Bike Setup: XT drive train, Sid Race fork a very sick setup.
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Pelle Stridsman
a Cross Country Rider
from Sweden
Date Reviewed: November 5, 2002
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I have reviewed this bike earlier. Everything about the bike still stands. But, things have happend since then. My Attitude Race -00 frame did break. Design error with the rear mech hanger bolt placed in the middle of the lower chainstay, made the chainstay eventually break after a year and a half. KLEIN supplied me an Attitude Race -02 replacement frame, without any discussion. Way to go KLEIN!
Their lifetime warranty against defects in material and workmanship is worldclass.
Strengths: Looks nice, extremely light, the geometry is where it's all at.
Weaknesses: Paint chips, go figure.
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I recommend taking a spin up a serious mountain. With the short chainstays it makes climbing a thing of the past. The geometry I'm tellin' ya don't let the fancy paint job grab ya. It's all about the geometry, this is the bike I'll have for a long time. Try one you'll see what I mean. I bought the frame and just built it up, to an insane XC racing machine.
Bike Setup: XT drivetrain, Rolf Wheels, Sid Race fork... Really to much to list.
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Brad
a Cross Country Rider
from Canada
Date Reviewed: November 24, 2001
Strengths: Fantastic frame, beautiful smooth welds and an unbelieveable paint job that everybody drools over.
Weaknesses: ??? Give me a break.
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Absolutely the "best" hardtail out there anywhere to be found!!!!! Climbs almost by itself, extremely quick on singletrack and Man do I love it. I used to be one of those who said " all bikes are alike ", man was I wrong. They always say you only get what you pay for and this is one of those things.
Similar Products Used: Giant ATX 890, Cannondale M700, Giant ATX LE.
Bike Setup: XT, XTR, Bontrager mustang rims, Monkey Lite Bar, Kore, etc., all good stuff.
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JP Smal
a Cross Country Rider
from Brussels, Belgium, Europe
Date Reviewed: September 6, 2001
Strengths: General quality of the frame, very nice look,stiff, lightweight, ...
Weaknesses: Icon graphite seatpost, cranks & stems. Paint job scratched after only 1 month.
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This is a fantastic bike, however I broke my left shoulder after just one year of riding, this bike is made for every kind of trail, for dust & for mud, it gives you an all season ride.. A good "Tip", before you buy this bike, try to change some parts at the best price and you will have a Dream Bike. This bike is for hard riders. If you don't ride 1000 miles a year, try something else.
Similar Products Used: Cannondale F2000sl, Commençal Flame (www.commencal.com),Litespeed,..
Bike Setup: Standard setup + Thompson Elite seatpost, Flite Titanium Saddle,XTR/XTR gears, Mavic Crossmax Tubeless wheels.
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kris
a Weekend Warrior
from colo spgs
Date Reviewed: May 13, 2001
Strengths: stiff,light,awsome geom.
Weaknesses: stiff (susp. post needed).Too pretty to scratch
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Best climber (short chainstays),Turns very well (low b.b.)Use susp. post for the perfect ride.As good as an alum. bikes get.If it breaks -Warranty.If its not my fault (jra).A few years they looked like Treks, now its a Klein again.
Similar Products Used: M2,cannondale, any high end alum.
Bike Setup: Howard Hughes setup $$$ (2o.5 lbs.) Started with frameset
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Pelle Stridsman
a Cross Country Rider
from Sweden
Date Reviewed: May 5, 2001
Strengths: Lovely frame, light and stiff. Bontrager Race wheels are on pair with the french competitors. Icon graphite parts.
Weaknesses: Saddle is to soft with low quality, LX shifters & brakelevers doesn´t shine. The painting is a bit on the fragile side. Tyres work bad in mud.
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Climbs like a goat. Shoots lika a rocket on pedalpower. Agile on tricky stuff. If you want your bum to have more allday comfort, change the poor saddle and go for a suspension seatpost. If you´re lucky and live in "Sun city" keep the tyres. But i you like me live in "Muddy hell" swap them for anything like the Wildgrippers.
It will probably earn the fifth Chilis after a long relationship. But for now, its a thery promising start.
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Trent
a Cross Country Rider
from Chehalis, WA ( "Klein Country")
Date Reviewed: February 16, 2001
Strengths: This bike is classy. It's viagra color gives it a viagra ride up every hill in Gary Klein's back yard! The XL frame geometry provides this 6'4" knuckle dragger a ride position that's better than missionary. Anyway, enough with my lust.
Weaknesses: The paint, it chips, scratches and mucks-up pretty easy!
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This is the only MTB any cross-country rider would need to buy. No need to upgrade the expensive pieces, the quality is here. Frame geometry and feel are very satisfying for a big guy like me. I often forsake my Klein Quantum for commuting on this lovely beast. You pick the terrain, and I'll ride it with pride on the back of my Klein!
Favorite Trail: If it's dirt, rock or mud it'll work!
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$700.00
Purchased At: Chainwheel, ARK (used)
Similar Products Used: Klein Manatou, Giant ATX880,
Bike Setup: XT Drivetrain, Mavic wheels, Hutchinson Tires, Race Face headset, AVID Breaks, Walmart bottle cages for that polished look!
