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will
a Downhiller
from australiaDate Reviewed: December 5, 2001
Strengths: This bike is light and good value. It is also one of the best pedaling downhill bikes that i have riddenWeaknesses: It craked at the headtube and looks likes it is about too at the swing arm. I have hardly ridden this bike and it started to crack after three mounths what a joke.
Donsnt have the claimed amount of travel just over 6 not 7 as claimed and it dosnt feel that plush either. It is not the most active four bar under braking either.
The head angle is too steep, wheel base is too short and the top tube is too short as well. This makes a bike that is very unstable at speed and not somthing you want on downhill bikeBottom Line: By this bike for the parts and not for the bike. The frame is not very strong and durable. I am not a hard rider and i have not done any drops over 6 foot. A downhill bike should last longer than this.
This bike is the worst handling downhill bike i have ridden. I have ridden slalmon bikes that feel more stable at speed. The bike is good for pedaly track and that about all.
Favorite Trail: I am not telling
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$2750.00
Similar Products Used: craftworks motolink(owned) and dhrs, older mongoose NX 9.7, avanti D8, cortina DH 8 and lot of hardtails
Bike Setup: Standard apart from azonic stem and Roox chain guide
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Kai Neathercote
a Downhiller
from London Ontario CanadaDate Reviewed: August 31, 2001
Strengths: Easy bike to rideWeaknesses: Doesn't hold together the rear swingarm is understrengthBottom Line: OK value but not a hard core downhill bike
Favorite Trail: Whistler downhill
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$1200.00
Purchased At: TLC Cycles
Similar Products Used: none
Bike Setup: hannebrink front forks hayes disks rest standard
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asas
a Downhiller
from saDate Reviewed: June 6, 2001
Bottom Line: Dude don't know what the heck he's talkin about, just had to give the NX DH some props. He got the cheap stuff they sell at K-mart and thinks it's an NX DH. Yo man, an NX DH goes for about 3k, that DH-40R goes for about 300, a big BIG BIG BIG difference, you can't compare it like that. KNow your bike and shut your mouth.
Duration Product Used: Tested or demo'ed only
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Jeremy Dodd
a Cross Country Rider
from Peru, IN, USADate Reviewed: April 12, 2000
Strengths: The price can't be beat. The Mongoose is affordable and a good quality all around bike. The adjustable suspension is very helpful when going from trail to asphalt. The grip shift is quick and responsive. When you don't have a lot of money to spend on a bike, but want a quality product, see your Mongoose dealer.Weaknesses: The grips aren't the most comfortable after long rides. I ended up buying some riding gloves. The pedals are cheap plastic. The seat had to be replaced with something less hard.Bottom Line: Wonderful product for the penny pinching!!! Highly recommended. Relatively lightweight design makes for a comfortable ride on or off road. A good bike for beginning enthusiasts.
Favorite Trail: trail #8 at Tippecanoe River State Park
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Similar Products Used: Giant, Trek, and Schwinn
Bike Setup: Model NX DH-40R. Full suspension. Shimano grip shift and derailleurs.
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