Submitted by
ez054098
a Cross Country Rider
from South Bay Date Reviewed: September 6, 2008
Favorite Trail:
LG
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$1300.00
Purchased At:
Livermore Cyclery
Strengths:
Light, stiff and light. I think I have it down to 23Lbs without breaking the bank. Super fast XC bike. Still a great paint job.
Weaknesses:
The components it came with were average. I have replaced almost everything. The Manitou SX forks are average.
Similar Products Used:
Other LX equipped bikes.
Bike Setup:
Chris King headset, Bontrager Ti Crowbars, Cook Brothers E cranks, XTR components, Ringle Zooka stem, Ringle Moby post, Avid V brakes, Nuke Proof carbon hubs and Crank Bros Mallet pedals
Bottom Line:
Even though this is a post Trek Klein, it is still a fantastic Klein. This is my third Klein and I would be hard pressed to tell the difference in ride quality between them all. It is a very light yet stiff bike. Made in the USA, can't go wrong with that.
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Submitted by
Edwin de Ruiter
a Weekend Warrior
from Apeldoorn The Netherlands Date Reviewed: January 19, 2003
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$1300.00
Strengths:
Light, strong, stiff and with a beautifull paint.
Weaknesses:
Icon cranks sucks, caused me several chain sucks and doesn't work in combination with LX front derailleur. Replaced it for a Truvative-crank which is much better. Bike has a hard tail.
Similar Products Used:
No-name LX bike
Bike Setup:
I've changed the Manitou SX fork for a Manitou SX-R; also replaced the stem for a BBB stem with an angle of 5 degrees
Bottom Line:
Good bike with a beautifull frame and nice (but no state-of-art)components. Don't buy it for more then $1300.
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Submitted by
Jim Harrison
a Cross Country Rider
from Newton, NC, USA Date Reviewed: January 2, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Too many to list!!
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
Lighting Cycles
Strengths:
Super fit and finish, plush ride for an aluminum hardtail, gets better with age. Don't forget the "drop dead" gorgeous paint job Klein puts on a bike!
Weaknesses:
Are you kidding me??
Similar Products Used:
Fishers, Wheeler
Bike Setup:
XTR F&R deraillers, XT shifters and crankset, XTR V-brakes w/ Avid Mag levers, Mavic X-Ride w/WTB MutanoRaptors, Duke XC fork, Bontrager Comp stem and Answer Pro-Taper bars. Oh yeah, don't forget the SDG saddle that I bought out of the bargain basket at the cycle shop (cheap but sweet!)
Bottom Line:
I reveiwed this bike earlier but since I have greatly upgraded this machine. What began as a $300 frame set has now evolved into a near $1800 labor of love. The love affair has not ended. I did get a wild hair just befor Christmas and I put the bike up for sale at the local shop where I bought the frame. I didn't sleep good for the entire weekend and was at the shop early the next day it was opened and brought "Baby" back home. This bike has proven to be beyond awesome. It has never let me down. I said before and I'll say it again, riding this bike is the most fun you can have with your clothes on!!! This is the perfect bike for the hardtail purist. Don't buy this bike if your a "hucker". After all, you wouldn't take at Rolls Royce to a demmolition derby, even if it is able to meet the challenge.
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Submitted by
Brian Goldsmith
a Cross Country Rider
from Powder Springs, GA , USA Date Reviewed: July 12, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Anything off-road and challenging
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$900.00
Purchased At:
Cycle Path Bike Shop in Alabama
Strengths:
The Rolf Wheels and Hubs! The Frame and its internal sloping design that is on most Kleins. This bike peformes so well even at higher speeds closer to 40 or 45 MPH.
Weaknesses:
All The Bontrager stuff although it works well. I just dont care for it because i am about to have to replace some of it and i just got the bike in Dec 01. Somthing makes a chirping sound but it doesnt effect the performance. It just bothers me so i am going to replace it. There really isnt anything bad on the bike it is just my personal preference.
