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whoever
a Weekend Warrior
from brisbane australiaDate Reviewed: June 21, 2011
Strengths: the i driveWeaknesses: havent found one suspension needs upgrade i gueseBottom Line: great bike since upgrade on suspension only only complaint after ten years is a recent one since running wide tyres they just fit in rear fork with a 32th clearance either side between tyre edge and fork which is fine until you hit gravel then when gravel gets stuck in nobs and hits fork frame
Favorite Trail: mt cootha
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$5000.00
Purchased At: sydney 1999
Bike Setup: shimano xtr gear changes, xtr fr derailer, truvativ fire x crank pedals and sprokets, hayes hydraulics front and rear, had xtr rear derailer and sprokets but now running xt shadow derailer and rearset(xt just as good xtr 1 gram lighter and twice the price)xt calapseable hubs, when got new derailer in 2008 also got new fox float r adjustable rear shock, rock shock reeba team 4" on the front, dabomb wide racing rims high tensile spokes and running maxxis high rollers, sdg top of range seat
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Brian Albert
a Weekend Warrior
from Muncie,Indiana,USADate Reviewed: December 23, 2010
Strengths: Asis not good,take it apart,put better parts on it.Weaknesses: Most of the equipment that came on it.Bottom Line: It is still a bike i recommend too people,i tell them to ride it first,after everything is tightened.
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$1800.00
Purchased At: Auction
Similar Products Used: XTR,Race Face,Mostly GT parts
Bike Setup: Off-Road.
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devildogg22
a Weekend Warrior
from havelock, nc usDate Reviewed: November 10, 2010
Strengths: smooth ride and strongWeaknesses: I-drive. I can't figure out how to keep it tight. The oustside retaining ring to stay in place. Does anyone have a solution for this it would be much appreciatedBottom Line: Needs to improve on the I-drive
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
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pauscu
a Weekend Warrior
from WalesDate Reviewed: June 7, 2009
Strengths: Great frame, I-Drive works perfectly, easily upgradable, pedals wellWeaknesses: No rear disc mount, weight, for Uk conditions, the i-drive needs some kind of coverBottom Line: Great AM bike, if rather heavy for the climbs! bought the bike brand new in early 2000 and its done me very well. no probs with it at all, just a pity there is no rear disc mount and it is a rather heavy bike by today's standards. I've got it in red and it looks amazing! The bike with all its new set up currently weighs 33.0 lbs
Favorite Trail: Skyline
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$899.00
Purchased At: Winstanleys UK
Similar Products Used: Whyte e-120, Santa Cruz Nomad '09, Lapierre Spicy 519, Lapierre Froggy
Bike Setup: Was pretty much stock until i moved to wales - now: 2008 RS Recon 351, fox float rl w/ pro deal rear shock, Sram x7/x9 groupset w/ shimano triple chainset, mavic 319 disc rims laced to hope xc front and xt rear hubs, Hope e4 pro f&r disc brakes using rear a2z disc adapter
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Terry Bartels
a Cross Country Rider
from Belmont, MichiganDate Reviewed: February 16, 2009
Strengths: A great ride with almost no mechanical problems after 9 years of use.Weaknesses: I upgraded the front and rear Deraileur for a more dependable ride. The original saddle was very uncomfortable, so I replaced it with a "male" saddle to also make for a more comfortable ride.Bottom Line: It has been a great bike used several times in the Iceman and Ore to Shore races here in Michigan
Favorite Trail: Vasa Trail Traverse City, MI
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$1100.00
Purchased At: Kentwood Schwinn
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johnny
a Racer
from texasDate Reviewed: September 29, 2008
Strengths: long lasting durable relieable its the smothest ride ive ever hadWeaknesses: the seat is uncomterbleBottom Line: bottom line its the best bike ive ever ridin and if i ever had sugest a bike it would be this one
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$1500.00
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paul
a Weekend Warrior
from ukDate Reviewed: December 20, 2007
Strengths: it's black and looks menacingWeaknesses: saddleBottom Line: Hey stuff how rides it matt black looks menacing and you can creep around in the dark in stealth mode. No body wants to nick it in case it bites and by the way it's bloody heavy and on road you bouce along like on a rocking chair
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$1500.00
Purchased At: halfords
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JOSEPH SCHWANER
