Just an FYI for you EW fans...

Feb 2004 page 178 "MBUK Super Bikes" (I think that's a monthly new bike section)
Looks like MBUK got a jump on the US mags again.

Anyway, this is more of a first look or product anouncement not a review. As such it could do with a bit more detail but it's still interesting.

Of course they love it. A matter of fact they say it is "Probably the best big terrain all-rounder we've ever tested". Now we all know how praise happy the mags can get and this is not a rating or a shootout comparison but it shows a lot of potential. I'd say the lucky few who get their hands on the limited 1st year production frames are in for some fun.

BTW they tested this one with a Fox Talas RLC fork and a Talas pro pedal rear shock, so I guess they were running 5x5.

It's a shortish writeup but the mag is always loaded with other good stuff.

Happy reading!

Just an FYI for you EW fans...

Feb 2004 page 178 "MBUK Super Bikes" (I think that's a monthly new bike section)
Looks like MBUK got a jump on the US mags again.

Anyway, this is more of a first look or product anouncement not a review. As such it could do with a bit more detail but it's still interesting.

Of course they love it. A matter of fact they say it is "Probably the best big terrain all-rounder we've ever tested". Now we all know how praise happy the mags can get and this is not a rating or a shootout comparison but it shows a lot of potential. I'd say the lucky few who get their hands on the limited 1st year production frames are in for some fun.

BTW they tested this one with a Fox Talas RLC fork and a Talas pro pedal rear shock, so I guess they were running 5x5.

It's a shortish writeup but the mag is always loaded with other good stuff.

Happy reading!
Would you be willing to scan it into a reply?

Would you be willing to scan it into a reply?Could I, would I, should I?

Yes, yes, and no...well not yet anyway. I really like MBUK and MBR, and I figure they gotta eat too so I don't think it's fair to scan from a issue that's still on the newsstand. (even though it's a limited distribution import) But I've been known to scan older ones.;)

Not to worry the text was quite short. But it had very drool-worthy pictures.

Could I, would I, should I?

Yes, yes, and no...well not yet anyway. I really like MBUK and MBR, and I figure they gotta eat too so I don't think it's fair to scan from a issue that's still on the newsstand. (even though it's a limited distribution import) But I've been known to scan older ones.;)

Not to worry the text was quite short. But it had very drool-worthy pictures.

copyrights... i think it is fair...