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Mike G
a Weekend Warrior
from Hauppauge, NY, USADate Reviewed: July 15, 2010
Strengths: Very durable bike. I've used it for 6 years now and it keeps up with the rigors of the trails. Excellent shifting, good speed, overall a great bike for the dollar and beginner to intermediate mountain bikers.Weaknesses: Ergomically unsound. You need spacers to adjust the height of the handle bars. If you don't have them, a minor inconvenience. The Avenir seat that came stock is horrible and very uncomfortable. But on the trails I ride, you're standing up more than sitting.Bottom Line: Just an excellent bike overall. Any adjustments for comfort can easily be made.
Favorite Trail: Bethpage State Park
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$270.00
Purchased At: Mineola Bicycle
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Brendan Urie
a Racer
from La Verne, CADate Reviewed: August 23, 2009
Strengths: Fast, Good FrameWeaknesses: Derailleur/Shifters, Shocks (Omni)Bottom Line: This Bike isn't for serious mountain bikers. The shocks could be better though you can ride up curbs. In other words it's good on the road (could be lighter but not heavy) but not the trails.
PS I'm borrowing it from my neighbor.
Favorite Trail: Marshall Canyon
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Purchased At: Borrowed/Borrowing
Similar Products Used: Giant Sedona, Vertical PK7
Bike Setup: Default/Original Setup
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raleigh rider
a Weekend Warrior
from keedysville, MD, USADate Reviewed: June 17, 2009
Strengths: smooth shifting, great stopping power, and low maintenanceWeaknesses: PEDALS,PEDALS,PEDALS definitely worth upgradingBottom Line: bottom line is this is the most bang for your buck. Easily upgraded if necessary. I've been riding this bike for 6 years now and haven't had a single problem although I'm not an extreme trail rider. Perfect for the moderate rider!
Favorite Trail: any I can find
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At: Frederick bicycles
Bike Setup: stock other than pedals
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hardrockshumunu
a Cross Country Rider
from MNDate Reviewed: June 2, 2009
Strengths: Cant got a better bike for the moneyWeaknesses: the spring is on the outside of the front suspensionBottom Line: My cousin (m40shumunu) got this bike used for 150 bucks and it is way better than the trek bikes that i tried except for the suspension. my specialized is better but it isnt a huge difference. overall this is the best bike up to 350 bucks
Favorite Trail: Afton
Duration Product Used: Tested or demo'ed only
Purchased At: Eriks
Similar Products Used: trek 820, trek 4300, specialized hardrock
Bike Setup: stock
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m40
a Downhiller
from counntryDate Reviewed: December 1, 2008
Strengths: beastly frame thats very light and i have had many many many bike over the years and this was the cheapist and the bestWeaknesses: its pedals but some bear claws can fix that for about 18$Bottom Line: if your looking for a great bike for a reasnible price buy this u wont be disipointed
Favorite Trail: gateway
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At: eriks bike retail sh
Similar Products Used: theirs nothing like this ride
Bike Setup: stock except the bear claw padals
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David Mundy
a Racer
from Grants Pass, OR, United StatesDate Reviewed: August 24, 2008
Strengths: Great frame. I've been hit by four cars since I bought the bike and the frame is still straight.Weaknesses: cheap stock pedals. front forks arn't the best for off road. Shifter needs constant attention after a trailBottom Line: Great beginner bike. But not the best for any extreme trails.
Favorite Trail: any that I find
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$310.00
Purchased At: Don"s Bike Center
Similar Products Used: Specialized
Bike Setup: Shimano clip in pedals. Other than that it's stock.
