this is actually selling for a lot less than the "MSRP." It's currently selling for $800 on Giantnerd.com, and is one of the best deals that Airborne currently is offering.
I definitely recommend this rig, and not just because I got one for free, but because I've ridden it hard 3-4 days per week for the last 7 months and it is still running great!
I've written much more about it on my blog: http://gregridestrails.com