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2000 Rockhopper A1 Pro FS
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Submitted by
ndrew
a Cross Country Rider
from marin CA
Date Reviewed: September 13, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | china camp, tam DH | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$630.00 | | Purchased At: | some lbs in SF | | Strengths: | all around components work well together for price range (in the beginning at least). derailiurs and cassette has worked well for 4 years now. climbs well. | | Weaknesses: | worst stuff would be the cranks & seat. the stock aheadset started to go awry after 2 years. the fork does it's job.. plan on replacing it. rear QR dropout could be better as the aluminum around the derailur has become crushed and the hub moves now.. could be partly my fault though. | | Similar Products Used: | old bike was a hardrock. I tried the moab when shopping for new bike but went with the rockhopper. | | Bike Setup: | frame and derailiur and cranks are only stock parts letf... wheelset replaced with 317 & a hayes mag in the front, 717 in back with better xtr v-brakes. chris king all around. thompson 70mm 90 deg stem, seatpost. easton carbon bars. better wtb seat (a must), better wtb grips. velociraptor tires. marzocchi '04 mx coil w/air preload. | | Bottom Line: | Really awesome value, great XC bike that you can bump up to a race bike later. you can also upgrade everything if you want .. i did, although I could have probably just saved for a fsr. my cranks did creak as well as others have mentioned, and the seat is real stiff, although I got used to it. The rear wheel went out of true so fast, broke a spoke too. Ritchey rim was so hard to get tires over, now with the mavics is much easier. Definately want to replace that, and maybe get a shorter stem since specialized always seems to make the stems extra long (mine was like 130mm). great bike over all, good for someone trying to get a nice bike to XC with or upgrade to the next level. In a while I will probably get a Ti XC frame and just swap all the components on, or maybe a ellsworth freeride frame. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike
a Cross Country Rider
from Toronto, Ontario, CANADA
Date Reviewed: August 11, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Hardwood Hills (all of them) | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$700.00 | | Purchased At: | Sporting Life | | Strengths: | Frame,paint,fork,tires, brakes, components in general | | Weaknesses: | saddle,wheels,hubs,crankset,bottom bracket, cassette and chain, pedals | | Similar Products Used: | Trek 7000, Schwinn Moab 1, Thin Blue Line Comet | | Bike Setup: | large (19 inch) with XT front derailleur,Mavic 517/LX rear wheel,XT disc front hub, Avid Mechanical Disc front, XT splined crankset/bottom bracket, BG saddle, XT cassette/chain, 858 pedals | | Bottom Line: | I was looking for a bike that i could get into serious riding with, and be able to race if i wanted to. I was on a tight budget. A buddy of mine had a 2000 Stumpjumper Comp that i likd, so i bought as much bike that I could afford.
I bought this at the Toronto Bike Show in the spring of 2001. All in all, a great bike. I swapped the saddle at the time of purchase for a BG sport.
My first summer seemed to have discovered all the weaknesses of the bike. I broke spokes constantly, the bottom bracket creaked like mad. It was in the shop a fair amount for these complaints. Pedals were horrible for mud clearance, and smahing one on a rock was a blessing.
Spring 2002, i discovered that i needed a completely new drivetrain after i lunched the front derailleur. I went XT for everything, and it really transformed the bike. No more evil chain suck like the stock rings, smooth shifts all of the time. I had the rear wheel changed due to a flat spot and breaking 3 spokes in the first 3 kilometres of an enduro race. I also had the front rim re-laced with stronger spokes and an XT disc hub. Added the Avid Disc which added tremendous wet weather braking. The bike has been bomb-proof ever since.
I came to realize that i broke all of the parts that Specialized had put on the bike to cut costs, which I can understand.
As my first "real" bike, i can't complain for a second about this bike. I only wish i had made the upgrades earlier, as 2002 was an expensive year for bike parts. This bike has served me well, a number of beginner races, 8 hour relays, and tons of trail riding. 5 flaming chilis, for helping me "discover" a new hobby. I haven't played golf nearly as often since i bought my bike! By the way, she is now up for sale as I am going full suspension. A great purchase at the time and a great bike ever since. I would recommend it the avid rider or the beginner racer. It has the flexibility to do just about everything cross country oriented.
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Submitted by
Jerome
a Cross Country Rider
from St.Catharines ONTARIO CANADA
Date Reviewed: November 14, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Shorthills | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$700.00 | | Purchased At: | Liberty Cycles | | Strengths: | Frame, good entry level components, looks, handling and response. Climbs like a dozer | | Weaknesses: | Crank and any powertrain related components if you are a big strong rider. I am 6'4" and weigh 230 lbs. | | Similar Products Used: | Raleigh, schwinn | | Bike Setup: | XT dérailleurs, XT shifters, LX crank, Avid single digit vbrakes and levers, body geometry saddle, 618 mavic rims with XT hubs, Marzocchi bomber fork | | Bottom Line: | Great bike to build on. I would have liked to have better components to start with because my first summer was expensive as systematically replaced them all (upgrades). My second summer was made up of tougher riding but less visits to my bike shop. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike
a Weekend Warrior
from Post Falls, ID
Date Reviewed: August 14, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Canfield, Riverside | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$600.00 | | Purchased At: | Two Wheeler Ski Dealer | | Strengths: | Frame strength, weight, price, tires and rims are beefy, and the avid brakes are a nice touch. The XT/ LX components have held up well. | | Weaknesses: | Crank sucks, chainrings, chain, and the seat is terrible | | Similar Products Used: | Giants, GT, Raleigh, Gary Fischer, Kona | | Bike Setup: | Stock-- changed out chain, seat, and chainrings. | | Bottom Line: | This bike is light and climbs like a goat. I am 6-4 and 240. I went for the 21" frame and it fits perfect. Whatever I dish out, this bike responds well. The only downside to the bike is the cranks (ugly and heavy as hell), the chain (snapped it after 2 months), and the chainrings (bend easily, replaced w/ Shimano). Plan on replacing the seat as well. I got a very good deal and rode every hardtail bike in the $700-1500 price range. This one fit the best and had similar components to that of bikes priced in the $1500 price range. The fork responds average and the riser bar on the bike is a nice fit. The rims and wheels have also been flawless. The bike accelerates well and can handle some of the more advanced downhill rides. I recommend this bike to the average XC rider. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jon
a Downhiller
from Pennsylvania
Date Reviewed: June 7, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$650.00 | | Purchased At: | Mr.C's Cycles, Brooklyn, NY | | Strengths: | Great overall bike, wonderful weight, comfortable grips, good paint and sticker job. | | Weaknesses: | Definitely the sprocket, I broke so many teeth its crazy, every time i stress the gear, the chain slips, then falls to a different gear. The most uncomfortable seat yet, my butt is sore as i write this now. | | Similar Products Used: | A1 FS | | Bike Setup: | Stock, except BMX pedals, Shimano XT deraileurs | | Bottom Line: | Great bike overall, just make sure if you like to jump steps, go uphill, and stress the bike out, change the sprockets, all of them, then change the seat and you are left with a GREAT bike. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt Evans
a Cross Country Rider
from Santa Cruz, CA
Date Reviewed: May 16, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Braille Trail, Aptos, CA | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | frame, xt rear derailler, rapid fire shifters, tires,
Maintou front shock | | Weaknesses: | LX front derailler, crankset, ritchey rims, seat. | | Similar Products Used: | 1990 Specialized Stumpjumper | | Bike Setup: | stock initially, gradually upgraded to shimano parts | | Bottom Line: | The good:
The frame is excellent, has a nice "feeling" to it compared
to my old stumpjumper (climbs well). The Shimano rapid fire shifters and rear derailler has performed FLAWLESSLY for two years and still going strong. Stock tires lasted quite a while ( greater than 1200 miles on them ). Handlebar is good . Brake lever action is very good. Pedals were great.
The bad:
The rims are horrible. I am 220 lbs and had to have the rear re-built with heavier gauge spokes. Not only that, as others have stated, the rims are too large!!! Broke many tire levers on these things and had to switch to metal which scratches the rims and punctures tubes (major hassle). I recently replaced them with Sun Rhyno lights. The crankset eventually bent and was replaced with Shimano splined (which required new bottom bracket). The seat is indeed horrible. The LX front derailler had a meltdown on one particular "chainsuck" episode and was replaced with an XT. The seatpost quickly bent and was replaced with a Thompson (excellent product).
