Submitted by
Brewjar
a Weekend Warrior
from Fort Sam Houston Date Reviewed: April 21, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Government Canyon
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$1400.00
Purchased At:
Harbor County Bikes
Strengths:
- Great frame/suspension design
- Included a great selection of parts
Weaknesses:
- The bike is just over 30 lbs
- For some reason my foot rubs on the chainstays, I can't tell when riding, however, I have rubbed the paint off and the aluminum is highly polished in that area. I cover it about every 30 miles with fingernail polish.
Similar Products Used:
Cannondale F600
Bike Setup:
Mostly stock, I did put XT cranks and used Stan's Tubeless with the included non-UST rims and tires and it works perfectly. Don't let the LBS tell you that you need new tires for it to work!
Bottom Line:
With some personal parts put on the bike, I couldn't be happier. Of course the bike weights over 30 lbs, but it is bullet proof. I haven't had any problems with the rims. I have noticed at times that the fork (Bomber 600 TST2) has some flex, but it doesn't bother me.
I would recommend this bike.
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Submitted by
Richard
a Weekend Warrior
from Fort Collins, CO USA Date Reviewed: April 20, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Dadds Gultch
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$750.00
Purchased At:
Private sale from on
Strengths:
This bike is amazing. I have ridden it hard for a year strait in Colorado and it has stood up to everything very well. The frame and suspension are fantastic and unbeatable at this price point.
Weaknesses:
Hmmm... the chain eats up the swing arm area and the paint chips kinda easy but it's not awful.
I will be riding this bike until it breaks or I do. So far I have lost 3 teeth, dislocated my shoulder, and had numerous little "incidents". My bike never even got slightly tweaked. She's a beast.It eats bumps like a honda 400. She's at the shop right now getting cleaned and tuned and I can't wait to take her out...
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Submitted by
Clark150
a Weekend Warrior
from Kenova, WV Date Reviewed: January 25, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Cave Run Lake
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$1100.00
Purchased At:
On-Line
Strengths:
Hydro Breaks: nice consistant feel; suspension system: climbs very well
Weaknesses:
Weight
Similar Products Used:
This was my first real upgrade, I had a Diamond Back prior purchased at Dick's Sporting Goods. I went from a $150 bike to a $500 and was amazed by the difference. I am amazed again with this upgrade.
Bike Setup:
2006 Teocali Elite Stock: except for changing out the front brake line (for me it was just to long and flopped around)
Bottom Line:
I just like to trail ride and this bike is a near perfect match for me. This bike gives me the added confidence to attempt more challenging terrain and obsticles. The last time I was at Cave Run, we went on a 17+ mile loop. The bike handled the trails perfectly. It feels nice and balanced and accends just as well as it decends. However, that is just my opinion and I'm not a pro by any means.
If you are a racer or a daily commuter this most likely is the ride for you. If you are a die hard DH'er, FR'er, or XC'er; get a bike more specific for you. However, if you want a bike that can handle pretty much anything a weeked warrior can dish out or want to experiment with alittle DH, FR, or XC; you might have found your match.
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Submitted by
miksu67
a Weekend Warrior
from vista, ca. usa Date Reviewed: July 28, 2008
Favorite Trail:
the one we're on today...
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1200.00
Purchased At:
performance
Strengths:
frame design, pike fork, kenda nevegal tires, mc 3.1 rear shock, xt rear derailer, hayes nine hydrolic breaks, overall great parts group . Lots of bike for the money...
Weaknesses:
Really none, other than the bike is a bit on the heavy side. The WTB speed disc wheels are bullet proof no doubt, but climbing these bad boys is a workout...
Similar Products Used:
GT i-drive W/ all SRAM X-9 group.
Bike Setup:
Stock, except i changed the drive train out for SRAM X-9 complete.
Bottom Line:
The bike has been bullet proof from day one, and it sees 30-40 HARD miles per week. We're covering everything from long single track, to long climbs, into real technical down hill runs, and it takes every turn like it was born to.
Mongoose has done a super job of regaining the name they once had. Their bike line up overall cant be beat for the price point. I ride with a couple of TURNERS, GIANTS, SPECIALIZED, and the Mongoose stays right with the pack.