Similar Products Used:
This is my first MTB Bike. Wanted to start with a good one and find one on sale that was awesome!
Bike Setup:
I have the 2001 attitude Comp. It is similar to the 00. I have Rolf wheels and hubs.(These came stock) XT Rear derailleur, LX front Derailleur and shifer/brake combos. Bontrager stem, handlebars, seatpost, saddle, crankset, tires. Shimano UN-50 BB. Bontrager grips. I will upgrade most of this soon except for the wheels and hubs because i am about to start racing.
Bottom Line:
If this is your first bike or not it is an awesome one to go with. I got it for so cheap because it was a year end sale and the manager said he rode it once and didnt like it. I LOVE IT. I dont know what he didnt like but i was happy to get it at half price! Even if you have to pay full price it is worth it! If you are looking to buy a hardtail bike buy a klein! i woouldnt spend the money if i was just going to ride it on the rode around town. It does perform well on the rode too, but i would save the money. It doesnt make since to buy an off-road bike and use it on the road or paved trail only. I recommend it as a racing bike or as an off-road bike just for fun. Buy it if you are serious about off-road riding.
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Submitted by
Jim
a
from Newton, NC, USA Date Reviewed: June 9, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Super light weight, excellent fit and finish, very plush ride
Weaknesses:
Have not found any
Similar Products Used:
Fisher Sugar 3
Bike Setup:
RockShox Duke XC, Mavic X-Ride w/Hutchinson Pythons, Bontrager Comp Crankset, Bontrager bars and stem and Shimano XT every where else.
Bottom Line:
This has got to be the closest thing to the perfect bike I have ridden. I've owned two Fishers, and I've tested about everything out there between $1300 and $2000. Nothing comes close to this bike. I guess if I have anything to complain about it is the number of bugs I get on my teeth when I ride with this big smile on my face. Riding has always been fun, now it is the most fun you can have with your clothes on!
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Submitted by
Mark D
a Racer
from New Catle, DE 19702 Date Reviewed: May 18, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Like I would share that
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
Wilmington , DE
Strengths:
- fast, responsive, climbs great, handles turns well. - the bike is predictable. - not a reason to buy a bike, but exceptional paint job.
Weaknesses:
- Chain Suck, first day of riding, problems with Icon Crank set. Read other reviews and this was the first thing I replaced, went to Shimano LX and problem with chain suck was resolved. - Not to happy with pedals, tough to get into and tougher to get out. Will replace them next.
Similar Products Used:
- Hard Rock with Rock Shox Fork.
Bike Setup:
Stock 2000 Klein Attitude Comp with upgraded cranks and bottom bracket to Shimano LX.
Bottom Line:
I only had $550 to spend. I was going to purchase a 2002 Trek 4900 and I saw this severly discounted 2000 Klein Attitude Comp leftover hanging on a hook looking for a home. I knew of Klein's reputation in the Road Bike arena, so I decided to spend the extra $50. Actually there was no comparision between an Attitude Comp and a Trek 4900. I am totally pleased. I was able to upgrade the cranks for $125, so I only have about $750 into this bike. I have ridden it almost everyday for the past 3 months, mostly single track, with very little fatigue. This bike is a pure pleasure to own and ride.
The bike is fast and builds confidence with each ride. You just have to aim the bike and it goes. Climbs are an ease. If I didn't have the problems with Chain Suck I would have given it 5 Chilis, but you can't beat the value.
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Submitted by
Steve
a Weekend Warrior
from Lubbock Date Reviewed: January 20, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Lighthouse/Palo Duro
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1200.00
Purchased At:
Paul's Parts
Strengths:
The bike is light, fast, and mean on handling. The ride is sheer bliss both on and off road.
Weaknesses:
I had to swap the pedal out for some new ones that would grip better. I also bought a Rock Shox seat post and had to buy a shim to make the post fit. I really wish someone would come up with a universal size for after market products. I swaped out the tires for Michelin slicks so I can jet around campus easier.
