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john Camus-Smith
a Cross Country Rider
from EnglandDate Reviewed: January 2, 2006
Strengths: #light frame
#breaks
#suspension
#rims
#cheepWeaknesses: disc tend to rub a little but no great problemsBottom Line: very very good bike would recomend to all riders. had a few changes on it from prevouse owner including pedals and seat dont no wether these were particually bad points about the bike. overall GREAT BIKE
Favorite Trail: P.O.R.C
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Purchased At: wild bikes (in england) £499 econd hand
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Mike Bultemeier
a Weekend Warrior
from Blue Springs MissouriDate Reviewed: August 28, 2002
Strengths: Bullet tough!!! I have put this thru a couple of nasty crashes. And nothing seems to hurt it much. These are tough
frames. Oh yes, and lets not forget the reason so many people buy one of these, the brakes. You gotta watch these
on wet pavement. They almost stop too good!!!Weaknesses: The stock saddle is horrible. The seatpost was piece of
junk that failed after about six months. Replaced the seatpost with a Bontrager Select. Replaced the seat with
a Selle Itailia Flite Gel. Its happyland again!!Bottom Line: From what I've seen its a lot of bike for the money. Its
tough as nails and looks good to boot. Its only drawback
is that its a little heavier than equally priced machines.
The ride quality is outstanding. If you get a chance to
pick one up, JUST DO IT. You won't be sorry
Favorite Trail: Indian Creek
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$968.00
Purchased At: Peddlers
Similar Products Used: Tried a Schwinn Mesa and decided to go for the Moab Disc
instead. Theres just something about those disc brakes.
Bike Setup: Stock except for saddle,seatpost and tires. I switched to
slicks with rain grooves. I mostly ride urban paved trails
and the knobby tire were noisy and put my hands to sleep.
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mike
a Racer
from toronto, canadaDate Reviewed: July 25, 2001
Strengths: frame geometry and quality
shimano specsWeaknesses: judy c (although appropriate spec)Bottom Line: The Canadian version is different than yours, but the feel of the bike should be close. Brakes are a treat, performed well during rain storms, covered in mud, submerged in forest muck. Judy C fork will be swapped with Psylo or Duke at some point. The frame definitely will NOT. IRC tires love the forest, but not hard turns. This bike wants leap forward. Not considering rear suspension bike for quite a while. When not riding, this bike looks good enough to keep in my living room. Not for downhill.
Favorite Trail: forest
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$950.00
Purchased At: Toronto bike shop
Similar Products Used: specialized rockhopper
Bike Setup: Stock. Canadian version includes Avid mechanicals, Tioga rims, IRC Mythos, Judy C (Hyrda Coil), XT (rear), Deore everywhere else.
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David
a Cross Country Rider
from Arlington Hts., ILDate Reviewed: January 4, 2001
Strengths: price
HAYES OH YEAH!!!
strong frameWeaknesses: head set died in three months
spokes lasted one week (Schwinn took care of it)
rear hub was toast after six weeks (again thanks Schwinn)
weightBottom Line: I can't say enough good things about this bike. I have put 4000 miles on this bike in all kinds of terrain and weather and the bike begs for more. My favorite thing about this bike is, it likes to go fast. Especally in tight singal track. I've raced and won while rideing this rig and will stick with Schwinn frames as long as they keep up this kind of quality. The only bad thing about this bike would have to be the 32 pound weight on my 21' bike; but, the 2001's are supposed to be lighter.
Favorite Trail: The one I'm on.
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$950.00
Purchased At: A local bike shop I won't reccomend to anyone.
Similar Products Used: Nothing compaires for the price with these specks.
Bike Setup: Now I have;200 Velocity rims, DT alpine spokes, Hayes superlight DT hubs, Race Face Next LP's, XT rear deralliuer and casset, LX front. Still stock Judi XC fork but not for long, Stock Hayes hydros, Ringle Slamma Jamma head set, Avid flack jackets for shifting, Answer DH riser bar ( IT dosen't bend).
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Nick Domoszlay
a Weekend Warrior
from Woodinville, WADate Reviewed: September 2, 2000
Strengths: Good sturdy frame, can take a beating. Great climber and awsome desender for a hardtail. Breaks RULE always work to their full extent even if wet or muddy. Good XC fork but poor for the DH runs. Could use a XTR in the rear and a XT up front but work very well.Weaknesses: noneBottom Line: Buy this bike if you want a bike you can either XC or DS. if you put a XTR deraileur in the rear fatter tires on and a Marazocchi fork on this bike you will have a kick ass DS bike. Bike is set up stock to be a XC bike and Schwinn did a damn good job of it. Another thing about it is it is hella cheap!!!!!!Buy it
Favorite Trail: wallace falls connected to ritter pit
Duration Product Used: Tested or demo'ed only
Purchased At: Redmond Cycle
Bike Setup: stock
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Mike Atienza
a Cross Country Rider
from Morrison, CODate Reviewed: July 11, 2000
Strengths: Components. The best bang for your buck!!!Weaknesses: A tad heavy.Bottom Line: Buy this baby now before they're all gone!!! The brakes kick serious butt in downhills. Everyone likes to stare at this one too. All-in-all, this is probably the best bike for your hard earned money(well, unless you're loaded).
Out
Favorite Trail: White Ranch/Mustang Ranch
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Similar Products Used: None
Bike Setup: Stock. Nothing added, nothing taken away.
