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MajorMaYHeM
a Cross Country Rider
from Union NJ USADate Reviewed: May 3, 2010
Strengths: Durabilty I have had the bike for 11 years! Replaced rims and derailer after 10Weaknesses: A bit on the heavyier sideBottom Line: This bike has lasted me 11years. It's a great bike. The downfall I paid more than everyone else. I use it the comute 15 miles a day. It's a fun bike to have and durable. I want to get. Gary fisher wahoo but I will not sell this bike. Will still keep it. I love riding this bike. If you. Begginer or intermediate you will enjoy this bike. Cromoly frame is great. And very comfortable over long distance
Favorite Trail: Lots of road and streets
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At: Victory cycles ( ove
Similar Products Used: Nothing
Bike Setup: Sefas grips , shimano hubs , shimano enduro
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Rich - all round cyclist
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from Southampton, Hampshire, EnglandDate Reviewed: August 20, 2006
Strengths: This bike has awesome durability, having used it for over 2 years it has stood the test of time very well. the frame is secong to none. I have used the frame for everything from, fitting a long travel fork (rockshox pike) for some freeriding to using the bike for street trials and dirt jumps.Weaknesses: As i expected, when i bought this bike, the cheaper no-name components (BB, headset etc) went very early both emmiting a chourus of squeeks. The rims are of very poor quality. both deraliers are very vounerable and have been knocked around alot leading to a bit of ghost shifts. The standard forks can be repaced when they seize up.Bottom Line: Perfect for the begginner of intermediate alike. A very nimble bike, great on fast singletrack.
Favorite Trail: The Lakes
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$260.00
Purchased At: The Hub
Similar Products Used: Nearly every hartail under $500.
Bike Setup: Stock at the moments apart from the HALO SAS rims.
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sam
a Downhiller
from australiaDate Reviewed: June 17, 2006
Strengths: This bike has gotta be the best bike for its category so solid and built to take a beatinWeaknesses: Have had to replace the derailer twice and the rims were a bit weakBottom Line: The best bike i have ever ridden for its class and I would recommend to anyone who wants a strong fairly reliable bike but where your old pants no chainguard
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$260.00
Purchased At: aldgate bike shop
Bike Setup: Almost stock except for the wheels which I put some suntours on would have like to gone a bit further and put some disk brakes on
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Alex Sabatos
a Cross Country Rider
from MichiganDate Reviewed: November 3, 2003
Strengths: nice solid frame.no signs of stress on frame, tires pretty good for 1.95's,shimano impulse levers are solid,so are brakesWeaknesses: i found the suntour shocks way to soft and weak for me,i've seen some stress just under the shock tower. bottom bracket developed play within 2 months of riding.rims bent about 3 months ago,upgraded to fusion 26*1.5 rims. suntour sunrace deralliur has broken twice replaced both timesBottom Line: if you want a bike that you can upgrade (I'd prefer you do this rather than dealing with these problems i listed) or just for a cruise downtown,this is the bike for you.BUT! if you want to use this as a racing bike....DO NOT,I repeat,DO NOT for hells sake, dont,youll kill yourself
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$280.00
Bike Setup: up front:Rock shox indy,Rims:fusion 26 by 1.5 tires:Maxxis 2.10 xtreme cond. Stem:thomson Handlebars:original mongoose bars Headset:Shimano SETTE quick release in hubs and seat tube
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Alex
a Weekend Warrior
from Waukesha, WI, USADate Reviewed: November 10, 2001
Strengths: This is an update of my earlier review, and I only have one thing to say: I should/ve kept my mouth shut. I hate this bike. The only thing that I like are the breaks... still strong and responsive after a year and a half of use.Weaknesses: Lots. The drive train sucks (both derrailuers have come unaligned more than once), the frame squeaks tons, and the seat came loose at high speeds and caused me to pull a nutter.Bottom Line: Dont buy this bike. whatever you do, stay away from this bike. I hate it. the lack of a chain guard also pisses me off; ive chewed up 3 pairs of jeans now just riding on streets.