The mediocre:
The brakes, but, once I replaced the rims, the rear braking seems to be much improved. The shock had some initial problems ( a mis-threaded part which was gladly replaced by Manitou and easily fixed by yours truly ), otherwise has performed well.
The bottom line, if you are a heavy rider and like to do jumps and rough trail riding, spend more money now on a bike with tougher components (otherwise be prepared to replace a lot of things for a lot of money). If on a budget, "normal" cross-country rider, and on the lighter side, buy this bike. | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steve Neal
a Cross Country Rider
from Hampshire UK
Date Reviewed: March 14, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Purbeck Loop | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$550.00 | | Purchased At: | Hargroves Cycles, Southampton | | Strengths: | Very comfortable to ride. Most other bikes don't feel right for my build (6' 5" tall, with relatively long back). I love the light weight and overall efficiency when climbing. Gear change is far better than I thought possible - even when caked in mud.
Bike is far more capable than I am | | Weaknesses: | Replaced the saddle with Spesialized BG Sport, and would prefer a slightly higher riser bar, or steeper stem. | | Similar Products Used: | Clapped out old Raleigh Pioneer, various hire bikes (Scott, Ridgeback, ...) | | Bike Setup: | As original except the saddle | | Bottom Line: | Got it early in 2001 at bargain price, otherwise would have had to go down market to meet the budget - very glad I did!
Also bought Specialized bikes for wife and son - they must be doing something right! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
bill
a Weekend Warrior
from central massachusetts
Date Reviewed: February 21, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$650.00 | | Purchased At: | family bike, e longmeadow, ma | | Strengths: | takes a beating. great components for the $$ rolls over anything. | | Weaknesses: | sits taller than I originally though it would. this is my 1st mtb. as I tackle more technical terrain, I feel like I'm up too high on downhills. | | Similar Products Used: | 1st mtb | | Bike Setup: | pretty much still stock. did add bontrager bar ends | | Bottom Line: | great newbie bike, but buy it a size or 2 smaller! I'd love to just get an 18" or 19" (6'2", and I've got the 21"), but speacialized doesn't sell hardtail frames. at this stage I'm at a cross roads. I think the size of the frame holds me back on technical downhills. I may end up with a new frame, then rebuild this bike as a cross trainer. if I had been riding a while already when I tried the bike, I may have recognized this. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Michael
a Cross Country Rider
from LaCrosse
Date Reviewed: November 14, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | "This is not a Trail" | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$800.00 | | Purchased At: | Bike's Limited | | Strengths: | The XT and LX components were a plus. Nice geometry, smooth riding, good climbing. | | Weaknesses: | Crankset, Saddle, and Wheelset left something to be desired, a little stiff on the downhills | | Similar Products Used: | Trek, Gary Fisher | | Bike Setup: | Bontrager Race Wheels, LX Hollowtech Crankset, Body Geometry Saddle, XT cassette, everything else stock | | Bottom Line: | This was my first real bike. After the first few months I upgraded some components and noticed a nice change. The new wheelset has worked great, and stays true compared to the ritchey wheels. I have started to use this bike for some urban riding and trials and it has held up pretty well. Riding a nice bike for under 1000 was what I needed and that is what i got, so the value is great. Is it the best bike out there? No, but it will take you out to the trail and back with a smile on your face every ride. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dan
a Cross Country Rider
from Bakersfield
Date Reviewed: September 8, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | any with alot of jumps | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$480.00 | | Purchased At: | Action sports | | Strengths: | Great price, got it on close out, Strong frame, strong rims | | Weaknesses: | front chainrings suck starting to wear out after one month, seat is a rock | | Similar Products Used: | giant, but havnt had a bike in 4 years | | Bike Setup: | barends, but otherwise stock | | Bottom Line: | Good bike for the buck, but i need to upgrade the seat, and all the drivelive components | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dan W
a Weekend Warrior
from Portland, OR USA
Date Reviewed: September 4, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Crater Lake Rim Road | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$770.00 | | Purchased At: | River City Bicycles | | Strengths: | Good components, great handling on & off road, excellent commuter bike, decent weight, bombproof wheels | | Weaknesses: | seat (big deal), overly long handlebars; could use bigger chainrings for road use; Ritchey rims are tough but TOO BIG! | | Similar Products Used: | Schwinn Moab, Gary Fisher (didn't fit right at all), '93 Fuji Sundance rigid (previous bike) | | Bike Setup: | Specialized BG saddle, Time ATAC pedals, Cateye Enduro 2, bar-ends. Nimbus Armadillo 1.5" tires for commuting, with lights, bell and mirror added. Moved shifters, brake levers and grips in 1/2" from original position - handlebars are too wide for long-distance riding. | | Bottom Line: | This bike fit me better and rode better than anything else I tried in the $700-800 range. A sale at the LBS brought this bike within my price range. I've put 3000 miles on it the first year and it's held up incredibly well. Could use higher gearing (spins out at 32-35 mph) but otherwise good for road riding. Just eats up rough terrain, and the 44-32 low gear lets you spin at speeds as low as 3 mph (!)
Buy it if: you want the best components and toughest wheels available in the price range. The XT rear tranny shifts fast and smoothly - I can just rocket across an intersection, RapidFiring through the gears one after the other with no pauses. The LX front is OK - doesn't shift as quickly, and ate itself at 2600 miles - but not as important as the rear. The wheels are tough as nails - I am heavy (175 lb) for my size and often ride desert trails with a rear rack loaded down with extra water. I've had other wheels go out of true in just ten miles under this abuse, but I've beat the crap out of these for a year and they haven't even needed to be trued yet.
Do NOT buy it if: fixing flats/changing tires is hard for you. You will cry trying to get the bead over these because they are so big. I commute through a industrial area where flats are unavoidable even with Kevlar. I've broken every model of tire lever available and hurt myself trying to get the tires on and off these rims (and no, it's not the tire - I've tried 6 different kinds of tires, and I can get the same ones on and off my wife's bike without any tools at all).
Plan on: investing another $50-100 in a decent seat. Specialized might as well leave this one off - it would be more comfortable riding on the end of the seatpost. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris
a Weekend Warrior
from southampton, ny
Date Reviewed: September 3, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | rocky point | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$850.00 | | Purchased At: | rotations | | Strengths: | great bike! very maneuverable and quiet, when everything's in tune... no annoying clicks or anything. this bike eats up hills like flat ground. usually shifts well. remarkably tough. very light bike as well. handles downhill very well, considering that i ride mostly cross-country. | | Weaknesses: | seat is a rock. drivetrain is not too great. many worn teeth on chainrings. the rear brakes are very tought to pull. replaced cable, helped somewhat. | | Similar Products Used: | cannondale m400 | | Bike Setup: | all stock except kool max brake pads on rear and a new rear brake cable. | | Bottom Line: | the whole setup is a winner. as a mostly cross-country rider, i find the bike handles rolling terrain very well. i just returned from some xtreme downhill action at killington vermont and this bike just tore up all other hardtails. just those rear brakes are really tough to pull. possibly bad design. otherwise, bottom line is that this bike is the best bang for the buck. hands down. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Adam
a Weekend Warrior
from The Woodlands,TX USA
Date Reviewed: August 10, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | anywhere | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$700.00 | | Purchased At: | Champions Cyclery | | Strengths: | Climbs like a mountain goat no matter what the terrain.
Explodes with speed out of any gear.
Excellent components set for the price of the bike. | | Weaknesses: | The XT Deurailler is tempermental at times and ghost shifts every now and then especially on an uphill downshift. (Probably will be fixed with an adjustment at the bike shop.)
The only other thing is that the frame feels really tall on even mild downhills. I'm 6'4" with a 21" frame. (Haven't had an endo yet though!) | | Similar Products Used: | 21" Parkpre Alucomp | | Bike Setup: | Stock | | Bottom Line: | I tested many bikes: Fischer, Trek, GT, Schwinn, Cannondale, etc...
The geometry of the Specialized frames are perfect for me and every pedal stroke generates tons of acceleration and speed.
The Rockhopper Pro Climbs like crazy, feels extremly stable on jumps and just feels fast. Also, the component set is well above average for the price range.