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Brett
a Weekend Warrior
from Cherry Hill, NJDate Reviewed: April 3, 2000
Strengths: Hayes disc brakes, front shock (although a bit heavy, Riser Titec Hellbent bar, and excellent components for the $$$$$Weaknesses: um......its a little heavy. But, thats all.Bottom Line: Go to a bike shop, and ask for the Moab 1 disc!!!!!
Favorite Trail: Wissahickon Valley
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Similar Products Used: Schwinn Mesa GSX, Specialized Rock Hopper comp. Specialized Stump Jumper.
Bike Setup: stock, but I changed replaced the hellbent bar with a flat bar.
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Uncle Fats
a Weekend Warrior
from NJDate Reviewed: February 6, 2000
Strengths: durability, price, warrentyWeaknesses: none so farBottom Line: I've had it for 6 months now, no problems except for a bad caliper, which hayes repaired and had back to me within 4 days. This bike rocks though. I can bomb down any hill due to the Hayes hydros. I can watch my friends on racing hardtails fade behind me in tricky situations, and then watch my friends on freeride fulls fade behind me on climbs.
this bike is a trend setter and a great deal, someone at Schwinn knew what they were doing! I sold my tricked trek 8900 with full XTR to buy this bike, and the ride quality is soooooo much better. It is like riding a couch around, and it's not ever a full. The best of both worlds, oh and for you DS guys, Schwinn still warrenties the bike with dual crown forks, even a Boxxer! 10 stars.
Favorite Trail: Ringwood
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Similar Products Used: Trek 8900, Trek Y, Cannondale Super V, and my friends tricked bikes
Bike Setup: stock-except XT crank and bootom bracket, cat-eye computer, oury grips, SDG Big Boy seat/Bell Aire
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mike
a Racer
from irvineDate Reviewed: January 1, 2000
Bottom Line: There seems to be a lot of opinions on the origin of the homegrown/moab frame. I have done alot of homework on this bike,it is a great deal. It does share geometry w/homegrown but is made over seas.Homegrown is usa made. The moab is a 7005 series alum. butted with forged chainstays,BB,headset.Homegrown is built with 6061 T-6(heat treated) and hand built.Homegrown has the rockin paint jobs and killer graphics. My first choice but the value of the moab is more in my price range. Found it for $900 w/discs! Have fun and be safe. (in that order)
Duration Product Used:
tested or demo'ed only
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kayak_dawg
a Cross-Country Rider
from AF, UTDate Reviewed: November 23, 1999
Strengths:
decent components, decent fork, AWESOME brakes, solid frame--good priceWeaknesses:
little heavy; pedalsBottom Line: best buy for the money! Have enjoyed it from day 1-even stock! Jackpot!
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Similar Products Used:
GT Avalanche,KHS comp(?), Specialized Stumpjumper, Trek 9000
Bike Setup:
stock
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Dennis Yogi
a Weekend Warrior
from Pearl City, HawaiiDate Reviewed: October 13, 1999
Strengths:
Price
Disc Brakes
ComponentsWeaknesses:
WeightBottom Line: My second review after some use. Great all around bike. I dropped some weight by adding a Ti Bottom bracket and Englund air carts. Rides great with the diet. The englunds are great took off half a pound and basically converts the Judy hydracoil to a SID. I reccomend this bike highly!
Favorite Trail:
All Hawaii Trails
Duration Product Used:
3 months
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Afsaneh Fathy
a Downhiller
from Boulder, CoDate Reviewed: September 23, 1999
Strengths:
breaks, petals, frameWeaknesses:
noneBottom Line: great ride for the money!!!!
Duration Product Used:
3 months
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Uncle Fats
a Weekend Warrior
from New JerseyDate Reviewed: August 6, 1999
Strengths:
Lot of bike for the $Weaknesses:
none so farBottom Line: I have had trek and cannondale full suspensions, a trek 8900 hardtail and have tried many other bikes, but nothing even compares to this bike!!! It is so comfortable. The disks are awsome, once again riding is fun!!!! This bike rocks!!!
Favorite Trail:
Ringwood
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Similar Products Used:
Trek 8900
Bike Setup:
Schwinn moab disc with XT crank and bottom bracket, 747 pedals and control tech post
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Grannygear
a Weekend Warrior
from Honolulu, HawaiiDate Reviewed: August 2, 1999
Strengths:
price
disc brakes
all specd' componentsWeaknesses:
weightBottom Line: Great bike, especially for the price. Good for all around riding
Favorite Trail:
All Hawaii Trails
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
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Mitch Martinez
a Weekend Warrior
from Concord Ca.Date Reviewed: July 13, 1999
Strengths:
Bang for the Buck!
Well built performance bike for weekend warriors.Weaknesses:
Bike shop mechanics are not generally up to speed on Disc Brake set up and maintenence. I broke the RICHEY pedels first time out! And my LS had to replace a brake cartridge on warranty (minor inconvenience just a little mushy at lever). When they did that they also had a longer rear hydualic line sent and that has taken care of the problem others have mentioned reguarding the line pulling out of the top tube holder.Bottom Line: I find myself wanting to ride even more since getting this bike. Brakes are great (squeaks go away after break in. Clean with Alcohol.)I am over 40 and could be in better shape but this bike gives the confidence to do things I might otherwise not try. Buy the way MY FRAME has a factory placed tag MADE IN USA.
Favorite Trail:
Rocky Ridge Mnt. Tam.
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Similar Products Used:
Have a GT Avalance my wife rides. Rode my Kids FS Mongoose some.
Bike Setup:
Added Rock Shock Post.
Set post up Way Firm not to RS spec.
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