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Briangl92
a Weekend Warrior
from Santa Cruz, CADate Reviewed: November 7, 2011
Strengths: Price.
Stock components.
Brakes.
RockShox Tora fork.Weaknesses: Brakes glaze and make a ton of noise.
Powder coating underneath rear brake caliper carrier cracked away and I nearly lost my rear brakes in Tahoe.
Frame; swing arm gusset has developed a crack behind the weld.
Weight.Bottom Line: Good for a beginner or for someone who takes on the ocassional trail but it doesn't hold up over time. The brakes overheat, the 2009-2010 frames have issues with cracking (mine cracked and is currently being evaluated by DB for replacement), and the brakes are mounted on top of powder coat that's susseptable to cracking away. It can handle fairly tough trails but don't expect it to hold up with continuous hard use.
It is quite heavy for uphill. The major bonus with this bike is its components especially the front and rear suspension. Itd be nice to see more rear travel however. Im constantly bottoming it out. The brakes stop well and are linear but overheat and glaze fairly easily. Perhaps some larger rotors could remedy this.
Favorite Trail: Lake Tahoe Flume Trail
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$950.00
Purchased At: Scotts Valley Cycle
Bike Setup: RockShox Tora, Fox Vanilla R, Shimano gear set and clippless pedals, MX4 brakes, Kenda front tire, Specialized Pro rear tire 2.35"
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Whumpus
a Weekend Warrior
from Boise, IDDate Reviewed: August 2, 2011
Strengths: Comfortable feel, very neutral position, there is almost no need to move back on steeper trails, stock drivetrain not bad at all, responds well to small bumps, worth the moneyWeaknesses: Broke 2010 frame, derailleur, and fork within 3 months, rear suspension could be better, not quite strong enough for abuse,20' frame still small for my 6'3" height, rear suspension a bit catchy on bumpy trailsBottom Line: I bought the bike for its low price, and found the quality to be decent. However, it didn't quite hold up to my type of riding. I broke the 2010 frame, even though I weigh 170, and DB sent me the 2011 frame. After some hassle, I was able to switch some of the parts from the old frame that I wanted, except the rear shock. The setup wasn't bad with a coil rear shock, but unfortunately that didn't work out.
I suggest this bike to anyone who can't afford a pricey bike, but would still like a fs bike. Don't get it if you lean toward the dh/fr type of riding, or if the trails are pretty technical. It will hold up for a while, but the problems begin to stack.
Favorite Trail: Hulls Gulch
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$700.00
Purchased At: Dick's Sporting Good
Similar Products Used: none
Bike Setup: DB Recoil Comp 2011, SRAM X4 shifters w/ SRAM X7 derailleur, Rockshox Tora 289
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koolshaggy
a Weekend Warrior
from New JerseyDate Reviewed: July 20, 2011
Strengths: Suspension is great, brakes work well, gears shift smoothlyWeaknesses: NoneBottom Line: This is my first 'real' full suspension bike, and I love it. It is light years better than my previous bikes (rigid Cannondale and Trek Y bike). Going down rock gardens feels like you're floating on air. Great bike for the price. I was able to pick it up basically brand new from Craigslist. It may be a bit heavier than some hardtail bikes and more expensive FS Bikes, but so am I. I could lose a few pounds to make up for the difference. Definitely worth a try if you don't have the money to blow on a more expensive bike.
FYI, the picture and component list for the Diamondback Recoil Comp listed are wrong. Go here for the full list and picture (http://www.diamondback.com/bikes/mtn-full-suspension/recoil-comp-11/)
Favorite Trail: The Tourne
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$525.00
Purchased At: Craigslist
Similar Products Used: Trek Y26
Bike Setup: SR Suntour XCR-RL, w/remote speed lock 100mm Fork
X-Fusion O2R Rear Shock
Hayes HMX-4 Mechanical Disc Brakes
Shimano Alivio rear derailleur w/SLM-310 8spd rapidfire shifters
Kenda Klaw 26x2.25
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Raging Monkey
a Downhiller
from SLC,UT,USADate Reviewed: March 7, 2011
Strengths: Strong build takes a beating (had a few bad crashes and it loved it and keeps wanting more), good shocks for stock bike, but you could upgrade to better.Weaknesses: WEIGHT!!! if upgraded would make great DH bike. plastic peddles, de-railer, Rims(found them to be a little on the weak side)Bottom Line: its a great bike for people getting into mountain biking and if upgraded it would be killer. If i had to go back i would still choose this bike as my first to learn on again.
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$780.00
Purchased At: Taylorsville Bike Sh
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desert rider
a Weekend Warrior
from Desert Hills AZ USADate Reviewed: February 26, 2011
Strengths: Solid,takes the trail punishment. Price. Tech service at Dicks Sporting at Happy Valley PHX AZ. (Nick). Tires (Kenda). Seat. SRAM X7Weaknesses: Kinda heavy. No lockout. But I can live with these.Bottom Line: This is my fist step up to a real Mountain Bike. I "used up" two others. I ride mostly single track verticals. I like the quick smooth shifting and the gear indicator on the handle bar. The 2.1 tires make going over sand so easy. Great stock seat, no having to get used to this one. Will upgrade some items in the future as it's very upgradable. Lastly, some didn't like the brakes, but I found them great, no complaints.