Similar Products Used:
Cannondale
Bottom Line:
The changes I made to the bike was personal and not becasue I thought the components were bad. It is one of the stoutest bikes I've owned and I am very pleased. I would recommend the bike to anyone, and would also recommend a good lock if you want to keep it from being stolen. My wife has the exact same bike and she sings praises all day long while she zips around all the other yahoos who cannot keep pace with her. The Klein Attitude Comp is an excellent bike!!!
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Submitted by
Martijn
a Cross Country Rider
from Netherlands Date Reviewed: September 24, 2001
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1400.00
Strengths:
- Frame: very stiff, makes it accelerate fast, less effort needed when climbing, handles brilliantly - Saddle: very comfortable but not too soft, no troubles at all after 3+ hour rides.
Weaknesses:
- Replaced the chain immediately because of previous experience with Shimano chains - Front derailler isn't porperly set-up, needs tuning - Stock Bontrager tires not suitable for muddy Dutch conditions
Similar Products Used:
Specialized Rockhopper Comp FS, size XL (2.5yrs)
Bike Setup:
Size L; Stock, except chain: SRAM PC89R, brakes: Magura HS33, shifters: Deore, tires: Schwalbe Big Jim, added Cane Creek Ergo bar-ends
Bottom Line:
Compared to my previous bike (the Rockhopper), it's a whole new world. It has a different geometry; my head is now nearly over the riserbar instead of halfway over the top tube. It therefore corners much better, allowing me to ride much tighter lines. Climbing is made easier, also due to easier shifting (apart from the fact that I cannot currently use the granny ring due to the faulty front derailler set-up). I've noticed I can ride longer with less effort on this bike than before. It does need a completely different approach when riding through mud. The Rockhopper just wanted to go straight ahead, so racing through mud was comparatively easy. The Klein is more nervous and needs to be pushed straight ahead. It took some getting used to, but it is not a weakness. The non-stock brakes and bar-ends are both winners, see separate reviews for those. So far, I have not noticed any chain suck as reported by others, and I really like the saddle. The Manitou fork is still in its break-in period and is a bit too soft as yet, but that is tunable once it's been broken in. Basically, if you want a quick-handling XC bike, take a look at this Klein. For first impressions after three weeks use, there's nothing wrong with my riding which can be attributed to the bike. So there's just one possible overall verdict: 5!
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Submitted by
Henry S
a Cross Country Rider
from Toronto, Ontario Date Reviewed: August 29, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Dagmar
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$1499.00
Purchased At:
Trail Blazers Cycles
Strengths:
-Great Frame -Bontrager Superstock Wheels are decent -Amazing Paint Job
Weaknesses:
-CRAPPY COMPONENTS!!!!!!! -Icon Onyx stuff SUCKS!! -The seat post grooves make the saddle shift and thus get rounded off and starts slipping all the time. - Bontrager pedals do a medeocre job of keeping you clipped in. -The chain suck guard bent my chain. Klein needs to include better instructions about how to place it. -Manitou SX fork is just plain horrible.
Similar Products Used:
Santa Cruz Chameleon (demoed) Trek 8000 (demoed) Wheeler Victor TBL
Bike Setup:
Stock except for Race Face XS Splined BB and Truvativ Stylo Team
Bottom Line:
Klein make good frames. Period. But their good frames make up much of the purchasing price which means that they have to spec it with crappy stuff (Icon, Manitou SX, ect). The frame is incredibly rigid for it's weight, very strong too, I've gone off of some 2 - 3 foot drops on this frame (which is a lot for a frame that only weighs 3.1 pounds). Whe I bought it though, like many others, I was mainly into it because of the frame. I plan on bringing the total weight down to 22lbs.
