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Dustin Price
a Cross Country Rider
from Elk Rapids MIchigan USADate Reviewed: October 12, 2001
Strengths: frame is really durable and can take the abuse.Weaknesses: stock shocks and rims arent to durableBottom Line: the bike now is worth threee times as more than what i bought it for. i put $700 into it this summer and i hope to get manitou mars shocks next summer. the bike rides great and i hope to get a new frame within the next two years.
Favorite Trail: VASA
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At: GT Cycle
Similar Products Used: none
Bike Setup: just put on xt 9 speed rear derailuar and xt rear 9 speed cog, lx bottom bracket lx front derailuar and crank set and new rims rhynolite with xt shifters and velico raptor front and back tires
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Kungpow
a Weekend Warrior
from Los AngelesDate Reviewed: September 24, 2001
Strengths: really strong frame, good overall performance, stuff works
takes a beatingWeaknesses: heavy but workable
weight makes it a bit of a struggle to climb hills
Bottom Line: really great bike
kicks ass compared to other similarly priced bikes
good stability and handling even at high speeds
great brakes
hasnt let me down yet
Favorite Trail: none yet
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At: Safety Cycle
Similar Products Used: ???
Bike Setup: all stock
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Richard
a Weekend Warrior
from Grafton WI USADate Reviewed: June 10, 2001
Strengths: Solid construction. Everything works. No glaring weakness. Nice color. Lightweight for cost. GOOD WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION OVER REAR WHEEL. Easier popups, good traction.Weaknesses: Overpriced. Cheap chain guard. Added screws to chain guard. Seat is marginal.Bottom Line: Excellent starter bike. For trails and road.Add some stuff and it gets heavy. Keep accs to minimum.
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$275.00
Purchased At: Port Cycles
Similar Products Used: Road bikes/Performance/department store bikes.
Bike Setup: Good, but had to adjust hub after purchase. Rims true. Add barends, foot traps, bag rack, light. Seat could be better.
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Christian Casteel
a Racer
from Altamonte Springs FlDate Reviewed: May 10, 2001
Strengths: I really like this bike it was great for people that are just getting started. I have been riding this bike for about 6 months now.Weaknesses: It is not a really good bike for people that have been riding for a long time
Bottom Line: Wonderful for most all train.
Favorite Trail: I like all of them
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$300.00
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David
a Cross Country Rider
from Spokane, WashingtonDate Reviewed: May 3, 2001
Strengths: appearance, braking, frame seems strongWeaknesses: heavy... cheap components... I don't know if it's worth upgrading unless you already have the parts laying around...Bottom Line: I ride everywhere I go... including work and to the grocery store, and it's served me well so far. For two bills I really can't complain... I've had nicer but payed alot more, too. Definitely needs a better saddle.
Favorite Trail: Devils Gulch, Cashmere, Washington
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At: Dutch's pawn
Bike Setup: stock
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Tyler seger
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from Rochester USA NYDate Reviewed: April 26, 2001
Strengths: hard frame, v bracks sistome,Weaknesses: bad shocksBottom Line: Varry strong bike i like it alot. Nice price for it. My brother hase a GT Agreaser and i still like mine better.My hole famly is GT bikers awe love to ride and this bike is one of the best ones for the price.This is the best bike for begeners.I am alomst 13 an i started last year and now i am prity good now.
Favorite Trail: black creek park
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At: Canalside bike shop
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Michael Roach
a Weekend Warrior
from Phoenix, AZ, USADate Reviewed: November 20, 2000
Strengths: A good, solid bike for my abilities, and age group... (pushing 40). It's a great bike for the trails I use, and riding with my 6 yr old son. I like it.Weaknesses: It's Heavy!! And I thought it was just my skinny ass complaining about the saddle, after 10 or 15 miles, YOUCH!!!! Also needs alot of gearing adjustments.Bottom Line: It's a good bike for my needs, abilities, and I don't feel I got ripped off for the money I spent. It's a good, solid bike I'll have for a long time.
Favorite Trail: Peralta Trail
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$295.00
Purchased At: Tempe Cycle
Similar Products Used: none
Bike Setup: standard stock
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Rich Anderson
a Weekend Warrior
from Duluth MNDate Reviewed: November 11, 2000
Strengths: Good front suspension that can be abused, V breaks kind of standerd now. 21 shimino speeds.Weaknesses: Flat uncomfortable seat. Very heavy frame. No climbing bars.
Not much high speed stability. After paying 275 bucks on the bike, you must spend 75 bucks on a new seat,climbing bars and a deasant frame!!! WEAK $$$$$$$$ chaching$$$$$$$$Bottom Line: This bike is expensive and yet is a beginer bike. I recomend the Pacific SX 3500 or anything but this! If your a beginer and just do not care about confort, weight and looks than buy this bike.