There is nothing comparable in price and performance. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
joe manchester
a Weekend Warrior
from edmonton alberta,canada
Date Reviewed: July 20, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | anything steap, bumpy and all lot of JUMPS | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$1000.00 | | Purchased At: | Revolution cycle | | Strengths: | handlebars,frame,crankset | | Weaknesses: | fork,brakes | | Bottom Line: | this bike is alright counting out the defects in like the
manitou fork and the magura brakes, the bike wasnt that bad
it took alot of crap and i can dish it out ,but the bottom line is its not a bad bike!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mark
a Weekend Warrior
from Lousville, KY
Date Reviewed: July 10, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$670.00 | | Purchased At: | Scheller's Cycle & Fitness | | Strengths: | The XT/LX combo, fork, color and over all feel of the bike. I also love the gear ratio better than GT or Trek. | | Weaknesses: | The crack is a peice of crap. The seat was the first thing that has to go and the handle grips are really slick, even with gloves. | | Similar Products Used: | Fisher Hoo KooEKoo, GT Aggressor, Trek 7500 | | Bike Setup: | 17" with new sun rims and tubeless tires, disc brakes and 2 15w lights for a killer night ride. | | Bottom Line: | This is the best bike in it's class for the money. You can't find another frame with XT/LX combo and a Manitou SX for under $700.00. I think I am married to the idea of always riding a Specialized at this point. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ryan
a Weekend Warrior
from Redmond, WA
Date Reviewed: July 4, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | The BEAV | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$700.00 | | Purchased At: | Bicycles West | | Strengths: | Light, Strong frame
Good components for price | | Weaknesses: | Crankset
Seat | | Similar Products Used: | Schwinn, GT, Cannondale, Giant | | Bike Setup: | 2000 Rockhopper A1 Pro,
diamondback seat (much better)
Profile Stubby bar-ends
| | Bottom Line: | This is most likely the best deal you will ever get for the money. I don't think it is overpriced at all.
I looked at many more expensive bike but hardley any had these goo of components.
I Recommend this bike
Only 4 on overall because of this damn' crankset | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Guillaume
a Cross Country Rider
from Brossard, Qc, Canada
Date Reviewed: June 10, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Cross | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$900.00 | | Purchased At: | Sport Maximum | | Strengths: | Though, Fast, easy to know, | | Weaknesses: | Seat is really uncomfortable | | Similar Products Used: | Schwinn Moad 3, Norco Charger, Treks... | | Bike Setup: | XT derailleurs, Hayes Disc Drakes, Ritchey Wheelset, Manitou SX | | Bottom Line: | The best bike you'll get for the price. The frame is solid.
For a beginner, it's the best choice, it's quite a long bike : get a 19" for 6'0 person is perfect. Easy to manoeuvre.
I also got a Specialized Allez Elite for road and I coudn't be more satisfied.
I never tried a Cannondale but has far has I'm concerned : Rockhopper rocks.
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Submitted by
Wierdallen
a Weekend Warrior
from Beaumont, Texas
Date Reviewed: June 6, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$599.00 | | Strengths: | good frame, really fast | | Weaknesses: | derailleurs sometimes misfire, really uncomfortable seat | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | stock except bar ends | | Bottom Line: | great bike, i'm 6'5" and this was one of the few bikes that fit me. Great bike if you can find one now because most dealers will give you a good discount since the 2002 models should be coming out soon. I live in a flat area and i don't have to use more than like six gears on this bike. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Will Gomez
a Weekend Warrior
from West Chester, PA, USA
Date Reviewed: May 21, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Anywhere close, but looking forward to my first epic | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$700.00 | | Purchased At: | Performance Bicycle Shop - Paoli | | Strengths: | Great bike! Love the geometry: handles my fat butt and fits my short limbs very nicely. Sweet climber and pretyy agile. Can't say I love the seat, but don't hate it, either. Still building my riding skills, so I can't say I'm pushing the bike's envelope, but I can say that it is taking everything a big, beginning rider can dish out. | | Weaknesses: | XT rear derailleur is temperamental. Probably just not totally dialed in, but after one trip to the shop, it didn't take long for the problem to resurface. Chainstay is mangled thanks to lock-up (chainsuck?) when rear derail. misfires. | | Similar Products Used: | None. My first step up from a rigid Diamondback Sorrento. | | Bike Setup: | Stock except generic stubby bar ends. Will upgrade when things break. Crankset, front disc, pedals, and seat are likely first candidates for upgrade, but not immediately necessary. | | Bottom Line: | Wasn't looking to buy this much bike as I was getting only slightly more serious in mountain biking. I'm superglad I found the deal on the bike. It's looking to be a great platform to build on and I'd be surprised if my riding ever surpassed the bike's capabilities. Bottom line: one sweet ride and a very good value! Snatch one up if you see a closeout, or wait for the 2001's to closeout. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Peter O'Rourke
a Weekend Warrior
from Calabogie, Ontario, Canada
Date Reviewed: May 14, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Mountain Chute Area in Calabogie | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$850.00 | | Purchased At: | Peco's In Hull Quebec | | Strengths: | There is a lot of bike here with a great price. The components are higher end and well suited to the bike. The frame is awesome with great gemometry. This thing screams uphills and take most of what want to give it. I've done some extreme mountain trails and this bike can be trusted to deleiver. The Clara Magura Disk brakes screem too ... (another story and review) but they stop. Even up to the hubs in water (compliments of a busy beaver on a great trail), they worked and coming out they kept on working awesome. I like the Richie rims, they look cool too (nice read ones on international version). The tires are a bit heavy but you have to work at it to get a flat and they grip great (slip a little on flat rocks). This bike looks great too! Burnt Red and Black. | | Weaknesses: | The seat sucks big time. Junk it as fast as you can aford it. The Clara Disk brakes are not self adjusting (but easy to work on). The pedals are a death trap, sometimes you can get in them, other times can't get out of them. They seem cheap and you can't seem to trust them. The chain and crank-set could be better as I seem to be wearing hard on them and broke the chain in the first week. | | Similar Products Used: | Trek 6000 | | Bike Setup: | Disk Brakes, 17 inch, International Version. | | Bottom Line: | This bike is worth all it gives you and all you can give it. It performs awesome on the back roads as well as extreme. I've touched down hard a few times (mostly due to cheap clipless pedals) and have crashed a few times hard (just me having bad luck). It just seems to hold up well. I'm Flamin real high on this one, just 'cause its a real kick ass bike and it does what I want to do. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
HJ Wilke
a Weekend Warrior
from Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
Date Reviewed: May 5, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Anywhere where there's no crowds | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Purchased At: | The Realm, Nanaimo, B.C. - Thanks | | Strengths: | Looks great, stong groupo, light(ish), great wheels. Responsive to my input. | | Weaknesses: | The seat, I had the stock one ditched before I left the shop. | | Similar Products Used: | No suspension bikes, Just my trusty Bridgestone MB-1 | | Bike Setup: | Still stock except for the bar-ends and clipped pedals. I don't like to wear special shoes everywhere I ride so clipless had to go. What's with the confusing names for that anyway - clipless/clips ! | | Bottom Line: | I started out with a shorter no rise stem because the geometry was more like my old ride and thus more comfortable. Remember the 80's (seat 8" higher than the bars, in full attack position - what was I thinking) I think I will try a higher rise on the stem. Just keep tweaking it till it sweetens out just right - eh. Great bike though, I hope I'll come to love this one as much as my old Bridgestone. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike
a Racer
from Lakeland
Date Reviewed: May 3, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | The T.O.E. | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Purchased At: | B.C.I. | | Strengths: | Next to best in everything exept cranks. | | Weaknesses: | Cranks | | Similar Products Used: | GT | | Bottom Line: | Exellent for first time racer. For the hell I've put it through in the month I've rode it have bent deraileur hanger, tacoed rear rim, and ruined crank bearings but my only complaint is the cranks...after that's replaced will be best bike period...for the money. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jason
a Weekend Warrior
from ny,ny
Date Reviewed: May 2, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$850.00 | | Purchased At: | sid's bike shop | | Strengths: | overall price, strong frame with high quality components, excellent tires and rims, they can take some real
abuse. great bike for technical climbs. stopping power is excellent under normal conditions, a bit sloppy
when wet or in mud. (to be expected i guess). great handling. | | Weaknesses: | seat sucks! cheap chainrings - wore out a number of teeth on the first trail run. stock specialized spd pedals are inconsistent, upgraded to shimano spd's - cleaner entry. | | Similar Products Used: | trek 8000 | | Bike Setup: | stock with shimano spd's and bontrager bar ends. | | Bottom Line: | great bike for the price. no need for serious upgrades, just the usual maintenance upgrades which
come with the territory. great 1st bike for someone who plans to ride a lot and maybe some entry level
racing. strong frame, rims, fork - can take some serious abuse, dropoffs. high quality paint and finish.