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walle
a Downhiller
from countryDate Reviewed: August 12, 2008
Strengths: frameWeaknesses: pedals broke on me so i bought medal onesBottom Line: great bike for road and off roading you should think about geting this bike
Favorite Trail: my back yard
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At: willys bike shop
Similar Products Used: no bike is as awsome as this
Bike Setup: m40 whith medal pedals and gel seat a clix release system
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m400
a Cross Country Rider
from stateDate Reviewed: August 11, 2008
Strengths: frameWeaknesses: pedalsBottom Line: get this m40
Favorite Trail: gateway
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At: dicks
Similar Products Used: trek 820
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trekk
a Weekend Warrior
from countryDate Reviewed: August 10, 2008
Strengths: everythingWeaknesses: noneBottom Line: get this awsome bike
Favorite Trail: gateway
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At: eriks
Bike Setup: m40
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m40shumunu
a Weekend Warrior
from countryDate Reviewed: August 9, 2008
Strengths: every thingWeaknesses: noneBottom Line: get this bike you wont regret it
Favorite Trail: gateway
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At: eriks
Similar Products Used: trekk 820
Bike Setup: m40
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byron
a Cross Country Rider
from tamworthDate Reviewed: May 11, 2008
Strengths: I live up north and have had this bike for five years. i ride four seasons and all i can say is that it has out preformed anything else if have used. The frame is rock solid. The fork takes anything I throw at it. The trigger shifters are great. when the brakes are calibrated they work just as well as disks.Weaknesses: The fork does not work to well on the small stuff. you have to push the shifter for the front derailleur a little bit past the three mark to get it to shift. it does not shift well under presser and i just broke the rear derailleur (but that is the only thing that has gone wrong on this bike.)Bottom Line: the bottom line is this is the best bike you will find for under five hundred and will last forever no matter how hard you beat on it. this bike is great for any rider from a beginner to a seasoned veteran of the trails
Favorite Trail: what ever i can find
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$300.00
Bike Setup: stock
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Aaron Eagan
a Weekend Warrior
from York PADate Reviewed: May 12, 2006
Strengths: The frame is strong, light and sturdy. Love the shifters, never had any issues with shifting on any terrain.Weaknesses: Peddles and fork are cheap, could be up graded for the off roader but they get the job done. They dont make the M40 anymore but I think the Raleigh 5.5 is close to the same!Bottom Line: I am a cheap cat in and out. I did my share of research and for the money this bike is the best! I have used my bike in all conditions not only off road, and I have been very pleased!
I was worried when all my friends bought $600 bikes this year and I didn't. However at the end of the trails my M40 is always in the mix of things!
Favorite Trail: Rocky Ridge
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$285.00
Purchased At: Gung Ho Bikes
Similar Products Used: Specialized HardRock Sport. (nice bike but more $$ than the M40)
Bike Setup: Stock
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Matthew Boyagian
a Weekend Warrior
from Wayne, MI USADate Reviewed: January 1, 2006
Strengths: The Gel Seat rocks , the overall experience is worthwhile! do not let others that slam this "MADE IN THE USA" bike tell you otherwise.Weaknesses: no rear shock.Bottom Line: GET IT, it's a solid built AMERICAN MADE bike. It doesn't do fancy tricks, or long jumps, or whatever...IT'S MADE IN THE USA !! a great bike for ppl that don't want to spend a fortune on a sport or venture that they might not like. Don't blame the the bike, blame the rider. ENJOY YOURSELF!! And Ride a good bike, no matter what you choose!!
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$300.00
Similar Products Used: HUMMER XL 21 speed by Montague USA
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Jake Hostetler
a Weekend Warrior
from Bay Village, Ohio USADate Reviewed: November 26, 2005
Strengths: Frame is solid, components work well overallWeaknesses: Handlebars bend EASILY, shock definetly does not have 2.5" of travel, or even close to thatBottom Line: Great begginer bike, but If you have one and you're looking to upgrade for a more comfy ride, try to do what I did (look for someone with a broken 2004/2003 M-40 or M-50 and offer them $50 for it, then take the shock off that bike and put it on yours). For the money, this bike hold up well. Except the shock. I really hated the original shock. A lot.
Favorite Trail: Ray's indoor MTB park
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$330.00
Purchased At: Century Cycles
Similar Products Used: Giant, Trek, Kona
Bike Setup: Stock
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J
a Weekend Warrior
from ChicagoDate Reviewed: March 20, 2003
Strengths: Solid frame, easy to upgrade...the frame alone is worth the cost of the bike.Weaknesses: Overall...what do you expect for $200?Bottom Line: Here's the bottom line, I don't know what that moron below me was thinking he was going to get for what he paid. If your new to MTB and don't want to spend too much this bike is perfect. If you don't get into MTB then you didn't spend a fortune for nothing. However, I've upgraded the hell out of mine in the last few months from parts from ebay/nashbar. It's now as good as a $600 bike and I've only spent $300 in upgrading as I needed it.
Favorite Trail: Kettle/palos
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: GT, KHS, Haro, Giant
Bike Setup: Basic Shimano, nothing high-end.
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