Submitted by
milovan vukcevic
a Weekend Warrior
from melbourne Date Reviewed: May 13, 2007
Favorite Trail:
buckle trail
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At:
rebel sport
Strengths:
great frame, fork is alright however it is not adjustable and you may want to change it to something better like rock shox tora or something.
Weaknesses:
gears dont change well, back shocker is poor no name crap and after a while it will not work well.
Bottom Line:
if you bother to put money into improving the gears and the back shocker. this would be a great bike
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Submitted by
David
a Weekend Warrior
from Auckland, New Zealand Date Reviewed: June 20, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Woodhill Forest
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$150.00
Strengths:
frame is strong, have replaced all other componants
Weaknesses:
swingarm bearing wears quickly, no rear disc mounts
Bike Setup:
Manitou SX fork, big rims with Specialized Enduro tyres, Shimano STX RC rear and LX front, Magura hydraulic rear rim brake (fantastic)
Bottom Line:
Not very light but a great strong bike that has given me no grief whilst Specilaised frames very cracking all around me!
Great beginner to intermediate bike
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Submitted by
Robyn
a
from Nova Scotia Date Reviewed: July 16, 2001
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At:
A friend.
Strengths:
Dirt Cheap!
Weaknesses:
Nothing! The RST 280 sucks the big one! The derailleur never would shift into the gears you wanted no matter how many times you justed it. The piviot came loose on me after 1 month of riding and you can't fix it. After 4 months I managed to just about completely strip the cassette so everyone of the gears skip.
Similar Products Used:
I plastic fisher price bike from a yard sale.
Bike Setup:
Stock, except for a RST 21 rear shock and Deore LX front derailleur.
Bottom Line:
Don't buy it, unless you don't plan on keeping it on the road and off of drops. And be prepared to spend more money on parts than the bike was worth.
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Submitted by
Donuts Racing
a Downhiller
from Australia Date Reviewed: May 28, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Anything Vertical
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$400.00
Strengths:
Frame, took off everything else.
Weaknesses:
Base model RST suspension , Grip shift that's all over the place,seat which I bent the first ride, and just about everything else. Also could have had a bit more clearance on the rear 2.1 is the biggest tyre you can squeeze on.
Bike Setup:
Zokes 6 inch DH forks,DNM with lockout on rear,Easton magnesium VRS DH Stem, Scandium bars,FSA OrbitExtreme HTI A100SS Pedals and the list goes on and on and on.
Bottom Line:
Bought it for the Hell 7005 Alum frame after spending a **** load of money it's starting to come together as a downhiller (Maybe I should have waited for the Ironhorse SGS-DH) Are well building them is half the fun, isn't it ?
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Submitted by
Ron
a Weekend Warrior
from Penrith, N.S.W Date Reviewed: February 1, 2001
Favorite Trail:
blue mountains
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$150.00
Strengths:
Great looks, rides well and verrrrry strong frame and price.
Weaknesses:
front,rear suspension
Bike Setup:
standard except front suspension.
Bottom Line:
If your are starting out and want a bike to break you into the rigours of trail riding then this is the one for you. This bike has served me well in the past year I haven't had a lot of chances to rip it through lots of trails, but the trails I went through were great. I would recommend this bike to anyone who wants to look good at a low price, the components are not of the highest quality but they are fine until you are ready to upgrade. I love this bike and can't wait to fit the carbon spinergeys to it, it will look even better so happy riding.
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Submitted by
Felipe Coronel III
a Cross Country Rider
from College Station, Texas, USA Date Reviewed: January 29, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Lake Bryan West
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
from a friend that had inside discounts
Strengths:
The look is awesome compared to other dual suspension bikes on campus and the trails. Its light so when you get a flat carrying it home on your shoulders is child's play. The rear suspension gives a really great comfort to the lower back when heading down rough declines. The setting the handle bars have (which are close together) and the length of the neck gives a nice center of gravity feel when you have to get on it and when you have to pull back and put your butt on the back tire. Overall a smooth ride.
Weaknesses:
When I went downhill riding into mud all was well except the gears wouldnt shift properly. I guess thats a way of saying dont go 45mph downhill into a mudpit and expect to shift and pedal out of it. Also never get pissed at a bad run by picking the G-8 over your head and throwing it into a flooded ditch, it screws up the rear suspension bolt to where it shakes when you ride and the rear de-railer wont give you the gears when you want them. Other than extreme, stupid riding, this bike is it.
Similar Products Used:
Haro, Raleigh and Cannondale all hardtail and lighter but the comfort was the difference.
Bike Setup:
All stock only to replace the RS front suspension and to loosen the rear shock a bit from that nasty downhill mud scene.
