- Frame material: Double-butted cromoly
- Fork material: Cromoly
- Drivetrain: Shimano Sora 2x 9 speed
- Brakes: Tektro MDC550 Mechanical with Tektro TR160mm centerlock rotors
- Wheels: WTB ST i23 TCS 2.0 rims, Shimano or KT 100x12mm hubs, 14g stainless steel spokes
Pros
- Great value
- Comfortable and stable
- Field-serviceable mechanical disc brakes
- Plentiful frame and fork mounting points for bags
- Minor upgrades can make huge differences
Cons
- Heavy
