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Submitted by
Ricky Hale
a Racer
from England
Date Reviewed: September 24, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | Forest of Dean | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$200.00 | | Purchased At: | Leisure Lakes Uk | | Strengths: | Amazing quality frame for price, nice and light and very stable. powerful v-brakes grippy tyres and very capable group set and an RST 191 fork which is surprisingly good. i've done 600 miles + in 6 months and nothing has gone wrong at all. | | Weaknesses: | None, one thing i am slightly confused on though is that the '07 Aggressor should have rear disc mounts but mine does not. not bothered though because i've had no problem with the v-brakes. | | Similar Products Used: | Apollo XC.26s (Very poor Bicycle) | | Bike Setup: | Every thing is stock apart fom i changed the bar grips to ODI Yeti lock on's | | Bottom Line: | This is a great value rig that is much better than some bikes costing 10 times more in value. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
matty withers
a Cross Country Rider
from Leeds, UK
Date Reviewed: November 27, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | Malham Dale, North Yorks | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$300.00 | | Purchased At: | halfords for 3300 | | Strengths: | strong, light frame | | Weaknesses: | v-brakes | | Bike Setup: | upgraded to deore disc brakes | | Bottom Line: | cant say enough about this bike. bought it as n entry level bike to return to mountain biking after a long lay off. fully intended to upgrade to something far more expensive after a year but when it came to it i couldn't do it because i'd had so much fun on the gt and it felt wrong! i paid 200 quid to upgrade to disc brakes and the bike's even better now. given it some serious hammer on 30 mile off roaders in the Dales and Pennines over the summer and autumn and not encountered a single problem. highlight was bombing past a guy on a £2000 specialised on a steep road climb in the dales! doesn't matter how much your bike costs as long as it's reliable. at the end of the day it is your legs which do the work!! | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sam Pemberton
a Weekend Warrior
from Birmingham, United Kingdom
Date Reviewed: August 30, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | 7 Stanes Scotland | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Purchased At: | 200 | | Strengths: | Frame is tough as nails! Light, Good for XC, Jumpin & i can chuck it down hills! | | Weaknesses: | The forks broke (got new ones), both wheels bent (TWICE!) Gears suck they jump just ridin even after getting fixed! pedals rip your flesh off your legs! (got new ones) Overall the GEARS SUCK!!! Upgrade The V-Brakes to disc. O well i might as well say this: Upgrade this bike from the from up or dont even buy this bike! The rear axel has snapped clean 2 time now. its not a joke... | | Similar Products Used: | Kona Scrap, Saracen Xile, Giant SPD Disc | | Bike Setup: | Standard Frame, Marzocchi MX Comps, DMR V8 pedals, DMR wingbars, Front Shimano Disc, Vuleta Front wheel, Maxxis High Rollers & The rest standard.. | | Bottom Line: | DONT BUY THIS BIKE! | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Andy
a Cross Country Rider
from Hamden CT
Date Reviewed: August 3, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$230.00 | | Purchased At: | Sports Store | | Strengths: | Good, light frame (6061 aluminum) beastly tires, nice grips, and quick easy shifting | | Weaknesses: | Crappy stack fork (mozo 75 mil) | | Bike Setup: | Shimano Altus deraileur
RST Gamma EL fork
| | Bottom Line: | Good overall bike. The bike is cheap so its good for beginners. Its easier to afford upgraded parts when the bikes price is so low. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Nhel
a Weekend Warrior
from Philippines
Date Reviewed: January 8, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | tagaytay, tanay, sta.rosa.. | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$50.00 | | Purchased At: | paulinas cartimar | | Strengths: | light, looks cool, nice for a begginer and even well experience bikers, adapts what ever biker you are " XC, dirt, freeride... | | Weaknesses: | still looking for it... | | Similar Products Used: | G.T avalance, Trek | | Bike Setup: | G.T aggressor 98, R.S.T cila TC, acera japan group set, ARS saddle, cane creek head set, azonic handle bar. | | Bottom Line: | My G.T aggressor is still with me for more than 7years and still used it for XC. I've modified the specs re-painted and now it looks news! Great as ever! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dave
a Weekend Warrior
from Alameda, CA
Date Reviewed: May 13, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$230.00 | | Purchased At: | Sport Store | | Strengths: | The frame is great, brakes stop you on a dime. Shifting is easy to work and get in the gear you want with out missing. | | Weaknesses: | The front is bad it bottoms out going over small bumps or just going slow off a curb. The seat is hard. Replace these items soon after getting the bike and you will have somthing great. | | Similar Products Used: | Mongoose Renegade | | Bike Setup: | RST 802 forks, off brand seat. Everything else is stock. | | Bottom Line: | This is a GREAT starter bike for the price. Just change the forks and the seat and you will have a bike that is not just a starter, you will have something you will never want to sell. I looked at many other bikes and nothing in this price range comes close. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
David Wheeler
a Weekend Warrior
from Carlisle, Ohio
Date Reviewed: January 29, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Miami Valley bike/hike trails | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$130.00 | | Purchased At: | Ebay | | Strengths: | Great aluminum frame, light (though a bit heavy for an aluminum), very solid. | | Weaknesses: | Front shocks are a bit soft. | | Similar Products Used: | Trek 950 | | Bike Setup: | All stock | | Bottom Line: | I got this bike on ebay for $130 plus $35 shipping, and had doubts about quality because of the price. Turns out that it is an awesome bike for the money. I know there are better out there, but you'll pay much much more for them. This bike exceeds my expectations by far. I highly recommend it for entry level or intermediate riders. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Pedro Gringo
a Cross Country Rider
from Washington D.C.
