Hey guys,
I am seriously considering purchasing a Heckler in the next month or two. I ride mostly fire roads and beckcountry trails (lots of up and down hills, but not "DOWNHILL"). My current bike is a Trek 4500 and its just not cutting it anymore. I read lots of reviews on the heckler and it seems like a solid bike for just about any kind of riding. What I would like is your opinion on the bike and its fit with my type of riding. Also, what would be my best bet in terms of rear shocks? Im looking at the "complete heckler w/ X9 AM kit" (2699.00) from SPEEDGOAT. Is SPEEDGOAT a good company to buy from? Is the anodized worth the extra 100.00.
To summerize questions:
1. Is the heckler right for my kind of riding (fire trails and backcountry up and down hills)
2. What would be my best bet in terms of rear shock options?
3. Im thinking about the "complete heckler with X9 AM kit", is this a good choice?
X9 AM kit includes:
Headset: Cane Creek S3
Seatpost: Thomson
Saddle: WTB Pure V Stealth
Front Derailleur: Shimano XT M760A
Rear Derailleur: SRAM X9 long cage
Shifters: SRAM X9 triggers
Crankset: TruVativ Stylo Team 22-32-44
Bottom-bracket: Giga X Drive
Cassette: SRAM PG980 11-34
Chain: SRAM PC 971
Brakes: Avid Juicy 7 w/ 185mm rotors
Brake Levers: Included
Bars: RaceFace Atlas low riser
Stem: RaceFace Evolve XC
Grips: Lizard Skin Lock On
Wheelset: DT 5.1d rims to DT 340 hubs with DT 14/15g spokes
Tires: Kenda Nevegal
Tubes: Kenda Freeride
(not included, but comes with compete bike: Fox 32 Float 140 RLC fork)
4. Is SPEEDGOAT a good company to deal with?
CHEERS
Rod
I am seriously considering purchasing a Heckler in the next month or two. I ride mostly fire roads and beckcountry trails (lots of up and down hills, but not "DOWNHILL"). My current bike is a Trek 4500 and its just not cutting it anymore. I read lots of reviews on the heckler and it seems like a solid bike for just about any kind of riding. What I would like is your opinion on the bike and its fit with my type of riding. Also, what would be my best bet in terms of rear shocks? Im looking at the "complete heckler w/ X9 AM kit" (2699.00) from SPEEDGOAT. Is SPEEDGOAT a good company to buy from? Is the anodized worth the extra 100.00.
To summerize questions:
1. Is the heckler right for my kind of riding (fire trails and backcountry up and down hills)
2. What would be my best bet in terms of rear shock options?
3. Im thinking about the "complete heckler with X9 AM kit", is this a good choice?
X9 AM kit includes:
Headset: Cane Creek S3
Seatpost: Thomson
Saddle: WTB Pure V Stealth
Front Derailleur: Shimano XT M760A
Rear Derailleur: SRAM X9 long cage
Shifters: SRAM X9 triggers
Crankset: TruVativ Stylo Team 22-32-44
Bottom-bracket: Giga X Drive
Cassette: SRAM PG980 11-34
Chain: SRAM PC 971
Brakes: Avid Juicy 7 w/ 185mm rotors
Brake Levers: Included
Bars: RaceFace Atlas low riser
Stem: RaceFace Evolve XC
Grips: Lizard Skin Lock On
Wheelset: DT 5.1d rims to DT 340 hubs with DT 14/15g spokes
Tires: Kenda Nevegal
Tubes: Kenda Freeride
(not included, but comes with compete bike: Fox 32 Float 140 RLC fork)
4. Is SPEEDGOAT a good company to deal with?
CHEERS
Rod