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Vaikko
a Cross Country Rider
from Portland, ME, USADate Reviewed: July 25, 2003
Strengths: This bike is ultra durable. Been riding it for 3 years now without replacing anything but tires, break pads and cables. Also added clipless pedals. I have done nothing to the front fork and it still works great. Mangled the rims several times, but am still riding them after a visit to the truing stand.Weaknesses: Kind of a clunker at 30 lbs, but reliable. Brakes were hard to set up right, but they're fine after a few adjustments. Replaced panracer smoke and dart with wider 2.1 width tires. Fewer pinch flats and better ride and tracking in sand.Bottom Line: A solid value.
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$650.00
Purchased At: ediscountbike.com
Bike Setup: Stock except for Ritchey pedals.
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DanK
a Weekend Warrior
from Union County, NJDate Reviewed: June 14, 2001
Strengths: Durable, Front Suspension is key, Rear could use an upgrade or some tweaking, nice geometry, can take a beatingWeaknesses: Components suck... STX across the board. Breaks are weak-major upset, derailleurs, etc need to be replaced.Bottom Line: Good beginner bike. Takes whatever beating is dished. Kinda heavy, but overall excellent bike for price.
Favorite Trail: Chimney Rock - closest quality
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$850.00
Purchased At: Skibarn
Similar Products Used: Comparable Trek, Fisher, Cannon
Bike Setup: Stock settings, friend has similar with XTR components, much improved.
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andy
a Weekend Warrior
from pennsylvaniaDate Reviewed: May 25, 2001
Strengths: great xc bike, noleen fork, funky orange paintWeaknesses: NR1 shocks, xt v-brakesBottom Line: this was a great bike for the money (back in '98 was $1,000) now at $550.00 on the web it is an amazing price. the frame design is great for a FS XC. I had XT V-brakes which were the worst part (rattled, squeaked, & barely helped to stop)
I complained to K2 about the rear shock & they upgraded me to an NR2 with rebound adjustment, what a big difference. kudo's for their cust. serv.
the grease ports on the fork are a great idea.
overall the bike is a well designed bike for almost any terrain.
Favorite Trail: amer. standard - Jime Thorpe
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At: sickler's
Similar Products Used: proflex beast, cannondale
Bike Setup: shorter stem, riser bars, moved seat waaay back (this helps move the rider back for better downhill performance), upgraded most components.
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Glen Harrod
a Weekend Warrior
from Houston, TXDate Reviewed: December 2, 2000
Strengths: Good geometry, excellent front fork (tracks/responds well) very sticky in turns, excellent value for the $$. Unlike others, I really like the Panaracer tires.Weaknesses: Repeat from other posts: weight, tubes, saddle, stem too long. The Noleen NR1 shocks are marginal.Bottom Line: This is the best bike you can get in the $500 range, bar none. It is an excellent performer, and once you tune in the geometry (stem length, angle, and seat height), it is excellent. It just weighs a lot. I am having a lot of problems with my NR1 on the rear. First of all, I really wish that I had upgraded to at least an NR2 with some dampening adjustment. Secondarily, after a few good descents, there is oil leaking from the shock, which is affecting the dampening. I have heard this can be a problem with the NR1's. Otherwise, you can't beat this bike, and I really like the cross link front fork!
Favorite Trail: Memorial park before they closed the best trails
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$550.00
Purchased At: ediscountbike.com
Similar Products Used: This is an upgrade for me from a GF Big Sur hardtail, and I am familiar with the GF Sugar 4.
Bike Setup: Stock except for a shorter stem and better saddle.
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Kyle
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from San AntonioDate Reviewed: October 29, 2000
Strengths: Price. Durability. Absolutely no problems with the major components. Maintenance is easy.Weaknesses: Components. Stx-rc. Horrible saddle. Bad tubes (busted both front and rear in less than a week).Bottom Line: Great bike.
Couldn't beat the price.
After a year, this bike is still tops on my list. The weight could be a little lower (30 lbs.), but the bike rides and controls great.
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$520.00
Purchased At: Irvine bike source
Bike Setup: Stock. Added downhill bar, Revolt ST, Koobi saddle. Slime-Light tubes.
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Dave
a Cross Country Rider
from Webster, MassachusettsDate Reviewed: April 4, 2000
Strengths: Suspension, feel, componentsWeaknesses: Heavy-30 lbs.Bottom Line: I have not had one problem with the suspension system on the bike. For the money, the bike has been a very good value.
I am trying to drop weight on the bike but I forsee dropping some big bucks for a new crank (STX to LX) and wheelset (SUN CR18/STX to M517/XT). This will probably run me $250 OR SO. The bike now weighs 30 lbs. I am hoping to drop to 28 lbs.
Favorite Trail: Hodges Village/Greenbriar Park, Oxford, Massachusetts
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Similar Products Used: 97 Proflex Reptile
Bike Setup: Upgrades: LX V-brakes, bottom bracket (UN72), Gore cables, Specialized Body geometry seat
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Matt Allan
a Cross-Country Rider
from Calgary CanadaDate Reviewed: October 2, 1999
Strengths:
Its cheap
Its strong
It looks coolWeaknesses:
The components on it suck. I find myself having to replace shitty parts esspecialy the brakes. I hate cantilevers.Bottom Line: The bottom line is this is a great beginner bike. It was alot cheaper than something worth while. The frame is great but everything else sucks. The bottem line is if your interested in a full suspention bike but don't want to spend alot buy this one.
Favorite Trail:
powderface the full 26km
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Similar Products Used:
none
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