Date Reviewed: December 22, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | apalachian | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$130.00 | | Purchased At: | Brand New on EBAY | | Strengths: | Don't know but after reading other reviews how can I go wrong for $130 | | Weaknesses: | Don't know but after reading other reviews how can I go wrong for $130 | | Similar Products Used: | Don't know but after reading other reviews how can I go wrong for $130 | | Bike Setup: | Don't know but after reading other reviews how can I go wrong for $130 | | Bottom Line: | Shop EBAY for the bargains ladies and gentlemen. I bought this bike for my 14 year old, it's an XL size, he's at 6ft, 150lbs. If he tears it up WHO CARES, for $130 I can't go wrong - you can't get a WalMart bike for that price... | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ronnie McKenna
a
from Scotland
Date Reviewed: December 11, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Purchased At: | Halfords UK | | Strengths: | Excellent light frame, V brakes. Mine also came with good quality metal pedals that stick to your shoes over rough ground. | | Weaknesses: | I replaced the saddle stem with a sprung type as the ride can be a bit rough otherwise, I would also recommend upgrading to a better saddle. The handlebars are a bit dodgy but after fitting bar ends on I have to complaints. | | Similar Products Used: | None | | Bottom Line: | After a couple of simple upgrades I would recommend this bike to anyone who wants to own a good bike. I use mine either on the road or trails so I don't know how it would perform on more "extreme" routes. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Elliott Bullock
a Racer
from UK (scotland)
Date Reviewed: November 14, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Aviemore heights | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$800.00 | | Purchased At: | Halfords UK | | Strengths: | Extemely light frame and very stong. looks great! Brilliant chainset. The bike came with 2.2" tiogas and they rock. Smooth ride and comfey seat. The V brakes are great but i upgaded to hydrolics. | | Weaknesses: | This product wont take a good thashing with the original components and the bike as a whole deserves better forks than it comes with. The first thing i bought were a set of £500 Marzoccii bombers. | | Similar Products Used: | Specalized Hardrock | | Bike Setup: | Shimano Alivio rear durailleur, Tioga tires, Vulcan wheels, RST Cuba forks,GT headset and stem, Shimano Deore XT brakes and quick shift gears. | | Bottom Line: | Exeptional bike for your money espesialy since i had mine customised. But the bike with all origanl parts will not take a tharashing but excellent frame. If you want the bike for getting about on or just to have a cycle then you cant get much better for your money. Bike at original price uncustomised =£300-500. If anyone is buying the bike for rough racing or downhilling then be prepared to spend alot of money but when your finished giving that youve bouhgt quality parts then your a winner. If you are buying the bike for just getting oubout on or for cycling then you are also a winner. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
MARTIN
a Cross Country Rider
from SAN MARCOS CA
Date Reviewed: July 30, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$370.00 | | Purchased At: | amazonbikes.com | | Strengths: | great value | | Weaknesses: | I sold it | | Similar Products Used: | Klein attitude race, giant NRS 3
| | Bike Setup: | stock, tioga seat & pedals | | Bottom Line: | I will never forgive myself for selling this bike. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sean
a Weekend Warrior
from Portland, OR, USA
Date Reviewed: July 7, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Hagg Lake | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$515.00 | | Purchased At: | Hawley's Bicycle World | | Strengths: | This bike is a great bargain for the money. The frame is strong but light. The V-type brakes are exceptional (I crashed doing an endo in the store). | | Weaknesses: | The fork is crap right from the get-go. Start with upgrading that to something better than Walmart-grade. The drivetrain components work well from the start, but w/ all second-rate componentry it doesn't last-upgrade, upgrade, upgrade, but first upgrade the seat! | | Similar Products Used: | Gary Fisher Hardtails | | Bike Setup: | Rock Shox Jett fork w/ Kore Stem. The rest is stock for now, till I get back to it. | | Bottom Line: | This bike is a great beginner-intermediate bike. I recommend it to anyone who wants to do anything from suburbia riding to beating the **** out of it on the trail. It is lightweight, responsive, and is a great buy. I haven't found anything that goes for under $800 that compares with this bike right off the shelf. Happy riding, hope this helps. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Andrew Kirk
a Downhiller
from London, UK
Date Reviewed: June 25, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Old Man, Coniston, Lake District National Park. | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$600.00 | | Purchased At: | Halfords UK | | Strengths: | Light, strong frame, smooth ride on and off road, comfortable seat, good value for money | | Weaknesses: | Crappy pedals (plastic) | | Bike Setup: | Deore drivechain and V brakes, Rock Shox, Shimano SPD's to replace tacky pedals, alexrims | | Bottom Line: | Apart from replacing the pedals, to something more practical and respectable, this bike not only gets me to work in central London but also comes away with me on holiday regularly. I paid more money for mine than most of the guys in the US but have better components/setup. I have really thrashed this bike downhill and have had no problems, just great fun. I think that some of you guys in the US (the overcritical ones) expect too much for your money. You get what you pay for. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
pat
a Weekend Warrior
from london, Ont, Canada
Date Reviewed: February 17, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$300.00 | | Strengths: | Strong frame. The triple triangle adds good tortional stiffness and keeps your center of gravity low | | Weaknesses: | Components. All the components on this bike suck!!!!! | | Bike Setup: | There is no stock parts left on this bike.
