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P Costello
a Weekend Warrior
from Los Angeles, CaDate Reviewed: October 10, 2008
Strengths: Cheap. In the world of bikes this was a really inexpensive bike. If you want a cheap bike to ride on the boardwalk with your small children, this is the bike.Weaknesses: Where do I start. I sold my Proflex for this bike and instantly had buyers remorse. This bike cannot climb. I struggle going up the smallest of hills. Forget keeping up with your buddies. Gears also seem possessed--shift on their own.Bottom Line: Don't be fooled by less expensive bikes. You get what you pay for. If you enjoy riding---spend some green and get yourself a good ride!
Favorite Trail: Malibu Creek
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At: Performance
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Davis
a Cross Country Rider
from AtlantaDate Reviewed: June 1, 2008
Strengths: The Manitou Trace.Weaknesses: The frame is easily broken and the bike tended to shift without me touching the shifters even after i adjusted chain tension and H/L screws.Bottom Line: A reasonable bike for the money. I broke mine six times but it was all while jumping. Broke the fork once and broke the derailluer hanger 4 times and the chain and derailluer twice. Only use for some trails near your house without jumping. If your going to be travelling with it alot to bigger trails, dont bother with it.
Favorite Trail: Tsali, Big Creek, Sope Creek
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Purchased At: Performance
Similar Products Used: Maverick 5.5, Cannondale lefty, Maverick Elite
Bike Setup: Stock
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Anthony
a Weekend Warrior
from Los Angeles, CADate Reviewed: February 16, 2008
Strengths: Good price for a dual suspension. Adjustable front forks and has disk brakes. Great entry level bike.Weaknesses: Pretty heavyBottom Line: My first mountain bike from an actual bike store and not Target!!!! It is a comfortable ride on the streets and bike paths. I have taken it on numerous single tracks and fire-roads and it handles quit well. I only weigh about 145 so taking it off of jumps has not been any problem. The suspension absorbs pretty good off of 2 foot drops and the frame had no damage when I ran into a tree!!!!
Favorite Trail: Rattle snake, Fullerton Loop, Will Rogers(the only ones I'ved tried)
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$425.00
Purchased At: Performance Bike
Bike Setup: Stock set-up
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Brandon Richmond
a Weekend Warrior
from San Diego, CA, USADate Reviewed: January 31, 2008
Strengths: good to get the feally of a dual suspension but you should only stay on tracks no jumps or ledges.Weaknesses: weak frame, could be better rear suspensionBottom Line: tough decision at 600, maybe consider slightly used with warrenty, up to how bad you really want it, ill give it 4 chilis for value b/c because dual suspension, 3 chilis for overall b/c weak frame
Favorite Trail: rose canyon single track loopw/ jumps
Duration Product Used: Tested or demo'ed only
Purchased At: demo'ed at bycycle warehouse
Similar Products Used: iron horse maverick 4.0 2007, with 2006 rear fox vanilla,
front fork rock shox dart 100mm tave, shimano disc, shimano alivio rapid fires
Bike Setup: stock with fixed flat and saddle behind seat w/ repair kit
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mike gilmore
a Cross Country Rider
from escondidoDate Reviewed: October 25, 2007
Strengths: warrantyWeaknesses: frame design and component choicesBottom Line: good entry level kids bike with a good warranty . not a bike for a man or anyone over 160 lbs. my 145 lb. son broke the frame just ridin around our neighborhood . glad it broke where it did and not out on a trail or he could have been killed . no problems with warranty on the frame ( as it should be ) we'll see if the new frame is any better - they swapped out a 06 pro frame for a 07 2.0 .
Favorite Trail: herky creek
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At: performance
Similar Products Used: specialized , turner , jamas , giant , mountain cycle , rocky mountain
Bike Setup: standard
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Michaelblade
a Racer
from SoLag,CA,USADate Reviewed: March 16, 2007
Strengths: Very good for entry level rider to progress on.Weaknesses: None if the bike is used for what it is.Bottom Line: I recomend this bike for getting the feel of what it's like or just for a versatile entry level machine.One that you can upgrade.The J4 front shock is damn good and has alot of adjustment at your fingertips.For the price it really makes alot of sense.So go for it as a first MTB and treat your dog right because only Jesus loves you as much.Performance has it as the Maverick Elite and it looks real good.
Duration Product Used: Tested or demo'ed only
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At: Performance
Similar Products Used: Motobecane DS 700
Bike Setup: Stock
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Steve G
a Cross Country Rider
from Ithaca NYDate Reviewed: November 13, 2006
Strengths: It seems like a lot of bang for the buck, the frame seems fairly nice regardless of some other reviews. The Marzocchi front shock works well, and the Hayes disc brakes might be low Budget but work excellent! You really seem to get a good deal even at full cost.Weaknesses: Its a fairly heavy bike, crappy front sprockets and the rear shock is a noodley piece of trash. I'm replacing all of that...(just won a rear SID on ebay!)This bike also came with platform pedals, I got some clipless to replace them.Bottom Line: I finally destroyed my Proflex/K2 after 8 years I didn't have a ton of $ and I'm really happy with this bike thus far...It seems like a with a few reasonable upgrades it could be a fun ride. Buy this bike if you are an average rider not doing huge drops and just looking to do some fun XC riding without blowing your wallet.
