Pros: My friend has one and I have had the chance to ride it. Takes a good pounding and keeps asking for more. Real light bike for its size and the suspension makes the ride comfortable.

Cons: Pads Breaks, This beast needs some hydroulic Discs

Recommendation: If the price is right get yourself one.

Pros: This bike is very light and proves over and over to be pretty good at taking a beating.

Cons: I'm not too fond of the carbon-fiber tail. I would think that any normal damage expected for a typical mountain bike beating could compromise the integrity of the bike.

Recommendation: Great bike but pay special attential to the tail and do not neglect any day to day maintenance.