2001-Z1 MCR
Turbine LP cranks with shimano LX bottom bracket
Mavic 233 wheel set
Gazzoloti Dual shalom rear tire
IRC 2.6 kugo front tire
Funn bars and pedals
XT shortcage rear | | Bottom Line: | If you want to customize a bike, the frame is a great starting point and doesn't cost much. Otherwise spend your money elsware | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
corey
a Cross Country Rider
from groton
Date Reviewed: September 30, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Purchased At: | this is an update/more info | | Strengths: | ummmmmmmm hmmmmmmmmm well maybe the tires if u are riding on the road or on packed dirt but hope there are no high speed fairly tight turns cuz this bike will dump you so fast you wont evan know what hapened, trust me i know from experiance. but in the bright side the fram is mad strog even though it weights a ton. | | Weaknesses: | everything. do u want to know why the word "bob" was invented. well let me tell u why its because of these damm rock shocks jett [nothing against rock shock they do make some nice forks] this fork is a dizgrace to rock shock why on earth did they make this fork??? it even bobs when u r going on flat pavment [and i mean flat they just repaved my road. Well anyways if u upgrade everything on this bike it would probably make it like 15 pounds lighter and a nice freeride bike but as is it is trash. | | Similar Products Used: | treck,specialized | | Bike Setup: | got new peadels, the rest is stock cuz im getting a trek 6700 soon [i hope] | | Bottom Line: | rethink before u get this bike and ummm learn i little bit about componats befor eu buy this bike | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Corey Mears
a Cross Country Rider
from Groton
Date Reviewed: September 22, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | long tecnical cross countery trails wit a few climbs | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$450.00 | | Purchased At: | Bike Barn | | Strengths: | Nice strong fram, tires get good grip, and it looks good. | | Weaknesses: | crapy heavy rims, terribul shocks [rock shock Jett], climbs like you are draging a 100 pound weight, doesnt shift good, bad derailers. | | Similar Products Used: | trek 4700, dimondback | | Bike Setup: | stock | | Bottom Line: | if u are a beginer this is an ok bike for you to get, but overall this is a terribul set up for a mountain bike the shocks are crap the derailers are crap and it weights a ton. If you are looking to get a starter mountain bike do not get this bike get a trek or specilized | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brian
a Weekend Warrior
from McAllen Tx
Date Reviewed: February 9, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$329.00 | | Purchased At: | San Antonio | | Strengths: | Nice frame! it looks good, great for beginners. has an ok fork | | Weaknesses: | a little too much money for what a beginner would pay. fork brand is bad. gear ratios suck. | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | Agressor (98 or 99) stock for about 2 years, then i upgraded to LX, XT componetns, and just bought a sid (but it hasnt been installed yet) | | Bottom Line: | this bike is ok to start out with, but if you are looking for a better bike, buy one and dont upgrade, unless you have the money, the frame is ok, and i do have some $ so i upgraded (parts new would be about $900). if you are new to the sport, go for it and have fun | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jason Jorgensen
a Cross Country Rider
from Victoria, B.C. Canada
Date Reviewed: August 6, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Galloping Goose & No Horses | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$700.00 | | Purchased At: | Fort St. Cycle | | Strengths: | Comfortable frame, weight and shocks handle well in technical situations, frame is somehow easier than I've seen in handling climb, gears work better than other bikes I've tried, looks good, and with the efficient design it actually makes me go faster than previous bikes I've owned. | | Weaknesses: | Have to agree the seat isn't the best, I paid a little more than I wanted to (although I am in Canada and things cost more here), I'm not wild about the handle bar design (would have had a straighter line), and the pedals are pretty weak. | | Similar Products Used: | I owned a KHS Montanna summit for eight years. While shopping for a new bike, I took out many bikes for a test. I was torn between a Trek 4900 and this one. | | Bike Setup: | Original setup straight from store floor still. I may upgrade in the future. | | Bottom Line: | The bottom line is...I have had this bike for two weeks. To be truthful, I paid a small tad more than I thought this bike was worth. But being a moderate rider in moderate conditions, I found this bike exceeded my expectations. It's weight and design make it a well suited bike for off-road and city biking all in one day. My only complaints would merely only fall in a cosmetic and comfort (comfort being seat, not the biggest obstacle). I find this bike has inspired me to push it farther as it feels so much better than any reasonably priced bike I've tried so far. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Howard Nelson
a Weekend Warrior
from Ft. Lauderdale, Fl
Date Reviewed: July 23, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Quiet Waters | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$325.00 | | Purchased At: | International Bikes | | Strengths: | good climbing geometry. tough frame. SR MG80 is a good shock w/ regular maintenance | | Weaknesses: | crappy seat. velociraptors tend to lose stability on muddy downhills (leading to a fair number of painful endos) | | Similar Products Used: | GF Marlin | | Bike Setup: | GT agressor (1999) w/ SPD pedals (rockwerks) and specialized saddle | | Bottom Line: | great all around hardtail, once you get used to fishtailing on the downhills. very rugged | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jed
a Downhiller
from Spokane WA
Date Reviewed: July 1, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | none | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$420.00 | | Purchased At: | Dealer | | Weaknesses: | Seat | | Similar Products Used: | Older Specialized w/out shocks | | Bottom Line: | I bought this bike new about 2 1/2 years ago for $420 (nice price)
I'm about 5"6 120-125pnds
Since then this bike has taken quite a few hard beatings, i've dumped and bounced it off sidewalks, a couple times badly. Flipped it, (the brakes are great) and twisted it all over the place and just in general neglected and abused it. I'm not the type of person who really takes care of the bike as well as others. I've also let teenage friends go and and just jump the hell out of it (and i'm not talking little jumps) they too dumped it and spilled it HARD a few times. I also let another friend for a full 8 months borrow it he's 6"2 220pnds he rode it EVERY weekday to work for about 15-20 miles. after all that it still rides great to this day. The only thing i've done to it is basic tune ups. I will say the gear shifting now isn't quite as smooth as it used to be but i think thats just because of the amount of abuse i've inflicted on it.
The only complaint i have about the bike is the seat. Otherwise it's stood up to an incredible amount of beatings. I'm suprised to hear people say the shocks were a problem. I find this bike to be quite light and VERY durable. Everyone i've lent it out to has been VERY impressed with its performance, weight, durability, and Especially with the price. Over all i'll be happy to purchase a later version of the GT aggressor (but at this rate i dont think i'll need to) This is the best bike i've ever owned.