this was my first mt. bike, decided to spend the extra $$ for the high end components. well worth it!
a great balance of price and parts. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Greg
a Weekend Warrior
from Toronto, ON
Date Reviewed: April 30, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$671.00 | | Purchased At: | Sporting Life | | Strengths: | Everything except the weaknesses | | Weaknesses: | The chainrings. I had a chainsuck problem when i first bought it. Swapped out the two lower gears and it's riding fine, except for the hell of a job the chain did to the paint! The only other issue is the seat. It's comparable to riding on a piece of 2x4. | | Bike Setup: | Stock | | Bottom Line: | I've recently started riding and this was my first quality mtb. I've been more than happy with it and have been on it every chance i get! I wanted to spend <$1500 CDN on a bike, went down to the bike show and picked this up for $999 CDN. It has relitavely good components (the chainrings and the pedals are adequate), it's light and climbs like a monkey on speed. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brad Warnick
a Weekend Warrior
from Columbus, Oh USA
Date Reviewed: April 16, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | anywhere is ok with me! | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$899.00 | | Purchased At: | Bike Source | | Strengths: | Great for technical riding, I love the way it handles on hills and in mud. For the price you can't beat this bike. | | Weaknesses: | I have had problems with the Front derailler, and so have my buddies, upgraded to xtr and have had no problems. | | Similar Products Used: | First mountain bike, but I have road BMX and Street my whole life. Nothing compares to this bike. | | Bike Setup: | Upgraded front Derailler, but everything else is stock. | | Bottom Line: | If you are looking for a great bike without a high pricetag, this is the bike to buy. I have ridden my buddies bikes and most of them have full suspension, I would still rather have mine! If you are looking for a bike in the Columbus area, I recommend the BIKESOURCE on Sawmill. John Evans took care of me and three of my buddies and they have great service too. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Gary Brind
a Cross Country Rider
from Levin ,New Zealand
Date Reviewed: April 9, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | The edge | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Purchased At: | Southend Cycles ,Levin,NZ | | Strengths: | Great frame geometry.I ride a 17" and as a tall person find this great for throwing around and playing on.
Nice combination of componetry for the price (lx/xt).
Climbing is a dream and the decent has never been so much fun.
I'm in my 30's and the bike makes me feel I'm in my teens.
| | Weaknesses: | Cranks and chainrings-After 2months I had broken several teeth on the rings.
Chain was crap worn out in 2 months | | Similar Products Used: | Trek 8000 | | Bike Setup: | Shimano spd's
Magura Discs on Ritchey OCR rims (love these things )
Ti Seat post and KHS seat
Shimano chain.
panaracer firexc tyres.
further upgrades as things wear include:headset/bb inthe near future.
| | Bottom Line: | This thing handles magically and is a pleasure to ride.
All of my mates love it .
If there is one available grab it you won't regret it.
I was dedicated to TREK but specialized have a great package here.
5 Chillies if they sorted out the cranks and the seat.
ENJOY DUDES
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Submitted by
KB
a Weekend Warrior
from Bellingham, WA
Date Reviewed: April 2, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Galbraith | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$899.00 | | Purchased At: | Fairhaven Mt. Bike | | Strengths: | Great geometry, light as hell, Shimano crankset, climbs like nothin' else. | | Weaknesses: | Definitely the wheelset. Two months ago I broke 3 spokes in two weeks (two of these in two days). Either get a different wheelset or immediately replace all the pulling spokes with a thicker gauge. | | Similar Products Used: | Gary Fisher Big Sur, Schwinn Moab | | Bike Setup: | Mostly stock... | | Bottom Line: | Great bike for the price; upgrade components as they wear out; watch out for those spokes. I don't think you can beat this bike for all-around value, even given the average components that come with it. The frame makes up for everything. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Joe
a
from Toronto
Date Reviewed: March 24, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Don Valley | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$600.00 | | Purchased At: | Broadway Cycle | | Strengths: | Frame geometry, excellent climber, great value for price. | | Weaknesses: | Seat had to go, replaced it with Avocet O2 40R and it's feeling great. | | Similar Products Used: | Moab 2, Klein Attitude, Kona Caldera | | Bike Setup: | Stock except replaced the seat and clipless pedals. | | Bottom Line: | Bottom line is it's hard to find a better value for the money. Specialized is able to keep the cost down by using it's own name branded components so I'm not sure how they'll last but as of now I'm looking very forward to a great summer of riding. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ron Naeve
a Weekend Warrior
from Highlands Ranch, Colorado USA
Date Reviewed: March 22, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | mathew winter/Colo.trail | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$800.00 | | Purchased At: | Arapahoe Cyclery | | Strengths: | Everything,stong frame, great Geo.hot red color,LX/XT components, strong breaks. | | Weaknesses: | the manitou sx fork, and the specialized dirt control front tire,and the crap pedals, uncomfortable seat | | Similar Products Used: | I was looking at the kona muni mula and I have a 87' shogun PRO | | Bike Setup: | the stock bike was 800.00 but I upgraded to the shimano 545 pedals, panaracer dirt/smoke tires, and the Marzocchi Z-5 100mm travel (I'm 6'9 250lbs and need the travel)I fit pretty good on the 23" frame! Red/Black color is hot and I got the body geometry seat, much better on the butt! | | Bottom Line: | Great bike for the buck,for any weekend warrior like myself, and any of the other big or tall riders and when your 6'9 you don't have much to chose from that has great components, it's set up great, and I love the LX/XT fixens, I haven't put too many miles on it yet but spring is here and I'm ready to ride. I got a camel back Lobo and specialized rockhopper shoes.. got to hit the trail! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kyle
a Cross Country Rider
from Whitecourt,Alberta,Canada
Date Reviewed: March 21, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Anything Thrilling | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$800.00 | | Purchased At: | Revolution Cycle Edmonton | | Strengths: | everything | | Weaknesses: | None yet, But I am changing front crankset and BB to Shimano XT. And will most likely change brakes to Shimano Xt disc or Hayes Hydro. | | Similar Products Used: | None in this price range | | Bike Setup: | Ritchey Disc ocr rims with specialized hubs, magura clara disc, shimano xt/lx component mix, specialized seatpost, seat and handle bars | | Bottom Line: | Other than the crank which will be crappy and the Magura Clara Discs it came with nothing else will be changed.
4 chilis overall because of brakes and crank
I recomend this bike to anyone who wants a very good bike for not a lot of money. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Paul Friedman
a Cross Country Rider
from Israel
Date Reviewed: March 21, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$1000.00 | | Purchased At: | Matzman Tel Aviv | | Strengths: | Great deal for the price. No-problem performance & handling. Good brakes, gears, rims. Handled well on tight singletrack, descents, and climbs well. | | Weaknesses: | Cheap cranks, cheap BB - developed click after 8 months, trashed in 11 months. I'm changing to XT. The frame has developed serious corrosion under the paint around the water-bottle mounts on the seat tube - I'm taking the frame back under warranty. I'd be interested to know if this has happened to anybody else? | | Similar Products Used: | Haro | | Bike Setup: | Stock-except for Ritchey flat-bar and bar-ends. | | Bottom Line: | All in all I'm satisfied with the bikes performance, for the price I couldn't find a worthy competitor. Pity about the paint defect - we'll see how Specialized deal with this. I'd definately recommend up-grading the cranks as they wear-out. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jacko- XC- a-lot
a Cross Country Rider
from DaBronx,NY, Earth
Date Reviewed: March 1, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Ringwood State Park, NJ | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$952.00 | | Purchased At: | Metro Bike Store, Canal Street | | Strengths: | Light, stiff frame, crankset, good brakes, light rims.