Favorite Trail: Maricopa trail
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$649.00
Purchased At: Dicks Sporting Goods
Similar Products Used: Pacific (when it was still made in the USA). Mongoose X75
Bike Setup: Stock. Rock Shok, SRAM X7
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The downhiller
a Downhiller
from SingaporeDate Reviewed: February 20, 2011
Strengths: great trail/freeride/maybe DH bike. strong frame and great parts. good for upgradingWeaknesses: heavy. plastic pedalsBottom Line: Awesome bike tackles trails easily. Jumps too. this bike is the kind I'd use to take to somewhere mountainous or the sea otter classic. this bike also is pretty cheap so you get lots for your money
Favorite Trail: anywhere
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At: department store
Similar Products Used: Giant trance
Bike Setup: stock
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USAfan
a Weekend Warrior
from BR,LaDate Reviewed: April 5, 2010
Strengths: front shocks & tiresWeaknesses: the pedals and deraileurBottom Line: good bike but could improve with a rear air shock. for the price it is good i usually ride hard tail but now i am going with fs bikes from now on.
Favorite Trail: comite/hooper road
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$550.00
Purchased At: capitol city cyclery
Similar Products Used: first fs bike.
Bike Setup: stock except haro metal pedals from 6 yrs. ago
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stevenjamesdavis22
a Weekend Warrior
from Ft IrwinDate Reviewed: February 23, 2010
Weaknesses: Pedals...just cuz there plastic...but no big deal.Bottom Line: Well this is actully my first "mountain" bike, i used to ride BMX. So have the frame isnt too heavy but it does have a weight to it (It'll eventually make your legs stronger) everything has gone good so far, im glad i chose this one as my first. As soon as i get even more dirty with it ill let you know.
Favorite Trail: all
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$599.00
Purchased At: World Of Wheels
Similar Products Used: none
Bike Setup: stock
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me
a Weekend Warrior
from TNDate Reviewed: June 24, 2009
Strengths: PRICE! Excellent components for this price range. Great suspension. Excellent shifting components. Brakes seems super solid.Weaknesses: Weight 35.5 lbs, no lockout.Bottom Line: More bike and better components than anything you will find in this price range. Super sturdy over roots and rock gardens. Smooth on the downhill. Great control. Get prepared to pump on the uphills though, you'll be carrying a lot of bike with you. I shopped long and hard before settling on this bike and I certainly couldn't have done any better. I am sooo happy with this bike. If I was looking to ride 100 mile adventure races I wouldn't even consider this bike. But for the average trail rider who likes to take small drops and jumps, and enjoys riding twenty miles a day, This is the best budget bike going.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$700.00
Purchased At: Dicks sporting goods
Similar Products Used: Trek dual sus.
Bike Setup: Rockshock tora, fox vanilla r, Hayes mx4 disc brake. Sram x7 deraileur.
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Mark Glossinger
a Weekend Warrior
from Luttrell, Tn.Date Reviewed: April 25, 2009
Strengths: It is a well built bike for the price.Weaknesses: It is a little heavyBottom Line: I think it is good bike for the price. I look around and compared other bikes at this price and I feel I made the right choice.
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$875.00
Purchased At: Redbluff, Ca.
Bike Setup: Stock
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thadoggfather
a Weekend Warrior
from Santa Cruz CADate Reviewed: January 27, 2009
Strengths: Excellent low price intro bike to Mountain biking; average components with decent shocks on a heavy frame. Really great for downhill very fun, lots of control.
Great Workout bike (see weakness on its weight)
Rebound adjustable fork and rear shock with travel adjustment.
Supercomfortable MTB seat.Weaknesses: VERY heavy (at least for long climbs)I suspect it weights about 35LBS which is quite heavy.
Fork does NOT lockout. Only rebound and travel adjustment.
Not SUPER smooth drive train but it gets the job done (never had issues)
Brakes are OK not the best but not bad. I put it as a weakness because mechanical brakes could be better.Bottom Line: Great workout bike with awesome price, cant get any better for the price.
Its a heavy bike, if you dont mind the weight and like the workout go for it! the components are average but they get the job done theyre not flimsy and they bike is most enjoyable on downhill rides and jumps.
The Fork it has (rockshox tora 289) is often underrated because its an entry shock and some have had some quality problems (leaks etc). Mine is flawless and hell it does a great job, about 120 miles on it and going strong.
4 chilis because its a bit heavy and could use better brake pads.
Favorite Trail: Demo Forest
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$860.00
Purchased At: Cycle Sports Scotts
Bike Setup: stock specs: RockShox Tora 289, Foxshox vanilla R (coil&airshock) hayes brakes shimano deore derailers, MTB seat.
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