Favorite Trail: lots
Duration Product Used: Tested or demo'ed only
Price Paid:
$345.00
Purchased At: bike shop
Similar Products Used: Pacific SX 4500, Huffy Concord, Pacific 3500
Bike Setup: crap your just paying for the name GT!!!!!
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Michael Hiester
a Weekend Warrior
from Bluffton, IN, USADate Reviewed: August 28, 2000
Strengths: Great starter bike for novices like me. Perfect bike for the around town ride, an evening family jaunt, or a weekend on the trail. At less than $300, hard to find a better bike.Weaknesses: Steel construction makes it a little heavy and makes the climbs slightly challenging. Shifting is smooth on flat land and on the descent, but is clumsy on the climb.Bottom Line: Great weekend bike for the occassional "mountain biking". Perfect for a quality around town ride. I have no complaints with this bike and I am impressed and pleased with the feel and comfort. I will quite possibly stick with GT because of this bike.
The only thing I am changing now, besides adding seat bag water bottles and such, is a new saddle and bar ends. Climbing steep hills is rough without the bar ends. I also plan to add peddals.
Bottom Line: Buy the bike for $275 and add about $75 and you have a great bike for the newbie at $350.
Favorite Trail: Kekionga Trail
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$275.00
Similar Products Used: Department store junkers.
Bike Setup: Stock.
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elmo richards
a Cross Country Rider
from kerrville TxDate Reviewed: August 6, 2000
Strengths: behemothly stong frame
strong brakesWeaknesses: lots but thats only because i have experinces with $1,000+ bikes
i could swear its made out of lead
Bottom Line: an exellent, not to mention, inexpensive starter level bike
Favorite Trail: hometown trail
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Similar Products Used: soon to be a gt rebound
specialized stumpjumper
marin hawk hill
homemade $3,000+ professional bikes
department store bikes
and more.........
Bike Setup: alot
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c me
a Weekend Warrior
from aftaDate Reviewed: August 5, 2000
Strengths: Great ride, strong frameWeaknesses: abit heavyBottom Line: Great bike for the beginner 2 intermediate
for less than 300 bucks you cant do better~!
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Bike Setup: stock
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Hammer
a Weekend Warrior
from NJDate Reviewed: July 26, 2000
Strengths: GOOD STARTER BIKE FOR SOMEONE LOOKING TO GET INTO MTBING.CHEAP$$$Weaknesses: HEAVY, CHEAP DRIVETRAINBottom Line: THIS BIKE WILL MAKE YOU WORK, IT'S HEAVY AND ALWAYS NEEDS ADJUSTMENTS. BUT WHEN YOU BUY A REAL BIKE IT WILL SEEM NICER THAN IT ACTUALLY MAY BE. USE THIS BIKE TO GET IN SHAPE. I USE IT WHEN IT'S REAL WET OUT AND WHEN I NEED TO KICK MYSELF IN THE ASS. GT MAKES A GOOD PRODUCT BUT THIS ISN'T ONE OF THEIR STRONG ONES
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Similar Products Used: M4OO CANNY(UPGRADED FORK OF COURSE)
Bike Setup: STOCK, DON'T BOTHER UPGRADING USE IT AS A TRAINER.
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Jay Shawn
a Weekend Warrior
from WestchesterDate Reviewed: July 17, 2000
Strengths: Good ValueWeaknesses: Shifting seems off a bitBottom Line: So far, so good. ALthough I know the shifting needs adjustment, love the bike thus far. Yeah its heavy, but I'm not climibing Mt. Everest w/ it. Just looking to fly down some trails and not kill myself -- thus far I'm successful.
Good pruchase for a beginner, as far as I can tell.
No its not a $800 bike, but if your looking for that type of performance you shouldn't be spending only $350. Oh -- if you look hard enough you can get one cheaper -- I bought mine for 275 from a no-middle man shop. No regrets yet!
Favorite Trail: Finger Lakes Canal Trail
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Similar Products Used: none
Bike Setup: Front Suspension w/20" Frame
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Andy Reid
a Cross Country Rider
from Moss Beach, CA, USADate Reviewed: May 30, 2000
Strengths: Brakes, Rapid fire, suspentionWeaknesses: saddle sucks- really hard
Bottom Line: really good bike for $350
Favorite Trail: PG&E road on Montara MT.
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Bike Setup: Hard Tail
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Aaron Kenny
a Weekend Warrior
from ILDate Reviewed: March 18, 2000
Strengths: Tough Frame; Rapidfire shifters; Front shock; Reliable and durable; V-Brakes standardWeaknesses: I should have a larger frame size Uncomfortable seat No stock bar ends HeavyBottom Line: I didn't like the original equipment but after a new seat and stem it fits me better. If you can stand the wait, hold out for a lighter frame.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Bike Setup: Hardtale w/Synch Excel 515 Zac 519 rims 18" Frame
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