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Tim Mellor
a Cross Country Rider
from Derby, EnglandDate Reviewed: January 9, 2011
Strengths: The only original bits left are the frame, stem and seatpost. The frame weight and geometry are excellent and it's been in regular use since 1992. Reasonable componentry STX RC gearset in the UK, easy to upgrade to vee brakes.Weaknesses: The original Rock Shox Quadra forks were abysmal, as were the Bontrager wheels which didn't survive the first season. Came fitted with grip shift too - first thing to go.Bottom Line: The frame is still excellent after 18 years of regular abuse.
Favorite Trail: Beeley Moor
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$850.00
Purchased At: The Bike Shop Derby
Similar Products Used: Diamondback, Kona Hoo Koo E Koo
Bike Setup: Currently STX RC gearset & crank, RST 100mm forks, Shimano cable disc on front, Mavic rims, Deore hubs.
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artonabike
a Cross Country Rider
from New EnglandDate Reviewed: November 5, 2009
Strengths: Reliable - indestructible - and simple too.Weaknesses: S R Shocks provide no suspension. acera brakes could be better.Bottom Line: This bike has served as reliable primary transportation for me and each of two sons over the years. Unlike my other bikes it has received virtually no PM, rwpairs, or upgrades. It has been crashed, left in the weather, and ignored, but it just keeps on ticking. Now I've stripped it all down and found the frame is solid and. all bearing surfaces intact. Next upgrade after the 700 c wheels w/ Ritchey pro cross tires will be a rigid fork and. V-brakes. I used Mavic horswshoes to adjust the cantilevered brkea to the road wheels.
Favorite Trail: gravel roads
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At: brattleboro bike sh
Similar Products Used: Canondale full suspension
Bike Setup: Unmodified from the time I bought it new in 92 until a very recent conversion to 700C wheels for commuting.
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Stephen
a Cross Country Rider
from South CarolinaDate Reviewed: September 14, 2007
Strengths: nice solid entry level cro-mo frameWeaknesses: heavy, and heavy chain suckage, spec'd with Tange Struts which really suck, and some other rather low-end components (spider welded to crank arm).Bottom Line: No way this bike MSRP is $1200...I bought new in 1994 for ~$500. Unless it's a collector's item, which, if so, I regret selling. Nice bike, solid welds...the sizing was a bit off. A large was more like a 21" which was too big for me at 6'0". Good bike if you can find one. Give it 4 flamers, loses points for some rather crappy components and shock. I replaced the Tanges with a set of Girvin Vector 2 and that improved the ride dramatically.
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At: Back Country Outfitters - Pisgah
Similar Products Used: Tassajara, Hoo Koo, Joshua
Bike Setup: Girvin Vector 2, Ritchey Logic clipless, Tioga kevlar beads
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Jamie Scott
a Weekend Warrior
from Greenwood, AR USADate Reviewed: December 2, 2005
Strengths: Reliable bike with stiff frame. Has good color scheme. Great entry level to moderate ride. Oldie but a goodieWeaknesses: Wheels and drive train. Hard to find any aftermarket products and spare parts anymore. Everything advanced but the bike.Bottom Line: Bought this bike in 1995 second hand when it was considered a new model. Game with a steel fork which I switched with what was considered latest shock techknowledgy a Q21 Rock shock. The bike has been a tireless, dependable, old friend. Bike is a little heavy and componenets not that great from factory but it never broke and still rode when the components were totally out of wack. Out to pasture now I have a new Hoo Koo E Koo.
Favorite Trail: Womble
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At: 2nd hand from friend
Similar Products Used: Old Diamondbacks
Bike Setup: Standard components with an old an Q21 Rockshock.
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sandtiger
a Cross Country Rider
from singaporeDate Reviewed: May 18, 2000
Strengths: Good Frame, won't stretch. Light, too.
Nice colors (Red and Yellow)Weaknesses: NoneBottom Line: What can I say, Fantastic ride. Smooth sailing all the way.
The SPIN wheels though heavier, actually balances the ride when a wierdo in a car zooms beside me. I Love this bike, and the Joshua and the X-Cal.
Favorite Trail: BT, Ubin, Sentosa
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Similar Products Used: Gary Fisher X-Cal, Gary Fisher Joshua XO
Bike Setup: Yellow Kore Lite Bar, Yellow Kore Stem, Red Chris King Headset, XT F + R der, Xt Crankset, DX ,yup, BMX brakes, hey, they're red, Red Selle Italia "Ferrari" saddle, Yellow SPIN wheels, Panaracer 1.8s with red sidewalls, Yellow RS Judy and Red DX pedals
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David
a Cross-Country Rider
from Halifax, N.S.Date Reviewed: September 11, 1999
Strengths:
Very good bike for its price.Weaknesses:
Very few.Bottom Line: A good choice for anyone who wannts a step up from an entry level bike.
Favorite Trail:
randys
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
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