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Andrew Jackman
a Weekend Warrior
from Olympia, WA USADate Reviewed: March 28, 2002
Strengths: 1st Price most definately
2nd looks
3rd its a dual suspension bikeWeaknesses: 1. front shock, no travel when rider is on it.
2. grip shifter, just didn't like itBottom Line: This was my first mountain bike, so i'm pleased with it. i'm keeping it as a downhill and a loaner for my buds, but it's getting a new front fork, most likely a judy c, but that's in the future. the bike is tough, dropped it many a times, and it did offer a great ride. i never saw the 2.5" front fork travel, but i'm also 195 pounds. purchased new trek 4500, much better ride, even tho its only a hard tail.
Favorite Trail: Capitol Forest
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At: AAFES
Similar Products Used: Trek 4500 (new)
Bike Setup: Shimano shifters and derailures?? bro installed them.
everything else stock.
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Ants
a Weekend Warrior
from Canberra, AustraliaDate Reviewed: October 21, 2001
Strengths: Bike looks great, I bought it with all Deore LX gear on it as standard (27 speed), so it stops and shifts great, strong Sun Ditch Witch rims, takes alot to get them out of wack. strong frame also.
Weaknesses: Front shock is a shocker, RST gamma XT, shakes, doesnt really take a good beating, better to upgrade to a Mozo or Rockshox Judy. Only real complaint, rear shock is Good.Bottom Line: A great bike for a bit of cross country and mainly freeride,A good intermediate bike. My one came with the Deore LX gear so i pretty happy with it, the bike can take a real bashing and it has, Compared to other brands in the same line, the Ironhorse was alot better value, running good componentry, great frame, decent shocks. The 2001 model has fixed any problems this one had, alot higher price tag though. You should really look into this bike if you dont want to spend huge dollars but still want good gear and performance.
Favorite Trail: Majura Pines
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$750.00
Purchased At: Rebel sport, wheels in motion
Similar Products Used: Giant Warp
mongoose nx 8.5
Bike Setup: FORK: RST GAMMA XT 100MM TRAVEL
CRANK: SHIMANO DEORE
REAR SHOCK: RST 22A
HEADSET: WTB MOMENTUM COMP
DERAILURES: DEORE LX (27 SPEED)
BRAKES: DEORE LX
SHIFTER: SHIMANO DEORE 27 SPEED
RIM: SUN DITCH WITCH
TIRES: MAXXIS INSTINT
BIKE IS DISC READY
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Jeff Sopko
a Weekend Warrior
from Portage, INDate Reviewed: May 20, 2001
Strengths: This bike looks tough as hell in the rack and is equally tough on the trail. Great price for a entry level full suspension.Weaknesses: RST 281 R front shock is terrible and belongs on your childs trike. It will be your first upgrade. Shifting is moderate at best. Crank arms squeak when you real crank hard on them. More irritating then anything elseBottom Line: If your on a tight budget and your back can't take a hardtail this is a great entry level bike. The downside is that you will feel like upgrading this bike 3 months after buying it. You might be better off waiting a few months and saving for a G-Out or Ginsu. Overall I would recommend this for someone on a tight budget looking for a full suspension ride.
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$550.00
Purchased At: Local Bike Shop
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Gravity Action
a Downhiller
from Queenstown, New ZealandDate Reviewed: March 22, 2001
Strengths: Strong frame design, RST shock and fork OK'ish.Weaknesses: Crap rear pivot, needs to be sealed.
Hillbilly???
Bottom Line: If Ironhorse put a sealed bearing in this bike it would be bomb proof.
Favorite Trail: Skippers Canyon
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$400.00
Similar Products Used: Ironhorse G8, Fuji diamond1, Fuji diamond2 with psylos
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coryell csuhany
a Weekend Warrior
from canadaDate Reviewed: February 10, 2001
Strengths: strong frame
lighter then it looks
strong rst rear shock
looks goodWeaknesses: drive train parts not so good, but not bad
front rst shock not very good
to big of a seat,get a racing seat
Bottom Line: over all pretty good bike for beginners or advanced riders. should buy the bike if low on budget, damn good looks on this bike and people will stare because of the that, light weight and handles pretty good
good for the overall weekend warrior, fun to upgrade on this bike[new front shocks]
Favorite Trail: the kick a** one
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$959.00
Purchased At: united cycle
Similar Products Used: giant
diamondback
Bike Setup: factory store built set-up
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Kurt Diercke
a Downhiller
from Newcastle, AustraliaDate Reviewed: January 4, 2001
Strengths: -Good Colour
-Strong Frame
-24 Speed Grip Shift
-Comfortable Seat
-Very, very light
-Excellent price- $834.37 (AUS)
Weaknesses: -Acera gear not great
-RST Rear fork shakes terribly
-RST Front suspention too small
Bottom Line: A good bike for beginers. Looks great but a lot of the gear on it is not top quality. Very good for the price paid. A very light bike but most of the Acera gear doesn't meet full requirments. A wobbly rear fork which requires attention just as purchased and from then on every 2-3 weeks. A good full suspension bike too buy for the beginers and then to upgrade later on.
Kurt Diercke
Favorite Trail: Glenrock- Downhill
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$560.00
Purchased At: Wheels in Motion, Australia
Similar Products Used: -Iron Horse G-Spot (2000)
-Giant Warp D.S.1 (2000)
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King Kikapu
a Cross Country Rider
from calgary alberta canadaDate Reviewed: December 20, 2000
Strengths: +looks good
+lighter than it looks
+24 spd
+solid frame
+price ($999.99 Canadian)
+RST rear shock is toughWeaknesses: -RST 281 R FORK IS SO FREKING HORRIBLE!!! well, it's ok for beginners
-Acera components are so-so
-funny shaped handlebar
-rear rst shock a bit stiffBottom Line: Gotta admit, the bike looks killer, but looks aren't everything. It is a pretty good Full Sus bike, especially for the price. The Frame is nuke proof + light, and the shock is tough, but the Acera components just didn't cut it. Neither did the RST 281 R fork. Its a great bike for beginners and intermediates who want to have fun. Great for future upgrades.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Similar Products Used: -Ironhorse Flagstaff
-CCM Heat
-Mongoose D40i
Bike Setup: All factory, check out www.Ironhorse.com for specs.
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Mike Young
a Downhiller
from Williams Lake B.C. CanadaDate Reviewed: June 25, 2000
Strengths: The full suspension is great and makes it easier on your back.The priceWeaknesses: The bike was to heavy and it was hard to go up hill.Bottom Line: The bike was great and I liked that it had more than 21 speeds.
Favorite Trail: Fox Mountain
Duration Product Used: Tested or demo'ed only
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