Favorite Trail: anything in Shindagin Hollow
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At: Barely used on Craigslist
Similar Products Used: Proflex
Bike Setup: XC
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Michaelblade
a Cross Country Rider
from SoLag.CA.USADate Reviewed: November 7, 2006
Strengths: Good for entering into the MTB zone.The frame didn't break.Weaknesses: Minmal with the R SHX J4. ForkBottom Line: On a 4 level deal it's 2 and mine was the elite model. I stripped it and put the parts on a stronger frame. DB All MTN.My next move will be a DR upgrade to LX as that was the new crank I had to get.I replaced the big ring with a nice thick RF bash G.Tri Flow makes the deore shift.It is a beginner model but you can be a K -ass beg. I just didn't want to break the frame or bones.At least it doesn't suck DS without a straw.I guess the straw helps.
Favorite Trail: AnyoneICanGetTo
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At: Performance
Similar Products Used: Motobecane DS600 YZ 250 MF'n Screamer
Bike Setup: Stock Maverick Elite XC
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Jason Steffen
a Weekend Warrior
from Kansas CityDate Reviewed: October 23, 2006
Strengths: Warranty is good... Good intermediate bike to get you going. Price. Fun.Weaknesses: Frame, It broke on me in the first 3 months. I wasn't that hard on it. I go out about twice a week on single tracks. Biggest jumps are treestumps about 2 feet high. The frame broke right at the piviot point behind the shock. Then, right after my Awsome bike shop replaced the frame. The Shock BLEW up on me. Oil went everywhere. I was able to finish the trail, lightly, with just the spring. I replaced it with a used Fox Vanilla shock. Now, the season is over and I can just train on the rollers or freeze my gónadas off.Bottom Line: Its a good bike for the money, however, I might suggest saving your dough and getting a higher end bike. Less headache.
Favorite Trail: Landahl Park
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$647.00
Purchased At: Local Dealer
Similar Products Used: crummy walmart specials that break in six months anyway. Hopefully next season this will last for me.
Bike Setup: Stock. except for rear shock, Fox Vanilla 03.
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Michaelblade Nunez
a Cross Country Rider
from South Laguna,CA. USADate Reviewed: October 3, 2006
Strengths: Disc brakes.Price.Cheap but very functional adjustable shock.Nice lookingWeaknesses: The riderBottom Line: According to the other reviews I've read,this bike will take me to the next level.I am a retired MX racer and have just recently taken up MT biking.I love it.And I can do it in very many more places than riding a MX bike.No noise or pollution.I was told not to go off 5ft. drops but someone who is bigger than me is doing 6.So he says.So far I feel like I got a good deal and the right bike for my current ability which is Kook.But I will be moving up fast.This bike is perfect for the experienced MX'er to get the feel of MT Biking.
Favorite Trail: AnyICanGetTo
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At: Performance
Similar Products Used: Motobecane DS 600 2004
Bike Setup: Stock 21 inch frame.
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Kurt
a Weekend Warrior
from Portland Oregon USADate Reviewed: June 27, 2006
Strengths: It was a very comfortable bike on moderate XC trails. I am 270-pounds and enjoyed the ride on and off road. Good warranty service.Weaknesses: The frame where it meets the rear swing arm has two small connecting bars and they crumpled and broke on my third day.Bottom Line: It was a good bike for moderate XC trails but nothing too technical. I would hesitate to use this bike once I've developed my skills as a rider but it's a good bike to learn (and lose weight) on. I'll move up a couple notches on the next bike. The price makes this learning curve affordable.
Favorite Trail: Test of Metal
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$550.00
Purchased At: Local Dealer
Similar Products Used: None
Bike Setup: Stock Maverick Pro
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Rob Hitchcock
a Weekend Warrior
from Littleton, Colorado, USADate Reviewed: May 23, 2006
Strengths: The rear suspension is designed well and doesn't give suspension hop while climbing, but handles bumps and rocks nicely.Weaknesses: My cassette has a forward progress gap when you stop pedaling. This makes it tough for technical riding. I believe a $30 to $40 cassette replace my do the trick.Bottom Line: Fun ride. Allows a riders skill to improve. Cushy ride over the bumps. I am a 260pound rider and I was very pleased with it's ability to handle my weight.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$550.00
Purchased At: Performance Bikes
Similar Products Used: Dual suspension Rocky Mountain bike (Buddies) and my old Mongoose Pro.
Bike Setup: Rock Shox u-turn j4, truvativ cranks, wtb wheels and tires.
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