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Old 09-10.-2003, 07:19 PM   #1
Fordy
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Default What do you Think?

I just bought a Marin Palisades Trail 2003. It has Deore componentry right throughout, 7005 Alloy Frame, and Six Sport Shocks.

It's a 'Mid-Range' Bike over here, and in NZ because of import duties and GST bikes are so much more expensive, hence the bike was worth $1800 NZ ($900 US)

I got it for a cheaper price as part of a clearance deal, however I want to know if anyone else has used this bike? What did you think? Is it a good (wise) purchase? How much abuse can a bike like that handle? I'll be doing some XC and Single Track but also alot of Road Riding as well. Any upgrade suggestions?

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Old 20-10.-2003, 03:54 AM   #2
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fair package for the money, will do the riding your after. replace bits as they break

Check out

http://www.mtbreview.com/reviews/20...ct_121531.shtml

(is it true you can buy baked beans in NZ with cheese already in them?)

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