Submitted by
ScotlandRider
a Downhiller
from Aberdeen, Scotland
Date Reviewed: August 12, 2011
Strengths: Great Frame... thats it. everything else rip off!
Weaknesses: cheap parts
Bottom Line:
AMAZING frame, iv had this frame for a good 4-5 years, (06 model i think) obviously iv stripped the parts and just kept the frame and seat, (see custom parts listed above) its been down Fort William, Glentress, Lagan, name a scottish DH and its been down many a time, also been thrashed at skate parks, dirt jumps, not the lightest of frames, but the look and strength is awesome. best frame i have ever riden hands down.
and plus.....you never see another one around.
Submitted by
xfoxracing12x
a Weekend Warrior
from tulsa,ok
Date Reviewed: March 30, 2011
Strengths: great frame, awesome geometry, climbs like a goat
Weaknesses: crappy low end parts
Bottom Line:
great bike. just be prepared to be replacing the low end parts as you break them, and if you ride hard at all you will. the first thing i did was change the derailluers to shimano saint,and the forks to duke xc's because the stock suntour ones just sucked,then also went to disc and so on... but anyways the frame is nearly bombproof and its a pretty decent bike for the price.. i like it
Similar Products Used: marin hardtail, other fishers
Bike Setup: opie frame,rockshox duke xc forks,saint/hone rear hub and derailluer,avid hyd disc,mavic rims,bontrager big earl tires,xt cranks,and answer bars
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Submitted by
E.D.
a Weekend Warrior
from prescott valley, az
With just a few upgrades this bike rocks I am 5' 10" and ride the large 19inch I use it for XC singletrack, urban, and minor freeriding the bike has a do it all geometry great bang for the buck
Bike Setup: Pretty much stock upgraded marzocchi fork, shimano crank, azonic stem, and animal bmx platform pedals
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Submitted by
zxcvbnm
a Weekend Warrior
from Rapid City, SD, USA
Date Reviewed: August 9, 2010
Strengths: Strong frame, looks,
Weaknesses: fork i think, paint scratches, pedals are plastic, Chain get dirty easily i replaces chain, seat stem gets loose pretty regularly i will replace that seat feels like wood
Bottom Line:
I like the frame alot apart from the scratches it is very stronng the fork is ok but once i was riding and i hit something pretty big and the adjusters came out and hit me in the face. The adjusters on the fork are plastic and they dont really do anything. The cassete is nice but a sproket broke after the first month on mine. i would recommend changing the chain.
i got it pretty recently but i know i am going to replace the brakes with disc brakes, i would replace deralliuer because i want a better one, the one i have works pretty well sometimes messes up. and cassete and the fork. I replaced the pedals with metal ones.
Submitted by
OpieFisher
a Weekend Warrior
from Sugarbottom, IA, USA
Date Reviewed: June 21, 2010
Strengths: This frame is tough and has the best geometry I've Ever ridden!
Weaknesses: Stock components are low grade; just enough to get you going so you can upgrade as you brake 'em!
Bottom Line:
You can't beat this frame for ruggedness and geometry.
For the "never know what the next day holds" riding I like, this is your beast. It takes a downtown fountain plaza and staircase just as well as a dirt single track around a corner, down a ravine, through a creek and up the other side. As you break the stock components, upgrade to exactly what you want and don't fret because you didn't buy the Mullet that costs twice as much for marginal upgrades.
Bottom line: with the "Gary Fisher Collection" Trek roll-out this frame looks like it could get rare. Get it while you can.
Similar Products Used: A big GT BMX frame a friend rebuilt with gears!
Bike Setup: OPIE Frame, stock shifters & cogs, tougher chain of unknown brand, Nashbar MTB2 rims, Tektro IO disk brakes, Crank Bro's Egg beaters pedals, and a Bontrager "save-your-nuts" saddle.
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Submitted by
chasetornado
a Weekend Warrior
from Kansas City Missouri
Date Reviewed: December 28, 2009
Strengths: Handles great on roots,rocks, and other elements that are on the dirt path(s). Very rugged bike. Took a couple of tumbles with the bike and there are not any noticeable dents or scratches. Fairly easy to jump and do some amount of stunts on. Front suspension very good on taking the brunt of the impact when jumping/stunting. I recommend it.
Weaknesses: Could be a little bit lighter frame. The hybrid tires are nice for just your average ride, but when the rain falls and your on the trail that is more technical, its definitely worth it to have some true mountain bike tires.