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Submitted by
Jamie Christie
a Cross Country Rider
from Dunblane
Date Reviewed: April 27, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Cross country | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$600.00 | | Purchased At: | Halfords plc uk | | Strengths: | Great light, strong triple triangle frame, good Rock shox jett suspension performance, good deore, alivio and alcera combination, decent wtb rims, tioga tyres and decent alloy v-brakes. Also, excellent strong and light general componmentry. ie, seatpost, riser bar handlebar made from 6061 easton aluminium. | | Weaknesses: | Awkward gear cable routing, and got a high spec suntour groupset-but still-SUNTOUR!!! Absolutely poor pedals-awful, but everything else is good, high spec stuff. | | Similar Products Used: | Similar models of the higher spec carrera range at halfords plc. | | Bike Setup: | GT Agressor 1.0 2001 | | Bottom Line: | Decent bike for the money, a serious off road bike from the hardtail aggressor range as its the top of the range from the aggressor series, you won't find a better bike for the money and indeed just over the price for this bike. GT give good spec at lower price and the bike is not comprimised in any way, best off all is the frame made for GT by easton-the king of aluminium-very light and strong, just change the pedels!!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jeff
a Cross Country Rider
from littleton, co
Date Reviewed: April 6, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$350.00 | | Strengths: | unfortunatley not many | | Weaknesses: | the paint oxidizes when you sweat on it and ruins the bike, the stock rims could hold up to the simplest of rocks, the cheap rst shocks would blow their plastic caps off and get dirt inside the already bad shock, all of the screws would gradually shake loose. and thats all i can think of right now but im sure there is plenty more | | Similar Products Used: | my little sisters tricycle | | Bike Setup: | all stock (it wasnt worth upgrading) | | Bottom Line: | do your self a favor and get something for a little more money that you know will last a life time. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Derek Faust
a Weekend Warrior
from Marietta
Date Reviewed: April 5, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | bear creek | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Purchased At: | friend | | Strengths: | Incredible frame for the money. Great overall bike, even before upgrades it is perfect for a beginer. Easy to upgrade, ive done everything myself and this is my first bike. | | Weaknesses: | Mine was 7 spd... Rims didnt like landing on hard rock, components were slightly crappy. Shock no good. | | Similar Products Used: | Gary Fisher. | | Bike Setup: | Now- Kore GASS clipless set up, race face handle bar, salsa bar ends, FSA orbit headset, Bontrager Rims, Panaracer Tires, deore front derail., XT rear derail., Aztec Brake pads, Kore Stem, | | Bottom Line: | KICKS SERIOUS ASS. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chad Payne
a Weekend Warrior
from Harrison, Arkansas
Date Reviewed: February 25, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Busiek | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$390.00 | | Strengths: | Great paint job, light aluminum frame, great brakes, good suspension. | | Weaknesses: | Cheap seat, cheap shocks. | | Bottom Line: | Great bike for the money. Have had it for over 2 and one half years, and have had little trouble with it. Definitly capable of surviving any off-road test. Highly recommended, with a few simple upgrades. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Josh Mike
a
from Middlesboro KY USA
Date Reviewed: February 13, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | I like the rolling mountains of Appalachia | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$380.00 | | Purchased At: | mountain high bike shop | | Strengths: | Good light frame, Great Brakes | | Weaknesses: | FORK FORK FORK I HATE IT last summer i was riding a trail when the hub broke away from it. i broke both wrist and had a concusion and i dont care for the gears either | | Similar Products Used: | GT Vertigo and similar mountain bikes | | Bike Setup: | Suntour MG80 shocks shimano shifters | | Bottom Line: | I like the bike but i hate the frame. I am always having trouble with the gears. No matter what i do the chain always slips off. (not my fault i have taken it to shops and they have said so) Anyways i have rode the bike over 2000 miles and i am relatively pleased with it. It is a good bike for the money. I would recomend a shock ungrade | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
mike coryell
a Cross Country Rider
from brandon, fl, usa
Date Reviewed: February 11, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | lakeland hills | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$200.00 | | Purchased At: | pawn shop | | Strengths: | very stable | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | bmx | | Bike Setup: | already done | | Bottom Line: | This is the best bike that I've ever ridden. Never knew there was anything like it. Keep up the good work. Only personal who are serious about bike ridding should buy this product. by the way can you send me a picture of my bike?
Thanks,
beesofree@hotmail.com | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
duane quek
a Cross Country Rider
from singapore
Date Reviewed: November 6, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$300.00 | | Strengths: | the triple triangle frame nice color scheme white wif red stripes | | Weaknesses: | sucky gears should change shimano sis to deore the seats hard brakes are bit cheap looking | | Bike Setup: | original 1999 GT Aggressor | | Bottom Line: | looks damn cool and is a good ride after changing the seat. good for both road cycling and trail cycling | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
mike
a Weekend Warrior
from Jim Thorpe PA United States
Date Reviewed: August 14, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | deer path | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | The Sinc Shocks are the greatest, seat is comfortable, brakes are the coolest, color scheme is awesome. | | Weaknesses: | found none yet | | Similar Products Used: | found none | | Bike Setup: | 2001 GT Aggressor 3.0 | | Bottom Line: | It is a great bike for rocky terrain, or just going on a path the leads straight though the middle of the woods. The blue and white make it a cool looking bike and the price i got it for ($322) it was a great deal. I recommand it to anyone who likes off road trails. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ken
a Weekend Warrior
from Atlanta, GA USA
Date Reviewed: June 19, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Lots of great places, but no favorite yet. | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | Hey, if you're on a budget like me, you'll be hard pressed to find a better bike for the money without ripping one from the bike shop. Besides being a great looking, affordable, and easily upgradable bike, the alum frame is VERY strong and light and can really take a lickin'. | | Weaknesses: | The factory seat will give your hiney a real beating, so I'd recommend an upgrade. The fork is so-so (SR Suntour MG91), but much improved from the crappy forks on older Aggressor models. Rear derail sux. Rims are okay. | | Similar Products Used: | Giant Iguana, Gary Fisher Mamba, Specialized Hardrock, Trek 4300. | | Bottom Line: | In my opinion, best value in its class. If you're looking for something
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Submitted by
Chris
a Weekend Warrior
from Singapore
Date Reviewed: June 15, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | Cheap Cheap Cheap!
