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Mongoose Tyax Elite XC Hardtail
Product Description
User Reviews
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irishmongooserider Date Reviewed: November 22, 2012 Strengths: Remember, the last Tyax Elite's in the USA (the 2011's) sold for $650 and had Tektro hydraulic disk, Sram X-5 drivetrain, good wheels with Kenda tires, a solid (if heavy) fork with lockout, and decent to good components all over. Value is the biggest strength of this bike, along with the freshly redesigned fram from the 2010 model year, which is a fantastic improvement, and a worthy frame to build however your heart desires, lol. Weaknesses: Keep in mind this is only a $650 bike, so its not going to have everything. The main gripes for me (and I'm nitpicking here) is the fact that the Suntour XCR LO weight is over 5 pounds, that's heavy for a 100mm fork. The stock cranks and BB are square taper, which at $650 is all you're going to get. Also, for true trail riding, you'll need to replace at least the front Kenda Small Block 8 with something a bit more aggressive for good steering and braking control as the SB8 is low on bite, especially on the front. Bottom Line:  
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joel Date Reviewed: May 6, 2012 Strengths: the frame is solid and the perfect shape. i was very happy in purchasing this bike. Weaknesses: the frame is fairly heavy, the disc brakes are terrible and the front derailer is quite weak Bottom Line:
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Jernas
a Cross Country Rider
from Maribor, Slovenia Date Reviewed: October 29, 2011 Strengths: It's a well built bike overall with solid components. The frame is great, Alex rims are good, tires are great, crankset is solid so is the front shock etc. I also love the WTB speed V sport seat. Weaknesses: Promax brakes aren't really anything to write home about also it's extremely hard to find pads for them. front derailleur is not great either and it should be replaced with something better. Other than that I wouldn't mind having some Deore shifters instead of Alivio but it's ok for the price. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Pohorje Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $544.00 Purchased At: Through an internet Similar Products Used: Focus Whistler, Genesis Winner MX, Scott ASPECT 40, Giant Revel 0 Bike Setup: Mongoose Tyax Elite 2009
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soon.
a Cross Country Rider
from Ohrid, Macedonia Date Reviewed: June 13, 2011 Strengths: Good frame, strong wheels, nice fork. Feels good compared to a few other bikes I've tried. Weaknesses: Brakes! The Promax Mechs are a nightmare! The tyres don't hold well, especially if you ride in a bit slippery terrain. The saddle is a disaster and the rails were too thin for the seatpost, had to replace it. I had problems with the bottom bracket, but none of the people I know that own this bike have had them, so I consider that to be bad luck. The front derailleur broke after 3-4 months, on flat ground while shifting to the third chainring. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $590.00 Purchased At: BikeStop Similar Products Used: RAM HT2, RAM HT3, Giant Terrago 3, Mongoose Tyax Super 2008, Tyax Comp 2009 and a few others. Bike Setup: Frame - Mongoose Tyax 2009 Fork - SR Suntour XCM v2 HLO (cleaned and greased, works fine now) Headset - Ritchey Logic Brakes - Avid BB5 (upgrade), with stock Promax levers Gears - Alivio rear, front (upgrade), shifters Crank - Shimano M361, BB UN 26 (upgrade) Chain - Shimano HG50 (upgrade) Cassette - Shimano HG40 (upgrade) Wheels - Alex TD24 rear, Mavic XM317 front on stock Formula hubs, stock spokes Saddle - Velo 2044 (upgrade) Tyres - Komodo 2.1 front, Nevegal 1.95 rear Stem, handlebars, seatpost - Mongoose (stock) Grips - Ritchey TrueGrip 6 blk/wht (upgrade) Extras - CatEye Velo 8, bar ends with road bar tape, Topeak Aero Wedge Pack Large
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kye
a Weekend Warrior
from wagga wagga Date Reviewed: April 20, 2011 Strengths: its a great bike but where did you get it for 299 Weaknesses: costs to much Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: wilans hill Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $749.00 Purchased At: kidsons cycles Similar Products Used: haro f1 series Bike Setup: great
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Kuriyama
a Downhiller
from Far Northern Japan Date Reviewed: April 18, 2011 Strengths: Great Value Decent frame Deore Shifters & Rear Mech Tektro Discs Kenda Small Block tyres Lockout Weaknesses: None at this price point Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: smooth fast singletrack thru pine forests Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $299.00 Purchased At: Costco!!!! Similar Products Used: Lots Bike Setup: Cut down the seat post, shorter crank arms, shorter stem, lighter tyres & tubes; otherwise stock
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tasos
a Downhiller
from greece Date Reviewed: September 11, 2009 Strengths: sorry for my english because i am from greece!!!it has a very lite gear ratio and the main body is excellent Weaknesses: before you buy this mongoose tyax product you have to take into consideration that this areas with dirt or overcoast riding can harm the accesories of the bike like the gear ratio Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: mountains Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $432.00 Purchased At: kasimatis Similar Products Used: no Bike Setup: i cant understand the words!!!sorry
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RdB
a Cross Country Rider
from Lithuania Date Reviewed: June 13, 2009 Strengths: Shimano Alivio system,Shimano Cranks,Strong Frame,good wheels,enough good fork for me. Weaknesses: Promax brakes.I think it is the worse thing in this bike. Crank is near ground,so sometimes it hits liying trees or something. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $500.00 Bike Setup: Shimano Alivio system,Shimano Cranks,Suntour XCM Fork,Promax mechanical brakes,Alexrims TD24...
