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Richard
a Weekend Warrior
from Christchurch New ZealandDate Reviewed: April 6, 2002
Strengths: strength, good reliable componentry.Weaknesses: the wheels are a bit soft.Bottom Line: This is the strongest XC bike i have ever seen, I bought it a year ago intending to use it for XC but I started getting into dh and since i was only 15 couldn't afford a new bike, so i set this up for Dh with Jr t forks and D521 rims. I have given this bike hard abuse, flat landing 6 foot drops, casing doubles and generally going too fast and crashing. The frame is in perfect condition, and none of the components have broke, (part from the Sunn Cr 18 wheels which could do anything BUT stay straight) over all this bike is a ledgendary XC bike and will last forever if used properly, no doubt about it.
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Similar Products Used: balance cr 450, wheeler 3900, kona scab
Bike Setup: 99 frame, marzocchi JR.t's, mavic D521 rims, Sram 9.0 rear/ LX front, LX cranks, hubs, avid 2.0 brakes, race face handlebars.
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Paul
a Weekend Warrior
from St. CatharinesDate Reviewed: September 3, 2001
Strengths: Great frame, great mix overall and just a lot of fun to ride. This bike gives you tremendous confidence to ride anywhere.Weaknesses: I think the bike should come with XT throughout and scrap the LX. LX doesn't really belong on this bike. Like putting Canadian Tire tires on a high performance car!!Bottom Line: I did alot of research and test rode a lot of bikes prior to this purchase. Tried Kona's. Specialized, Giant, Trek and Divinci's in the same basic category and at the same basic price. I was intrigued by the chromoly frame as I wanted something more absorbing while not losing any strength. The Rocky Hammer was the only chromoly bike I could find. The price was 25% lower and the bike was 25% better than anything else in terms of overall quality and durablility. RM quality speaks for itself. Although all the bikes were good the hammer was excellent. I am very happy with the ride and the toughness of this bike. I have abused it quite well and it rides better now than the day I rode it home. I would also highly recommend Rapid City Cycle in St. Catharines. Owner, Chris tells you like it is about any bike and doesn't presssure sell. He is in it for the joy of the MB not because of the bread. Compare the hammer with any comparable bike and your choice will be easy.
Favorite Trail: Short Hills Provincial Park
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At: Rapid City Cycle
Similar Products Used: Nishiki, Specialized Stump JUmper, GT
Bike Setup: REynolds 525 Chomoly Frame, Black in colour, Rock Shox JUdy SL, Mavic Rims, Maxxis Hard Drive, XT derailer, LX shifters and brake levers
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Scotty
a Cross Country Rider
from Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaDate Reviewed: May 31, 2001
Strengths: Great all around value. Good forks. Very responsive steel frame. Very durable (has taken incredible beating).Weaknesses: Mavic rims aren't that hard to pancake. A bit heavy. Don't like the Deore LX Rapid Fire Shifters or Deraileur. Definitely upgrade em. Dont like the LX cranks either (too much flex)Bottom Line: This bike is definitely one of the best values out there. For not that much money, you get a great all-around cross country bike. The groupo is very decent quality and has been just fine for me (except for the LX shifters which I hate). The frame has lots of response and snaps back nicely when you pressure it. I have put this bike through some absolutely horrific abuse and it still keeps going and going. I have sent the bike careening down some very large hills (without me) and it still lives. The only real problems I have had are with the mavic rims (but rims can easily be replaced on ebay for dirt cheap). This bike is a pleasure to ride, whether on winding single track, down some crazy shoot, or over and around some technical rooty sections.
Its been one of the best investments I have ever made. Rocky has a buyer for life. Nobody beats em for quality. I would highly recommend this bike for any intermediate rider. I will be upgrading to a Rocky Blizzard or Rocky Element Race but I will definitely keep the old girl for commuting.
Favorite Trail: Saturday Night Lake (Jasper)
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$900.00
Purchased At: River Valley Cycle - Edmonton
Similar Products Used: Rocky Blizzard (drool), Specialized FSR M4, Kona Cinder Cone
Bike Setup: Stock. Mavic rims. Judy T2 fork. LX Front Deraileur and Rapid Fire shifters. XT rear deraileur. LX cranks. Ritchey headset, seatpost.
Upgrades - Race Race Turbine Cranks and BB.
