-lightweight (around 21 lbs stock for the Hemi pro XL Team ''05)
-Very nice looking aluminum frame in dark matte red (but fragile paint)
-Super soft grips
-Durable hubs (and Flip flop rear hub)
-light and good rims with CNC''d brake surface
-Super good rear brake!
-Brakes awesomely even with a lot of dirt and rain (I changed the brake pads for a pair of Kool Stop)
Cons:
-I''ve toasted the BB bearings after 2-3 months (It was replaced for free because of the warranty. I''ve got those for 3 years and they are now ready to be changed)
-Pedals are made from magnesium and are good looking, but they only have one bearing, wich is not logical in my opinion!
-My left pedal was always a bit loose, even if it was well tightened. So I changed them when I got fed up with''em.
-I had to replace the seat post because it was to short for my prferences
-I replaced the seat because it was painful on the ass.
-The chain was streched after about 6 months.
Time Used:
More than 2 years
Comments:
After doing 15 years of freestyle, I transfered to a race BMX.
I bought the Hemi pro XL Team ''05.
At that time, for a complete bike, the overall was better than a Haro or GT team model.
I was kind of a newbie in the racing BMX world, and living in Montreal (Quebec), I didn''t have as much choices as in the USA and I didn''t want to pay more than 1000$(US) ... knowing that I would have to replace some stock parts as always.
So this complete bike was a good deal for me and after changing a few parts (tires, brake pads, seat, seatpost), I was veeerrry satisfied with it!
And when a stock part broke or was too used, I changed it for better quality and less weight!
My bike weights now around 18 lbs and it feels so good to fly in the air!!
I would recommend it to a friend... But Specialized stopped making this model after 2005.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by gt - 12/18/2007 6:13:28 PM
Pros:
nothing the bike is a pile
Cons:
every thing its heavey as a car i folded the rims th week i got it
Time Used:
More than 2 years
Comments:
it is a pile of shit get a 2001 or later gt or a eastern
Rating:
Recommendation:
No I would not recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Toghill - 8/24/2005 1:54:47 PM
Pros:
Absoluely stunning to look at, good quality hubs, crank, frame etc.
Cons:
urm, hang on a sec, aha some grips dont stick to the bars right if you use the wrong type of glue.
Time Used:
More than 2 years
Comments:
To be honest I dont think specialized sold many of these, but it is about 17 times better than the comp, which quite frankly is rubbish. I wouldnt recommend it to a friend cuz then hed have one too and id be jealous.
