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trawkins
a Downhiller
from Baltimore, MD, USADate Reviewed: October 9, 2011
Strengths: strong frame (love the full suspension)
awesome fork (bomber - strong with smooth suspension)
good crankset, wheels, and gears
finger adjustable rear shock.
excellent brakes (some of the better cable disk brakes I have ever used)Weaknesses: dynamic components:
rear shock is tough, but becomes stiff and not as smooth with age.
SRAM 7 twist shifters and original grips are junk in my opinion - replaced shifters with deore XL triggers and corresponding derailleur, new lock on grips.
terrible excuse for platform pedals (my preference), but the stock clipless are solid.Bottom Line: Overall, it is an awesome bike. It's a little heavy, but no part will budge or bend even in the worst crashes (experience talking here). It provides an excellent base for upgrades - all of the expensive core parts are solid and high quality, it is just a shame that they decided to put some lower quality hardware on it. Replace the pedals if you dont ride clipless, get rid of those awful twist shifters, and you have yourself an awesome ride. Mine is over 7 years old and still rides like I bought it.
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At: Costco
Bike Setup: stock frame, headset, handlebars, suspension, and wheels.
Deore XL trigger shifters
Deore (shimano) derailleur)
Eastern (10 pin) platform pedals
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GottaGo
a Weekend Warrior
from Boston, MADate Reviewed: July 2, 2011
Strengths: Very comfortable and handles like a champ. I have the white DS1 (I think its the 2003 w/disk brakes), which I happen to think is the classiest model of the different years.Weaknesses: None to date.Bottom Line: This has been my first and so far only FS bike. I ride a lot. I don't do big drops, hucks, etc. But I weigh 195, and ride rough technical stuff regularly as fast as I can and this bike has taken everything without missing a beat. It has been reliable, fun and as I have become a better rider, it has met my needs in terms of refining how the bike is tuned, etc.
So far, the only component I have changed out it the bottom bracket, that started to creak something fierce. All else has been great.
Favorite Trail: Anything with variety and challenge.
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At: C-List
Bike Setup: Stock.
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MKWS
a Downhiller
from Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, MexicoDate Reviewed: January 10, 2011
Strengths: Frame can be modified greatWeaknesses: Stock componentsBottom Line: Great Frame. Bad stock conmponents
Favorite Trail: Ajusco
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$1200.00
Purchased At: Racers
Similar Products Used: Alubike Saint, specialized Big Hit
Bike Setup: UUUUFFFF!!!
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Jandls
a Weekend Warrior
from West AustraliaDate Reviewed: March 3, 2010
Strengths: stable, strong, reliable, fast downhill off road.Weaknesses: Slow on the roadBottom Line: I originally bought the DS3, but I cracked the frame doing bunny hops, and so Giant gave me the DS1 for free, 5 years after purchase date. Anyone who wants a good reliable bike should grab this one, but be aware with large off road tires, it is hard work on a sealed surface such as a road. Road racers will go whizzing past.
Favorite Trail: Bibbilmun track
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At: Scotts Cycles Karrat
Similar Products Used: Raleigh, Trek, Specialized.
Bike Setup: hard shocks front and rear, 50 psi tyres. High seat pole.
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Murphy
a Downhiller
from Livingston, MTDate Reviewed: April 9, 2009
Strengths: over all very good, strong, stable design. This bike is a hardy, all mountain ride stong enough to last four , going on five hard years of rugged abuse on Montanas and Oregons most rugged back country mountain trailsWeaknesses: components that come with the bike are weak such as the Rockshox forks and the Hv rear shock, but over all excelent bikeBottom Line: supper tough rugged bike for the $$$$$
Favorite Trail: jackson creek
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$900.00
Purchased At: owen house, Bozeman,
Bike Setup: Manitou sherman 7' front, fox vanila R rear shock, avid mechanical dics, 8'
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joseluisc80
a Downhiller
from San Salvador, El SalvadorDate Reviewed: February 16, 2009
Strengths: great frame, strong and conftableWeaknesses: rear shockBottom Line: great ride, i own a 2004 Giant warp DS1(the white),not the best but great bike for that price, i've used it 4 year now, and it still works great, i ride with guys that used santa Cruz, and other bigger and heavier bike to do downhill, and i've have never stayed behind. love this bike, besides i have a Kona,and i rather to used this one because of the weight. the components are really nice, by the way, i've hear than the posterior versions are not that good, i think it's because of the components. beside the white looks a lot better and the black and gray with yellows.
Favorite Trail: DH
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At: local dealer
Similar Products Used: treck 70, giant vt
Bike Setup: changed read shock,
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Ivan
a Cross Country Rider
from Anacortes, WA, USADate Reviewed: July 29, 2008
Weaknesses: Brakes wear out too fast and difficult to replace (even dealer did not do it). Just broke frame - rear fork in a weld. Possible manufacturer's fault - most of the pipe probably was not ever welded (fresh break only on two short lines)Bottom Line: Would not buy this Warp DS-1 again, or if I would, so with much better and tougher components.