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Submitted by
Brant Eichfuss
a Weekend Warrior
from Toronto, Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: August 2, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Moab, Utah in general
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
Sport Swap, Toronto
Strengths:
-amazing climbing and handling -hellishly fast -Light but not 'too light' where parts start to fail. -Frame is a keeper, so it is worth it to upgrade components as your wallet allows. -bike setup has drivetrain working like a top Swiss watch. -Beautiful paint job that the ladies love. Life is too short to ride a boring bike! This thing is like a piece of art. -I've wanted one of these for years, and I'm glad they got rid of the proprietary headset and BB they had for a while.
Weaknesses:
-paint may chip more than some, but not bad so far. -some other bikes may have better component spec for the same price, but don't forget the Klein frame is where the money is on this bike. -uncomfortable saddle exasperates the stiff oversize-aluminum frame -don't even think about locking this bike up anywhere! It can turn heads for the wrong reason as well.
WTB Y2K SST ti saddle, 2.1" Bontrager Revolt and Jones tires, Race Face handlebar, stem.
Bottom Line:
This is the last hardtail I will need to own. This bike is built for fast XC riding, and does it very, very well. (I think it must have a motor hidden inside somewhere!) It really has improved my riding, the shock works well for the price, and the whole bike is great for singletrack where you have to be able to flick the bike back and forth quickly. I used to hate climbs, but the frame is so stiff and light that they are a breeze. I could scarcely be happier. Frankly, there is no need to spend more money on a bike like this unless you are a pro racer. However, if you are a freerider or bike abuser, you shouldn't be buying a lightweight bike like this. Instead, go check my review of the Kona Stinky instead.
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Submitted by
Eric
a Cross Country Rider
from San Jose, CA Date Reviewed: July 15, 2001
Favorite Trail:
braile
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$999.00
Strengths:
The frame....... oh my, climbs beautifully, really fast
Weaknesses:
CRANKSET SUCKS!!!! Some other cheap ass components
Similar Products Used:
Stumpy M4
Bike Setup:
Klein Attitude Comp, stiff springs, flite trans am saddle, (soon to be)truvativ crankset
Bottom Line:
Other than the crankset, this bike ROCKS!!! The first real XC ride, I taco-ed the middle ring just climbing a small hill. The guys at the LBS mounted it on the shop wall. They gave me a loaner crankset, we'll have to see if Klein/Trek will hook up a truvativ. This is by far one of the fastest singletrack bikes i have ever ridden. I can't say enough about the frame, that's really what I bought the bike for. Replace this crank as soon as you can.
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Submitted by
Gianluca Wallisch
a Cross Country Rider
from Vienna, Austria, Europe Date Reviewed: June 30, 2001
Marin Indian Fire Trail, Gary Fisher Procaliber... well, that´s another category :)
Bike Setup:
Stock setup (XT/LX, Icon parts, Bontrager parts). I´ve changed the original stem and took a Ritchey (100mm, 90 degrees). This shorter stem suites my riding style perfectly. It´s like riding the Genesis geometry (Fisher).
Bottom Line:
It´s quite a perfect bike. I do Transalp every year (crossing the Alps from north to the south, takes about a week, just great) and so I deserve a light but very strong and rigid bike which will never never never leave me alone. I´ve found finally the ultimate bike for that purpose. Some say the frame is too rigid; I don´t agree with those softies. A KLEIN is a KLEIN is a KLEIN... got the message?
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Submitted by
eric
a Cross Country Rider
from richmond, va Date Reviewed: June 29, 2001
Favorite Trail:
poor farm
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$950.00
Purchased At:
Agee's
Strengths:
stiff ride, Rockin handling, xt rear derailleur, cool paint job
Weaknesses:
your lower back could grow to hate you (stiff ride)... bontragger everything, spd knock off pedels wont grab on then let you go, shifters really make you work to find the right gear. bought it at agee's
Similar Products Used:
homegrown, Cann. fs 700/600,
Bike Setup:
stock for now
Bottom Line:
I got the bike for $950 (a steal... used the money I saved on a new helmet and some shorts) the longer travel (73mm) on the manitou gives the bike a funny angle makes the front tire pop while climbing but after I adjusted I would not change it. the tires suck in the mud and the thinner rims mean thinner tubes mean more flats. the 21.5 inch frame fits like a glove. I can feel every bit of energy i put into the bike coming out. Its a great, fast ride. I'll probibly go new rims/tires, new crack set, new shifters in that order as far as up grades go. if you live in rva agee's shop guys suck they did a horrible assembly job. (the seat post striped on my first ride because the clap wasn't put on tight.) service after the sale is weak. if you buy it from them take to ed in asland for repairs. it could drop a little weight great bike i love it...