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Brian Wester
a Cross Country Rider
from Mtn. View California
Date Reviewed: January 30, 2001
Strengths: Stiff frame. Very light. Exellent turning and handling in slippery conditions. Perfect gear ratio for any trail ride and all conditions. Beautiful paint job. Exellent choise of components. The perfect bicycle for me. I wouldn't ride anything else than a Klein.
Weaknesses: I wish that I could say somthing but if I did then I would be wrong. I feel that it's the perfect bike for single track.
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No other bicycle is like a Klein. I'm not saying they are any better, it's just a different feel than any other bike I have ever ridden. If you are looking for a bicycle that feels different than any other bike from handling to looks, then I encourage you to go check out a Klein and test ride it. I've found the perfect bike for me and will always ride a Klein even if the company goes under. It's not the first Klein bike I have ever owned and it will definetly will not be the last. So' if you are looking for a new bike go check out the Klein and see what you think.
Strengths: Frame is a "work of art" Climbs better than anything I have ever ridden. Tracks through corners with unparalled accuracy. Great warranty program. My orignal 99 model frame broke near the right rear dropout. Klein repaced it with this 2001 series, no questions asked. Try to get that at brand X.
Weaknesses: Bontrager pedals.
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Best bike I have ever had the pleasure to own, race and ride in the 17 years I have been an avid Mountian bike rider. Klein knows what people want and they deliver!!
this will be the only brand I will ever own. Next klein I purchase will be for my wife.
Strengths: Stiff, fast response, light, one tough bike
Weaknesses: Lightweight tubing may dent on hard impact. Frame has tendancy to squeek at seatpost and drops.
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This is my 2nd Klein and the sweetest ride I have ever had. My first Klein, Pulse Comp, broke right at the headset along a weld after years of hard use. Klein warranteed the frame with a brand new Attitude Race. KUDOS KLEIN!!! The Central Texas Hill Country has some great technical trails and never has this hardtail given me trouble. It has very fast response, stiff feel yet nimble and light. Bottom bracket height is perfect for going over large obstacles without too much work. My next bike will be also be a Klein.
Bike Setup: Manitou SX-Ti, Cane Creek Headset, Control Teck stem and bars, Mavic 121 on Ringle Hubs, XTR levers, XT brakes, Ritchie Speed Max 2.0/1.75 or Geax Sedona 2.25/2.25 tires f/r, Cook Bros Cranks, RaceFace 48/36/24, XT S.S. cassette, Look Pedals, Syncros post, Flite Ti saddle
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Cory
a Cross Country Rider
from Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Date Reviewed: December 14, 2000
Strengths: Ultra light weight, excellent climbing, and a great stock package.
Weaknesses: No rear disk mounts (not like I'd add disk breaks to weigh me down)
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Sweet ride, not the quickest going down, but the fastest going up. Changed most of the stock parts, mainly because of cosmetic reasons, and I wanted to see how light I could get this rig. The frame fork combination works!!! and works well. This frame is better than the Zaskar LE, which cost's more. I feel it's stiffer and I know it's lighter, what else needs to be said?!?
Similar Products Used: Fisher X-caliber, GT Zaskar LE.
Bike Setup: Mars CL, SPOX M1 Wheels, Race face Turbine Cranks, Seat Post, and Stem. Changed all Icon stuff, to Race Face. Easton C2 Handle bar, XT brakes and levers.
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Sarah
a Weekend Warrior
from Rockford, IL
Date Reviewed: August 20, 2000
Strengths: Klein's attention to every little detail, welds, paint, everything. The bike is very light and stiff.
Weaknesses: Paint scratches easily, but nothing with regard to performance
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This bike is the sweetest bike I know of. It climbs like a dream, and even fits me just fine (I am a woman and have problems with that). I also use the bike for commuting sometimes,and it is great for that, the semi-slicks work well. It is a dream on any trail. The Mars C is an awesome fork.
Strengths: frame stiffness, overall attention to detail, gorgeous paint. makes me climb farther than I normally could. And even with modest parts, the complete bike tips in under 25 lbs.
Weaknesses: Well, it's hard to really blame the frame for this, but I had some really bad instances of chainsuck when I first bought the bike. And the bike shop I bought it from wasn't any help either. In fact, after their tweaking, the chainsuck was worse. I finally switched out the cranks for some RF Next. And my friend was able to set it up correctly. No more chainsuck.
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Well, I don't want to be the one to break this string of 5 chilis,...so I won't . However, it's just a little bit heart-breaking when your LBS can't properly setup a bike, resulting not only in scratched paint, but in a severely gouged right chainstay. Buy the bike if you want a quality frame and intend to keep it for a long time.
Similar Products Used: privateer, stumpjumper (you know who you are)
Bike Setup: Stock (mostly LX/Avid, with an ornamental XTR r. der.) w/ RF Next cranks
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racrXc
a Cross Country Rider
from sparta
Date Reviewed: June 26, 2000
Strengths: everything. this is the best bike i have ever ridden for the price.
Weaknesses: if not being able to take your eyes of it counts then i just have one
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if u want a great bike w/good looks and an excellent ride this is the bike to get. it climbs like a dream however if u are not going to take care of it then don't buy it, it is to nice to not take care of.
i must say the value is about a 6 1/2 but i can only give a 5
