[slomoking]

I have really been wanting a SC Heckler. Lately I have been reading the reviews on last years Dakar XLT 2.0 and all have been great. This year for 2 grand plus $200 back to spend in the store I can get the XLT 2.0, at least $1000 less then a new Heckler. The XLT comes with Swinger Air 4 way, Minute 2, Juicy 7 brakes, Holzfellar cranks, Mavic x321 rims, and a XT drivetrain. This seems like a very sweet set up. I have yet to ride one though, I'm still waiting for them to come in. I would appreciate any comments, either positive or negative, regarding the 2004 XLT 2.0 and it's components.

http://www.jamisbikes.com/bikes/04_xlt2.html

Thanks in advance.

-slo-

 

[kidwoo]

They quit using a horst link on the 2004s. With a swinger, I don't think it would be an issue outside of now braking a little like a single pivot. The old dakars felt like burlier specialized xc bikes, not as supple but stiffer laterally. I liked them. I would assume the 2004s would be comparable, especially with the much better parts spec.

 

[RITFreeRider]

I don't know a whole lot about the bike but the parts spec looks pretty killer. A swinger air in the rear and a minute fork up front should make for a pretty sweet bike. And for the price it looks really good.