a Downhiller
from BRENTWOOD, NYDate Reviewed: August 20, 2007
Strengths: i need a gt i drive bike
PLEASE HELP
MUMBAKER1_2000@YAHOO.COM
HELP HELP HELP HELPWeaknesses: GREAT BIKEi need a gt i drive bike
PLEASE HELP
MUMBAKER1_2000@YAHOO.COM
HELP HELP HELP HELPBottom Line: GREAT BIKEi need a gt i drive bike
PLEASE HELP
MUMBAKER1_2000@YAHOO.COM
HELP HELP HELP HELP
Favorite Trail: green belt
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$1200.00
Purchased At: dan s
Similar Products Used: GREAT BIKE
Bike Setup: GREAT BIKE
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Shorty _419_
a Cross Country Rider
from CanadaDate Reviewed: January 3, 2006
Strengths: This Bike held up very well for the last 6 years and I have had a few weaknesses.Weaknesses: in order they arrived - Chain, Seat, Rear (Whole)Wheelset, Rear Triangle(topleft)(fixed), Idrive became loose and sloppy. (fixed). and then once again Rear traingle(topright).which I got re-welded and re-supported.Bottom Line: The Bottom Line on this Bike is great although I don't recomend Buying another GT at any cost unless to fix the orginal these 99' models are great at any cost fix it I recomend it I have fixed my rear triangle twice due to it snapping at the top where the shock mounts, I have a tig welder next door so it was nice to have. I have tried to get service out of this company for the last 5 years and they wouldnt help me at all I bought this bike brand new and 1 year later things happened with the bike, I e-mailed them and they said there was nothing to be done. I have a great bike delear who eventually fixed it, almost 1 year later. and I had the frame snap twice in two years. My Idrive was simple to figure out once you take the bolts out and unscrew the thing clean all the grease off and put back in the same way you took it out, those of you who need new bearings check out automotive shops. tighten all the way and lock in with three remaining bolts. it's very simple if you work on your own bikes. GT NOW SUCKS THERE MODELS ARE ALL LIKE OURS. BUT, The 2006 Models are awesome looking if you get the GT Idrive Ruckus 7 1.0 2.0 3.0 models just like ours way better. other than that FIX YOUR OWN BIKE UP I HAVE BROKE IT AND FIXED IT ia took it apart completly and put it all back together myself dozens of times and this bike rocked while it lasts I think I will get another 12 years out of it. UNTIL THE FRAME SNAPS
Favorite Trail: C.O.P. Calgary Alberta
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$899.00
Purchased At: Regina, Saskatchewan
Similar Products Used: None
Bike Setup: mostly Original except Rear wheel set is Mavic Sup rim with Mytho5 XC 2.10. front tire finally replaced. Original Hubs front and Rear. Shimano Crankset w/BlackSpire Big ring protector, Shimano Clipin eggbeater pedals.
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Knight Rider
a Weekend Warrior
from UKDate Reviewed: November 23, 2005
Strengths: i-drive works well
frame is very strong and shaped well to suit my ridingWeaknesses: a bit heavy
expensive to service and maintianBottom Line: Great Bike Top Performance Does the job just fine
only thing is it could get away with being a bit lighter
Favorite Trail: Follow the Dog - Staffs
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$1200.00
Purchased At: bike shop
Similar Products Used: none yet but thinking of buying i-drive 5
Bike Setup: deore/xt groupset, custom seat, spd pedals, magura hs33 brakes, mavic wheels, suspension upgrades
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Super Dave
a Weekend Warrior
from WALES - UKDate Reviewed: March 28, 2005
Strengths: 1) Cool solar citrus colour - matches my eyes!
2) People compliment you on a truely excellant bike, time and time again! ok - its being 6 years - you can stop now!
3) I-drive does exactly what it says on the box - it works!
4) I believe its the same frame as the higher models (but only on the 1999 models (from memory)) with cheaper components which are easily upgradable.
5) lightweight - and if you dont think it is - your a wuss! dont argue - your a wuss and you know it!Weaknesses: 1) tricky to service but not impossible, needs to be kept clean! (no pressure washers!)
2) It needs something to stop dirt gettin in the I-drive mechanism!
3) Everything needs upgrading (except the frame) or just buy the xcr1000 - yea... like we all have money to burn!
4) After 6 years (on average 300 mile per year) of hard riding XC with a few DH and jumps about 4-5 footers and a few hard landings and few tricks - only now the bearings in the pivot start to go and "GT" (bearing in mind this isnt GT anymore just a brandname!) wont sell me the tools to service the pivot point! USELESS!
*** WARNING: The WTB saddle gave me terrible down below pains! ***Bottom Line: FIRSTLY - I THINK ALOT OF YOU ARE WRITING ABOUT THE LATER BIKES - THIS IS THE 1999 MODEL!!!!!
