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Chris
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from Gunnison, CO USADate Reviewed: March 30, 2005
Strengths: Everything, I put this bike through hell and it kept coming back for more.Weaknesses: Not too much really, crappy basic components like pedals.Bottom Line: I treated this bike like an urban assualt bike and it took the beating as did the Judy C fork which is actually pretty rugged. I would buy this bike again, but I wouldn't put it through the same torture.
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Bike Setup: Stock
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Patrick
a Weekend Warrior
from Erwin,Tn,USADate Reviewed: July 28, 2003
Strengths: Great price,good components for the price.Weaknesses: Kinda heavy,the front shock sucks,very drab paint.Bottom Line: This was a great step up from what I was used to.I try to get out and hit some local mnt trails and so far this bike hasn't let me down.Now with the new front fork I can't wait to get back out there.I really like the components for the price except for the Judy fork.Change it out and you'll really see a difference.This is a great beginner or intermediate bike(not for racing).
Favorite Trail: Local Mountains
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: This was my first suspension fork bike.I used to ride a Diamondback Topanga that I bought in 94.
Bike Setup: Manitou Black Air Elite...upgraded from the Judy C,Time Atec aluminum pedals,Rock Shock seat post,Night Hawk dual lights,Lizard Skins carbon fiber patches,WTB EnduroRaptor tires.
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Joe
a Cross Country Rider
from Spokane, WA, USADate Reviewed: October 3, 2002
Strengths: priceWeaknesses: little heavyBottom Line: I think that it is good deal for what your getting. With a few upgrades it performs nicely. Weight is not a super big deal to me, but that's me. The price was right for upgrading to good components and still being cheep. I like how the bike handles on trails and it climbs well. If you can get it for 400 or under I think it is well worth it. It seems to perform like most of the 500-600 dollar bikes with similar components but this bike is cheaper so the upgrade that all the bikes at this price pont need don't drive the overall cost up to much.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$390.00
Similar Products Used: test rode many bikes before I bought this one
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Derek
a Cross Country Rider
from Tolland CTDate Reviewed: September 15, 2002
Strengths: Good components for price, love the tiresWeaknesses: A bit heavy, don't race with this thing, fork could definetly be betterBottom Line: Great bike for the price. It is alittle bit heavy but you don't have to race so its not an issue. It makes for a cool trail bike. I got a set of Kenda Klawz for tires with this bike and they rule. The frame is strong but the seatpost comes loose after longer rides. I'd recomend this bike for a beginner or intermediate but don't race on it, you won't last. Good bike
Favorite Trail: The Quarry
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$420.00
Purchased At: Mountain City Cycle
Bike Setup: Kenda Klawz, Manitou Magnum, Shimano M424 (upgrade from stock)
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donnie
a Weekend Warrior
from Glasgow Ky. USADate Reviewed: February 18, 2002
Strengths: strong aluminum frame,decent components for the priceWeaknesses: a little heavyBottom Line: i think this is a very good bike for the money and the components it comes with.i do not feel this is a good racing bike because of weight but is a good trail rider.
Favorite Trail: LBL
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$490.00
Purchased At: Howard's
Similar Products Used: schwinn mesa gs
Bike Setup: added a rockshox seat post and xt rear derailleur
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Don
a Racer
from San Juan Capistrano, CA, USADate Reviewed: February 11, 2002
Strengths: Good components for a fair priceWeaknesses: Very unatractive paint job & DecalsBottom Line: I'm not used to riding bikes under $2,000, but I needed this one for a temporary bike until I can afford a new one. I bought this one because I figured it didn't have a good chance of getting stolen due to its ugliness. This bike is the most disgusting thing i ever seen. very very ugly. the only reason why i bought it was because my DECENT Specialized S-Works FSR was ripped off by the MLC Bloods.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$499.00
Purchased At: DBR Cyclry
Similar Products Used: none
Bike Setup: factory
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Todd
a Weekend Warrior
from MarylandDate Reviewed: February 7, 2002
Strengths: I like the fact that the Topanga Comp is setup up with Deore components.Weaknesses: None...Bottom Line: Great bike at a decent retail cost. I work in a bike shop and got cost of 48%. Simple upgrade to LX components, and a 100mm travel shock and you almost have yourself a D-back Apex that retails for alomsot $899. The Topanga Comp is worth the extra bones than buying the Topanga. Great bike for "sport" riding.
Favorite Trail: Susquehanna
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$270.00
Purchased At: Diamondback
Similar Products Used: Diamondback Response (lower)
Bike Setup: All stock componets.
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