When the SPINERGY CYCLONE DISC's get here, and I replace the ( VERY HEAVY ) EASTON EC 30 stem and bars with some lighter stuff, this machine is going to grow wings, and the 5000 plus feet we climbed on sunday wont seem like 7000.
Hey MONGOOSE, keep up the good work...
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Submitted by
Jeremy Wishart
a Downhiller
from Alexandria, VA Date Reviewed: June 1, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Point of No Return
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Amazing bang-for-buck bargain!!! Spec'd with parts that alone would run you as much as the entire bike price. The Freedrive suspension system is also extremely efficient.
Weaknesses:
If I had to pick one, and it's a struggle, I would have to say it's the paint job. You can feel the transistions between colors, but in no way does it affect anything. Again, that's just going out on a limb to find a weakness.
Similar Products Used:
You name, I've likely tried it....Blur LT, Enduro, MC Fury, Heckler, Trance X, MkIII, Prophet, 575, etc....I have been searching for a downhillers version of a trail bike for nearly six months, so I have hit them all up for demo/test rides.
Bike Setup:
Mostly stock, but changed the following: tires to Kenda Small Block 8 (rear) and Blue Goove (front), Thomson stem and seatpost, Truvativ Holzfeller bars, and Truvativ Stylo 2.2 24/36 crankset.
Bottom Line:
I had the the opportunity to pick up nearly any frame or complete bike I wanted. I recently reduced my bike stable from seven down to three. With the spare room and cash in hand, I started my search. I'm a downhill rider/racer at heart, so I knew I wanted a stable bike with at least 5 inches of travel at both ends. I knew I wanted something with a respectable weight on final build and something that didn't leave me immediately wanting something else like a few other recent bikes I have owned.
Essentially, for the amount of money that it would have taken to merely acquire a frame from another brand, I've ended up with a complete bike and had plenty of money left over to make some upgrades according to personal taste/likes. The Freedrive suspension design is amazingly efficient, yet very active and smooth at the same time. The entire package of the bike works in amazing harmony.
In the rough, the teocali is super quiet and just squirts through everything, seemingly pumping the terrain for you! With some careful upgrades, a light by trailbike standards bike gets even lighter and sacrifices nothing in terms of durability and funcationality. I've done several 3+ hour rides, as well as 1 hour evening group rides on this bike and it continues to amaze and impress me every single time out. Best of all, my riding buddies new and old are amazed at the performance, parts spec, and value of the bike.
Bottom line, if your looking for an amazing deal on an amazing ride, get this bike! Mongoose is working to shed the image of big box store bikes and they're doing it the right way, by putting out high quality products at a huge bargain for the consumer. They've come a long way in a short time, but watch out, it's only going to get bigger and better......the planets are aligning and Mongoose is set to be the next big thing in MTB's once again!
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Submitted by
Andy Simpson
a Weekend Warrior
from Douglas Isle of Man Date Reviewed: January 10, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Grand Day out
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$2600.00
Purchased At:
eurocycles
Strengths:
Rides really well, decent chainset and good forks, although I do wonder why a 2007 bike has 2006 forks?
Weaknesses:
DO NOT BUY THIS BIKE IF YOU LIVE ANYWHERE WERE IT WILL GET WET OR MUDDY... the bearings inthe suspension pivots wear out rapidly, the lower bracket bearings on mine have worn out in less than 4months (500miles) MONGOOSE refuse to replace under warranty so it cost $56 (£27) for the parts and $30 (£15) to replce them which is pretty expensive every few months, I have just had the bottom set done and now there is play in the top ones another $70 (£35) per side plus fitting. Mongoose recommend that the bearings are cleaned and lubed regularly yet the manual for the bike says NOTHING about this and the website has NO instructions on how to carry this out
Similar Products Used:
Specialized and Scott
Bottom Line:
A great bike for anyone who lives in the Moab and can ride on rocks or roads all the time. DO NOT touch if you intend to get this bike wet or if there is the smallest chance it might get muddy.