Fast as hell, great climber, easy to manuever. | | Weaknesses: | Weak Manitou SX shock, wobbles like mad over little grooves in trail. Stock tires not cut out for East Coast riding. Handlebar too damn big. What the hell is up with no quick release seatpost clamp???? Still not sure if I like 9 speed, Suntour Chainrings | | Similar Products Used: | Trek 6700, 8000, Fuel 90 - Schwinng Moab Disc, Homegrown, 1996 Specialized Stumpjumper FS, Giant XTC, Cannondale F1000, Trex VRX (don't ask me why) Specialized Ground Control FSR Comp | | Bike Setup: | LX Front Derailleur/Rapid Fire Shifters, 9 speed, XT rear derallier, 9 speed- LX Cassette , HG chain, Suntour Chain Rings, Manitou SX 3.15" travel, Avid Single Digit 1.0 V brakes- levers, Ritchey Rock Comp front rim with Specialized hub, Radial spokes, Ritchey OCR Comp rear wheel, Specialized hib, triple crossed spokes. Specialized son of strongarm crankset, Specialized A-1 riser bar, Stem, Specialized Ground/Dirt Control Tires. | | Bottom Line: | I did alot of research on a few bikes, and spent hours in local bike stores trying to find the best deal. Meaning, a great bike set up, great frame, components, etc. The last two bikes I purchased cost 700 and above, and as soon as I purchased them had to upgrade the sheit out of them, which put me way over the 1000 dollar mark per bike. (Probably because I bought Cannondales, which are a rip off) I wanted to get a great hard tail for under 1000 dollars with a good set up. I sat on the Rockhopper Pro for 5 minutes and made up my mind, the bike felt comfortable, and felt fast. There are a sheitload of hills on the North Shore and I needed a great climber, this bike is it, a fast sprinter, fast climber, very siff frame, and the best deal for the money. I would highly recommend this bike to anyone who wants a race ready bike, it's ready to go. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jared
a Weekend Warrior
from Houston, TX
Date Reviewed: February 22, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Memorial Park baby | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$900.00 | | Purchased At: | Bike Barn | | Strengths: | great looking, durable, fast, lightweight - only 26 lbs, comes with clip on pedals- saves you lots of money, good gears for the, many people say the brakes are weak but they have caused me no trouble and afterall how often do you need brakes, everything is great | | Weaknesses: | Yes, the seat made my balls hurt very bad and in fear of getting impotent and prostate cancer, i switched seats and now am 100% better so its all good, the only downside is the stickers on the front fork are beelin off | | Similar Products Used: | i tried some treks in the same price range and they just couldnt compare | | Bottom Line: | The bottom line is that this bike is a great bike to start out with and great for people who have been riding a while and even better for those who cant spend 1500 on a high end bike or full suspension. I highly recommend a new seat if you do not want to become impotent or get prostate cancer if your a guy. for girls hell if it hurts then replace it. It works great and when i hit the trails i go hard and this bike keeps up. and remember, go hard or dont go at all, deuce | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brian
a Weekend Warrior
from Northboro, MA, USA
Date Reviewed: February 17, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Vietnam in Holden, Ma | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$700.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS, Bicycle Alley | | Strengths: | Great Frame geometry and strentgth
Nice Fork for lighter folks
Sweet Componetry for the price
Sweet Price for such a sweet bike
Nice Painty Job
| | Weaknesses: | None really | | Similar Products Used: | Gary Fisher Big Sur 2001, Trek | | Bike Setup: | Stock except cage/bottle, pump, and saddle bag | | Bottom Line: | This is the greates bike for the money. If you can find one in your size from last year, than consider yourself lucky. The paint job is really slick also. This bike is the best bang for the buck. I hope it can take the abuse I give to it. Ride On! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ron
a
from Gilroy, CA USA
Date Reviewed: January 20, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$699.00 | | Purchased At: | Off Ramp | | Strengths: | Bang for your buck. Lightweight and strong. | | Weaknesses: | Brakes. OK for going moderate, but when pounding my fore-arms get real tired while modulating the brakes. They have always been there when needed, just wish there was more. | | Similar Products Used: | Nothing to compare, last bike bought was 14 years ago, a Gary Fisher. But, when I bought the bike I tried many out and except for the ones which costs much more, the Stumpjumper A1 pro was the best in my eyes. | | Bike Setup: | Stock, except stubby bar ends, pump, and inner tube protectors | | Bottom Line: | For the money, in my opinion I got a wonderful deal. During lunch I ride a nice park, Wilder Ranch, ride to the park, hit the trails for about 45 minutes, ride back to work, shower and face the realities of work, its tough to beat that. Like I said earlier, wish it had better brakes. Don't know anything about shocks, read of others wishing they were firmer. Me I wish they were softer, with more travel, otherwise it's fun!
Perhaps in the future I will need a better bike, but for what I do with it, it's great! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Flee Mac
a Weekend Warrior
from Dallas, Texas
Date Reviewed: January 10, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Tyler State Park | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$699.00 | | Purchased At: | Richardson Bike Mart | | Strengths: | Let's start cosmetic. This bike is beautiful! (Red and Black) As I walk by it every morning I pay homage with a quick "I cannot believe I own you". It truely makes me want to ride all the time. It has excellent components for the price. The frame geometry is great. | | Weaknesses: | Seat is a bit on the concrete side, but I am used to it now. | | Similar Products Used: | Old motorcycle looking bicycle with pedals........back in the early 80's. Had front shocks, heavy thing. Remember? | | Bike Setup: | Stock. Will upgrade if things decide to break. The frame appears to be a great foundation. | | Bottom Line: | I never knew that mountain biking would captivate me as it has. I want to ride all the time. Having some of the most fun ever and I believe that alot of that is due to the bike. If you have the money and you are lucky enough that your local bike shop still has the 2000 model, it is a must buy. You will never ask her to leave in the morning.
TWISH note: The 2001 Rock Hopper Pro is a down grade in components, and it is more expensive. Consider yourself lucky if you own the 2000 model. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Darren Moody
a Cross Country Rider
from Stockton-On-Tees, England
Date Reviewed: January 9, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$433.00 | | Purchased At: | Bike scene Guisborough, England | | Strengths: | Lightweight, Componentry, looks, handling on fast and slow bits. The price I paid for it against some of the US prices seems excellent. | | Weaknesses: | the seat, went out yesterday for one hour and a half and I am suffering today! | | Similar Products Used: | Rode an Orange E2 and Kona Pahehoe both nice bikes but for the price of this one not that nice | | Bike Setup: | Standard | | Bottom Line: | I went to the shop to buy a full suspension bike just missed a deal on a FSR xc so I looked at the Rockhopper FSR comp decided to go for this bike and Im pleased with it, this far. I will definately change the seat at the bikes first service. and probably the shock for a lighter one in the summer though the Manitou sx seems ok.
Anyone looking for a competent all round xc bike take a long look at this one but change the seat! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kyle W.