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Submitted by
E-Train
a Cross Country Rider
from Ridgefield, CT Date Reviewed: June 27, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Ninham in Carmel, NY
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$1200.00
Purchased At:
Bike Express
Strengths:
Sweet bike. Beautiful frame, excels in tight singletrack.
Weaknesses:
I haven't found any yet.
Similar Products Used:
Specialized Stumpjumper
Bike Setup:
Basically stock
Bottom Line:
I love this bike. It just begs to be ridden fast in the singletrack. It handles like no bike I have ever rode. I would strongly recommend this bike to the avid rider who enjoys singletrack. It kicks ass.
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Submitted by
yo moma
a Cross Country Rider
from nyc Date Reviewed: June 19, 2001
Favorite Trail:
moma
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$1300.00
Purchased At:
sh*tty city cycles
Strengths:
good wall art
Weaknesses:
will fall apart in no time. forget about warranty. trek sux.
Similar Products Used:
buy a santa cruz
Bike Setup:
break everything and sell the crap frame for a can of soup.
Bottom Line:
crap. rides good till u get it home. all other submitters work for trek or have trust funds. This is the F.I.A.T. (FIX IT AGAIN, TONY) of the bicycle world.
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Submitted by
Brian Keller
a Cross Country Rider
from Seattle Date Reviewed: May 13, 2001
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1400.00
Purchased At:
Montlake Bicycle-Seattle
Strengths:
Best frame availabe on a complete bike under $1500 Sick little paint job (2001 approaching grey storm) Nice wheels
Weaknesses:
Light, but could be much lighter with just a few little upgrades
Similar Products Used:
Specialized GT C-dale
Bike Setup:
All stock still except for Answer hyperlite bar and Deore XT up front
Bottom Line:
I haven't been on a bike in over three years. I just moved to the Northwest and couldn't let all this terrain go to waist. The Attitude Comp is a foregone conclusion in this price range. A few little changes and this bike is going to fly right out from under me. If you don't want to spend 2K or more on a bike upfront and want something that will impress the neighbors get the klein.
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Submitted by
Tony Lema
a Racer
from MN Date Reviewed: May 2, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Afton Alps
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$1300.00
Purchased At:
FREEWHEEL
Strengths:
Fast, Responsive, Super paint job, internal cable routing, excellent welds, Climbs like a billy goat on speed.
Weaknesses:
Cranks suck: They are OK until they wear out, but DO NOT expect to shift under stress, or you will be unhappy, shift with care! Tires not for racing or harsh conditions. LX front deraillers are sketchy, but wait it out.
Similar Products Used:
Cannondale F900 Specialized XC FS
Bike Setup:
Thomson stem, Thomson post, Race Face alloy bars, Time pedals, XTR rear casstette ( which broke after 50 miles?? ), Bontrager Race Lite wheels, with king hubs, Michelin Comp s tires, XTR chain, XTR front derailler, Onza barends, Selle Italia Flite with TI rails.
Bottom Line:
This bike has far exceeded my expectations, I have raced it, freerode and it can do it all. This bike handles like a cat, it will make a average rider a racer in no time. Component upgrades can turn this bike into world class, for real. I had front derailler problems, along with my complaints about the cranks, but I will wreck them this season, and I will have a race rocket! If you want something fast and with the potential to become a head turning race machine, then JUST DO IT. This bike should be rode OFTEN.