Bottom Line:
This bike is it for beginner riders and those who want to get into the groove of dual suspension bikes. Just do me a favor, if you ride it to class make sure it doesnt look like showroom material. This bike was made to be covered in mud, dirt, and sweat. So hey campus riders, take the LONG way to class!!!!!!!!
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Submitted by
Nathan O'Leary
a Weekend Warrior
from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Date Reviewed: October 14, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Bunya Trail
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$420.00
Purchased At:
Arana Cycles
Strengths:
Its strong frame. Looks cool.
Weaknesses:
Front Suspension RST 280. 21 - Speed.
Similar Products Used:
Giant Warp DS-1 00'
Bike Setup:
Formula Disc Bracks. Rock Shox Judy 00'
Bottom Line:
Sine i have only had this bike for 3 weeks i can't give it a good review, but from what i have done so far it has been awesome. Without better front forks it's not to good, but with my new Rock Shox's and disc bracks my weekend rides have been so sweat. So yeah i would have to say it's a good bike for average bush bashing. If upgraded you will be able to take on any track with ease.
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Submitted by
bwelar
a Weekend Warrior
from Aylmer, Québec, Canada Date Reviewed: May 12, 2000
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
The frame is so strong, it's affordable.. compared to other dual suspension bikes.
Weaknesses:
The rear shock really sucks, it broke after only 3 months.
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
Iron Horse G-8 with Fox Vanilla R
Bottom Line:
I both this bike from a friend 6 months ago. I'm starting in this sport, I'm not a agrssive ride but I still broked the rear shock! The front shock is not so bad even if it's a RST. I think that the price is a little to high, here in Canada, it sells for 900$, I think it's a little too much.
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Submitted by
Yeah DH Man.
a Downhiller
from Sydney Date Reviewed: March 3, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Normal..
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
The bike is strong... That is the end of the line.. Specially the frame..is strong.
Weaknesses:
Some gearz.. and RST 281 Sus can not hold togh Hard core Racing.
Similar Products Used:
Schwinn S-40 GT Lts series..
Bike Setup:
Manitou X vert( Triple) Fox RC was set-up i customized.. normally RST 281 and RST20
Bottom Line:
The Very Hard bike when you have original sttingz. But It'll become the best soft smoooooth bike When using my setupz/ I am an Iron Horse Fan.. and God I love the Symbol Anyway.. This is bike for both XC and DH So there/ cheers//
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Submitted by
Hell warrior
a Downhiller
from Sydney Date Reviewed: August 30, 1999
Favorite Trail:
normal Off Road..
Duration Product Used:
more than 3 years
Strengths:
The Frame has so much strength and the rear was specially rough..
Weaknesses:
Front Suspension Gears. Wheels
Similar Products Used:
Mongoose NX 8.1 and 8.3
Bottom Line:
This Iron Horse IS real horse riding..? the frame is so strong and light... just normal everyday riding will suit this bike.. and also XC racing will suit. Iron Horse G8 is economic priced.But It is better stronger than other dual suspension bikez..
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Submitted by
Hit the trails
a Weekend Warrior
from Seoul, KOREA Date Reviewed: April 15, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Mountain
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
The strong body, shiny stem and handlebars, Iron Horse G-8 can be called as Downhill machine.. It jumped every rocks without giving me feeling. Also it has some style
Weaknesses:
The handling and its 280 suspension fork... just these two..
Similar Products Used:
Cannondale super v 2000 Haro Ex-1
Bike Setup:
I used Manitou x-vert t, which I bought in US IIt was much better...
Bottom Line:
I live in Korea and can not get any more of Iron Horse bikes, which lives me great sadness.. whocares? I am going to Australia to live on... So I like this Iron Horse G-8 Which made me to win a championship.. G-8 is affordable and I just love its bomb proof frame.... buy it Boyz and Girlz... .. .. so I will give 5 star for champion's bike..
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Submitted by
Monster of Downhill
a Downhiller
from AUSTRALIA Date Reviewed: April 9, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Muddy and wetty condition
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
The black frame and its cute rear shock It looks stronger than G-out and looks more mightier. SRAM shifter was my favourite
Weaknesses:
RST bottom of the range fork SR Suntour front gear Chang Star (?) V-brakes only 21 speed gearz
Similar Products Used:
Iron Horse G-out Merida cobra Trek Y3 Cannondale V900 and so on... .. . ..
Bottom Line:
Iron Horse G-8 will make great all day ride for every one. After throwing out the RST 280 and installed new X-vert, G-8 flew away... .......... The frame was also strong... ....
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