Submitted by
Daver Pehlke
a Racer
from Saint Thomas, Ontario, Canada
Date Reviewed: July 11, 2006
Strengths: The bike frame's been through it all, hasnt cracked on me yet.. Now THAT im REALLY surprised from the stress it's been through. Id' have to say the best strength is that it's LIGHT as air!! I could pick the bike up with my pinky, no lies!
Weaknesses: Bottom Bracket breaks easily i've found from just givin' er up hills , she clicks when stress has reached its max giving a " click " at its stress point peddeling. The RST shocks defentally give, if you dont maintain them ( wich is one hell of a job ) Defenally RST shocks = garbage for this bike , should have deffentally put in somthing bit more for this bike.
Bottom Line:
The bike's been great!! Its amazing the air you can launch off with such a light bike, its been through hell & back let's say. I'ts been the bike that has introduced me into a world of insane biking, free ride bikes, full suspension. I would defentally reccomend this bike to ANYONE who wants to initiate into the world of throwing you're self into jumps , trees, dirt, mud, rain, concrete. The bike's been ghosted and has lasted down a hill for 44 seconds untill she dropped. Now thats amazing. The bikes just tottally killer to upgrade too, take the stupid decal's off, ( wich arnt many ) and she looks beautiful. It was an amazing bike for the 99's untill now. makes it look like crap. Honestly the bottom line, since i've got her pumped up with the tires, the shox dont mean much now, but iv'e got heads turning , kids pointing at the bike, people love it! Defentally a great bike for beginners.
Similar Products Used: Any other mountain type bike, i prefer the free-ride most defentally , with a hard tail aswell, i like full, but sometimes its too heavy/squishy ... Banshee's freeride full susp. Other than that rocky mounatin soul etc...
Bike Setup: Odyssey peddels - 189.00 $ sram attack click's - 269.99 $ Nokian Gazzaloddi 2.5" DH - 540.00 $ Converted from 24 speed to 27 speed aswell w. click's
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Submitted by
Jordan
a Cross Country Rider
from Ontario, Canada
Date Reviewed: August 19, 2001
Strengths: Frame
Weaknesses: not any once it's upgraded
Bottom Line:
I put in a review when I just got the bike and thought it was good then... Wow! What a difference! This bike is totally different than what I first thought it to be! This bike has turned from something to ride into an investment. The secret is to build around the frame and drop everything else!!!
Bike Setup: Cypress,Judy XC,Bontrager bar and seatpost,Titec stem, xt/lx/deore comps, wtb saddle,wellgo pedals, avid brakes,mavic wheels, maxxis tires
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Submitted by
Legacy Eric
a
from Fredericton, NB, Canada
Date Reviewed: March 21, 2001
Strengths: Not much else, other than the frame.
Weaknesses: Most of the components, although they're great for an entry level rider.
Bottom Line:
This is a great entry level bike. The price was great. It allowed me to gain experience. The components have to be upgraded as you go. As you can see the only original part of my bike is the frame. This bike is good for anyone wanting to get into mountain biking. I give it a five because although I upgraded I had no trouble with the previous components.
Bike Setup: Manitou sx fork; LX rear derailleur; XT front derailleur; Deore shifters, levers, and brakes; Truvativ fire sl cranks; Ritchey stem; Bontrager seatpost; Mavic 517 rims with deore hubs.
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Submitted by
Jordan
a Cross Country Rider
from Toronto
Date Reviewed: October 21, 2000
Strengths: Pretty light, strong framework, comes with good comps, great bike for the price
Weaknesses: Other than the travel on the included RST`s notin
Bottom Line:
This is a great bike for any rider up to advanced (with some upgrades of course...Shocks), but it is very comfortable, distributes your weight nicely, and has a good turn radius. I recommend this to all you trail lovers out there!
Bike Setup: rock shox boxxer XTR disc brakes (hayes)
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Submitted by
TsPoNs DeSiGn
a Racer
from Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Date Reviewed: June 14, 2000
Strengths: This is the perfect starter bike. It combines a great frame with Shimano components. No no-name brand parts on this bike. The RST shock isn't the greatest but for the money it's great. It isn't adjustable but it eats up bumps and roots well. Shimano derailleurs are ok but are still entry level. Do not cut off the boots on the shock!!!! Other then that a great entry level bike.
Weaknesses: RST 281 - not adjustable Shimano low-end components: don't get them wet or they won't work. Alex rims: go un-true really quickly
Bottom Line:
Great starter bike for the amateur rider. Buy it if you want to get into Mountain Biking. Upgrade as you go.