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Frederick Thompson
a Weekend Warrior
from Washington StateDate Reviewed: December 10, 2000
Strengths: Excellent overall bike! Good looking, awesome forks, excellent reliability!Weaknesses: Stock stem is a little long and low, bike needs riser bars too. Also stock seat is pretty uncomfortable, and the price of the bike is a little too high.Bottom Line: Pretty awesome bike! I'd definitely recommend it, you won't have any problems with this baby! (If you can tolerate the stem and seat!) Check it out! Any Rocky Mountain bike is a good one!
Duration Product Used: 3 months
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JOSH N.
a Weekend Warrior
from IPS., MA USADate Reviewed: October 18, 2000
Strengths: SOLID, SOLID AND TIGHT!Weaknesses: LOW RISE ON THE STEM & FLAT BARS ADD TO SMALL COCKPIT ISSUES.Bottom Line: I LIKE THIS BIKE ALOT SO FAR. BOUGHT IT IN SEPT. BEEN ON IT A MONTH +. 18" FRAME SOMEWHAT TIGHT..REPLACED BARS & HEADSET W/ RISER BARS & 15 DEG. SALSA MOTA ACE RISER BAR. IT HAS SOLVED MY EARLY TROUBLES. I'M BACK ON MY SEAT (WHICH ISNT A PROBLEM) AND MY WEIGHT IS BALNACED (50$) IS ALL IT TOOK. THE Z4 FORK IS NO LONGER PLUSH AS HELL ITS MORE RIGID AND MUCH MORE CONTOLLABLE. THE SPOKES/WHEELS ASSEMBLY?...HAVE NOT BUDGED. MAYBE THE BIKE IS A BIT HEAVY BUT FOR ME? AT 6'-1" 180 PNDS...IT WANTS MORE...I LIKE IT AND I RIDE AT AN AGGRESSIVE PACE ESPECIALLY ON DESCENTS...IT IS A HARDTAIL BUT IT HUGS THE GROUND AT QUICK SPEEDS THOUGH A KIDNEY BELT MAY NOT BE OUT OF THE QUESTION..(LOL)..SEE YA.
Favorite Trail: PAWTUCKAWAY STATE PARK
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$999.00
Purchased At: NORTHEAST BIKES, SAUGUS MA
Similar Products Used: DIAMONDBACK APEX
Bike Setup: ROCK. MNT. REYNOLDS 525 CROMO FRAME, MICH. TIRES, SUN RIM RIMS, V-BRAKES, MARZOOCHI Z4 FORK, SHIM. DEORE XT SHIFTERS & DRAIL. SET., RACE FACE D TRAIN ETC...
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selden daume
a Cross Country Rider
from montanaDate Reviewed: August 15, 2000
Strengths: snappy smooth steel frame, quick, agile,great value, xt race face, all the goods for an intermediate to advancedWeaknesses: judy shock could be betterBottom Line: great bike great feel great bargin
made in canada
get it its worth it
no complaints with over 2000 miles and climbing
Favorite Trail: puker hill
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Bike Setup: 17.5 frame
judy xc
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Andrew
a Weekend Warrior
from VancouverDate Reviewed: August 12, 2000
Strengths: Everything but the Michellin tires.Weaknesses: hmmm...the Michellin tires? ;-)...they were too useless in anything other then loose dirt or mud. these tires have bad traction in hardpack or gravel.Bottom Line: This is an update review (I posted the 99 Hammer in the 2000 section before...my bad. The bike on a whole is extremely well built, frame and component setup are well balanced. Although right from the shop I got them to put on XT derails and shifters. I replaced the tires after a short while...the new setup gives the bike a whole new ride. I'd recommend you switch from the Michellin Wildgrippers to a similar setup as I mentioned above for any new bike.
Favorite Trail: anything offroad
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Similar Products Used: 1991 Cannondale SM900 with full DX and no suspension :o
Bike Setup: Stock except the following; took off the 44T and threw on a God Ring. After almost 2 months replaced the Michellin Wildgrippers with an IRC Mythos XC up front and a Conti Cross-Country on the rear.
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Alex Calcaneus
a Weekend Warrior
from KelownaDate Reviewed: April 23, 2000
Strengths: This machine is the best I have had....and that rates highly upon the bike public... it is warranteed for LIFE!!!! I have a bike with a SOUL not a bike with a multinational-corporation as parents like my friend who bought a Trek....
Weaknesses: The tires were swapped before the day was over... The brakes were weak but that was before v-brakes....Bottom Line: This a mean machine that begs to be slogged--it has lasted me a good 5 years with only the normal replacements and upgrades. I will never sell this machine, just keep upgrading. In fact, it rides like my BMX bike so you know it's fast. My bike has soul.. does yours?
