Weaknesses: front forks flexi, wobbly, heavy, heavy rims... reminds me, must get rid of those awful wheels...
Bottom Line:
A very nice and comfy bike, the forks do work, they are just low quality, so love to judder and flex . Wheels are very heavy on a bike at this level, just bought a friend a £280 bike with lighter wheels with the same tires! The riding position is quite agressive, which I like, and bike is good for hill climbing, a good stiff frame, but certainly not too harsh. Am looking forward to new wheels though! Perhaps I am just being fussy, can't be too upset, because I have left it standard for 2 years. Definately a good bike for a weekender, and frame good enough to upgrade with better components. On the whole, for the price I paid, I am a very happy little chappy indeed.
Similar Products Used: Trek 6000, Specialized Rockhopper A1 FS, Scott team racing
Bike Setup: Tire(michelin Wildgripper Sprint S), speed computer(sigma sport BC 1200), rear Whels(Bontager Maverick)
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Gabriel
a Cross Country Rider
from Sterlington , Louisiana ,USA
Date Reviewed: July 14, 2000
Strengths: The torque you can produce with pedaling the bike. If you know what you are doing you can climb like a mountan goat. Its light, and affordable. And very durable.
Weaknesses: The pedals. These are toe clips and they are very difficult to get your shoe in there unless you have something like Nike Air Max running shoes wich arent cheep.
Bottom Line:
If you want a great bike in the $500-$800 range this is the one!!!!!
Favorite Trail: No trails,I ride in the woods and mud!
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Similar Products Used: just about any front suspention hardtail bike in the $500-$800 doller range.
Bike Setup: shimano gears , rock shox indy , speed computer , gel seat,tioga rims and mavic tires.All but the seat , speed computer, and tire and rim setup is stock.
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dan smith
a Cross Country Rider
from stratford warks england
Date Reviewed: May 29, 2000
Strengths: nothing errr maybe the grips
Weaknesses: mostly everything errr apart from the grips
Bottom Line:
if u ride hard and fast this is not the bike for u. Once i had ridden this 4 1 month i had to get another bike (trek 8000) so i suggest u get something worth the money!!!!!!!!!
Similar Products Used: trek 7000\6000 and specialized rockhopper
Bike Setup: stock (whats left of it)
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Brian
a Weekend Warrior
from Clarks Summit
Date Reviewed: May 8, 2000
Strengths: Lightweight, Low-cost, High-end components, Did I mention price?...
Weaknesses: High seating position,
Bottom Line:
I bought this bike for my wife as a gift. First time out she flew down the mountain compltely out of control and ripped out her rear derailleur in the process. Needless to say, she's been hooked ever since.
I purchased this bike online two years ago from a bike store down in Missouri. They sold it to me for less than $300!! The only catch was the frame size was 14.5". Not a big deal when you're only 5'2".
Only regret is that I didn't purchase a suspension fork. There's lots of rocks in PA (a.k.a. the Key"stone" state) and we ain't gettin' any younger.
Strengths: frame-light and looks good, transmission, brakes a lot of control and when you sit you`re a little higher than on other bikes.
Weaknesses: pedals
Bottom Line:
it rules. if you`re taller than the others like me you can ride this bike much better than any other, and for that price you get what you should. And the control, perfect for downhill!
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Stephan Wenzel
a Cross Country Rider
from Wallbach, Germany
Date Reviewed: April 9, 2000
Strengths: frame- stiff and light, fast, controls well gears & brakes
Weaknesses: uncomfortable seat, pedals (replace with SPD´s), the wheels are not strong enough for me (repalced with MAVIC Crossride)
Bottom Line:
A very nice Bike even for Racing, has a stiff, light frame, a little bit uncomfortable, the wheels are not strong enough for me, a nice Bike for starting Racing, great price!
Bike Setup: Shimano LX (99), Rock Shox Jett T2, Avid V-Brakes
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rowland howarth
a Weekend Warrior
from london, england
Date Reviewed: March 31, 2000
Strengths: frame- light, fast, controls well gears & brakes responsive and easy colour! always wanted to ride for Kawasaki! cables up and away from the crud along top tube
Weaknesses: uncomfortable for a 6' 4"er like me. Put downhill bars on-better. Can't really adjust bar hight. Seat- you wonder why they call it Boulder! pedals. awkward strap things. Replace with SPDs!
Bottom Line:
Don't ask my bottom! Apart from that, a great bike for a weekend warrior who likes a bit of British mud and a good looking steed.
