The component selections on the bontragers are amazing the race-lites are lighter than crossmax and i think are better value, and the sid fork, bontrager and shimano parts are excelent. I would recommend this bike to any xc racer who wants a quality bike that is on par with a supercaliber. Also this is an excellent trailbike for racers and weekend warriors. All in all, this bike if you can find it and afford it will love this bike for its many attributes. Replaced my fork with a long travel and now have more fun than ever.
Excellent parts mix, especially for the price.
Quality frame that should last a lifetime. Last rig was a 95 Specialized Ground Control with a low end parts mix. I'm not much of a weight weenie, but it was at least 32 lbs. Basically, everything on this rig is a major upgrade for me which contributes to my overall satisfaction thus far. It handles very nicely and climbs extremely well.