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bockingp
a Weekend Warrior
from CanadaDate Reviewed: June 11, 2011
Strengths: Excellent overall bike for a wide variety of recreational purposes. Lightweight, comfortable.Bottom Line: Great bike for general purpose riding. I don't have racing experience but I have used this bike in a wide range of terrains and it responds very well.
Favorite Trail: North Bay, Ontario
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$900.00
Purchased At: Thunder Bay, Ontario
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cartrembl
a Weekend Warrior
from SaguenayDate Reviewed: September 18, 2010
Strengths: Everything! Good looking bike,components...Weaknesses: NoneBottom Line: Very Good bike for the price,good looking,lots of fun!
Favorite Trail: Rivière Langevin
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$950.00
Purchased At: Gendron
Similar Products Used: Schwinn 210 FS
Bike Setup: Stock
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Daviswebb
a Weekend Warrior
from Toronto, CanadaDate Reviewed: August 11, 2009
Strengths: Components, frame design, wheels, tiresWeaknesses: Handling, geometryBottom Line: I have had no good experiences with this bike. Which is weird, because I am an old Rocky Mountain fan. I owned Brodie built Tantalus's, 2 of them and rode them long distances on both coasts of Canada in the worst conditions possible. I have a great love for their bikes.
I returned to off road biking after a 10 year hiatus of sea kayaking as my sport, and bought a reasonably priced RM thinking the basis would be there. I am really disappointed. I will try to express why.
The bike just doesnt fit right! I tried different sizes, and saddle and handlebar placements but nothing works. In steep descents into sand I was pitched mercilessly off the bike on my last ride. Long distance approach rides are awful, I am hunched over with most of my weight on my arms. I just want to get off the bike as soon as I ride about 15 minutes with it. THinking it was my fit, I loaned the bike to a friend who rode it for an afternoon. He too, felt he was about to be pitched forward at any time. Simply put, there is not optimal riding position on this bike. The components are okay, but not thrilling if you cant get a good comfortable fit.
I am now stuck with a bike I will have to unload for cheap.
What happened RM? Did you change designers, teams, geometry? Its sad because I was one of your greatest fans, since 1984 when i bought my first filet brazed Tant.
Favorite Trail: Squamish River Road
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$1100.00
Purchased At: Sporting Life, Toron
Similar Products Used: Haro Escape
Bike Setup: Stock
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Robert
a Weekend Warrior
from MO, USADate Reviewed: July 18, 2006
Strengths: Everything. This bike can take anything a first-timer can through at it, and keep going. No problems with any of the components to this point, that can't be blamed on operator error.Weaknesses: None so far.Bottom Line: Great bike for a guy who hadn't rode a bike in over 10 years. I would tell anybody to give it a try.
Favorite Trail: Local
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At: Local Bike Shop
Similar Products Used: None.
Bike Setup: Stock.
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Cinta
a Cross Country Rider
from TorontoDate Reviewed: September 6, 2005
Strengths: Great all around bike, handles well on tight turns. I have been riding the bike on a variety of trails in Ontario, Quebec and the US, and it did well on all of them. Good traction uphill, controls well downhill.Weaknesses: I have been told that the bike is not designed to do a lot of heavy x-c riding and advised to upgrade the front shocks as they are starting to bendBottom Line: Great bike for the price! If you are planning a lot of trail riding I would move up to the Vertex line. My husband rides a Vertex 30 and loves it.
Favorite Trail: Hardwood Hills
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Purchased At: Skis and Bikes, Toronto
Similar Products Used: rental bikes, Trek
Bike Setup: Standard Rocky setup
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Tim
a Weekend Warrior
from Raleigh, NCDate Reviewed: August 17, 2005
Strengths: Shifts like magic. Every other bike I tried in price range would grind or skip.Weaknesses: short for a cross country bike. standover height is good for me but I've had to get a longer handlebar extender.Bottom Line: Great bike. Solid. I'm probably rougher on it than it was designed for. If I continue to ride I need to move up in price range for front and rear suspension.
Note if you are in Raleigh area: Flythe no longer carries Rocky Mountain bikes.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At: Flythe Cyclery
Similar Products Used: Used and still have a 2002 Kona Nunu.
Bike Setup: Crank brothers clipless pedals. Ritchey 40mm handlebar extender.
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Jae
a Weekend Warrior
from Vancouver, B.C. CanadaDate Reviewed: August 4, 2005
Strengths: Frame, Components, WheelsWeaknesses: StemBottom Line: Great value with a solid feel. It reminds me of my Rocky Think Air which a solid bike. Not as light as my other bikes but at this price point I can't complain. Great frame to add/ upgrade parts too. I will be using this as a commuter as well so a pair of slicks and a lower rise stem for the steep climbs will have me flying up the hills. Can't wait to try it on the trails as I have a feeling it will take a lot of abuse. Really couldn't believe I was buying another Rocky as I thought it was way more expensive then the ride suggested.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$750.00
Purchased At: Bike Doctor
Similar Products Used: Rocky Thin Air, Gary Fisher Paragon
Bike Setup: Added Shimano Clipless Pedals
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Dave
a Weekend Warrior
from Sanford, ME USADate Reviewed: May 21, 2005
Strengths: Killer bang for the buck. It's a Rocky, enough said.Weaknesses: None.Bottom Line: With the type of riding that I do I was a bit nervous knowing the old adage "you get what you pay for". I have ridden high-end Rockys for years and wasn't sure if the quality would still be there in their low-end models. After 2 months of abuse, I am a true believer that Rocky Mountian is one of the best manufactures out there. The bike is just as straight and tight as day one. By no means is this a XC race bike or jump bike, but if your looking for a great all a around trail bike with light to moderate free ride capabilities, then look no further.
Favorite Trail: Mount A, Blue Job, Mousam Way
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$499.00
Purchased At: Rocky Mountian West
Similar Products Used: Iron Horse, DBR
Bike Setup: Standard Rocky componants.
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Justin
a Weekend Warrior
from BracebridgeDate Reviewed: February 13, 2005
Strengths: everything it is and all around amazing riding and looking bikeWeaknesses: crank I bent it quickBottom Line: AMAZING!
Favorite Trail: buckwallow
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Purchased At: Nielsons
Similar Products Used: rocky mountain fusion
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