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Trek Mamba 29er Hardtail
Product Description29ers are versatile enough to serve XC and trail riders, and their unbeatable efficiency and momentum make them the ultimate singlespeed weapon. Upgrades from Marlin:
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Rob Date Reviewed: May 6, 2013 Strengths: Decent drivetrain as compared to similarly priced competitors. Weaknesses: The XC32 Rockshox fork. Area between dropouts on fork measures 98.5mm so a standard 100mm bike mount can't be used without grinding 1.5mm off the mount. I called Rockshox tech support who said the tolerance is 98-102mm. That's bogus. Nobody I've spoken to anywhere has ever experienced this with a fork. I went back to the bike shop and the fork on another mamba was the same way. Tech rep said they can't control the aftermarket bike mount makers like the exactly 100mm mount is their fault, not Rockshox. Bottom Line:
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Luke Smith Date Reviewed: April 12, 2013 Strengths: Looks nice. Weaknesses: Brakes! I have broke them in as you should. I am not sure if they need bleed off or what? I can grab both front and rear as hard as I can at 25mph and never lock out my rear or front start to pull up my rear. I bought this wanting a wet system and now miss my V-brake and kona I sold to get this. It's been in the shop twice now. I bought it on tue April 9th today is Friday the 12th. First the neck started to flop around. No big deal, they tightened it up and shipped it out the door. Today the front wheel is bending under torque from the brake system that half way works. Taking it in after I write this up! Bottom Line: 
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noname87scr
a Weekend Warrior Date Reviewed: April 8, 2013 Strengths: geometry, front shock for bike price range, hydro brakes Weaknesses: tires, saddle Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Purchased At: Bike Rack, Lincoln,
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Colo2012
a All Mountain Rider Date Reviewed: April 1, 2013 Strengths: Ridgidity of frame Geometry-strictly personal Suspension Rims Weaknesses: Tires Brakes Bottom Line:
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Guy
a Cross Country Rider Date Reviewed: March 22, 2013 Strengths: I'm told if you love your frame, your love your bike. With this in mind I love this bike. Theirs room for upgrades on this bike but for an intermediate level mountain bike everything functioned fine. I plan on keeping the bike components with the exception of breaks until something breaks, then upgrading that component. Weaknesses: I did upgrade my breaks to Avid Juicy 7's within the first year of riding. the Hayes breaks have plenty of stopping power while they lasted but I ran across a problem with hydraulic fluid pushing through the inner membrane of the break line causing a loss in stopping power. O'well. Tires don't last long. Neater do pedals. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Big M Duration Product Used: 1 year
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GySgt Kirk Date Reviewed: March 10, 2013 Strengths: The bike looks great. I just purchased this two weeks ago to replace my 2007 Diamondback Sorrento. I am 6'3" so the LBS set me up with a 21" frame. Weaknesses: The very first trail ride I went on, not even a mile into it, I hit a section of roots while traveling pretty fast. I hit a part that had roots pretty close and I flew over the handle bars. When I got up I realized the high speed Bontrager rim was bent to hell. I had to walk all the way back to my truck and drive to the LBS to get a new rim. After a few rides the brakes are noisy and sound like they are rubbing and the front wheel also has a slight wobble but not to bad it just looks annoying. My front tire also has a slow leak in it so now I need to fix that lol. Bottom Line: 
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Richard
a Racer Date Reviewed: February 15, 2013 Strengths: Price Weaknesses: Price Bottom Line:
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RyanW
a Cross Country Rider Date Reviewed: January 27, 2013 Strengths: Solid bike, performs well, value for money Weaknesses: Brakes aren't spectacular, but what do you want for the price... you do get hydraulic discs on the 2013 model. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: about 6 months
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KBuc
a Weekend Warrior Date Reviewed: November 21, 2012 Strengths: Comfortable Solid components Stable and good control on trail Trouble free Loves the trails Weaknesses: Stock saddle Tires could be better Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Alfa River Price Paid: $900.00 Purchased At: Carrollwood Bicycle Bike Setup: Stock with WTF Speed saddle
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Gamma Ray
a Weekend Warrior Date Reviewed: September 24, 2012 Strengths: Front Suspension in that price range, double walled rims, hydro brakes, not too heavy I think, frame is same as cobia, Weaknesses: Stock tires that come with it. Not sure if it's me of the bike, but I find the chain coming off front gears often. It is probably me when going downhill, but not really a weakness because it is an easy fix to put back on. Hard to get going again when not on flat terrain (inherent problem with 29ers not just this bike) Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Moon Lake Park Duration Product Used: 2 weeks Price Paid: $800.00 Purchased At: Main Bike World, Kin Similar Products Used: This is my first mountain bike and 29er. Test rode Marlin and 3500 disc. Bike Setup: stock setup. I did not change anything to it.
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Woodsonnc
a All Mountain Rider Date Reviewed: September 15, 2012 Strengths: Bang for the buck Weaknesses: None yet Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Ridgeline, DuPont State Forest Price Paid: $880.00 Purchased At: Liberty Cycles Similar Products Used: Gary Fisher Aquila
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Stephen Rials Date Reviewed: August 23, 2012 Strengths: Good frame. I love the 29 inch wheels. I can keep up with or out ride the guys I ride with and they all have more expensive bikes. Weaknesses: Chain came off several times. Had to take a link out. Did not like the brakes. Should have stayed with the Shimano brakes. Hayes brakes were not adjustable so we changed them out. Bottom Line:
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James Date Reviewed: May 29, 2012 Strengths: Quality, components Weaknesses: None yet!breaks are too responsive, 29inch tires & wheels made me a little clumsy in the beginning. Bottom Line:
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Patrick Date Reviewed: May 20, 2012 Strengths: Sober look... Equipment for price... Weaknesses: Seat... Bottom Line:
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KevinShoes Date Reviewed: May 11, 2012 Strengths: Carries momentum, zippy handling Weaknesses: Pedals, a bit heavy Bottom Line:
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