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currybarclay@yahoo.com
a Weekend Warrior
from paso robles ca usaDate Reviewed: November 25, 2010
Strengths: LIKED THE TIRES FAT FRAME IS WAY COOLWeaknesses: drive shaft snapped first time i used itBottom Line: dont know liked the bike until this happened see how it holds up with new drive shaft
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$380.00
Purchased At: sports authority
Similar Products Used: diamond baCK, GT
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Casey
a Cross Country Rider
from New York, NY USADate Reviewed: June 6, 2000
Strengths: affordable ($500 in 97); durable; upgradeable; came with Rockshox;Weaknesses: "low end" components (shimano alivio) ; original wheels (weinmann) not that strong; frame made in chinaBottom Line: they sell the topanga as a "recreational" type mountain bike, so it's not tricked out with all the higher end "race ready" components you read about in magazines; though i have to say everything held up fine except for the rims. this was the first brand-new bike i ever bought (at age 26, go figure) and i use it more now than i did the first two years i had it. this spring i got new wheels, brakes and drivetrain (wtb laserbeam wheels, xt hubs/crankset/8sp cassette/rear der., lx front der, sram plasma shifters, avid ar50 brakes). i'll probably get a new seatpost, saddle, and bar/stem later this year. i ride more trails than i used to and this thing is holding up pretty well. i commute a few miles a day and ride trails whenever i can. a good bike if you can't blow a lot of cash-- though you can make it even better if you upgrade it later on. i think the new topanga frames are aluminum. i've definitely gotten more than my $500 worth of fun out of it, so i'll go with a 5 for value. keep in mind the "weaknesses" stated above are also what made it lower-priced in the first place. overall, i'd be happier if it was made in usa, if it had threadless fork/headset, and if it didn't have that silly nameplate thing on the front of the head tube. i'd recommend it for someone who isn't in a position to plunk down a butt load of cash on a bike they're afraid they won't get enough use out of. then if you become a bike nut like i have, you can make it into a respectable xc machine while becoming a respectable bike mechanic yourself.
Favorite Trail: Blue Mountain, Peekskill
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Similar Products Used: previous bike was an L.L. Bean "Approach" which was too small for me
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lewis
a Weekend Warrior
from perth western australiaDate Reviewed: December 10, 1999
Strengths:
great frame fairly even equipment on bike.Weaknesses:
poor front standard fork only seven speed rear derailer and weak brakes.Bottom Line: great hardtail but needs better equipment for hard riding.
Duration Product Used:
more than 3 years
Similar Products Used:
barrracuda a2fs,giant rincon se,
Bike Setup:
now marz z2 bam fork,lx levers, stx rc v brakes,azonic love seat.
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Mikey D
a Cross-Country Rider
from Highland MillsDate Reviewed: July 5, 1999
Strengths:
Good Price, Strong Frame , Nice components for the price.Weaknesses:
Crank set bottom bracket replaced twiceBottom Line: I like the Bike alot from when I was 14 I owned a Diamond Back Silver Streak and 16 years later still have it and still ride it!!!!!!!!!!!!
Favorite Trail:
WEST POINT
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Similar Products Used:
trekj and Nishiki
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Andrew Shannon
a Racer
from Ch'Town P.E.IDate Reviewed: June 27, 1999
Strengths:
NIce strong frame with dependable components.Rock shock.Weaknesses:
Could use some lighter components and a more race ready fork.Bottom Line: Great for the young racers out there.
Favorite Trail:
PolyMountain
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Similar Products Used:
you nam it i tried it.
Bike Setup:
Iadded spd pedals And a more race style seat.I also upgraded the crank.
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andrew
a Racer
from p.e.iDate Reviewed: June 27, 1999
Strengths:
looks and rides greatWeaknesses:
not good for a racerBottom Line: WWOWW
Favorite Trail:
polly mountain
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Similar Products Used:
all
Bike Setup:
stock added spd's & lighter and post
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