Turn heads when ridding | | Weaknesses: | Cheapo Components | | Similar Products Used: | GT Backwoods, F1000 | | Bike Setup: | Mavic 517 Rims | | Bottom Line: | Great Novice Bike...bought it for recreational purposes and it works well. Shifting is a bit sucky due to the rear derail. but hey...who is complaining at that cheapo price | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Big Mama
a
from Phili' man!!!
Date Reviewed: April 3, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | Triple triangle frame, it's damn strong | | Weaknesses: | Crap Fork man, they need upgraded cos at the minute it really sucks.......... | | Similar Products Used: | Other GT's | | Bike Setup: | Sinc front forks (Seriously In Need of Changing!!)
SR Suntour crankset
Need I go on!?!?!?! | | Bottom Line: | It's not too bad for the price, but they really need to improve on those front forks, they're more trouble than they're worth............. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tiago Pereira
a Weekend Warrior
from Portugal
Date Reviewed: April 3, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | don´t have one yet | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | Good quality GT alloy frame(the same used in more expensive Gt hardtails)smooth ride on and off road,good ridding positon,the suspension fork is all right,really good price/quality factor on this bike! | | Weaknesses: | A very,very,very,hard seat, the pedals are plastic and tend to slip a little
| | Similar Products Used: | Never had a moutainbike befor | | Bike Setup: | Original 2000 GT Aggressor,16inch frame with the Sinc susFork | | Bottom Line: | This is my first mountain bike ever, and I love the ride, really smooth and powerfull off road(I use to ride bmx).
Befor bying the Aggressor I realy did my homework,and was looking for the best Priced/quality bike so I got the GT.
I think this bike suits me perfectly, I ride easy going offroad,singletrack,and some downhill and bike takes it all.
If your looking for a hardcore racebike,then go spend more money, if your looking for a good mountain bike without spending hundreds then buy a Aggressor.(I rated the bike so high up because of value/quality) | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Derek
a Weekend Warrior
from Marietta, Ga, US
Date Reviewed: March 19, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Soap Creek | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | Exellent overall bike! The Frame is pretty light and very very durable. The components are alright good brakes. Very attractive paint job, and good ride. Very easy to work on yourself, and puts up with a lot of heavy riding. Easy to upgrade, and makes a huge difference when you do. | | Weaknesses: | When i purchased the bike there had been some upgrades so Ill just talk about what is still stock. The derailler isnt that great and the rims are mid quality, the shocks stink i ended up getting new shocks and headset ( go with threadless). other than that its a SUPER BIKE, also id get a new seat... it kinda hurts...
| | Similar Products Used: | Gary Fisher, Trek, Huffy ;) | | Bike Setup: | FSA headset (threadless), RockShox Jett XC (threadless), Kalloy handlebar, Bar ends, Panaracer tires, new pedals, V-brakes, new seat, Kore stem, 7000 aluminum triple tri frame (candy apple red!!) | | Bottom Line: | AWSOME BIKE, especially once you start upgrading it!!! Very durable and excellent ride. Very good lookin to if i say so myself. And great for heavy riding. Definately upgrade shocks, seat, derailler, and tires. (rims if you have the $) Its a beginer/intermediate riders bike. Very GOOD PRICE!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Billy
a Weekend Warrior
from santa Cruz, CA
Date Reviewed: December 20, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Nicen Marks trails | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
the Agressor has a super strong triple triangle frame. there is no reason to go buy a $1,000 bike when you got this strong frame for a excellent price. the brakes are great and the suntour shocks on the 2000 model are super strong and light. | | Weaknesses: |
none | | Similar Products Used: |
99'rockhopper fs comp | | Bike Setup: |
manitou shocks similar frame | | Bottom Line: | this is a great bike for a great price I suggest getting a 2000 model because the shocks are great. dont go buy an expensive bike when you have this model for 500 bucks! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt
a Racer
from Show Low AZ
Date Reviewed: September 22, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
all | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
CroMo frame is very nice!!! | | Weaknesses: |
Rims bend easy | | Similar Products Used: |
none | | Bike Setup: |
i have every thing stock except new bars brake stiffeners chain tensioner new lx hubs mavic 517 rims and lx brakes and levers | | Bottom Line: | I really like this bike it has been good to me except for the RST forks suck but not unbarable | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Hoss
a Cross-Country Rider
from Lakefield, MN
Date Reviewed: September 2, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Hogsback | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
priced right,cheap fs bike | | Weaknesses: |
cheap fs bike
fork was shot in two years
heavy, never shifted right | | Similar Products Used: |
'89 schwinn mirada
'98 specialized rockhopper fs (get this bike instead) | | Bike Setup: |
'96 with p.o.s. rst 170b fork and altus componets | | Bottom Line: | I wish I'd never seen this bike when I'd bought it as a one year old. I got a deal on it I guess for 230 but it sucked. half way through the first year the fork bushings started getting sloppy. The bike shop told me this fork is a disposable, nice. I went through a rear derailer but it still didn't shift right. Plus I had this scarey noise on washboarding. dumped it and got a real bike, Rockhopper with logic tubing ohhhhh yeah!!! If you're on that tight of a budget you're better off with a rigid fork and decent frame,wheels and components | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
johnny thrust
a Racer
from dallas tx
Date Reviewed: August 31, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
grapevine lake | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
value | | Weaknesses: |
havent found any yet | | Similar Products Used: |
k2 specialized nishiki | | Bike Setup: |
upgraded bars pedals aluminum fasteners bar ends tires seat | | Bottom Line: | with moderate investment in upgrades this steel framed bike can run circles around 1000 dollar bikes cro-mo steel is real ! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Charles
a Weekend Warrior
from Middletown, NY
Date Reviewed: July 6, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
Everything!!! | | Weaknesses: |
None | | Similar Products Used: |
None | | Bike Setup: |
Gt Aggressor | | Bottom Line: | This is my first GT bike and everything is excellent. I plan to take it on many off-road trips. It is INTENSE, MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
JAR JAR Binks
a Weekend Warrior
from Naboo City
Date Reviewed: June 22, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Nabukian Landslida | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
PRICE out of this galaxia | | Weaknesses: |
Nothinga | | Bottom Line: | Basically as you may know mesa from a galaxy far far far away....as a Gungan, mesa used and abused this bike on our planet of Naboo. Yousa may also know that there are many different types of terrain.. From Muddy creeks to High Mountain sides. Mesa loves the way the bike handles and the durability that it has to offer. Mesa suggested the rest of the Gungan Tribe to utilize these as our favorite battle vehicle rather than the Bongo Sub. Thank you for yousa reading thisa entry..Mesa give it a 5 horse radishes.. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
TRIPLE H ie; (HHH)
a Racer
from Mira Mesa
Date Reviewed: June 17, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
PRICE!!, Aluminum Frame with the solid welds, Velociraptor Tires, Sun Tour Forks | | Similar Products Used: |
ALL GT: Backwoods, Zaskar, XCR-2000 and Outpost.. | | Bottom Line: | OK, Lets get down and dirty!! This bike is awesome! You can't beat the price beleive me I tried alot of bikes and for a Hardtail with an Aluminum Frame this is the bike for YOU!! This is a Man's bike for thrashing and taking on any type of terrain. I've raced guys that have full suspension and again beleive me I left those guys cold in the dust when climing the steep hills, and when going down a mountain side I stay in total control and the boys with the full suspension again can eat my dust.. So words of wisdom, why try any other bike when you can have the AGGRESSOR and join the real team the ATEAM. Have fun and Godspeed!!
