Fezzari Alta Peak

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  1. 1_fez_rider

    1_fez_rider New Member

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    Hey guys,

    Don't know if you saw my message on MTBR. But I'll be getting a new Fezzari Alta Peak pretty soon. I wanted to show it here and get everyone's opinions.

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    It's got some of the same parts that you'd see on bikes like Trek, Giant, KHS and others.

    I plan on riding this baby in Aliso Woods, Turnbull Canyon, Fullerton Loop and where ever my car can take me.

    The bike is about $900.

    Here are the specs:
    Frame Fezzari® Racing Design Technology, Premium Aluminum frame, sealed cartridge bearings, 100mm travel, replaceable derailleur hanger, water bottle bosses
    Rear Shock RockShox® Ario 2.2. 3-way adjustable with preload, external rebound adjust and lockout. Can be tuned specifically to rider weight and riding style.
    Fork RockShox® Tora 302 100 mm travel. 3-way adjustable with preload, external rebound adjust and lockout. Can be tuned specifically to rider weight and riding style.
    Headset Fezzari "Deep Cup" design, black alloy with oversize bearings
    Stem Aluminum 4-bolt, TIG welded, anodized black. 17-degree rise.
    Handlebars XC mid-rise bar, 30mm rise, 590mm-630mm width, shot-peened anodized 6061 alloy, black
    Grips Velo® MTB grip, black, double density Kraton
    Brakes New Avid Juicy 3 hydraulic discs, 160mm rotor
    Brake Levers Avid Juicy 3 adjustable reach. New smoother operating function.
    Front Derailleur Shimano® M-530 Deore, 34.9mm clamp, top pull
    Rear Derailleur Shimano® RD-M761 Shimano XT
    Shift Levers Shimano® M-511 Deore Mega 9 STI Lever Set
    Cassette SRAM® Powerglide II PG-950 upgrade 11-34T, chrome plated
    Chain Shimano® HG-53 Super-narrow, 9-speed, 11x34t
    Crankset Truvativ® Blaze Power Spline, all-mountain, aggressive cross-country, forged 1-piece
    Chainrings 44Ax32Sx22S, 4-bolt 104/64mm pattern, replaceable chainrings
    Bottom Bracket Truvativ® Giga Pipe SLLT Power Spline, sealed cartridge bearings & CNC’d steel cups
    Pedals BMX-style Fezzari Racing flats. Aluminum, CNC machined Cr-Mo axle, sealed bearing.
    Rims Mavic® XM117 Disc. 15Gx32H alloy, diamond-shaped doublewall, black anodized
    Front Hub Fezzari disc, 32 hole, high-grade loose ball bearings, alloy Quick Release
    Rear Hub Shimano® M-475 disc, 32 hole, loose ball bearings, alloy Quick Release
    Spokes 1.8mm (15g) black stainless, brass nipples
    Tires Maxxis® Larsen TT 2.0 World Championship Tires
    Saddle WTB® Speed V Comp with high padding
    Seat Post Alloy, blast black, 31.6 x 350mm
    Seat Binder Alloy, black anodized, 34.9 mm Quick Release Clamp
     
  2. CalEpic

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    Unless you really have your heart set on that I'd pass. Pretty low end components that won't last long if used regularly. I'm not familiar with the frame. At that price point I'd look at Specialized or Iron Horse. You'd have a warranty that you know is worth something.
     
  3. Evel Knievel

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    If memory serves correct, This Fezzarri Co. was looking for local talent to demo their bikes in WallyMart ect parking lots , just a year or so ago. So basically this Fezzarri has no riders on employ already and or are not a company of/by , riders/former racers/suspension gurus. They are looking to sell a better spec-ed bike at WallyMart and toy stores. IMHO this is a entry level bike. Worth considering after extensive parking lot tests of the cometition available at local bike shops. The cometition may have lower spec on higher quality/better designed frames. Demo if possible.
     
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    oh snap read it quick and you think it's a ferrarri...if they sell it at wally mart, i'll buy one take the parts i want and return it no questions asked

    for $900 the parts aren't bad...ride it until it blows up, warranty?
     
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    I remember seeing these bikes at the Costco La Habra opening. Fezzari had a booth there and from what I remember the bike wasn't bad. The components were pretty good for the price and if I recall the bike wasn't a pig. We shop at the La Habra store often and I haven't seen the bikes there since the opening so it probably didn't sell to well.

    If riding primarily Fully Loop, Turnbull, Aliso and not going crazy with the bike, it should be ok. The parts spec look pretty decent. But I don't know what type of support you're going to get from Fezzari so you might want to take Craig's advice. At that price point, you can go with a bigger manufacturer who'll be there if something should go wrong.
     
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    x2 ^
     
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    Alta Peak

    The bike should be here in a few days. I'll post some pics of it and do a small write up about it after my first ride.
     
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  11. 1_fez_rider

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    I just got my bike!

    I took it out on the Fully Loop this morning. I have to say this is a nice ride. It's my first experience with hydraulic brakes. I used mechanicals on my Giant Warp. The rear shock is nice too, its a RockShox Ario.

    Here's a shot of the bike right before Mormon Hill.

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    Let me know if anyone is able to ride the Loop on Wednesday mornings. After I drop my kids off at school I try to get out and ride.
     
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    nice and thorough report on that bike, thanks!

    how are those reflectors working out for ya?
     
  13. 1_fez_rider

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    reflectors

    haha, they work just fine...I know I know I should take them off. But I do quite a bit of night riding and keep them on for safe measure.
     
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    Pain Freak Dead or Alive

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    I got a box full of them in the garage, you want them?
     
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    i toss mine after i take em off :?: why would u keep them
     
  16. 1_fez_rider

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    Winkies

    Alright alright! I'll take them off! Geez the peer pressure!
    :lol:
    haha
     

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