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Submitted by
Coy
a Weekend Warrior
from Seattle, WA, USA Date Reviewed: November 10, 2007
Favorite Trail:
St. Edwards
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$924.00
Purchased At:
Mongoose
Strengths:
price, spec, all-around capability
Weaknesses:
nothing I can complain about
Similar Products Used:
Iron horse MKIII, Giant Reign
Bike Setup:
Elite, XT/LX pike 409, Rockshox 3.1
Bottom Line:
This bike is a great all-mountain bike. It is fully capable and a blast to ride on just about every trail Ive ridden. The riding position is very stable and handling is always predictable. The bike isnt as fast as an XC bike up hills, but it doesnt struggle with them either. Where it really shines is fast singletrack and decents. Ive ridden a lot of 5-6 inch bikes and found none that inspire confidence and have the capability of the teocalli
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Submitted by
little rider
a Weekend Warrior
from Québec, Canada Date Reviewed: July 19, 2007
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1700.00
Strengths:
The overall components & frame design are what convinced me to get this bike. The bottom line is that this bike is ready to hit the trails as soon as you leave the store and you'll have a great time.
Weaknesses:
a bit heavy, but for the price it is hard to beat.
Bike Setup:
stock except for the seatpost and pedals(switched to platforms, personal thing)
Bottom Line:
I love this bike, it is my first full suspension bike and i am very pleased with my choice. I can do it all, XC to downhill the bike can take it. A real good all-mountain bike.
Because i wanted to lower the seat during descents and i found the stock seatpost a bit short for my freakin' long legs so i chose a telescopic seatpost to get the extra inch and lower the seat without hitting the rear suspension.
I looked at so many bikes before getting this one and i did not find any other stock bike that had these components combined. The cool thing about this bike is that you dont have to change anything major to enjoy it. The brakes will make you stop on a dime, kenda tires make you stay on the track, pike front fork will make riding adjusments a breeze, etc.
You should get this bike if you like to do it all, ride and explore and love to go downhill on some ruff stuff even take small drops. I suggest this bike for all-moutain riders out-there.
i am giving it 5 chilis because this is the best value bike on the market and wanting to go for a ride everyday is probably the best way to describe how much i like this bike.plus, if you want to modify stuff on it well you can with the mobey saved on the initial purchase.
Enjoy!
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Submitted by
Greg
a Racer
from Canada Date Reviewed: June 26, 2007
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1700.00
Strengths:
Its frame. I could say the mongoose teocali frame can be trusted, good maneuverbility, tough frame. nice style! rims are good. good quality frame. cheap price doesnt mean it cant do a high end performance. Better than trek and salsa
Weaknesses:
The components. Since i do race a lot and jumps a lot, have to change some components. upgraded it to shimano xt components then i put some FSA stuff on it.
Similar Products Used:
trek & sala
Bike Setup:
shimano xt & FSA
Bottom Line:
recommend. buy mongoose teocali frame. you wont regret it
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Submitted by
Peter Dicks
a Weekend Warrior
from Cape Town, South Africa Date Reviewed: May 2, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Tokai Forest, Cape Town
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1500.00
Purchased At:
ReCycles, Bellville
Strengths:
Excellent value for money. Very good components that all work together very well. Performance is much more than the sum of its parts. Climbs well. Goes down even better. Great traction out of bends.
Weaknesses:
Nothing so far. A little on the heavy side, but understandable at the price. I am not crazy about the colour scheme, but it looks better than the previous white model.
Similar Products Used:
Scott Expert Racing. A couple of Giants and one Gary Fisher. One Giant was ATX 950 dual suspension, the other bikes were all hardtails.
Bike Setup:
I weigh 97kg. Have setup rear shock at 140PSI which gives about 30% squat. Climb with front shock at mid travel setting. Go down hill with full front shock travel set.
Bottom Line:
I tried hard to find a reason to spend more on an all mountain, but didnt have to. Looked at the Giant Reign 1 (very cool looking bike), which costs a lot more for no real benefit and similar spec components. Overall this Goose is the best value all mountain bike on our market in SA, in my opinion.
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Submitted by
Robert Burwell
a Weekend Warrior
from Ashford Date Reviewed: April 10, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Skookum flats
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$900.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
Awesome suspension. Plush, yet stable, even in out of the saddle attacks. Soaks up everything. Haven't been able to bottom fork or shock yet. NOT a Rockshox fan, but the revelation fork is outstanding, and has changed my mind about Rockshox. Climbs like a goat. Even at 33 pounds, I can keep up with 25 pound bikes on the climbs, because the rear suspension has such outstanding terrain following ability. The brakes are outstanding, best I've ever used. What can I say about dual control shifters? I was a little bit worried about these. Took about two shifts to get used to. I love them. Best shifters out there, period. Your fingers are never away from the brake levers. My friend, who uses grip shifts tried mine and loved them.