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Submitted by
Matt
a
from California Date Reviewed: April 23, 2001
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1100.00
Purchased At:
Bob's Cycle Center
Strengths:
Extremely agile, good climber, oooooo....purty colors... cool cable routing, plenty light for me.
Weaknesses:
I would have to look really hard to find any.
Similar Products Used:
a tricycle
Bike Setup:
Stock
Bottom Line:
When I saw this bike in the store, I was drawn to the beautiful paint job like a moth to the flame... can't judge a book by its cover, right??? Wrong. Being my first "serious" bike, it has proven itself to be everything I had hoped for, and more.
I was originally thinking about getting a road bike, because that's my main interest, but then the guy at the store said, "Hey, why not go for a mountain bike? You can take it pretty much anywhere, and you may even try some serious trail riding." He couldn't have been more right. This bike has seriously changed my style of riding, who knows what it could do for you?
You expect me believe these are chilis? How dumb do you think I am? Whatever they are, this bike gets a whole lot of them.
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Submitted by
McMartin
a Cross Country Rider
from Indy, IN Date Reviewed: April 18, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Any descents?
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$1450.00
Purchased At:
Bike Line Carmel
Strengths:
Alright, I'll say it too; IT'S A KLEIN!! Gary, if you read this, Thanks! It climbs like a goat, and descends like a cat. Internal cable routing, finished welds, and a paint job worthy of Mercedes (and I know paint as I work in a body shop) make this the best looking bike on the market.
Weaknesses:
Stock tires suck. I traded them out when I bought it. Bontrager handlebar was too wide, I cut an inch off each side after one ride.
Similar Products Used:
Are there any?
Bike Setup:
XT/LX drive, Manitou SX-R fork, Rolf Dolomite wheels, Continental Double Fighter tires, Bontrager Race crank and front set, Kore stem, Avid Single Digit 3 brakes.
Bottom Line:
This review is actually for a 2001. I love this bike. I don't think I can push it hard enough. It carves and dives, and I'm behind. I should trust where it puts me, it's always right. The only trouble I've had was breaking a Shimano HG chain on a climb, which also bent the rear de. Thank you warranty. Buy it tomorrow if you want a race ready hard tail.
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Submitted by
David
a Weekend Warrior
from Andover, NH USA Date Reviewed: March 30, 2001
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1250.00
Purchased At:
Piche's
Strengths:
Frame, Paint, Frame. Rolf Wheels
Similar Products Used:
GAry Fisher Montare
Bike Setup:
Stock
Bottom Line:
What a great Bike. Bike rides great. Direct transmission of power to rear wheel. Rolf wheels are very solid. SX-R fork is very tuneable. Bike goes where you point the front wheel both up and downhill. This is a 2001 model in approaching storm gray. I have to get a better lock.
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Submitted by
Mark H.
a Cross Country Rider
from Raleigh Date Reviewed: March 28, 2001
Favorite Trail:
nunya
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$1150.00
Strengths:
Fast, Fast, Fast. The lightning quick handling makes this bike confidence inspiring in the tight, fast stuff... hell, everywhere. The difference in speed between my Fisher and this bike is astounding. Solid component set. Aerodynamic internal cable routing.
Weaknesses:
Oww, my butt hurts... ever so slightly twitchy on high speed descents... homely cranks... maybe the aerodynamic cable routing design is good for looks only... Jamaican Gold paint?
Similar Products Used:
Many.
Bike Setup:
Easton CT2 carbon bar, Titec carbon bar ends, Easton Mag stem, Rolf wheels, Moxey Pro suspension seat post, Time ATAC pedals (as close to perfection of any bike component as is possible), and last but not least, I just had to get the Salsa Rasta skewers to go with the paint job, in name if nothing else.