a Weekend Warrior
from Duluth, MN
Date Reviewed: January 5, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | anything promising | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$929.00 | | Purchased At: | Eriks bike shop | | Strengths: | Light weight, responsive frame. Screams uphill like no oter. I could not find more in a bike for the price. Relatively problem free after many riding hours. I'm 6'6" and was very happy with the overall fit and feel of my 23" frame. Good body geometry... | | Weaknesses: | The seat took some serious getting used to. Stock specialized tires just can't track well thru mud. | | Similar Products Used: | Giant Iguana with front suspension | | Bike Setup: | completely stock | | Bottom Line: | I've pounded this bike for countless hours. It handles everything I've thrown at it, jumps, climbs, logs, everything. It was a big purchase for me, but the bike rides so easily it can make anyone feel like a pro. Sometime in the very near future I'll be substituting the seat for something more comfortable. I was looking for a bike that could handle the vastly different terrain up here in northern MN, and this one has performed excellently! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Don
a Weekend Warrior
from Littleton Colorado
Date Reviewed: December 30, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$650.00 | | Purchased At: | bicycle village on Bowles (GREAT shop) | | Strengths: | Top performing bike for middle of the line price. Love the color scheme. (Black/red) | | Weaknesses: | Cheap strongarm cranks | | Similar Products Used: | I tried just about everything in the price range. Specialized builds a great bike, has resonable prices and stands by their warranty | | Bike Setup: | Stock with exception of mega 9 splined LX cranks and BB. Also have upgraded wheels of of my old Enduro on it. Next upgrade will be LP carbon bar and seatpost. | | Bottom Line: | It comes with good components and a great frame for upgading. I sold my 2000 Enduro FSR to get this hardtail and am thankful everytime I ride it. It's quick, responsive and climbs great. Good comprimise between fire road screamer and singletrack machine. I couldn't be any happier with this bike. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a good mid level bike. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Anthony
a Weekend Warrior
from Salt Lake City, UT, USA
Date Reviewed: December 29, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Have yet to hit the trails (most are covered with snow) | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$850.00 | | Purchased At: | The Bicycle Center, Salt Lake City, UT | | Strengths: | Light, nimble, quick and responsive. I have had the bike for a couple of weeks now and I have to say it is the best hardtail bike I have ridden. I rode several other Hardtails w/front suspension and this one had the plush-est ride of them all. Smooth, fast and quick handling. I got the bike to get back in shape and have ridden it everyday (on roads mostly since it's winter here. Just looking at it makes me want to ride! | | Weaknesses: | Being a heavier rider (220lbs) I would have preferred a stiffer elastomer for the shocks (but I have yet to bottom them out) and maybe a better front derailer, however I am EXTREMELY pleased with the performance/component set/weight and price. Specialized is getting back to their roots by building high quality bikes with killer components sets | | Similar Products Used: | I test rode Schwinn, DB, Mongoose, and a few others | | Bike Setup: | Completely stock with the exception of the Specialized Cyclometer | | Bottom Line: | I love the paint job (RED/Black). Its true about the braze-ons being too low on the down tube and the bottle rubbing the paint off the frame. So, I took a small piece of an old inner tube and glued it to the area that is subject to friction and I'm hoping will save the paint (with the bottle in place, you would never know the rubber patch is there). I really haven't put the bike through its paces but the riding I have done is a pleasure!! This is one solid ride. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Scott Nichols
a Cross Country Rider
from Sydney, NSW, Australia
Date Reviewed: December 19, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | None | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$1000.00 | | Purchased At: | Chain Reaction | | Strengths: | Excellent balance and handling. Good bike for a tall rider like myself. It is very comfortable on long hauls. | | Weaknesses: | Does not particularly like to be ridden into the back of parked cars at 45klm/h. This can result in bent forks and bruised rider. Any bike that can survive the crash this one did has to be considered as a strong bike. | | Similar Products Used: | I have owned a 1999 version of this bike. It was a great bike, until someone stole it! | | Bottom Line: | I love my bike. I hate crashing it. This is a very good choice for someone who isn't really cashed up but wants a good compromise between quality and price. Oh yeah and it looks good too. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Paul Friedman
a Cross Country Rider
from Israel
Date Reviewed: December 17, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | The Wall of Zuba | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$1000.00 | | Purchased At: | Matzman Tel-Aviv | | Strengths: | Sharp-predictable handling, climbs like a goat strong rims, strong brakes, good forks. | | Weaknesses: | Pedals a bit fussy until you get them worn-in and the cleats positioned properly, now they're fine. The cranks have developed an annoying creak, I'll swap them for XT when the chainrings wear out. Not much mud-clearance. | | Similar Products Used: | Haro | | Bike Setup: | Stock except for Ritchey Forcelite flat bar & bar-ends. | | Bottom Line: | Simple no-fuss high performance package. I've ridden the bike hard for six months and it's given me no problems, still shifts a treat, and the wheels stay true. I find the saddle comfortable, unlike many reviewers, more than the WTB on my last bike.
I'd strongly recommend this bike to anyone on a budget looking for a no-fuss cross-country / trail bike.
Almost a five. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
scott
a Weekend Warrior
from topeka, kansas
Date Reviewed: November 26, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Purchased At: | Capps | | Strengths: | The geometry of this bike makes it an impressive climber, the best I've been on. The components work well from the shock to the rear hub. Gently pull on the brakes and you become quickly confident that these babies are gonna hold under even the most trying conditions. The LX shifts quickly and quietly, and the range in the gear set seems to work well for the trails I ride. | | Weaknesses: | Initially, I felt the steering response was a tad quirky. At times, it felt that the front wheel was going to fold under the head set. After three days of riding the trails, I got more comfortable with it and now don't notice a problem. The saddle was granite hard and uncomfortable so it go replaced before the bike left the sales floor. I also traded out the clipless pedels for traps. The braze-ons located at the bottom of the seat tube are too low to allow a bottle cage to fit without the botle riding on the downtube (my frame is 17"). The front Deore is the weak link in the bikes components and even with that said, it works fairly well. Some of the previous reviews seemed disappointed with the front suspension, but I have no complaints. I noticed for 2001, Specialized has switched to a Judy fork. | | Similar Products Used: | I rode the Raleigh M80, the Gary Fisher, a Schwinn, the Trek 6500 and 7000, and a Giant. The Specialized is the best bike of the lot for the money. | | Bike Setup: | Switched to traps and the body geometry gel seat | | Bottom Line: | Try the rest, but if this bike is in your price range (or even slightly above it) buy it. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Eric
a Weekend Warrior
from Columbus, Ohio
Date Reviewed: October 1, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$485.00 | | Purchased At: | BikeSource | | Strengths: | This bike is just fun. It flies up hills and screams down. It's extremely fast in corners. The brakes are the best I've ever used (that includes discs). The suspension is super plush. The drivetrain is works well. The frame is great. It makes me forget that I'm riding an aluminum frame. The wheelset is strong and I rarely have to true it. This is just a solid bike that is great for so many different types of riding. | | Weaknesses: | The nine-speed stuff is okay, but it's a little bit weak for anything other than XC. The pedals are good as long as the trails is dry. They also have a tendency to unclip when I don't want them to. Lastly, the tires are good all around, but for as knobby as they are they are lacking a little bit in the traction department. | | Similar Products Used: | You name it. | | Bike Setup: | Stock. | | Bottom Line: | Eventhough I only paid $485 for it, I would have willingly paid full price for it. I am very impressed with the bike overall and I only plan to make a few upgrades. It's great for a hard core epic ride or for just riding street with some buddies. Anybody who's in the market for a fun bike that will last, this is it. It's a steal. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Andy
a
from ashland OR
Date Reviewed: September 27, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$750.00 | | Purchased At: | mikes bikes someplace in california | | Strengths: | An extremely awsome bike!!!i had a over 20mph crash and nothing happened to it and i ran into a curb on this crash
no flat tire!!!decent brakes (u can tell what i mean by decent... high speed crash = DECENT brakes)i totally suggest this bike to anyone who likes biking and dosent want a WAL-MART bike
ps.im 11!! i still know alot about bikes | | Weaknesses: | oh...nothing | | Similar Products Used: | uhh... | | Bike Setup: | aluminum frame...i think manatou 85 shock uhh ya | | Bottom Line: | a totally awsome bike and did i mension awsome? rreeeaalllyyyyy durable great ride | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Colin
a Weekend Warrior
from Scotland
Date Reviewed: September 23, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Pig Farm@Beecraigs | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Purchased At: | Dales | | Strengths: | Everything about the frame is superb, colour scheme(Red & black)paint quality, geometry and agility. | | Weaknesses: | Absolutely Nothing ! | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized Rockhopper Comp (Chromo Frame , Old Raleigh | | Bike Setup: | XT mechs, shifters, brakes. LX hubs on Mavic rims. Raceface seatpost and X-lite Pss Saddle. Kore Stem and Club Roost bars. Panaracer tyres. Rockshox Judy Race Forks. | | Bottom Line: | This frame was a warranty replacement when I broke a chainstay just riding along (True !). As an update to my previous post, this is a superb frame which everyone who has ridden has fallen in love with. The comment "Specialized have gone back to their roots and are building real frames again" was made by a friend who has ridden just about everything available - G.T., Kona, Litespeed, Orange, Cannondale, Custom Built. I am getting immense pleasure and am climbing stuff that I struggled up before the change. Handling is sweet and lively and acceleration is amazing ! Looking at the Spec build from the shops this would be well worth the asking price and a super base to upgrade on. Good for beginners to seasoned trailhounds alike. Soooo fast on singletrack it can be scary! Once again thanks to Dales and Specialized for their superb service. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jason
a Weekend Warrior
from Arlington, TX
Date Reviewed: September 7, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Cider Hill State Park | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$800.00 | | Purchased At: | Bikes, Inc. | | Strengths: | Components-LX/XT, sweet wheelset! | | Weaknesses: | like everyone else - the seat, replaced with a specialized body geometry. | | Similar Products Used: | my previous bike was a schwinn? | | Bike Setup: | swapped the stock brakes with 99 LX w/eagle claws (these were on my old bike), replaced the seat and added a thudbuster quadra pivot suspension seatpost. | | Bottom Line: | This bikes rock! I walked into the store with $800 cash and asked for the absolute best bike I could get. I was handed this one. I got the red/black version (the yellow stings my eyes) It's been a pleasure ever since. Quick and responsive, i feel I'm able to do a lot more now - and I ride some pretty technical terrain. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Michael Russell
a Weekend Warrior
from Cary, NC, USA
Date Reviewed: August 14, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | Frame geometry - this thing climbs like a monkey! Love the looks when my lard-ass passes my friends uphill on their
$1500+ bikes! | | Weaknesses: | Saddle. Do what I did and go ahead and swap it out for a
Body Geometry at the dealer. Awesome! | | Similar Products Used: | Trek | | Bike Setup: | Stock w/BG saddle | | Bottom Line: | This bike rocks!! Handles well, rapid fire shifters are
great compared to the lame grip-shifters I had on my Trek!