Weaknesses:
Nothing major. If you like to drop the seat for decents (I don't know why you would, as this is a throwback to hardtail days and not necessary on a dual suspension bike) the seat post will hit the rear shock. Also the rear shock gets a LOT of mud on it up here in the pacific northwest. You definitely need a shock boot to protect it if you ride in muddy conditions.
Out of the box this is an excellent bike. Aside from some minor adjustments It has ridden well from day one. I ride three times a week, between 11 and thirteen miles each ride. I ride tchnical singletrack. This bike gobbles up the trail. The rougher it is the better the Teocali likes it. I will upgrade the rear deraileaur to an XTR if this one ever breaks, other than that I wouldn't change a thing. As far as value is concerned, you simply can not find another bike that is equipped this well or handles this well for the money. Mongoose is back. Who should buy it? Anyone looking for a do it all bike. Weather you are a beginner or expert, If you like to cross country and ride big drops, and can only afford one do-it-all bike, this is the bike for you. It'll climb like a hardtail, and descend like a Dh racer. Buy this bike and you will not be disappointed. If you are a hardtail cross country racer who snears at anything over 25 pounds, don't even look at the Teocali.
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Submitted by
Clinton King
a Weekend Warrior
from Richmond, Va Date Reviewed: March 12, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Marle
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$980.00
Purchased At:
Ebay
Strengths:
Great suspension Design. Nice components. Body work and welds are top notch.
Weaknesses:
1 bolt stem design. Needs a stop for the seatpost.
Similar Products Used:
IH, Spec
Bike Setup:
Stock
Bottom Line:
Killer bike. The suspension is plush and yet efficient. Much better than my IH DW-link bike. Comfortable enough to ride all day.
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Submitted by
David Steranko
a
from Charlotte Date Reviewed: January 20, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Anne Green Springs
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
Smooth and strong ride. Very plush
Weaknesses:
A liitle heavy, but good for someone like me. 6' 3" 230lbs.
Similar Products Used:
Kona
Bike Setup:
Stock
Bottom Line:
Great All Mountain Ride. Great suspension. Maybe a little heavy for a purist XC rider. But really good for a All Mountain rider.
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Submitted by
Red
a Cross Country Rider
from Western, MA Date Reviewed: July 12, 2006
Favorite Trail:
widowmaker
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1200.00
Strengths:
Fits me well. Good components for price. Thought I'd dislike Dual Control but now love 'em. Strong brakes. I dig it therefore I ride it alot.
Weaknesses:
None too pleased with SDG I-beam Bel Air but that's more a personal thing. Needed wheels trued, had 3 chain tightspots, needed shifter mechs adjusted out of box. Bobs when mashing out of the saddle will likely upgrade to "platform" shock.
Similar Products Used:
'88 Rockhopper 21spd
Bike Setup:
Pretty much stock except Tioga sumthin' or other pedals with big spikes, Thomson Elite post and Koobi saddle.
Bottom Line:
This has been a great re-entry bike for me. I rode a bunch back at the end of high school in the late 80's and early 90's. I've been revisity some of the spots I used to ride and they're so much easier on the Teo despite my pitiful conditioning (I have dropped 18lbs. so far though). I use this for commuting (15miles r/t at least 3X/week) and trail riding. I'd recommend this sweet ride to a re-entry rider like myself or someone looking for a good do it all bike with decent components at an unbeatable price.
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Submitted by
GR Yankee
a Downhiller
from Grand Rapids, MI USA Date Reviewed: May 16, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Boyne Mtn
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1200.00
Purchased At:
Harbor Country Bike
Strengths:
Smooth as silk- climbs great, plush downhills shimano brake/shifter combo is awesome, best system i've used. Front fork is perfect
Weaknesses:
Wide handlebars- take some getting used to, hit a few trees already
Similar Products Used:
Schwinn Rocket Comp
Bike Setup:
Stock
Bottom Line:
I have the 06 model, it is orange. I don't understand why anyone would spend more money on a bike. I'm not sure what would really be that much better. This bike has changed my riding style, you can just run everything over, stumps, rocks, whatever. Bike weighs in at 33 lbs. I plan to xc this bike a bit as well.