Bottom Line:
I've ridden this bike for about a year and a half and my skilz have increased dramatically with this bike, especially during the first six months. It's enough to make me wonder if it's the bike or me. In the hilly trails around NC this bike is about perfect: quick to climb and fast everywhere else.
For my setup the front wheel comes up off the ground a little too easily on climbs but this is far, far outweighed by the fact that the bike is as rock stable on steep, slow descents. The ride is a bit harsh on the larger among us (6'2" 210 lbs) so I got a Moxey Pro to take the edge off of the sharper hits.
Since the bike has a short wheelbase, I'm surprised I haven't had more of a problem with instability. No matter if I'm trying to get air over a power line hill at 30+ mph or trying to see how far I can jump a mound of dirt next to a greenway, I've never had more than a little twitch from this trusty steed. Once I got used to this aspect I had no fears with really pushing this bike. It's clear this is a well designed, well thought out and finely manufactured work of art.
This bike is a Porsche among Ford Escorts. Five turds afire!
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Submitted by
C Lazo
a Weekend Warrior
from New York Date Reviewed: February 26, 2001
components, forks, wheels, rear derailer hanger not replaceable.
Similar Products Used:
Gary Fisher, Diamond Back
Bike Setup:
purchased bike and upgraded all components to XT, Manitou SX-R, Thompson Elite post, CT2 handle bars, Ritchey WCS stem- have yet to work on the wheels (could have purchased the Attitude Race- but did better off financially and like paint job on the comp better)
Bottom Line:
Have riden the bike just a few times but what a difference from my other bikes, great ride. Purchased for frame quality and reputation- component come and go, bottom line-great frame.
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Submitted by
DC
a
from Oregon Date Reviewed: January 15, 2001
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
lightweight, economical, beautiful frame
Weaknesses:
some of the components, Tires suck for wet or muddy conditions. This is important when riding in OR in winter.
Similar Products Used:
Schwinn, Cannondale
Bottom Line:
I actually have the 2001 model. I'm still breaking it in, but have enjoyed every ride so far. I ride in the hills, and this bike has proven to be a great climber. The frame is so nice that I throw my body between the ground and the bike when I crash. I also have no complaints so far with the Rolf Dolomite wheel set. They are very light and so far seem strong enough. These wheels were why I got the Comp instead of just the Attitude model.
First thing I replaced was the tires. The stock ones were wimpy. I'll eventually get around to replacing the brake levers and shifters and the handlebars with my Scott AT-2. There is room to lighten this bike up some more by replacing some of the lower end components.
One of my riding partners has had his Klein for years with no complaints. I plan on keeping this one for a long time.
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Submitted by
claus torres
a Cross Country Rider
from xalapa, mexico Date Reviewed: January 2, 2001
Favorite Trail:
la marina
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$1300.00
Purchased At:
somewhere in Dallas
Strengths:
very fast bike very strong quick to react looks
Weaknesses:
paint rubs off with cables. really do not care. icon components are just regular at best. the crank is specially bad. lx cassette is heavy. lx front der wont do its job propoerly )coupled with that crank of course. bar too narrow. very stiff frame
Similar Products Used:
fishers
Bike Setup:
stock with: -spike/dart panaracers (best for my place) race face seat post )the one with a 1 inch setoff , which makes it rommier. easton monkeylite CT2 carbon low riser bar (best product ever tested, try it. it makes a big difference at only 150grams) xt crank
Bottom Line:
this is a follow up. in the past I got surprised by my bikes extremely quick handling. got mud tires and reshaped the cockpit with a new XYO seatpost and a CT2 carbon low riser which is wider and gives me much, much better control. I got tired of the spike rear tire: I guess I will try the smoke which is supposed to roll faster. or should I get those michelins hot s? Have yuo bikers try'em? in all I am very happy with my attitude. in the future I can see a set of cross maxs as well and of course, and presto, a selle italia trans am flite saddle.
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Tony
a Racer
from Atlanta, Georgia, USA Date Reviewed: December 27, 2000
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