K2 Base 3.0 XC Full Suspension

4/5 (4 Reviews)


Product Description

  • Shifters: Shimano Deore Rapidfire Plus
  • Crankset: Shimano FC-M442 For Octalink BB
  • Seat Post: 6061-T6 AL, 3D Forged
  • Pedals: Crank Bros Smarty Clipless
  • Front Hub: Shimano WH-M505 Wheel Set


Review Options:  Sorted by Latest Review | Sort by Best Rating

Reviews 1 - 4 (4 Reviews Total)

User Reviews

Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:5
Submitted by Luke a Downhiller from DFW, Texas

Date Reviewed: January 28, 2010

Strengths:    Durable, not a bad suspension set up at all, and good components.

Weaknesses:    Its a light bike but still a tad heavy, but for the price you can't complain.

Bottom Line:   
I purchased this bike exactly one year ago in Jan of 09, and I have hammered this bike to no end. I used to race motocross back in the day so I've jumped, downhilled, and drilled this machine. I'm thrilled with the value, and even if I move up to a nicer bike eventually, I would still keep this one in the garage for friends and a backup.

Expand full review >>

Favorite Trail:   Grapevine Lake Far North Shore

Duration Product Used:   1 Year

Price Paid:    $988.00

Purchased At:   Performance Bike end

Bike Setup:   Stock

Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:5
Submitted by dnunder a Cross Country Rider from Qld; Australia

Date Reviewed: September 14, 2009

Strengths:    Very easy to ride. Forgiving and light. Great bang for the buck. Rear suspension design is untouchable. Good travel on the suspention (I'm 100kg/220lbs) She really stops under duress

Weaknesses:    I need a longer headset stem to increase the distance from the saddle to the handlebars. Being tall I have found this with most bikes anyway.

Bottom Line:   
I would reccomend this to anyone. Love my K2 3.0

Expand full review >>

Favorite Trail:   Bridgeman Downs lookout

Duration Product Used:   6 months

Price Paid:    $799.00

Purchased At:   Performance Bike

Similar Products Used:   Had a Trek 7000 hardtail for a while and other than weight and quite stiff not a bad machine.

Bike Setup:   Stock

Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:5
Submitted by sungpark71 a Weekend Warrior from Virginia

Date Reviewed: June 18, 2009

Strengths:    Held up so.

Weaknesses:    Front Brakes. Front Brakes. Front Brakes. Squeals like a banshee out of hell. Scared a $hit out few people on the trails first few time. Derailleur had to be adjusted after the 5th ride.

Bottom Line:   
Went to Lake Fairfax in Northern Virginia with local group of riders. Seemed to take the bumps fairly well. Oh Performance Bike agreed to replace the front brake pads for free. After testing they concluded it was contaminated pads (most likely the hydralic oil from the front brake).

Expand full review >>

Duration Product Used:   Less than 1 month

Price Paid:    $650.00

Purchased At:   Performance Bike

Similar Products Used:   None

Bike Setup:   Stock except for Shimano PD-M520 pedals.

Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:5
Submitted by msheredy a Cross Country Rider from San Diego, CA

Date Reviewed: April 22, 2009

Strengths:    Good hardware. Durable finish. Hydraulic disk brakes. Rear suspension lockout.

Weaknesses:    Shimano front disk brake caliper was leaking as noted by their service bulletin. This was fixed by performance bike center. Brakes would squeal very loud when applied.

Bottom Line:   
This is my first mountain bike and after a lot of internet research I found this to be the best deal for my dollar. Performance Bike center had these 50% off as they told me that K2 was recently bought out, which I know was true since one of my friends used to work there and was let go. Since the buyout K2 lines are not being sold in retails stores now (that's what they said at least). It has been YEARS since I have ridden a bike and this thing has instilled a lot of confidence in my. I'm not sure if this is a good thing coming on too soon! :) Overall I am very pleased with this machine.

Expand full review >>

Favorite Trail:   Any trail

Duration Product Used:   Less than 1 month

Price Paid:    $800.00

Purchased At:   Performance Bike Cen

Similar Products Used:   None

Bike Setup:   Stock

Reviews 1 - 4 (4 Reviews Total)

Review Options:  Sorted by Latest Review | Sort by Best Rating

 




Interbike - Trade Show Booths

 

Videos



 

MTBR on Facebook