PS: If I can rank this a 10 chili I would but for now will give it SUPER 5.. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Hankster
a Weekend Warrior
from San Diego CA
Date Reviewed: June 10, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Poway Mountains | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
Extremely Affordable
Great For Beginners
Brakes are Mint | | Weaknesses: |
Little Heavy | | Bottom Line: | This is definitely the bike of choice if your starting out in the sport.. And you can always upgrade that's the whole point in the sport right..? Why have all your cake and eat it to..Rock ON!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rob
a Downhiller
from Toms River, NJ
Date Reviewed: May 18, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Heartshorne park | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Good breaks, good entry-level bike | | Weaknesses: |
Shocks, Coponents(lowgrade ), franme(heavy crom-molly) | | Similar Products Used: |
GT hard tails and Schwinn front suspension | | Bike Setup: |
98GT aggressor | | Bottom Line: | Not impressed with this bike. I rode it hard and like everyone else it seems, I bent a few rims. The shocks are junk. not really all that impresses with the componants either. i will say that the breaks are good as far a low end Dia Comp stuff goes. I an am longer a GT rider and have up graded to a far superior bike and am very happy now. if your looking for a ride around town and maybe some light offroad road than this is your bike. But if your looking to get down and dirty and want to have some real fun with this sport, spend a few extra bucks and get a real bike(i outgrew this bike in a few months). | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Update from HLS811
a Weekend Warrior
from Northern NJ
Date Reviewed: April 17, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Bike Setup: |
GT Aggressor, RST 261, | | Bottom Line: | Well, after th initial problem with the bent rim, my Aggressor has been flawless.. not a single problem. I've tken it offroading may times, riding (and walking) it along some pretty decent mountains, and its performed better than i could have imagined.. 5 chile's isn't enough.. for $350 new, it can't be beat.. I'd buy one in a heartbeat.. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
HLS811
a Weekend Warrior
from Northern, NJ
Date Reviewed: March 30, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Bike Setup: |
1998 Aggressor. RST 261. | | Bottom Line: | Well, in the month or so I've had my 98 Aggressor, I've been thrown over the handlebars by the EXCELLENT front brakes. In doing so, I also minorly bent the rear derailleur hanger and threw the rear tire out of round. ($15.00 to fix..) Yesterday, I banged a curb pretty nicely while carrying my bike, and really bent the rear rim. So bad I had to replace it ($95.00 - Mavic X 138). The bike has a few grinds, rattles to it, something I want to get looked at. I keep hearing great things about GT and I'm keeping my fingers crossed and I'll give it the benefit of the doubt (for now..) | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jake
a racer
from Wisconsin
Date Reviewed: March 13, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought this bike about a year ago and I'm a little dissapointed. The frame is extremly heavy as are the RST front shocks. I have gone through two rear rims and it's bent again. I ride this bike very hard and it has held up reasonable well accept for the rims. If you are considering buying this bike a would spend a little more money and go with the GT Backwoods. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ryan Molsbee
a
from downhiller
Date Reviewed: January 25, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought the Aggressor about 1 year ago. It's a real good bike for its price. Shocks are a little heavy and need to be upgraded. I ride extreme downhills on it, and it's holding up real well. Overall I love my Aggressor. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Evan
a cross-country rider
from VA
Date Reviewed: October 30, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This bike is a good entry-level bike. The front shock sucks. Within the first week I had it, it broke. I would also get different pedals because they are cheap. The components are good for the price, but I would upgrade them if you are going to race it. All in all although this bike is good for the price but, i would buy a Cannondale F700, F900, or F1000 | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Martin
a weekend warrior
from San Diego
Date Reviewed: October 23, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought the Aggressor six months ago, rode through everything (average 20 miles on weekends in the mountains), and had no problem with it. I have never rode another bike with higher-level components; therefore, I do not complain about components on this bike. I think they work pretty well. As I have been gradually improving my riding skills, I am able to keep up with guys on much more expensive bikes. I can not say anything bad about the bike. If you are a LAZY downhiller you will probably buy a dual-suspension bike. Serious and honest mountainbikers will love this one.
