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Jeston Norenberg
a Weekend Warrior
from Fremont, CA, USADate Reviewed: December 9, 2003
Strengths: I've had this bike for going on 4 years and have never had to replace anything. Well, I changed the chain just because of the miles, and I upgraded the seat. This is a great bike for fire roads and commuting and just all around getting around. No, its not a hardcore bike, and anyone who tried to use it as such is an idiot. The craftsmanship on the frame is superb. I've since gotten a new bike but I'm loathe to sell this one as it still looks good (granted it's got a few battle scars).Weaknesses: Entry level bike that some fools want to use as a hardcore one.Bottom Line: This has been a great bike and I'll truly miss it if I have to sell it to make space. No, its not what I need for my riding style anymore but it has served me well and never let me down.
Favorite Trail: Anywhere with mud!
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At: LBS in Charleston, SC
Similar Products Used: Raleigh M40, K2 Flyin' Monkey
Bike Setup: Stock with a Salsa Zona Tres saddle and a Sigma Sport BC 800
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chris ward
a Weekend Warrior
from leicesterDate Reviewed: February 19, 2003
Strengths: great frame feels so light for the price and looks like a far more expensive frame than what it is. wheels have kept together really well compared to other ones broughtWeaknesses: crank bent after bailing bad and the chainrings got damaged really easy. the road tires are really pants and need changing as soon as possible.Bottom Line: wkd bike for the price rides really nice and feels so light. the upgrade potential is really high and with abit of money spent on it it could be one of the highest quality bikes around for the price. with upgraded chainrings and crank and fatter wheel rims this bike would be super strong to take on alot more than the good old trail. nice bike overall.
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$450.00
Purchased At: julie cycles
Similar Products Used: raleigh special products ?
Bike Setup: factory setting with tioga 2.4 tires and new magnum forks (original bike had no suspension
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Uros
a Weekend Warrior
from SloveniaDate Reviewed: June 8, 2002
Strengths: Just abaut everything...a good value for money, very reliable, etc..Weaknesses: nothing reallyBottom Line: I fell in love withe the bike, the minute I saw it in the shop..I believe it`s a great value for money and one of the best entry level moutain bikes available.
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$440.00
Purchased At: Sprikla bike shop
Similar Products Used: various
Bike Setup: standard
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tony
a Downhiller
from Fairfax,ca,Date Reviewed: February 18, 2001
Strengths: hella good frame. cheap, reliable,mine is a tricked out green model and has no ovation tubing.Weaknesses: will break your arms on any 7ft or above drop in.{don't take this bike to the north shore!!!!}Bottom Line: this bike is great and handels the salom courses very well,i have the 1998 version w/out the ovation tubing and got rid of the stock parts after a week.Build this as a salom bike it can handle it if your 5.6" or taller.
Favorite Trail: spilt rock
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Purchased At: sunshine
Similar Products Used: marin indian fire trail, santa cruz chamellion, norco VPS-1
Bike Setup: Full azonic cockpit,mrp salom chain guide,Azonic cranks!,xtr,Z1 QR20 fork,front hope disk.(tis is the sh^t),WTB MotoRaptor 2.4"'s
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Richard Nelson
a Cross Country Rider
from ManchesterDate Reviewed: May 26, 2000
Strengths: Price, Ride QualityWeaknesses: Brakes, RimsBottom Line: Good steel frame - I've got a 20.5" which ain't to heavy. Shimano bits work fine. Promax V brakes have corroded after 8 months of being covered in cack, but they never worked to well. Rims seem a bit weak, but that could be me - 6ft 4 & 16 stone ! No other problems ecept the seat post fell to bits 2 days after I got it - the dealer, Altringham Bike Shack, swaped it straight away.
Oh and I'm not to keen on the RST forks - they work okay but they are not the plushist !
Favorite Trail: Peak District
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Similar Products Used: Specalized RockHopper
Bike Setup: Standard + Deore 2k Brakes
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Lee
a Cross Country Rider
from Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaDate Reviewed: February 2, 2000
Strengths: Great frame with life time warranty, it's light, alivio components, RST 381r forkWeaknesses: nothing really.Bottom Line: I think this is a great buy because it's very stable and sure footed and it climbs nicely. This is an amazing entry level mountain bike.
Favorite Trail: single track
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Similar Products Used: Norco big foot
Norco BigFoot, GT avalanche, Norco Bush pilot
Bike Setup: Stock
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Neil
a Weekend Warrior
from Manchester, UKDate Reviewed: January 20, 2000
Strengths: Rides great, good forks, good brakes etcWeaknesses: Bottom bracket is crap, mine failed as soon as it got muddy.Bottom Line: Nice supple ride for a hardtail, weighs pretty much the same as an alu equivalent but with a nicer feel. I got the 2000 one with manitou magnums, which are great forks for a bike in this price range. Wheels aren't too bad but don't jump with em as they'll bend. Brilliant bike for the price, and rides just right.
Favorite Trail: Any
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Similar Products Used: Specialized Hardrock A1 FS, Rockhopper A1 FS, Marin Palisades Trail
Bike Setup: standard apart from LX BB
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johney bravo
a Cross-Country Rider
from lakewood nyDate Reviewed: September 1, 1999
Strengths:
noneWeaknesses:
everythingBottom Line: it sucks dick id rather spend 99 on a huffy
the chain came off every five minutes rims dented over pebbles derailer sucks paint started to chip had to replace the brakes
Favorite Trail:
sidewalk
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Similar Products Used:
huffy
Bike Setup:
judy c
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george
a Downhiller
from alaskaDate Reviewed: July 23, 1999
Strengths:
it has a frameWeaknesses:
tires fell off 10,000,000,000,000,000
times!Bottom Line: The most @#!#ed up peace of s*%t i ever rode
Favorite Trail:
mt. mckinley
Duration Product Used:
more than 3 years
Similar Products Used:
chevy blazer
Bike Setup:
stock
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TOM HART
a Weekend Warrior
from COVNETRY,CTDate Reviewed: June 7, 1999
Strengths:
GREAT BIKE IT DOES EVERYTHING I WANT IT TO DO AND MORE.Bottom Line: GREAT BY FOR THE MONEY!
Favorite Trail:
SNIPISIT
Duration Product Used:
3 months
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jonny blaze
a Racer
from windsorDate Reviewed: May 14, 1999
Bottom Line: its a loaf of shit
Duration Product Used:
3 months
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