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The Shadow
a Weekend Warrior
from Gold Coast, Australia Date Reviewed: May 17, 2009 Strengths: The SRAM X.5 gearing, being a first time user of SRAM, I heard a lot of bad things over the years and had been Shimano loyal, however I have to say I will be sticking with SRAM from now on. The bike has a great feel to the frame, responds very well. Weaknesses: Promax cable disc brakes. Mongoose handlebars are just too wide. Mongoose dual density grips are terrible. Mongoose platform pedals straight from a BMX. Kenda Komodo tyres that are just shocking. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $400.00 Purchased At: LBS Similar Products Used: Giant Yukon, Giant Alias, GT Avalanche 1.0, Norco and Apollo rigs. Bike Setup: 2008 model: Black. Tires: 26x1.95 Michelin Wild Gripper Pro - UPGRADE. Wheelset: Alex TD24 double wall, Alloy QR 32H hubs. Frame: Flat top tube, All Mountain 6061 Alloy. Headset: Ritchey. Crankset: FSA Alpha Drive. Bottom Bracket: FSA cartridge. Chain: KMC Z-9200. Stem: Mongoose alloy 31.8mm x 110mm. Pedals: Crank Brothers Candy C - UPGRADE. Handlebar: Rafe Face, Ride 31.8mm x 610mm - UPGRADE. Seatpost: Mongoose alloy with micro adjust clamp. Grips/Tape: Profile Design - UPGRADE. Levers: Hayes Nine XC hydraulic - UPGRADE. Brakes: Hayes Nine XC hydraulic disc 160mm F&R - UPGRADE. Fork: SR/Suntour XCM DA 100mm hydraulic adjust & lock out. Front Derailleur: SRAM X.5. Cassette: Shimano 8-speed cassette. Rear Derailleur: SRAM X.5. Shifters: SRAM X.5 24 speed. Saddle: WTB Pure V Sport.
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kizza
a Weekend Warrior
from australia Date Reviewed: September 30, 2008 Strengths: Great bike easy ride. Looks good. Not too much of a strain even when going up hill. Comfortable and really fun to ride Weaknesses: Brakes a little too good sometimes. e.g when going really fast and having to brake suddenlly you can be thrown forwards if you aren't careful. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $300.00
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Frederick
a Weekend Warrior
from Pretoria, SouthAfrica Date Reviewed: March 31, 2008 Strengths: nice bike for beginners and for the price Weaknesses: Crank comes lose, spinner fork sucks, the rims didnt survive sabie, mechanical disk brakes not recommended Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Sabie Duration Product Used: 2 Years Price Paid: $370.00 Bike Setup: RockShox Judy DiskRims Shimano SPD Maxxis HighRollers 
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Teemu
a Cross Country Rider
from Turku Date Reviewed: September 16, 2007 Strengths: Good pedals, average seat, gears and frame, and looks :D Weaknesses: Brakes (Tektro IO) suck, the fork (spinner griad os) sucks. the stem is too long. and the bike is also pretty heavy. :S Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: there are many Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $375.00 Purchased At: Berggren Similar Products Used: Tunturi Duke, Kuwahara Muddy stone 3 Bike Setup: Better FCF stem and lightened alot parts (made RAW)
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Scott
a Weekend Warrior
from Central Coast, Australia Date Reviewed: May 30, 2007 Strengths: Excellent value for money for beginers. Disc brakes, Double walled rims, Decent suspension (2007 model here, different suspension from previous models), Solid frame. Weaknesses: Had problems with the brakes, had the calipers replaced but it turned out to be the rotors. They pulsed very badly, really noticable when braking with speed. Had them changed over and now they are fine. Although the LBS said they haven't had that issue before with this particular bike... Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Ourimbah State Forest Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $480.00 Purchased At: Central Coast Cycles Similar Products Used: None, Newbie Bike Setup: Stock except for better rotors 
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joe bishop
a Weekend Warrior
from jersey Date Reviewed: December 16, 2006 Strengths: seat and pedals but even there not really a strength Weaknesses: wots up wit the forks man, tyres are like twigs and the stem is a mile long Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: water works Duration Product Used: 2 Years Price Paid: $478.00 Purchased At: lawrence de gruchy Similar Products Used: none Bike Setup: completely stock couldnt be asked to spend any money on it
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edok burnis
from australia Date Reviewed: August 18, 2006 Strengths: platform pedals. Weaknesses: stupid bloody crank arms make sure to buy loctite. come loose every ride. Derailer not very good. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: my back yard Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $350.00 Purchased At: some shop Similar Products Used: kent Bike Setup: just like i got it except valve caps.
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