Only complaints are the riser is a little short for me, and
I've noticed a little creaking coming from the bottom
bracket when climbing the tall stuff (could very well be my
knees though!)
I tried out Cannondales, Treks, Gary Fishers and Giants
before buying this bike. Just ride it!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brian
a Cross Country Rider
from Frederick, MD, USA
Date Reviewed: August 8, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Shaefer Farms | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | Light weight, nimble, strong, I weigh 320 pounds and have had no p[robs (had dealer upgrade bumpers to the firm ones) | | Weaknesses: | The stock saddle had to go, specialized should spec one of the new BG saddles on it. | | Similar Products Used: | Giant, GT, DB, GF | | Bike Setup: | Stock, except firm elastomers, BG saddle, and different clipless pedals | | Bottom Line: | This bike is a blast to ride, nimble, it goes around, over or throughg anything, and asks for more. Very stable at speed, but also at home rockpicking. Brakes work well, though an upgrade here would make a world of difference. Excelent parts group for the money, frame is great, get it, ride it, and upgrade as it wears or breaks. The only problems I have had is a bit of ghost shifting in the rear (derailer adjustments needed), and the rear skewer worked loose a couple times (screw side). Overall a great product and excelent value, perfect for anyone looking for a high quality hard tail, ready to run with the big dogs, poke around the trails, and is even worthy of upgrades as needed, though very little needed at teh get go. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Curtis Dove
a Cross Country Rider
from Arlington, TX
Date Reviewed: August 3, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Tyler State Park | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | I feel in total control of the bike in any situation. The bike is easily manuevered. I've been in the sport for about 10 years and this bike is the best yet. Specialized R&D really did thier homework on this one. | | Weaknesses: | I've become impatient with the specialized clipless pedals. They seem difficult to use. I'm upgrading these. | | Similar Products Used: | Rockhopper( back in the day when all was rigid). 98 Schwinn S-20 full suspension. | | Bike Setup: | Stock all but, Body Geom Saddle, XT brakes, and Time ATAC Alium pedals. | | Bottom Line: | I'd give this bike a good look. I started the sport with Specialized and should've stayed. I ride fast singletrack, and occasionaly technical terrain. If you like to ride, buy a bike that your proud of, and you trust. I went Specialized, maybe you will too. If you have any questions, drop an email. Later Days. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Dave
a Weekend Warrior
from Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Date Reviewed: August 1, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | Sweet paint (yellow and black); nice componentry for the price since it's 90% is made by Specialized; the brakes work fantastic for me (I'm 160 lbs.); the frame is light and upgrade-worthy should you actually want to upgrade. | | Weaknesses: | Stock seat isn't made for riding, just for show-room looks; would've appreciated the Manitou SX-R for the fork 'cause it'd shave about a half pound in weight due to the aluminum shaft versus the steel shaft in the SX, not to mention the adjustable rebound that the SX-R has would be a nice bonus; brakes squeal like a banshee when wet; paint chips rather easily; I paid $814 for this back in March and I see someone got it for $699! >:-( | | Similar Products Used: | A ton of 'em. In my humble opinion, this was among one of the best bikes for the cash. (Raleigh, Univega, and Jamis are also good bang for the buck but I was a little bit brand-snobby...) | | Bike Setup: | Stock with a Specialized Body Geometry saddle. | | Bottom Line: | Great bike for the cash. The drivetrain has skipped a couple of times on me and I don't ever ask much of it (I always ghost-shift on the uphills, etc.) Kinda disappointing for an XT/LX combo. Perhaps the chain is the weak link in the drivetrain or else nine rear cogs just can't be expected to work well... (The bike is set up as good as it can be.) It's a very fast bike though; it feels much lighter while riding than you'd expect if you lift it. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Chuck
a Cross Country Rider
from Ann Arbor
Date Reviewed: August 1, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Undiscovered | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | LX/XT combo is really nice, smmoth shifting. Fork is nice,The Manitou SX is really quite a step up from a Rock Shox Jett. | | Weaknesses: | TOO MANY LOGOS!!!!!! This ting is gonna get a paint job just as soon as I can afford it!!! The seat was a bit harsh, untill I adjusted to it! | | Similar Products Used: | Gary Fisher Marlin, and too many test rides too mention | | Bike Setup: | Shimano LX/XT drivetrain with specialized cranks. Avid 1.0 brakes Lx shifters. I replaced the stock pedals with odyssey shark bite pedals. | | Bottom Line: | While I got this bike for a mere $699.00, I would have no problem shelling out the suggested retail of $929.00. I am a big rider (330 Lbs) and this bike can take the abuse of me flying down stairs and taking big jumps. This bike in the words of my local shop owner "as good as a bike needs to be unless you have self esteem issues" I just hate all of those damn crooked s's all over the place!!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Rob
a Weekend Warrior
from NY
Date Reviewed: July 30, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | Good component combo, light rigid frame, price, | | Weaknesses: | Seat, Logo overload, Rise bars, rear Xt needs constant adjustment (may be an isolated problem) | | Similar Products Used: | Trek Fisher | | Bike Setup: | Stock. Upgrading seat,post,bars, and tires when needed | | Bottom Line: | This bike smokes. Climbs and desecends incredibly. Highly recommended for beginners, intermediates, and beyond. Great paint job. Better than bikes costing alot more. Save your cash on snob bikes this ones worth more. Only upgrade really needed is the seat. Paid 799.00 a real bargain with LX/XT . Great shock for anyone under 200lbs. Light for the price. Want a Stumpjumper but don't have the cash? This is your ride. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Luca Baudino
a Weekend Warrior
from Turin, Italy
Date Reviewed: July 27, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | alpine road | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | Colour,price,and size 23" | | Weaknesses: | problemwith chain (break) and with front gear resolved changing the middle gear ring. | | Similar Products Used: | old rockhopper | | Bike Setup: | stock | | Bottom Line: | For the moment I am very plesed to use this bike during
my week end on the old military road near Turin.
I think this is a really good bike. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Zac Hustad
a Weekend Warrior
from Portland
Date Reviewed: July 25, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | Light Weight, XT Components, Good Specialized Components, Value, Manueverable, climbs hills like a champ. | | Weaknesses: | Brakes lick compared to Arch 40's
Shocks bottom out for me at 210lbs
Those are big items | | Similar Products Used: | Trek 7000, Big Sur, Kona Caldera, Moab 3, Cannondale F500, GT Avalanche | | Bike Setup: | UM... Stock except I pulled off all the lame stickers. Weight Savings!!! | | Bottom Line: | All the other bikes I looked at were comparably set up. They had similar components, frames, and shocks. This bike was about $80 cheaper than the other bikes and its the lightest by about 1.5lbs. The Specialized also had the coolest paintjob which is important in choosing a bike.
This bike is very controllable and easy enough to learn and race on. The shocks will bottom out for those over 200lbs and the brakes lick nutz but other than that it is a good bike and I am very pleased with it. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Andrew
a Weekend Warrior
from CA
Date Reviewed: July 12, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Anything | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | Good price for what you get. Shimano LX/XT. Avid brakes. Manitou SX fork. $879.99. Lightweight. Responsive. Did I say lightweight? | | Weaknesses: | Had some chain problems. It keeps slipping out on the front but the bike store adjusted it. SOMETIMES it comes off during shifting. After EASY riding, I got a flat both front and rear tires. Thorn resistant tires should fix that. Seat is hard on the ass (gotta stand up for those long rides) | | Similar Products Used: | Diamondback Outlook | | Bike Setup: | STOCK except for Diamondback pedals....just didn't feel the clipping of the stock pedals. | | Bottom Line: | If you have the money, go for it. Its a promising bike. The tires/tubes are weak and chain problems but overall I am very pleased with this bike. I plan to do some racing if not crazy ass things with this bike. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Colin
a Weekend Warrior
from Livingston
Date Reviewed: July 12, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Beecraigs | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | Stiff rear end but comfortable, good paint (red with black) | | Weaknesses: | None yet | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized Rockhopper comp FS (cromo frame) | | Bike Setup: | LX chainset, XT everything else, LX hubs on Mavic rims, Rockshox Judy Race forks, Panaracer Fire XC or Mud pro tyres,Kore stem with CLub Roost risers. Built up in 17 " weighs 26.5 lbs | | Bottom Line: | I have recently experienced the Specialized frame warranty, I snapped a dropout at the chainstay. Frame replaced, and upgraded at my request at a very reasonable price, without question. I have ridden this frame for about 6 hours now and am loving every minute. It responds very well and acellerates like a whippet on speed ! Climbs in the wet up stuff I have walked up before now. Turns in quickly and I can hop logs I couldn't hop before. I will post some more when I have ridden for a bit longer.Thanks to the bike shop for their assistance. I won't be going past them or Specialized. Good service means a lot. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
ToddMeister
a Cross Country Rider
from Columbia, SC, USA
Date Reviewed: June 8, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Tsali (near Bryson City, NC) | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | Great tires! [see comment (1) below]
Climbs like a goat [see comment (2) below]
Shimano's stock components on this bike are a steal at this price.
