Had dealer install (at no extra charge) 70mm stem, XT shadow plus rear derailer, SLX shifters.
Later I installed ergonomic grips, chainstay protector and changed front chainrings to 22, 36.
If you need one mountain bike to do it all (within reason), this is a great choice.
Pros Great all around trail bike.
Great wheel size (27.5)
Great geometry.
Full suspension.
Good value on sale $1800 as leftover
Reasonable weight
Cons Rear linkage bolts loosened.
Applied threadlock liquid (Locktite) to bolts and no problem since.
Good bike for trail riding or light enduro.
Pros
Great bike nice to ride
Cons
| ThankOnly 120mm of travel on the front fork and it bottoms out sometimes.
Had dealer install (at no extra charge) 70mm stem, XT shadow plus rear derailer, SLX shifters.
Later I installed ergonomic grips, chainstay protector and changed front chainrings to 22, 36.
If you need one mountain bike to do it all (within reason), this is a great choice.
Pros
Great all around trail bike.
Great wheel size (27.5)
Great geometry.
Full suspension.
Good value on sale $1800 as leftover
Reasonable weight
Cons
| ThankRear linkage bolts loosened.
Applied threadlock liquid (Locktite) to bolts and no problem since.