Pros: Good overall package, great value, ergonomics are great good fit (I'm 5'11 155lbs). Love the Talas front fork adjustable from 100-140mm. I use 100mm setting most of the time for daily XC rides. Bump to 140 for rocky downhills. Love the color.

Cons: Dual link suspension clogs up in moderate to heavy mud more so than a single link. Routing of brake and rear DR cables are suspect, they are pushing away from the frame and have the potential to rub against the cranks. Probably a dealer assembly issue.

Recommendation: Best value that I could find. I purchased for $1999, upgraded the Front DR to XT and shifters to XTR. Coming from a 04 Stumpjumper. Looked at a Fisher HiFi, FuelEX7. Most people will tell you that this bike is in between an XC/All Mountain. That makes the geometry unique, especially when paired with the Talas fork. Overall I felt this bike was the best bang for the buck. Outside of my mild daily ride, I have riden Rockville Park, Tamarancho and can say it was used to it's full potential...Kinda like a Honda VTech engine.....Great as a daily driver but floor it and it kicks into high gear!

Model/Year: 2007

Pros: Good at everything. I ride it hard, and don't spend much time fiddling with the bike.
I test rode a bunch of bikes. The Giant trance was close, but I picked up a demo stumpy for a nice discount.
The talas was a definite plus.

Cons: The weak link is the stock dtswiss 420 wheels. I had the LBS rebuild the rear after repeatedly breaking spokes. It's been good ever since. I'm looking to replace the front.

Recommendation: I'd recommend a stumpy to anyone who rides like me. :)
Spec will definitely have a big leg up next time I'm shopping.

Pros: This bike does it all I am a better rider because of it! Excellent component mix. Shifts like a champ even on tough climbs thanks to the XTR rear derailleur. Suspension is a dream com true. Lock it out and climb like a beast. then open it up and fly back down. I ride on a pretty good variety of trails and this bike is a solid companion I love it!

Cons: Price,I may not be able to retire as soon as I hoped but it's a small price to pay to ride this beautiful machine

Recommendation: I upgraded to WTB VelociRaptor tires and now it is the perfect bike!

Pros: Nice fork, saved me a few time, great for jumping, down hill and sharp turns, all around bike

Cons: none

Recommendation: maybe fatter tire, perfect for extreme tecnical riding

Pros: I like the talas fork

Cons: the seat that comes with it

Recommendation: great bike

Pros: Talas fork is great!
Great mix of XC and all mountain.
Great value, super light

Cons: needs some minor upgrades

Recommendation: Can;t beat this bike for price and performance