I've had this bike from the first week it was released - it was my first full suspension bike - and i tried all of the bikes in the shop! not only did this one look amazing - it rode amazing and thats what sold it to me (plus the saving of 300 smackers - gotta know how to haggle!)
*** WTB saddle gave me terrible pains - still suffering! ***
THE ONLY REASON THIS ISNT GETTING 5 STARS IS BECAUSE OF THE GOD AWFUL SADDLE SUPPLIED!
Favorite Trail: Local coast paths
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$750.00
Purchased At: Local bike shop - UK £££
Similar Products Used: all of the 1999 bikes in the shop - driven around the car park several times with a few endos n wheelies and bunny hops (much to the horror of the shop owner!)
Bike Setup: GT 1999 XCR4000 with a few extras ;)
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michael kreate
a Weekend Warrior
from taylor mill, Ky, USADate Reviewed: August 6, 2004
Strengths: this bike climbs like a cat and the i drive counteracts the extra weight quite well. plut the i drive just looks cool.
i have trashed this bike and it doesnt realy have many signs of wear.Weaknesses: a bit heavy but no big deal. i broke the chain in about a week and a half so i suggest you go ahead and buy a new chain when you purchace the bike. other than that its all good.Bottom Line: it was a lucky find for the price but i think that this bike is well worth the retail price if you cant get hooked up like i did (thanks rich). if your looking to get into the sport i realy suggest this and other i drive bikes. as long as you dont mind getting a bit greasy doing sone mandatory up-keep its all good. in all its an awesome bike if you dont have a ton of cash to throw down on an iron horse (aluminum.
Favorite Trail: tower park
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At: SOUL RIDE
Similar Products Used: none realy this is my first non hardtail and it kicks arse
Bike Setup: prety much stock for now, excepy the chain and the seat.
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Chris Hayes
a Downhiller
from Ellesmere PortDate Reviewed: July 12, 2004
Strengths: Strong frame, havn't had any problems it & i've been using it for downhill and freeride. I-drive not so goodWeaknesses: No disc mounts on the frameBottom Line: Good bike for would need some serious upgrades to suit my needs. Good overall beginner bike as long as your not a heavy rider.
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At: Halfords
Similar Products Used: none
Bike Setup: Triple clamp forks, dh chain device, v brakes, original cranks, wheels, panaracer & tioga tyres, acor bars, saracen stem.
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Cliff Balsdon
a Racer
from Regina, saskatchewanDate Reviewed: April 29, 2004
Strengths: I found everything on this bike to be very stable and reasuring, I've had this bike for the last 5 years and I only had to replace the chain and one link boltWeaknesses: obviously the chain which I switched to a giant XTR chain and since then I've had no problemsBottom Line: the bottom line on this bike is for the price you pay you get an exceptional bike I've gone off road gravel roads and street the bike maxes out at about 40MPH. across a flat surface with 24 gears this bike will do alomost anything it's a bit heavy at 20lbs but it's still light enough to freeride with it I taken jumps from 1 foot to 7 feet and the bike reacted reasonably distinctive. the best thing I like about this bike is the I-drive system and the way it sounds when you jump on the back shock. I bought this bike from my friend who wheighs in at about 280lbs and he had the bike for a year and it lasted through what he took it through even though he was just a weekend worrior who just rode the street but with the wear and tear I've had to replace a few bearings but it's an exceptional bike this bike is only 900 dollars american but here in canada brand new it was way to much but well worth every penny
Favorite Trail: Banff's Nation Park
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$4700.00
Purchased At: Dutch Cycle
Similar Products Used: Giant XTR, Klien Komodo
Bike Setup: Judy Rock shox 7 inch travel with rock shox rear 8 inch travel Shimano XC deraillers and brakes. twin Hydrogen headlights. Giant XTR chain
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Ben
a Weekend Warrior
from Plymouth EnglandDate Reviewed: June 28, 2002
Strengths: I drive is great. Good quality strong frame. It can easily be change into a great Freeride /amature DH Bike.Weaknesses: Standard components weak especiallt Wheels I snapped my rear in half after two mounths.Bottom Line: Very good bike once many standard components are replaced. Quite stong Doesent really live up to it's name of being an XC bike more of a freeride bike with a strong frame Rear shoch can get very bouncy after a while. A may try changing the springs
Favorite Trail: Plymbridge Wood's
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$899.00
Purchased At: Halfords
Bike Setup: Mavic D321's, Hope sport hubs, Tioga Fat66 DH 2.3 (JUST FITS), Funn Henchmann, Hope minis, DMR V8'S, Shimano LX Components, Race face good n evil grips and hopefull a nice set of Z1 Drop off's will soon be gracing it
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