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Submitted by
Levinman
a Cross Country Rider
from Perth, Western Australia Date Reviewed: March 18, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Eagle
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$1500.00
Purchased At:
FIX Cottesloe
Strengths:
Very very plush ride, strong/stiff, excellent decending
Weaknesses:
Heavy, climbs like a tank, wheels/hubs, crammed cockpit
the Teocali is the worst all-round (claimed) bike I have ever ridden. The geometry is way too slack for any kind of agility. It's way too heavy to have any fun climbing or even trying to keep up with your XC mates.
The angle of the seat is strange- the more you drop the seat height, the closer the seat gets to the handlebars. I catch myself almost missing the seat when I go to sit down during decents 'coz i'm used to the seat being in a particular spot.
The only good thing about it is it's very plush and steady on the decents.
The front WTB wheel broke at the join on my first day out. I brought the bike back to Fix Bikes for a warranty claim. They laughed at me and told me to go away.
The hubs are heavy and the hub seals are old and poorly designed.
If you're thinking of buying a trailbike to keep up with your mates on XC bikes, look somewhere else!
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Submitted by
Mike
a Weekend Warrior
from The Skills, New York, USA Date Reviewed: March 9, 2006
Favorite Trail:
any
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1600.00
Purchased At:
DownCycles
Strengths:
Value, Parts Spec, Suspension
Weaknesses:
The seat is a bit uncomfortable. It looks like if you lowered the seat post to much it could get whacked by the suspension on some hard hits. You could just hack it off.
Similar Products Used:
Kona Dawg, Trek HT
Bike Setup:
'06 model - Stock aside from ODI lockon grips and chain upgrade
Bottom Line:
This bike bombs! I looked around and researched quite a few other FS bikes. I checked out the Giant Reign 2, Kona Dawg and Dawg Delux, and the Hollow Point. They all had very good reviews. It killed me not to be able to demo any of them except the Kona. I had to hound friends or anyone else I met for a spin on any FS I could find. I was hesitant because I was hung up on it being a “Mongoose”. The Teocali was suggested to me by my LBS. I compared the parts spec to the bikes mentioned above and I couldn’t believe what a great spec it had for the money. I value their opinion greatly because they’re into riding not selling…so I pulled the trigger on the Elite. After my first day out I quickly got over the Mongoose stigmata. Just point and shoot, this bike goes wherever you stick it! Plush! No Bob! Climbs like a goat. Confidence builder downhill. Great on the technical stuff and twitchy single-track. This thing sucks it up! I am way faster on this thing. I am cleaning trails I never have before, and this is in January/Feb so I’m not in the best shape of the year. You hardly notice the floating BB it just does what it’s designed to…suck up the bumps. I have stood right up pedal mashing my way up to the top of some good hills. If you keep your rhythm and arms in tight there is little or no bob while standing, there is definitely none while seated. I get a ton of questions about this bike and even more compliments on its look.
I'm 6' ~190 and I bought the lagre frame. It's a good fit. I came from an 18" frame which was too small for me so it took a little getting used to. The medium I could have probably thrown around a little better but I didn't want to give up the fit of the large for longer rides and climbing. Unfortunately I have to climb a lot to come back down. The BB seems to be a bit higher than on the other bikes.
Anyway, the bike performed well above my expectations. Stuff I used to go around I now aim for! You can’t beat it for the money that's why I gave it a 5 on value. I couldn't give it 5 overall because I haven't ridden enough different bikes to be fair.
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Submitted by
Derek
a Weekend Warrior
from Västerås, Sweden Date Reviewed: December 11, 2005
Favorite Trail:
The fast ones
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At:
Cykelringen, Västerås
Strengths:
Great rear suspension and fork; it's a traction freak. Hayes hyraulic brakes are monster. It's very fast over the technical stuff: 3-4" rocks, tree roots etc. Just point and shoot. Virtually no bob when pedelled correctly. Excellent components for the price.
Weaknesses:
Lots of muck sprays over the rear suspension links and front changer. Very sticky but very sloooow standard tyres.
Similar Products Used:
Crescent Oden hardtail from 2002.