P.S. Not all downhillers on dual-suspension bikes are lazy. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
GT master
a downhiller
from England
Date Reviewed: October 23, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I thought that the GT aggressor kicks ass. It is so sweet that I smoked a Light Speed. I think that for $380 it is an awesome bike. This is a most buy for mid-range riders. I think that the forks weren't the best next year's model should have rock shox. The brakes are good(who needs disc brakes you fly over the handle bars?) | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Victor
a weekend warrior
from Arizona
Date Reviewed: October 10, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought a 1999 GT Aggressor and it is outstanding! I am an old BMXer and I am just getting into Mountain Biking. And to say the least, I'm hooked! I am very happy with the Aggressor, it was a great choice (if I do say so myself). Upgrades can be easily made if I deisre in the future. All in all, it's a blast of a bike. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
The Calvinator
a cross-country rider
from Virginia
Date Reviewed: September 27, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This is a good entry level GT. Can't go wrong with an aluminum frame. I don't recommend downhill biking with this GT because the fork will not hold up to the abuse. If your a cross-country rider, go with it. But if you do downhill biking with this GT, then I've got 2 words for ya....SUCK IT!!!!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
anonymous
a weekend warrior
from norris,tn,usa
Date Reviewed: September 19, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
this bike is great!!!! i just got the 99 aggressor and it handles great. the shocks are alittle heavy, but i havent had any problems with it at all. its a great bike to consider getting.THIS IS A GREAT BIKE!!!! the brakes work wonderfully. i probably didnt get this bike for a good of deal as u did($369 w/o tax)but it is a GREAT BIKE!!!!!!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
R. Rdz
a weekend warrior
from Puerto Rico
Date Reviewed: September 17, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
WOW! What a great Bike! My second mountain bike, 90 miles and so far so good. On the road, trails, dh, and even the beach it handles pretty well. Its better than the trek 800 i had in the past (RIP). The aluminum frame is light, the paint good and the components fair. Im a little scared because of the suntour fork but it really works well. I added a suspension seat post, rise bars and wellgo pedals to make it complete and it looks good. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rob
a weekend warrior
from Florida
Date Reviewed: September 10, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought this bike because of the price and the GT name. However, I took it out on some local South Florida trails, and after about an hour of light trail riding my front shock blew out. Has anyone else had a similar problem with the 99 Aggressor's front Suntour shocks?? | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ed W.
a cross-country rider
from Westbury, NY USA
Date Reviewed: September 8, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I paid $389 for my black 1999 Agressor 3 weeks ago. This is my first real mountain bike and I have been riding it with the mentality of a 12 year old (kicking the crap out of it 3 to 4 times a week for 3 hours at a time). I've hit all kinds of terrain with it (rocky, sandy, muddy, rooty)and have taken it to 3 different states. I am especially pleased with the way it handles in downhill situations. It wheelies nicely also. Jumping is a bit akward. This bike is tuff but the rear end is very heavy. If you don't take special care to lift your end over obstacles your rear rim will pay very quickly. I am impressed with the Suntour shocks so far. I plan to keep them on until I wreck them (if that ever happens). My front rim is in great shape after all I've thrown at it. I don't ever anticipate anything to happen to the frame. I had to change the ball breaking/vein severing seat and I plan get new handle bars to put myself in a more vertical position. You'll be able to do anything with this bike. This baby got me hooked on the sport. If I would have known how much I was to like it I would have purchased a slightly better model, like the Tequesta. BUT-I must admit you can't do better for the price. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John Magelnicki
a weekend warrior
from Garden Grove, California
Date Reviewed: August 13, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I paid 360.00 for the '99 Aggressor in early July. I changed the seat
(needed more padding), handle bar (rise bars), and tires (high pressure all terrain) to adapt the bike to my comfort zone and what can I say .....This
is an excellent bike for the price. The frame is light, rigid, and climbs
well. The SR SUNTOUR shocks are O.K. , but are a little on the heavy side.
I ride this bike on the streets as well as the trails and it performs great.
If you're on a budget, a beginner, or just looking for a decent lower end
bike, definetly consider the GT Aggressor!
| | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
marc
a weekend warrior
from california
Date Reviewed: July 27, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I just bought the 99 aggressor for $349.00. Great bike for the price and the components are not too bad either. I took it on it's first 20 mile ride today and the only major complaint is the seat!(too small for a bubble ass) I figure in the near future I'll upgrade shifters and head set but for now it's fine. if you are looking for a starter then this is the bike for you! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Josh
a weekend warrior
from Australia
Date Reviewed: July 25, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought this bike in 95 and thought it was great while I was running it in on the footpath bu whenI took it off road it held up terribly.
the thread on the crank was theaded out in no time, not long after the new ones snapped in half when my mate cased a jump, causing quite alot of pain as you can amagine.
The forks suck and seals went in no time and the rims are piss waek as well and fold in half without even crashing.
Overall the bike is waek if your a decent rider but I would advise you to think twice before taking it off road like I didn't. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Josh
a weekend warrior
from vic Australia
Date Reviewed: July 21, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought this bike in 95 and thought it was great until I gave it a decent thrashing. The RST(rust) forks are way to heavy the crank threaded out within a month then snapped in half a few rides laterand it didn't take long for the rear rim to fold in half.
Only buy this bike for piss weak cross country and don't even think about riding it hard. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brian
a weekend warrior
from Appleton, WI
Date Reviewed: July 13, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
So far, so good. I bought the 98 last week for $340. I love with the exception of the gear shifting when really cruising. It occasionally lets you down over rough terrain. Otherwise, I like it. Solidly built, good beginner bike. I don't mind the shock, its ok for basic riding, which most beginners do anyway. Four Chili's! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike
a weekend warrior
from Bristol, Va
Date Reviewed: July 8, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
The Aggressor is my first Mt. Bike and I just bought it today. I had to order it because my dealer didn't have anymore in red. Because I am a beginner I think that this is my best buy. I used to race BMX but that was years ago. See ya on the trail in about 3 weeks. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rishi Grewal
a cross-country rider
from Denver, Colorado
Date Reviewed: July 7, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Hey, this is Rishi Grewal from Team GT. I personally think this bike is perfect for a cross country rides out in the country or out in the mountains. In the wilderness there is always nice trails to ride.By: Rishi Grewal
P.S Keep watching the races. Including, Cross-country, Down Hill, etc.
