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FINISHED BIKE WEIGHT 26.8 LG TOTAL COST $2353.99
A Blog Devoted to the Testing and Analizing of Cycling Products
WHAT AVERAGE JOE BIKER IS ALL ABOUT
If we can pay less and get just as much I think anyone will do it. But sadly in most cases you get what you pay for. Then there is the Motobecane Fantom Team. With cross country bikes reaching $8800 (Specialized S Works Epic), $5700 (Santa Cruz Blur XC), $7,100 (Trek EX 9.9), and $6,999 (Cannondale Scalpel Team) these days I was intrigued by Motobecane's Fantom Team from BikesDirect.com. I wanted to see if this almost full XTR full suspension mountain bike costing $1899 with a claimed weight of 24.4 pounds (medium) can hold up to its designs. Can I ride and race this bike for at least a year and be happy that I spent $4000 + less? That is what I intend to find out all while documenting my experiences. I put forth the cash and bought the bike full price, pulled the bike out of the box, and put it together just like many of you will. After a short break in period I will take the bike completely apart and rebuild it like and new bike should. Thanks for joining my adventure!!
FINISHED BIKE WEIGHT 26.8 LG TOTAL COST $2353.99
2 comments:
Hey Average Joe, I have been following your blog and decided to purchase a Fantom Team. I replaced the rear cog with an XTR cog just as you did. Immediately after I got it in October, I began having problems with the chain slipping between the rear cog and the spokes. I have tried loctiting the rear deraileur limit screw as well as loctiting the pivot points of the frame. I still have the problem. I have had to loosen spokes tear the chain apart on a ride to get it out. Do you have any suggestions?
You have to replace the chain. It crap after a few miles. I like sram chains because you can take them off using the powerlink to clean them very easily. I have a section in my blog where i had the same problem. Thx for reading
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