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roycefromrc
a Weekend Warrior
from rapid city,south dakota,USADate Reviewed: March 29, 2012
Strengths: stiff frame.hydro brakes,Weaknesses: cheap low end saddle,pedals and grips. sfiff frame,abrasive ride.suntour forkBottom Line: I bougt the bike used ever so slightly for half price. so for my $550 bucks it was a good buy.I have been out of biking for a few years and have sold my cannondale jekyll and the giant 980 carbon.after that quality of bikes its a little disappointing to have tektro brahes and low end shimano parts.overall the 29er is fun to ride on the street and very light trail duty.I do plan on riding it for a year before going back to a high end full suspension,but it should be okay for a year.The frame is very upgradable with replaceable dropouts.
Favorite Trail: centennial
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$550.00
Purchased At: lbs
Similar Products Used: gary fischer hoo-koo-e-koo
Bike Setup: stock
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jroliveri
a Cross Country Rider
from Abington, MA USADate Reviewed: March 21, 2012
Strengths: Solid bike for a beginner.Weaknesses: The fork and tires could be upgraded.Bottom Line: The bottom line is the Rockhopper Comp 29er is a great bike for beginners to intermediate riders. The front fork and stock tires could be replaced but for the beginner they will do. Overall it's a great ride here in the north east.
Favorite Trail: Wompatuct
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$1160.00
Purchased At: Bike Barn Whitman
Bike Setup: Stock
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Russell
a Weekend Warrior
from Flowery Branch GA USADate Reviewed: February 23, 2012
Strengths: great tires and great priceWeaknesses: low end forkBottom Line: This is my first 29er and I love it, shifts well and had performed well at everything I have thrown at it. The front suspension could use a little more travel and the chain has come off a couple of times but after an adjustment it seems fine. Great entry level bike for the money
Favorite Trail: chicopee
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$850.00
Purchased At: adventure cycle
Similar Products Used: cannondale SL 2
Bike Setup: stock
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ArmorOfGod
a Cross Country Rider
from Topeka, KSDate Reviewed: October 30, 2011
Strengths: 29er... and that's about it.Weaknesses: Components and ride quality.Bottom Line: Ok, to be 100% honest, I've never owned this bike. My buddy bought this bike to get into riding with me. I own an Epic Comp 29er and he just went out and got something in his price range with 29er wheels. This bike fit the bill and I thought it would hold up better for a Specialized. After every ride he had problems. Everything from his front suspension to his rear derailleur, I was helping him readjust or repair things. He took it to the LBS many times to have them get things adjusted and it would work good for a while then crap out again. Shifting issues, chain issues, tire issues, and brake issues... it just seemed like a mess. He upgraded to a Rockhopper about 5 months later and is a lot happier. About 2 months ago, as I was picking my Epic up for service, I saw another guy rolling another Hardrock 29er to the service area and was complaining about all the issues my buddy has had. My opinion would be to take this bike on light trails and no big drops. Street and light trail is what this bike was meant to do. Anymore than that, look elsewhere.
Duration Product Used: Tested or demo'ed only
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At: Capps Bike Shop
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Call_me_Tom
a Weekend Warrior
from SoCalDate Reviewed: September 1, 2011
Strengths: Coming from my previous fork on my 2008 RH Disc this fork is a dream. I also had a lot of brake squeal on the '08 RH (mech brakes) that I no longer have on this bike.Weaknesses: It's heavy & slower then the 26" RH to get it going from a stop. I also found that climbs were more difficult then on the 26" RH. The peddles are a joke like many stock peddles & were replaced with clipless before I even took delivery. I also replaced the saddle but I may return back to it in time to give it another shot.Bottom Line: For the price, the frame & all of the components can't be beat. Remember, you want to spend your cash on the frame & upgrade the components as they break. The stock components are to get you going, not keep you going.
Favorite Trail: Aliso Canyon
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$990.00
Purchased At: Rock 'n Road
Similar Products Used: 2008 Rockerhopper Disc
Bike Setup: The peddles & saddle were replaced the first day.
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JTSTOBBE
a Weekend Warrior
from Napoleon, OhioDate Reviewed: August 19, 2011
Strengths: Good, brakes, good shifting, very good on flat trails. Good value for the price.Weaknesses: Very heavy. Did not climb up hill well. Slow.Bottom Line: I would recomend this bike for flat trails.
Favorite Trail: Kipp road petoskey, MI
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$990.00
Purchased At: outpost sales
Similar Products Used: 2012 Giant Xtc 29er
Bike Setup: Stock
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tan091701
a Weekend Warrior
from Bend, ORDate Reviewed: August 6, 2011
Strengths: solid, reasonable weight, climbs great, good on and off trailWeaknesses: fork has a kick-back, shock you feel in your arms after it retractsBottom Line: totally worth the money. I test rode 26 and 29ers and the difference with th 29ers is huge. I'm glad I went with the 29er.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$899.00
Purchased At: Hutch's
Similar Products Used: 100 year old Diamnond Back Ascent
Bike Setup: stock
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Stickman89
a Weekend Warrior
from Southbend,INDate Reviewed: June 13, 2011
Strengths: Balance handling very smooth on trails
Shifts nice
love the front fork
Amazing hydrolic brakes
Great color combo
Weaknesses: Paint chips pretty easy
seat was horribleBottom Line: Awesome bike for the money you wont be dissapointed. 1000 times better than the motobecane
Favorite Trail: not any certain one
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$930.00
Purchased At: Outpost sports
Similar Products Used: Motobecane 700ds
trek gary fisher mamba 29er
Bike Setup: Stock besides wtb pure v seat and crank brothers mallet 2 pedals
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