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MEEEEE
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from IADate Reviewed: October 1, 2002
Strengths: Well its pretty much all good. Brakes seem just fine. I have ridden it for along time and done alot of stuff on it. I am very suprised I havnt broken the thing in two(or more like a million peices). People say the shoxs arent very good but they have done me fine and i cant really find any diff between the and otheres.Weaknesses: I bend the rims alot and fix them alot, BUT with what I do to it I am surpised the havnt folded them yet. I broke the plastic pedal(they kinda suck). But hey its only a pedal who gives(there very cheap mowhaha so i can buy them). I have had troubles with the brakes but not anything big. I have just had a hard time reajusting them.Bottom Line: Great bike. Not to expasnive. I would personaly get different rims(I BEND THEM SO MUCH). If you are hard core i wouldnt sugjest it. But i luve it.
Favorite Trail: w/e I can find
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At: Irwins Bike Shop
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Dawson
a Cross Country Rider
from Westbank B.C.Date Reviewed: May 12, 2001
Strengths: The frame is really light and strongWeaknesses: could use better shocks like rock shocks or something they only have sync spinner 327"s and the pedals are plastic it could use a pair of clipless !Bottom Line: the bike is really good and i would reccomend it to anyone who wants to get out on the trails and ride its race proven and its really cool im only 12 but its a really
good bike trust me on this one
Favorite Trail: powers creek
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$650.00
Purchased At: Outbound Cycle and sport
Similar Products Used: no i dea
Bike Setup: very well i dont usderstand that ? but it was setup properly ??
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Paul
a Weekend Warrior
from Massachusetts, USADate Reviewed: April 17, 2001
Strengths: Durable, cheap, pretty good tires, shocks are good for priceWeaknesses: brakes aren't great, shocks are not the best, the rims have given me some problems, but minor problemsBottom Line: It's a good bike for people looking to upgrade from their old ones. It has a good price for how it works and is fairly strong. I just fixed my up a little by adding some clipless pedals and new brakes. People should buy this bike and if they feel comfortable with it, they should upgrade the bike by adding new parts.
Favorite Trail: trails that i can find
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At: Ski Market
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Stephen Plumb
a Weekend Warrior
from Meopham,Kent,EnglandDate Reviewed: March 3, 2001
Strengths: Frame,Ride position,Components,Value for moneyWeaknesses: The brakes are non shimano and i have problems with themBottom Line: The frame is one of the best ive seen on a bike this price.Iam only 12 but i know what i am talking about as i read MBUK and MBR every month.The only real problem are the brakes as even my little brothers bike has shimanos on it.i may start racing on this bike soon.if you are a regular mountain biker on a budget, get this. If you are a dirt jumper i would leave it as the frame is not built for jumping.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At: tri The Bike Shop
Similar Products Used: Trek 4500
Bike Setup: Same as when bought
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Alex Crosby
a Weekend Warrior
from Marstons Mills MA,USADate Reviewed: February 21, 2001
Strengths: Light frame ok shock good rims pretty good bike I like the wheels tooWeaknesses: Shifting system grips dont always turn if there wet what can you expect for the price The brake pads squeek if wet but you can't really fix thatBottom Line: really good bike for the price and a beggining rider should probably look into this
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$450.00
Purchased At: Bike zone
Similar Products Used: Cheepo Toys r us bike
Bike Setup: all stock except for trigger shift shimano system
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Paul A
a
from LondonDate Reviewed: February 14, 2001
Strengths: Lightweight, excellent frame, nice aesthetics. Seat reasonably comfy, forks decent enough, brakes good even though they are not shimano.Weaknesses: None really for the price. One of the reflectors did snap off the pedal after about a week though.Bottom Line: A bit pricey when compared to other bikes but a lightweight well-balnced bike which represents good value for money even at the sky-high prices paid in the UK.
Bottom line is that I am happy and would buy the bike again!
Favorite Trail: Streets of Surrey
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$700.00
Purchased At: Rip off UK
Bike Setup: Standard except for slick road tyres.
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Stuart
a Cross Country Rider
from Ashfield,MADate Reviewed: July 20, 2000
Strengths: I found that the Isnyc frort shokes were very good for the price of the bike. The frame is light and strong, and is a very good buy for people wanting to up grade some of the parts.Weaknesses: I was basicly happy with everthing except the rims. In the first few weeks of owning the bike I had several problems with the rims. The spokes were not tight enough and rims would deform on every bump. But I solved the problem with a spoke renchBottom Line: The Hawk Hill is a great bike for the prices. Since I was buying the bike with my own money, and I am only 13 years old, I had a limited amount of money. I think I got a great buy.
Also having a good dealer is very important. Unless you are an expert free tune ups, for a mounth or two, are a must. That gives you time to find all of the small problems with the bike and have the fixes
Duration Product Used: 3 months
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Allen
a Weekend Warrior
from Brooklyn, NYDate Reviewed: July 8, 2000
Strengths: Price, frame, overall design and look (important in vain New York City)!Weaknesses: Although all upgradable: the hard seat, questionable N'Sync fork, pedals, and generic brakes (even Toys R' Us gives you Shimano Brakes on their $100.00 bikes).Bottom Line: Great bike for the price! Took a hiatus from biking for several years. Decided to get back into biking and was shocked to find that most bikes were priced close to or more that $1,000.00!!! Here, you get a solid light frame, decent parts (upgradable),and a company that knows about mountain bikes - all for under $500.00.
This is the ideal bike for beginners who are looking for a solid, light, dependable bike - while not looking to pay the price of an overpriced New York City tiny one bedroom apartment. i.e., $2,500.00.
Favorite Trail: Streets of New York
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Similar Products Used: Jamis Durango, and Specialized Hard Rock.
Bike Setup: Out of box except for Rock Shox Suspension seat post and Wellgo Clipless pedals.
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