So, the story is that I broke my bike doing stuff it shouldnt like 8 foot huck to flats and 30 foot table tops, and that bike was a 2013 cannondale z120r XC.
I live in edmonton and there is some little climbs, max I did was maybe 500m here. Anyways, I know what your thinking, “oh thats a dh bike you cant climb with that.” My story is that I am more of a huck the bikes off stairs urban downhill kind of guy. Even if I was doing trails, I am able to climb really well with dh bikes. Back when I was 12, I rode this scott gambler 730 at a bike park I went to. I had to do this big hill because half of fernie was closed, so I climbed with that back, with about a 35 steepness grade that was maybe 200m long. Long story short I blew past some enduro and xc guys, only stopping near the top because my 12 year old body did not have the speed and stamina I had today.
I am 14 now by the way. I would get an enduro bike, but unfortunately I do not have the budget for that and this bike is the only option I have. And after a few upgrades like 12 speed cassets and a smaller 32 tooth chain ring, and that stock 150mm fork, which for some reason people say this bike can climb well.
Any information about this is valued, and one big thing, this bike is about 400 dollars selling price right now.
by Leylund