Motobecane 700DS

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Front Derailleur Shimano M330 Factory UPGRADED to Deore
Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore Factory UPGRADED to Deore XT
Shifters Shimano Deore Mega 9 Rapid-Fire STI Triggershift Pods
Cassette/Freewheel Cassette 12-32T 9 speed
Chain KMC IG Narrow 9 Speed
Hubs Skye Comp Forged Aluminum Disc w/Q.R. and sealed bearings
Spokes Stainless Steel
Rims WeinMann SP17 double wall 6061 T6 aluminum
Tires WTB Velociraptor 26x2.1 inch
Brakes Tektro Aquila mechanical disc 160mm rotors
Brake Levers Tektro aluminum
Headset Cane Creek VP A42E Threadless 1.125 inch sealed bearing
Handlebar Skye 20° rise Aluminum
Stem Skye Comp Aluminum Threadless for 1.125 inch
Tape/Grip WTB Black dual compound
Saddle WTB Speed V with LoveChannel
Seat Post Skye Aluminum alloy MicroAdjust
Seat Clamp Alloy Q.R.
Sizes Small fits up to 5'8", Medium fits up to 6', Large fits 6'1" and taller
Colors Ferrari GlossBlack / Polish Rear Triangle

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Add a review (form opens in right column) | silvergoat66   review added October 6, 2008 Pros This thing is built like a tank, you won't damage the frame. It can be bought on ebay for real cheap too. Cons Because it's built like a tank, It's super heavy. The brakes need constant tuning, and the shocks flatout suck. Verdict Throw on some fox lockouts and better brakes and you'll have a solid bike for cheap. I'm 6'3 and 220 lbs so I've abused the hell out of it with some pretty nasty falls, but it just keeps going. I'm getting another bike soon (stumpjumper) but I'll def. keep this as a reliable backup. Recommended for: First-time buyers