Manitou fork [see comment (3) below]
Eye popping in Yellow Metalic and Black | | Weaknesses: | Bottle cage mounting screws are too low on the seat tube as a result my water bottle has rubbed the paint off the frame.
Rear v-brake cable elbow has clogged twice!
Stock seat MUST be replaced! | | Similar Products Used: | Trek 8000 & 7000, Schwinn, StumpJumper | | Bike Setup: | Ditched Shimano "rapid" fire for SRAM 9.0 Grip shift - sweet!!
Specialized Body Goemetry seat - best upgrade you will ever buy! | | Bottom Line: | (1) I was a little concerned about the tires being suited to all pupose riding (mud, hard pan, loose stuff) after my first two rides. Don't know if they softened since then or what but they really are doing a great job in most conditions.
(2) I've been cleaning obsticals I didn't think were possible.
(3) Only fork I tried in this price range that I couldn't bottom out with my 205 lbs.
This is a race worthy bike - buy it if you are a beginner to intermediate racer or just someone who really wants to hammer on a bike all weekend long - it will not disappoint!
Don't buy it if you really want a steel frame or you're not SERIOUS about your biking | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Ramon Torres
a Weekend Warrior
from Destin, Florida
Date Reviewed: May 16, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Red Bug (Tallahassee) | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | Components-this bike is stacked for the price. I looked at Gary Fishers and Marins and this bike came out on top for my price range(around 1,000). | | Weaknesses: | I had trouble with my fork being out of whack. I called Specialized and they sent me a new bike right away. After this experience, I will never buy from another company again.They have my business for life. | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized Rockhopper A1 FS, Giant Iguana, Specialized Stumpjumper Comp. | | Bike Setup: | Yeti speed grips, Specialized Body Geometry seat, Sachs chain(comes stock with KMC), looking to buy new, lighter fork. | | Bottom Line: | I love this bike. I have ridden more expensive bikes and they are nice, but this bike just fits me perfect. It just feels comfortable. It's easy to maneuver, light and responsive. The only other bike I would buy right now would be a Stumpjumper with a shorter stem and a riser bar( so it is set up like my Rockhopper ). If you are considering buying one, definitely test ride the A1 Pro FS. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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F-Man
a Weekend Warrior
from Coral Springs,Florida
Date Reviewed: May 15, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Markham Park | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | Lotta Bike for your buck. I paid $769.00 I think thats a good price for LX FRT. XT Rear,Avid Brakes,Richey OCR COMP
wheels,Sweet looking yellow,black,and silver paint job. | | Weaknesses: | Seat feels as hard as steel,will be my first upgrade.
I think frame should be U.S.A. built at this price range
bike list for $959.00 | | Similar Products Used: | trek 7000,G.T. backwoods,Fisher Kaitai,moab 2 | | Bike Setup: | Bone Stock | | Bottom Line: | I feel this is the best bike I could aford.I'm very pleased
with it so far, it's very smooth and a great climbing bike.
Manitou SX fork feels great very plush ride. I looked around
new and used for 2 months this bike was the best deal I could find. I'll post again after I hit more trails.
P.S.
It weighs 26.5 pounds (not bad)
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Submitted by
K
a
from PA
Date Reviewed: April 25, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | Fast, light, handles great, and well priced. | | Weaknesses: | When shifting, the rear occasionally slams into gear harder than normal | | Similar Products Used: | KHS, Trek, Klein | | Bike Setup: | Upgraded handlebar to Titec 141 with Club Roost bar ends--didn't care for the rise bar that comes stock. | | Bottom Line: | After a test ride, I knew this was the bike I was buying. Of the different bikes I've ridden in this price range, this one is the only one that feels right. With other bikes it's taken me a lot longer to get comfortable with them--With the Rockhopper, I had complete confidence in the bike from the first moment I clipped in. Comes stock with a good set of components that can be upgraded--which I probably won't do until something breaks. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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barney
a Cross Country Rider
from darmouth, ma, usa
Date Reviewed: April 21, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | sugarloaf widomaker | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | PRICE!!!!!
COMPONENTS--GREAT FOR PRICE | | Weaknesses: | NONE YET | | Similar Products Used: | NONE | | Bike Setup: | STOCK | | Bottom Line: | just picked the bike up today
rode it around my yard
responsive, light, shock seems nice
will post update after more ridin | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Paul Kuijpers
a Cross Country Rider
from Uden, The Netherlands
Date Reviewed: April 14, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | great color in Yellow (red isn't availble in Europe), Stiff, good sizing for larger people.
Price (I paid 2600 guilders/$1150)
Great Specialized part/tires ed. | | Weaknesses: | The rims in my case, killed them in 2 months. But then I have to tell that I'm weighing 280lbs | | Similar Products Used: | Empella Flintstone (local product), Scott Boulder | | Bike Setup: | Rockhopper pro. Mavic X619 rims with Hoshi spokes, XT disk hubs, XT disk brakes | | Bottom Line: | I'm very happy with the strengt of the frameset. All other product (exept the rims) are OK.
It "fits" nicely
Overall rating just 4 Chilis the rims should be better! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Johnny Ocasio
a Racer
from Vega Baja P.R.
Date Reviewed: April 10, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | Rigid frame provides a stiff ride,very predictable,hadles very well,ligth for the budget.Good base to upgrading. | | Weaknesses: | Manufacturer should consider to upgrade the fork with stiffer springs in 19"+ frames considering that a heavier rider would buy those sizes. | | Similar Products Used: | Cannondale f900. | | Bike Setup: | Base upgraded white brothers sc90 fork,xt v brakes,flat bar with bar ends,xt cassette,xtr bottom bracket. | | Bottom Line: | after a few upgrades handles even better,about 2 pound less stop even better and new fork performs great.can't bottom out with this one. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sean
a Weekend Warrior
from Lawrence, KS. USA
Date Reviewed: April 6, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | everything | | Weaknesses: | having problems with the chain and componets | | Similar Products Used: | cannondale f700 trek 7000, 8000 klein | | Bike Setup: | stock | | Bottom Line: | great bike handles awesome, the weight of the bike is good and have had no major problems yet. I would recommend trying this bike after you checked out the rest. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Jeff
a Weekend Warrior
from Columbus, Indiana
Date Reviewed: February 29, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Knobstone Park | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | The very large lower tube, the Manitou SX shock, the Shimano XT rear derailler. The list goes on and on. | | Weaknesses: | I have experienced some oil leaking with the shock. It seems to be coming from around the bottom of the boot. My local bike shop says to ride it for awile and see if it stops, he says it may be overfull. I don't know. | | Similar Products Used: | 2000 Gary Fisher Paragon
1995 Schwinn Moab | | Bike Setup: | The seat had to go, I put on a gel seat. I also bought a pair of odyssey pedals that weren't clipless for some in town riding. | | Bottom Line: | An excellent bike for the money. It compares with the bikes that retail around 1200 to 1500 dollars. I would recommend it to anyone. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Chas
a Weekend Warrior
from Waukesha, WI
Date Reviewed: February 24, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Southern Kettle Moraine | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | Definitely a sharp looking bike. Qualifies for a "Wow". Aluminum frame, Manitou shocks, quality of components at a good price. Just compare this to the Trek 8000 and see ! | | Weaknesses: | None yet. | | Similar Products Used: | Trek | | Bike Setup: | Stock w/ different pedals to permit non-clipless shoes if I choose. | | Bottom Line: | Looking forward to hitting the trails hard and pushing the bike ( and me ) to the limits. This bike can do Moab along with rails to trails stuff. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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