Bottom Line:
The Opie is a good mountain bike to have esp if your starting off your mountain biking career. I have had nothing but the best experience with the Opie. When purchasing the bike, not only did i get a great deal on the Opie, but at the location where i purchased the bike, a life time service and repair warranty was given at Walts Bike and fitness. That has definitely made this bike well worth it.
Submitted by
yellowbeta
a Weekend Warrior
from Wausau, wi
Date Reviewed: June 14, 2009
Strengths: Loved the look of the bike. I also love the big frame (wanted something for my size).
Weaknesses: I found out right away you have to watch were you get the bike from. The shop didn't put it together very well. I had trouble with the chain and brakes.
Bottom Line:
Now that I've addressed the poor setup, it runs good. I had to replace the chain and work on the brake.
It is a nice bike for starters. I plan on keeping it for winter riding and will get something lighter for summer.
Submitted by
GHynson
a Weekend Warrior
from Austin, TX, USA
Date Reviewed: March 23, 2009
Strengths: 1)Ruggedized frame.
2)Matte Black unmarked paint job.
3)Cheap bike for upgrading.
4)Stock crank doesn't make a clicking sound in neutral.
5)Tool-less quick release wheels and seat height adjuster.
Weaknesses: 1)Heavy frame
2)Gear slips in 2/8th gear
3)Crank makes a grinding sound after heavy use.
Bottom Line:
I've had this bike for over three years and had no major componet failures.
The bike is a little heavy if your like me and drag your bike up the side of cliffs, or constantly clibing over barbwire fences.
Other then the extreme abuse this bike has indured, (it's been thrown down 10-15' drops, hit by a car, draged under muddy water, and left out side constantly) I'd give it a 9 out of 10 rating. It works best if you swap out the stock shifters for grip-shifters. The plastic pedals are fine also if you have a problem with pedals hitting you in the shins or back of the legs.
I love this bike,im 13 and I got it for christmas (08) and I cant stay off of it.
Its a good bike to learn how to do tricks on. You can do urban, downhll, freeride, and dirt jumping.
It has the same frame as the GF Mullet (which has better components for 2x the price) but you can customize the components exactly how you want to. So its amazing for the price.
I recommend this bike for any beginner or advanced rider who enjoys dirt jump or freeride.
Bike Setup: *2008* STOCK, except rear derailleur hanger(because it bent), and chain(because a sprocket broke).
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Submitted by
GSXRScott
a Weekend Warrior
from Kansas City, Mo
Date Reviewed: December 19, 2008
Strengths: Haldling. Climbing ability. Great bang for your buck.
Weaknesses: Clunky transmission. Just a little dirt in the components and the bike will miss shifts.
Bottom Line:
I'm new to the sport so take my comments with a grain of salt. I bought mine used off of craigs list for $180.00. It was pretty beat up but after an $80.00 tune up and rim truing it worked very well. Mine came with after market rims and tires that kept me glued to the trail even in the loose sand of the Arizona desert. I've really enjoyed this bike. My wife rides a Wahoo and it feels a bit heavy compared to my Opie. All in all this bike has worked great for me. My skill level is starting to go up so I'll probably upgrade to a Cobia but for the money the Opie is a great entry level bike.
Favorite Trail: Ft. McDowell Mountains State Park, Fountain Hills Arizona
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$180.00
Purchased At: Craigs List
Bike Setup: Stock. Aftermarket WTB rims and Specialized Tires. I Put a Stanz tubeless kit on it.
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Submitted by
joe-mtb-junkie
a Weekend Warrior
from london
Date Reviewed: December 8, 2008
Strengths: nice bike to ride i used my friends for a day or to when i went to do some freeriding but he has totaly changed components nice to ride though. took everything ithrew at it.
Weaknesses: cant think of any atm
Bottom Line:
good bikeit was reallyfun to ride im looking at getting one but i dont know whether to just get the mullet which hasd the same frame but the componenets are twice as good but its twice the price so i dont know if i should get this bike and get some marzocchi forks new rims and a new crank and disc brake but atm i would recommend thisbike. and my friends had his for 5 years but for a year of it hes used his 2000 pound marin downill bike. ITS GOT A GREAT FRAME
Bike Setup: marzocchi 180mm suspension deore lx rearmech system shimano hydrolic discs shimano cranks easton monkeylite straight bars gary fisher opie
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Submitted by
Taco
a Weekend Warrior
from USA
Date Reviewed: November 11, 2008
Strengths: Frame,tires,
Weaknesses: shifets,rims(bent the first month i had it)rear derailleur,no iscg tabs,cranks,seat post clamp won't hold seatpost in place,peadals(plastic)and the seat,Its super hard and it hurts!!
Bottom Line:
Stock is good for beginners but needs to be upgraed.