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jim coyne
a Cross Country Rider
from fairfaxDate Reviewed: January 16, 2001
Strengths: tight, fast uphill, great look, nice component set up, steel
feelWeaknesses: lots of faults...soft shock had to be beefed up, semi-slicks lasted a week, better rims would have been good (went from mavic 227's to 517's)Bottom Line: bike rocks, many, many miles gone and still going strong. orange paint on black makes people look but not for long cause i'm gone so fast. best thing is all XT parts which takes the annoying XTR/LX set-up out of the picture.
Favorite Trail: secret tam ride
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$1400.00
Purchased At: some place in tahoe
Similar Products Used: specialized stumpy, klein attitude comp
Bike Setup: stock
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Miguel Trtejo
a Weekend Warrior
from Juarez MexicoDate Reviewed: December 8, 2000
Strengths: Frame geometry, weight, colorWeaknesses: NoneBottom Line: very good frame, responsive and fast, the color is awsome.
columbus cromoly is great.
The only thing i don't like, for my hands position the brake levers hit the frame
Favorite Trail: Gilberts
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Similar Products Used: Mesa gsx
Bike Setup: Sid xc, xt group, titec steam, hell bent xc handle bars, carbon seat post
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JR
a Weekend Warrior
from Virginia Date Reviewed: October 25, 2000
Strengths: This bike handles nimbly. The bike has solid geometry, is light weight (24 Ilb) which allows it to climb like a bat out of hell.Weaknesses: I ditched the pedals it came with and upgraded to Time ATACs. I needed a new headset (Ritchey Logic) after a year, problem most likely my fault.Bottom Line: The climbing prowess of this bike lets you rip it up on the hills and then descend with agility. The bike has sweet Mavic wheels and the steel frame provides a comfortable feel. This bike was born to fly on singletrack but is strong on technical sections. This bike is great, I have had a blast in all sorts of conditions and terrain here on the East coast and plan to take it to Moab soon.
Favorite Trail: Patapsco Valley, MD
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$1100.00
Purchased At: local shop
Similar Products Used: Specialized Stumpjumper, Gary Fisher Katai
Bike Setup: XT. Manitou SX-R
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John
a Racer
from CADate Reviewed: March 13, 2000
Strengths: Man this bike rocks! i love the frame and the componentry! i would reccomend this to anybody!Weaknesses: None so farBottom Line: I reccomend this bike to anybody who is middle to advanced. It has kick A** drive uphill!
Favorite Trail: Mavrick
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Similar Products Used: M2 Stumpjumper
Bike Setup: Stock, Mav rims, XT components, marin bar seatpost and ends
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Greg
a Weekend Warrior
from BostonDate Reviewed: March 11, 2000
Strengths: XT/XTR component package. Manitou SX shock. Mavic Rims. Bike is light weight (esp. for having a steel frame...24lbs). Nice pearl white paint job... not too loud!Weaknesses: The seat (richey vector) is hard as a rock, and a bit too slender. It's not even the seat that's supposed to be stock on the bike... not sure why I ended up with it.Bottom Line: I got a great deal on this bike (because its last years model, only payed $800.00!). The component package is great and the frame is built to last. Plus its a perfect fit for me. I can't find one thing to complain about so far... can't wait to really put it to the test this summer. beautiful bike!
Favorite Trail: Vietnam
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Similar Products Used: Fisher Big Sur, Specialized Rockhopper, GT Backwoods (all just test ridden)
Bike Setup: Stock
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Kevin
a Weekend Warrior
from TorontoDate Reviewed: March 2, 2000
Strengths: Excellent deal 1400 CDN ($999 USD) for full XT components. Next years model is $2600!Weaknesses: None yetBottom Line: Excellent Deal. Shopped around saw a Giant ATX for $1200 with LX. I asked the guy how much to upgrade he said at least $500, so i figure I got a good deal. The reviews seem to point to a good bike. I intend to keep it for a while. The frame has a lifetime warranty and apparently they have a good customer relations record. Bought it at Cyclepath at Young and Eglington. Can't wait for the warm weather to come!
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Similar Products Used: GT Avalanche
Bike Setup: Stock: XT Brakes, levers, rapidfire XT shifters, hubs XT, rear and front deraiuler XT (except for LX bottom bracket). Manitou SXR. Much lighter than the old GT!
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Gianfry
a Cross-Country Rider
from ItalyDate Reviewed: January 2, 2000
Strengths:
Il telaio fa tutto ciò che gli dici di fare e se sbagli cerca di correggere da se, ottima tenuta in curva, qualità del telaio eccellente.Weaknesses:
nessunoBottom Line: Bici da pura competizione forse un pò pesantuccia così come la vendono da cambiano sella, bar-ends, piega manubrio, ruote diventa una macchina da combattimento.
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Similar Products Used:
nessuno
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jcoyne
a Racer
from sf caliDate Reviewed: December 17, 1999
Strengths:
strong rail rider, good shock, superior rims/spokes, nice XT comboWeaknesses:
weak semi slick tires, small chainring (46 T), wide bars/ends,Bottom Line: sweet bike, killer steel frame makes you really fast, dealers dealing on price because this bike has no word on the street, excellent climber
Favorite Trail:
eldredge grade
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Similar Products Used:
stumpjumper fs, gary pro caliber
Bike Setup:
stock
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SJ
a Racer
from Columbus, OHDate Reviewed: September 23, 1999
Strengths:
Black seat post
Knobby tiresWeaknesses:
Goes too fast sometimes
Crashes a lotBottom Line: This bike rules! It totally shreds and its got more ball bearing than any other bike I've ridden!
Favorite Trail:
Trabue Road
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Similar Products Used:
Bontrager Ti w/XTR
DB Axis XT
Bike Setup:
XT, Manitou
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Quinn McLaughlin
a Downhiller
from Santa Cruz, CADate Reviewed: May 27, 1999
Strengths:
was ok while it lastedWeaknesses:
frame broke way too easilyBottom Line: This frame broke after 6 months of riding in a rut that didn't deform the front wheel or shock. Marin claimed it was rider error and wanted to charge me for a replacement. Last Marin bike I will ever ride.
Favorite Trail:
Twilight Zone
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Similar Products Used:
all sorts of hardtails.
Bike Setup:
XTR racing setup
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Edwardo
a Cross-Country Rider
from Windsor Ont.Date Reviewed: May 10, 1999
Strengths:
good handling bike
Manitou shock is awesomeWeaknesses:
none that I could find yetBottom Line: This bike handles superbly on single track. Logs,
stumps, are not a problem anymore because of the Manitou SX-R shock that comes with the bike. I've
finally got more confidence going uphill since this bike takes on any hill with ease. The Columbus HYPER tubing and geometry makes all the difference. A must try bike for the serious rider.
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Bike Setup:
switched over to SRAM ESP 9.0 SL from the Shimano XT
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