Strengths: Solid frame, cheap. Shimano components, although lower end, hold up well even after 2 years of abuse.
Weaknesses: No real weaknesses for the price paid. This bike is more suitable for the casual user (grocery store, school, etc.) than for someone who wants to ride on "Trail."
Bottom Line:
Would recommend spending a bit more money on a nicer bike that is more worth upgrading. This bike is worth the money, but that doesn't say much.
As the serial number says it was made in August of '99 and was the first. This was the bike used at Interbike that September and the bike built up to try out these new tires that W Read More »
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