Build of the Month - 2008 Maverick Durance

Posted by PeterD Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:25:00 GMT

This customer was riding a 4 year old Maverick ML-7 that was sized larger than ideal for his riding style. He liked the way the suspension worked, but not the bike’s handling characteristics. He bought a new Durance in the smaller size which allows him to be a better marksman on the trail. And the extra travel, combined with the stiffer, more efficient frame construction allow him to ride faster, with greater confidence than before.

You probably remember from a prior post that Maverick bikes do not have serial numbers, but are instead individually named. This bike is named “Equity”.

Here are some comments from the owner:

1) The bike handles sooo nicely. It carves corners like a knife through a turkey dinner. It climbs like a goat blasting through the Alps. The traction for climbing must be due to the claws I do not see! This is a Porsche of bikes

2) The down hills are incredible. The bumps, jumps, and lumps are all smoothed out by the suspension. I have no fear on any obstacle that gets in my way. It leaps like a Mt Lion (ask that dude from Foothill Park about that capability) and lands like a feather from a down pillow.

I am very happy with this bike. I have yet to really get the full pleasures from it as I am still learning on how to ride this sweet machine. Equity and I are in for a long time friendship, and many adventures to come.

Thanks Charles and Passion Trails for introducing us!

Highlights from the Build List
FrameMaverick Durance Hard Anodized
ForkMaverick DUC-32, Hard Anodized
HeadsetCane Creek IS-8i
StemMaverick Adjustable
HandlebarEaston Carbon Hi Rise
Front BrakeFormula ORO Puro 100cm
Rear BrakeFormula ORO Puro 165cm
Front RotorFormula 180 Front IS
Rear RotorFormula 160 Rear ISO
ShiftersSRAM XO Triggers
GripsOury Lock On, red clamps
SaddleWTB Silverado Team Ti
SeatpostThomson Elite
CranksetXTR M970
PedalsXTR M970
ChainDura Ace 9
Front DerailerShimano R773
Rear DerailerSRAM XO Long
CassetteXTR 12 – 34
RimsMavic 819 Disc
SpokesDT 14/15 Black
NipplesRed 16mm
Rear HubXTR M975
Front HubMaverick 24/7 Black
TiresSpecialized Captain Control
TubesNope
Brake PadsSinterized Metallic

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