Favorite Trail: Bullwinkle
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Similar Products Used: I have owned lots of BMX bikes, a Kona Cinder Cone (loved as well), and plenty of bikes tried before the Hammer.
Bike Setup: I now enjoy Avid V-brakes/levers, IRC tires, a new front rinm, thats it.
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sax
a Cross Country Rider
from Bonn Germany!Date Reviewed: March 31, 2000
Strengths: sweet to ride around!Weaknesses: 12.04 -way to much!Bottom Line: like biking with that bike.
love makin'it durty!
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Bike Setup: as I got it
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Mudbuddy
a Cross Country Rider
from Sacramento, CADate Reviewed: February 19, 2000
Strengths: Good component mix. Haven't worn out anything yet. Tough steel frame. Sweet fork. SRAM 9.0 are working great. Michelin Wildgrippers are good all around tires. This bike inspires confidence to do things and go places that get hairy. Got it for under a grand on a chain store discount.
Weaknesses: I feel like a **** Canadian! Just kiddin' eh. I got the silver one though, the paint job on the one on the web site is a little cooler looking.Bottom Line: Get this bike. Very tough, very smooth. Great all-around bike. Light enough for climbing, tough enough to drop or descend off most stuff.
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Similar Products Used: Sat on some Treks and Specializeds but didn't find anything with the set-up for the price. Give me Bombers on all my bikes now.
Bike Setup: stock for now, will probably upgrade the bar and stem when they start buggin' me much more.
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Mike
a Cross Country Rider
from Long Island NYDate Reviewed: January 23, 2000
Strengths: Frame , Fork ,DrivetrainWeaknesses: HeadsetBottom Line: This is the best bike for the money period !!!!!!!!!!!!
Favorite Trail: Stillwell
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
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REGAN
a Cross-Country Rider
from YELLOWKNIFE, NWTDate Reviewed: October 22, 1999
Strengths:
suspension is plush. bike handles very well and climbs like crazyWeaknesses:
original bar, cable housings are brittle in anything below -10Bottom Line: EXCELLENT!!!! the perfect bike for riding the slick and sick bedrock here in yzf
Favorite Trail:
bone rack
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Similar Products Used:
2 versions of KHS COMP AND KHS MONTANA
Bike Setup:
put shorter TI bar on and thats it
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Clarence
a Weekend Warrior
from Edmonton, Alberta CANADADate Reviewed: September 7, 1999
Strengths:
Great Bike
Good Handling
Great PriceWeaknesses:
Small SeatBottom Line: Great bike Comfy and worth the price. No probs yet and having a blast
Favorite Trail:
Millcreek
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Similar Products Used:
Trek 8000 & 8500
Oxygen Race
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Rich
a Cross-Country Rider
from Long Island NYDate Reviewed: August 24, 1999
Strengths:
Raceface Cranks !
BombProof Frame !
9.0 shifters and rear deraillerWeaknesses:
Headset (Ritchey)Bottom Line: BOTTOM LINE IS , THIS BIKE IS SWEET !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Had my Blizzard Stolen , This bikes rides exactly like my blizzard !!! (same geometry frame ,only slightly heavier )You cannot , I REPEAT CANNOT !!!! get a better bike for the money . All you need to do is change the headset to a RaceFace and your set !! I paid $1060.00 for this single track machine . It rips thru single track and climbs with ease and on downhills is very stable . Some people think the fork is to plush , all you have to do is put in heavier oil !! I miss my Blizzard , but now I am totally sold on the Hammer Race ..........
Favorite Trail:
Rocky Point , StillWell
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Similar Products Used:
Rocky Mountain Blizzard
Bike Setup:
Marzocchi Bomber Z-4
RaceFace Cranks , RaceFace Headset ,
9.0 rear LX front
9.0 shifters
Avid V brakes
Sun CR18 rims DT spokes
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Joe MacLellan
a Cross-Country Rider
from Nova ScotiaDate Reviewed: August 23, 1999
Strengths:
frame ,drivetrain , brakesWeaknesses:
feels heavy, seat is a little too skinnyBottom Line: This bike climbs like a tractor and descends like a missle through the singletrack, there isn't a better bike for the money and thats the bottom line.
Favorite Trail:
Wrandees
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Similar Products Used:
Giant ATX 870
trek 8000
Bike Setup:
Traded in the 2.1 wildgrippers for some 1.95's it feels faster now
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