Bye!
Keep the rubberside down.
| | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jon
a weekend warrior
from ct
Date Reviewed: July 3, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
i have bought this years GT aggressor and it it the best bike without spending hundreds or dollars on other kina of expensive bike. i give the componets a 4 fout star rating cause the brakes' are excellent , but they cheap dia-compe but hold up well, the rear delrailler is sinda shitty the shimano rapid fire shifters are good cept where ur shifting under extreme pressure and speed the shifting process seems clumsy. and ALL GT BIKES comes equipped witha ROCK SHOX
except the aggressor , the only bike that has a RST 261 fork, gt shound of put a roch shox on it , and the pedal are made with ABS plastic, i had tpo speend a extra 50 buck fer halfway decent pedals. IF ur a benginner this is the bike u want , if ur a imtermediate rider, gor for a teqesta or rebound with better stuff on it | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rich Jenkins
a weekend warrior
from Dania, FL
Date Reviewed: July 2, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I just bought the '99 GT Aggressor for $369! Great bike for the price. They have addressed almost all of the complaints you can find on the other reviews. It has upgraded front shocks/forks (they're adjustable!) and...a lighter aluminum frame. Definitely worth a look for the non-hardcore bikers. I was real close to buying a similar Ironhorse model but...it was hundreds $ more. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brad
a cross-country rider
from Tennessee
Date Reviewed: June 17, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I love the GT Aggressor! For the money, I think it's the best!
Granted it's not the lightest (only 32lbs.) it's a blast to ride.
I've never had a single problem out of it.
My only real complaint is the fork. It works fine, but there isn't
a lot of travel. The riveted chainrings suck too.
Overall, it's the best 300+ dollars I've ever spent! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Eric
a cross-country rider
from virginia
Date Reviewed: June 1, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Great bike with all the good components for a great price. Can handle anything from cross-country to downhill. Very light considering it has CrMo frame and RST forks are just as good as Rock Shox. Shifters and brakes last just like any GT should. A great buy for any biker who wants better than a department store bike. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mark
a racer
from NY
Date Reviewed: May 26, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This bike blows. I bought the 97 model and it has held up horribly. I got the bike just to thrash around and it died completely. The RST fork is heavy and has no travel. I would recommend getting a GT Tequesta and pay the extra cash, or not get a GT at all. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Seong-ho,Park
a weekend warrior
from Seoul,South Korea
Date Reviewed: May 25, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have been riding this bike for 1 year. It's great bike for beginner. The only thing I can not happy with is its weight.
The cromoly frame is kinda heavy but very strong.It has been durable against all the abuses I throw at,however,the suspension
was a little stiff and easily breakable.These days, I have to stand the noisies from the front fork while I enjoy riding,which the mechanic failed to fix. But generally,all in all,this bike is a cool stuff to buy on one's tight budget. It should be very practical and reasonable way
if you ride this bike. It would be great unless you are a professional rider. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rick West
a weekend warrior
from Canada
Date Reviewed: May 12, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
My gets me from point A to point B . Survives all the abuse I throw at it even though I dont. Yes A bit heavy and yes I am on a budget, but I wouldent ever get rid of it. She is my kind of ride ( next to my
fiance of course). | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
micronaut
a cross-country rider
from earth
Date Reviewed: April 27, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I'm not really reviewing the Aggressor - I ride a GT Talera with rock shox, which is basically the same thing as an Agressor with a different name (GT no longer makes the Talera). I put a lot (1000+) of hard, rough miles on my Talera and it has never let me down. It's survived some serious crashes as well. The frame is chromoly and hi-tensile steel, so it is a little heavy. However, this bike is an excellant value for beginners or anyone who doesn't have a lot of cash to shell out for a bike. It's great for commuting and some decent trail riding - but don't expect to do any radical downhill on it. All in all, it's a good, dependable, cheap xc bike that's a little heavy, but well designed and easily upgradable. I definitely recommend it to beginners or bikers with a budget. I'm buying a GT Backwoods, but I'm still going to keep and ride my Talera w/suspension forks (nowadays called an Aggressor). | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt Noffsinger
a weekend warrior
from Bremen, Kentucky
Date Reviewed: April 22, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have had my Agressor for about 10 months now. I have had no trouble at all with it. It now has about 350 miles on it and it still goes as well as it did when it was brand new. I have rode it on single track only once, but it was great. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Pedro Guimaraes
a racer
from Wyckoff, NJ
Date Reviewed: March 25, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This is my first GT bicycle and it's great! Affordable price and quality are this bike! It's my commuting bike as well as my mountain bike and it sure does the job! More than you could ask for this price! After this bike gets old, I will just get another Agressor!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John-Boy
a cross-country rider
from Tahlequah,Ok
Date Reviewed: March 10, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Bought this bike for my wife ( A NEW!! rider) excellent bike for the money. Does everything I could ask for with a new bike for a new rider. Upgraded with a suspension post and wider seat and riser bars for her comfort. great bike....Oh by the way I ride a GT also....Zaskar LE | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steve Martin
a weekend warrior
from Rockford, IL
Date Reviewed: January 26, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have owned a couple different low end bikes and I would have to say that the Aggressor is by far my favorite. I ride in everything from pavement to descent single track. The bike seems to handle every thing I throw at it, at medium speeds. You can't beat the components for the price. The only thing I would want to do to the bike is get another water bottle. I am very happy with it. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
James
a weekend warrior
from Arizona
Date Reviewed: January 19, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I am a converted street biker to mountain biker. My first choice is the Aggressor. Decent components and comfortable ride. The only think I want to do to it is upgrade the front shocks to Rock Shox and possibly the tires. We'll see, but anyway...Great Beginners bike. Nothing bad to say about it. | | Overall Rating: |
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