Bike Setup:
Stock appart from replacing the tyres with my quick Conti Twisters. Great improvement. May change the truvativ handelbar as it's very wide. We'll see.
Bottom Line:
Great ride for your money, I love it. I'm really looking forward to the 06 season and some longer rides (6 hr plus) in better weather. Not to mention chucking on some slicks and going out for a spin with my roadbike buddies :-) I'm 6 foot, weigh in at 165 lbs and I've done a few 3 ft drop-offs (curiosity) and it was like landing on cushion.
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Submitted by
Gordon
a Cross Country Rider
from Cairns, Australia Date Reviewed: October 13, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Cairns!
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
BikeMan Cairns
Strengths:
Everything just works - just like it should
Weaknesses:
Haven't found one yet, but I'm working on it...
Similar Products Used:
Tried an Iron Horse Comp III, nice bike but didn't feel right for me. Previous bike was a Kona Kikapu Deluxe.
Bike Setup:
SRAM replacing Shimano, grips changed. That's about it.
Bottom Line:
Excellent value for the money. Wouldn't have believed that the bike could be so different to my Kona. There are now several Teocali's around here, and all the owners are rapt in them. Would recommend to anyone.
When I got mine home, I was surprised to note that it was a Small frame, where the Kona was a Medium. Both fit me comfortable, so just don't assume that every manufacturer sizes their bikes the same...
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Submitted by
matt
a Weekend Warrior
from hansville Date Reviewed: October 1, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Strengths:
every thing this bike is near perfect, the brakes, the geometry, just the way everything fits inspires confidence in every way, makes slightly large jumps feel like a foam pit, the fox suspension in the front and rear is the perfect setup, it's plush and absorbent but doesn't bottom out, actually quite lightweight for what it is. and most of all its hella durable, trust me on this it is hella durable you could ride it off a cliff i know from a friends experiance it was funny, it's also a very inexpensive for how good it is.
Weaknesses:
ummmm........... the seat post needs to be cut but who cares. my friend messed up the rims a little in a quite spectacular crash but there fixed now so it's all good.
Similar Products Used:
Trek 4900, cannondale prophets (this thing kicks the cannondales ass in every way don't even try to compare this bike to the cannondale.) cannondale jekyll, trek liquids, santa cruz blur, santa cruz heckler, wal mart bikes and some other bikes.
Bike Setup:
my bike is a 4900 but my friend let me demo this bike for a little while and i tried it on trails jumps everything i put my time with it to good use
Bottom Line:
This bike is awesome in everyway the frame is good enough if you wanted to you could upgrade this bike with all the best and most durable componets it's the best for jumps trails freeride and everything except for downill. it's good for xc it's just over all one of the best bikes i have ever used if you upgraded this thing with $$$$ it would be unbelievably sweet. it's just the best. trust me you want one.
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Submitted by
mrblah
a Weekend Warrior
from los angeles, ca. usa Date Reviewed: September 27, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$899.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
great bike for the money, good components, and you can get it dirt cheap if you look around
Weaknesses:
clearance between saddle stem and shock, if the seat is lowered to much, you will hit the shock.
Similar Products Used:
cannondale hardtail of somekind that got straight up jacked from my garage
Bike Setup:
OEM
Bottom Line:
awesome deal, if u can find it on clearance. This bike rides like a cadillac, and isn't too bad going up hill. I havent put the bike to any serious abuse yet...but u bet i will.
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Submitted by
Chris Novotney
a Weekend Warrior
from Poulsbo, WA, USA Date Reviewed: September 16, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1005.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
This bike is great, very high quality for low price.
Weaknesses:
None that I have found
Similar Products Used:
Some trek, forgot what kind
Bike Setup:
all stock
Bottom Line:
A great bike, very fun on trails, can climb, I feel really comfortable on this bike. The free-drive system is great, I love this bike and I would recommend it to my friends any day.
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Submitted by
MIke Mayo
a Weekend Warrior
from Dana Point, CA Date Reviewed: August 19, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
Overall smoothness component value
Weaknesses:
seat post too long and can't be lowered properly due to clearance issues
Similar Products Used:
Kona Dawgmatic
Bike Setup:
stock Fox Vanilla R fork, Fox Float R rear shock
Bottom Line:
I can't believe how good this bike is for the money.
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