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kevin
a Racer
from Arcata, CaDate Reviewed: July 29, 2003
Strengths: great price. Sturdy frame. Excellent warrantyWeaknesses: frame cracked at right chainstay. Really poopy components. I live in HUmboldt county- the only original components left are the headset and the handlebars(after about 8 months)Bottom Line: Decent bike if you ride fire trails and crap like that. Won't hold up with a p.o.s. fork like that(though i rode on it down some beefy stuff) I would not recommend it to people that love to ride as frequently as possible
Favorite Trail: miners ridge
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$380.00
Purchased At: Mikes BIkes
Similar Products Used: GT avalanche, Santa Cruz Superlite,
Bike Setup: Stock at one time.
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Chris Murray
a Racer
from Richmond, Indiana, USADate Reviewed: December 20, 2001
Strengths: Good frame, looks good, nice partsWeaknesses: noneBottom Line: I really like this bike. It doesnt matter that it is mostly deore and ovation(marins house brand) i cant tell a diffrence. It a great all around bike and has a nice paint job. I got a great deal at www.doingitoutdoors.com I havent had any problems except with thorn.
Favorite Trail: Doin'it outdoors.com
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$350.00
Purchased At: Doin'it outdoors
Bike Setup: stock
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Trenholm
a Cross Country Rider
from Arlington, VADate Reviewed: June 28, 2001
Strengths: Amazing frame for the money. Setup maybe budget, but I can still kick some ass on it.Weaknesses: Could use some upgrades, a little on the heavy side.Bottom Line: I used to have a Trek 820, which was tough as a tank, but also heavy as a tank. This bike is pretty quick and very responsive. I pass commuters everyday on my ride to work who have super pimped out roadies and the gear to match. I have been mountain biking for 8 years or so and I have to say that for the money, this bike is incredible. I have had no trouble with it so far. Of course, the components could use a nice upgrade, but I am going to stick with what I have right now because the stock deore are working better than anything else I have tried. Marin hardtail cromoly bikes are indestructible. I highly recommend this bike, everything is growing on me...even the paint job.
Favorite Trail: NC mountains around Brevard, VA powerlines
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$450.00
Purchased At: Big Wheel Bikes
Similar Products Used: Trek 820. Specialized Hard Rock, Rockhopper, Stumpjumper. Giant Awesome and Iguana. And many others...
Bike Setup: Stock
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Scott Saunders
a Weekend Warrior
from CanadaDate Reviewed: June 3, 2001
Strengths: good shocks, nice chromoly frame, pretty good brakes, Shimano Deore rear derailleurWeaknesses: crappy rims, pedals need to be upgraded as well as rimsBottom Line: this bike is awesome for the price that at bought it for and it's 10x better then my old bike. I can't wait to go biking some more this summer. I wasn't used to the brakes the first day i bought so i went straight over the handlebars. I would love to buy some disc brakes they would really help.
Favorite Trail: kanata lakes - monk trails
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$500.00
Similar Products Used: raleigh discovery
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John Millar
a Cross Country Rider
from IpswichDate Reviewed: March 31, 2001
Strengths: Good Value
HandlingWeaknesses: Using the bike for commuting as well as cross country has taken its toll, in 2000 miles of riding I have had to replace the chain twice, the headset and the cassette, the rear hub is on its last legs and the rims are not too healthy either.Bottom Line: Great bike for the money, better than some £800 bikes I've tried but if your looking to buy one upgrade the wheels before leaving the shop...
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$420.00
Purchased At: Thomas's Cycle Superstore
Bike Setup: Specialized Nimbus tyres for road use and IRC Mythos for cross country, Welgo SPD pedals, Specialized Body Geometry grips (buy some they are superb !)
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david ager
a Weekend Warrior
from hull,fg,dfgDate Reviewed: February 12, 2001
Strengths: Good value
Nice forks
Decently made componentsWeaknesses: A couple of the components were a bit dodgy but that was it!Bottom Line: A very good entry level bike,not for hardcore bike thrashers but can still take a load of stick,plus some very good deals on them. Make sure you get one cheap because i don't think there worth buying at the retailers price!
Favorite Trail: south cave
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At: stif
Similar Products Used: --
Bike Setup: --
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Stephen
a Weekend Warrior
from Christchurch, New ZealandDate Reviewed: September 10, 2000
Strengths: Good entry level bike. I like the frame - not too stiff - good for someone new. Plus I got a good deal when I bought it.Weaknesses: Rims seem to bend/dent rather easily - when on rocky tracks (however, easily straigtened also :-)). Paint job is a bit hard to take (blue/purple effect).Bottom Line: "Upgraded" from a road bike - first MTB owned. Also used for commuting to work (I know I should get a second set of rims with street tyres for this). Still getting used to using it on the hills around Christchurch. Was recommended to me as a good entry level bike, with reasonable components, and a frame that was of sufficient quality that components could usefully be upgraded later, and so far, I agree with this.
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Purchased At: Pennyfarthing Cycles
Similar Products Used: Avanti - tried a couple in same price range.
Bike Setup: As purchased.
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Ian
a Cross Country Rider
from Essex United KingdomDate Reviewed: August 14, 2000
Strengths: Value
Agility
Weaknesses: Reliability
Fork so-soBottom Line: Lovely bike - but all the non Shimano components broke - but it is still very good value and I loved riding it.
Now progressed onto an Eldridge Grade - review to follow later!
Favorite Trail: Dalby Forest, North Yorkshire
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Similar Products Used: Specialized Rockhopper
Bike Setup: Truvativ Stylo Cranks, Shimano BB & Cassette, USR Susp Seatpost
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Under Dog
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from NJDate Reviewed: July 26, 2000
Strengths: Nice components! Even the Marin brand components are pretty decent... handles very nice and has a light, responsive frame. The bike also has nice cranks and the Magnum fork is nicer than most bikes at this price range. It also comes with a very nice saddle.Weaknesses: Brakes, front derailluer, and rims aren't that great. I basically bought the bike for the frame. Not too many companies make a chromo frame (which is better than those piece of XXXX aluminum frames). Also, I am not that fond of the two tone, purpulish whatever, color of the frame. I like to keep it muddy for that reason. I will probably upgrade the brakes and the shifters first, and then steel the heavy powerhorse wheels of my swamp bike.Bottom Line: Definitely a nice bike for a weekend warrior and a mid-level rider like myselfe that enjoys going out and rough housing more than racing ... really light and responsive with the ability to upgrade at your leisure. I would have probably spent the extra and gotten the stiffer Bear Valley frame with more Deore parts and better quality forks, and of course a better color... but I will stick with my Muirwoods... She has grown on me... and gotten me out of a couple of scrapes with the elements. I give it a 4.5 Chilis... For value and performance...
Favorite Trail: Apalachian (When nobody's looking)
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Similar Products Used: Univega Alpina, Specialized Hard Rock FS, Iron Horse Marauder, Marin Bear Valley
Bike Setup: Stock except for different, thicker grips (I forget the brand), and a longer stem.
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