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$260.00
Purchased At: Wares
Similar Products Used: Gary Fishcer Wahoo (should've gone w/ that one)
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Joe Moskowitz
a Weekend Warrior
from SmithtownDate Reviewed: October 4, 2001
Strengths: Really Good frame, relyable and a good bike for the money.Weaknesses: Some of the parts are a little weak, but otherwise good bike.Bottom Line: This frame has gotta be the best damn frame ever! It took a lot of stuff from me before its transformation. I turned it into a 5 foot forked, extended rear-end, lean, mean, road tearin machine. Her new name is Poppa Chopp. The bike is in like new. After like 3 years, she is still kickin butt.
Favorite Trail: MY Woods
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At: St. James Bicyles
Similar Products Used: GT Outpost, Mongoose NX9.9
Bike Setup: Chopper
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Dan
a Weekend Warrior
from Qld AustraliaDate Reviewed: April 27, 2001
Strengths: Cheap and fairly solidWeaknesses: Forks are to soft and drivetrain is cheap and nasty. THE RIMS SUCK!!!!!!Bottom Line: Good cheap bike but can not take to much hard riding.
Favorite Trail: Kooralbyn Qld
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At: Pro-am
Similar Products Used: Avanti Ventura
Bike Setup: Acera Cranks and Velocity rims
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John
a Cross Country Rider
from Walnut Creek, CADate Reviewed: February 8, 2001
Strengths: A medium weighted bike. Strong brakes and the granny gear is great for old guys like me. Money spent on upgrades is worth making this bike a better one for harder trails. Have riden with my friends with their Santa Cruz's etc and have done fine.Weaknesses: 1" threaded headset and steerer tube is a major pain when upgrading forks. Spent almost as much on the fork (Judy) and parts as I did on the bike.Bottom Line: A good starter bike and with some upgrades, good enough to go on the tougher trails until I get the cash for the dream bike.
Favorite Trail: China Camp/Mt. Diablo
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$220.00
Purchased At: Performance
Similar Products Used: Specialized Rockhopper
Bike Setup: Except for the shock (Judy) everything else is stock. I plan on getting a lighter seatpost and stem in the near future.
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David
a Weekend Warrior
from SF Bay Area, CADate Reviewed: June 25, 2000
Strengths: Strong steel frame (not to heavy) with decent accessories. Brakes are powerful and easy to control. Front shock works well most of the time.Weaknesses: Still having problems with the drivetrain and particularly setting the rear derailer. I find the front shock too spongy for the more aggressive rides, I have hit the bottom many times and it just 'springs' back at you.Bottom Line: This bike is great value and has good components for the beginner and someone who plans on riding 'groomed' park trails. For me this was not the right choice, I ride too hard and too aggressively on a daily basis. I should have gone to a DX4.0 or better.
The bottom line - This is a great value for money bike that will probably suit most riders - but dont expect too much for about $300.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Bike Setup: Currently the bike is stock with end grips added. I am considering a new shock and maybe a new derailer if I cannot get this one working right.
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Alex
a Weekend Warrior
from Waukesha, WIDate Reviewed: June 5, 2000
Strengths: This bike is awesome for the price ($260). Good Components by brand name manufacturers. Sharp looksWeaknesses: suspension a little stiffBottom Line: This bike is really good for anyone who wats a good bike without the skyward prices, and it prooves mongoose can be good in other things than bmx.
Favorite Trail: Kettle Moraine
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Similar Products Used: Gary Ficsher Wahoo
Bike Setup: Stock
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Craig
a Weekend Warrior
from Vacaville. CaDate Reviewed: April 10, 2000
Strengths: Good price, nice entry level bike, strong frame, good componentsBottom Line: Good Bike for the money
Duration Product Used: 3 months
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