Favorite Trail: local
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At: Jack's Bicicle
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motoxman.21
a Weekend Warrior
from Weaverville, Ca, USADate Reviewed: July 15, 2008
Strengths: Seemed great... at first.Weaknesses: pretty much everything.Bottom Line: The bike was great for a few weeks. Started having minor problems. Within a year the forks were shot, the crank decided it didn't need to stick around, and the rims were bent. It also has a really annoying squeal and squeak. The crank is constantly loose but wont tighten. It's not worth the money. If you want a bike that will last more than a month dont buy this bike. otherwise i guess you'd be fine.
Favorite Trail: the garage
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$950.00
Purchased At: local shop
Similar Products Used: Giant Reign (wayyyyyyy better)
Bike Setup: stock with upgraded brake pads
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Heath
a Weekend Warrior
from Palm Bay, FLDate Reviewed: April 2, 2008
Strengths: Price paid, great ergos. The bike was bought off a friend with downgraded componets but thats not what broke. The weld at the pivot joint near the downtube completly snaped at the base of a jump at a local trail. The bike is 7 years old so I give it some credit to last as long as it did.Weaknesses: None for the price. Frame broke but likely do to age and abuse.Bottom Line: These bikes are a bit heavy but I really got comfortable on mine and I found the ergonomics to be spot on when controling the bike threw the trails. The bike jumps well and with the right componets would make a great all mountain bike. Most people say the frame is strong and I think I may have just had a fluke experience with mine.
I did not get the bike new so I can not begin to imagine what it has been threw over the years. For the year I rode it before it took a dump I loved it.
Favorite Trail: Tillman fruit trail
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At: Friend
Similar Products Used: Trek 4300, Trek 4500.
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jesse handy
a Weekend Warrior
from Boise, idaho , USADate Reviewed: October 9, 2007
Strengths: Good on bumpy downhillWeaknesses: Way to heavyBottom Line: It was Ok at first, but then after about a year started having problems. I just got a Cannondale Rush and it is so much of an improvement there is no comparison.
Favorite Trail: Hulls
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At: Pawn shop
Similar Products Used: none
Bike Setup: Stock
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Bob Eastman
a Weekend Warrior
from Brantford Ont CanadaDate Reviewed: September 16, 2007
Strengths: frame is great holds up to anythingWeaknesses: fork rst mag cheap feel nosie and crappy settingsBottom Line: for what your spending on this bike it's not a dream bike but it's a dam good start to build on.Every time you ride people stop to check it out. that's worth the money itself everyone I know with a warp loves it
Favorite Trail: hardly trail
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$900.00
Purchased At: the bike shop brantford
Similar Products Used: proflex,khs,huffy,swork,brodie
Bike Setup: lx drivetrain alex rims titic hellbent bars egg beaters pedals
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Aaron
a Weekend Warrior
from MannheimDate Reviewed: August 11, 2007
Strengths: Frame. Good tires and saddle. Rear shock has plenty of travel. When rear shock is set up right, frame feels nice and tight and well balanced.Weaknesses: I bent the rims numerous times on rocky terrain and even warped the rotors. The front fork went out within 1 year. Also, I could hear a horrible creaking noise from stem/headset but it never broke.Bottom Line: This was my first bike for serious mountain biking, and I abused it. Rode around Altus OK in the most rocky and technical area. Rode it so hard I broke the pedals and really messed up the crank. Then I switch to a Trek Fuel which I love but a year later I pulled out the Giant, threw some new rims and rotors and set back out. This bike is great for average downhill, cross country and urban eviro.
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At: The only bike shop in Altus OK
Similar Products Used: Trek Fuel 70, Kona Dawg
Bike Setup: All Stock
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Kyle Bray
a Downhiller
from Lake Tapps WA USADate Reviewed: December 27, 2006
Strengths: GOOD suspension, forgiving on rough landing, Takes corners well, Light!Weaknesses: no SPVBottom Line: Awesome bike
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At: the Bike Shop
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nick chat
a Weekend Warrior
from lake hughes ca usDate Reviewed: November 13, 2006
Strengths: everything is totaly great nothing has happened to it to make it sound like junk. it's light. great all around bike.Weaknesses: brakes could be more sensativeBottom Line: excellent bike bottom line great
Favorite Trail: lake hughes
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At: craigslist
Similar Products Used: FSR
Bike Setup: rockshox judy-avid disc brake
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LEE HOFFMAN
a Downhiller
from GRESHAM OREGONDate Reviewed: October 21, 2006
Strengths: I have ridden the 2002 Model I loved the strength and durabily of the Warp.It has flashy good looksWeaknesses: HEAVY!!!!Bottom Line: The Warp is a versatile xc rig which I use for urban commute .This bike generates conversation to all who see it,Man I get compliments by cyclist and nons alike Great Bike have ridden mutiple charity rides (Reach The Beach) 106 miles on this bike......Buy it youll love it
Favorite Trail: EZ DOES IT
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$950.00
Purchased At: bike n hike PORTLAND
Similar Products Used: N/A
Bike Setup: BOMBER SHOX,STOCK CRANK AND HAYES HYDRAUALICS
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