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Submitted by
John Robins
a Cross Country Rider
from Stratford-upon-Avon, UK
Date Reviewed: August 1, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | Frame: Strength, handling and build quality. | | Weaknesses: | As mentioned by all other reviewers the paint, I bought mine 6 months old immediately stripped it and had it professionally painted, Klein sent me free frame decals the first time, 10 years later when I gave it another complete refurb they sent the same decals out again, free of charge. Manitou's aren't fantastic, | | Bike Setup: | XT/XTR throughout, Avid brake levers, Mavic rims, Variety of forks! | | Bottom Line: | The bottom line? I've had this bike over ten years now! I use it virtually every day for training. The frame is flawless, the welding is superb, the guy who mentioned the welding was poor obviously doesn't weld, is blind or had a bike that wasn't a Klein with Klein stickers on it! | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Michael
a Cross Country Rider
from Denver
Date Reviewed: July 2, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Dakota Ridge, Apex | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$700.00 | | Purchased At: | From a friend who owns a bike shop and sold it to me at cost | | Strengths: | The frame on the Pulse Pro was inspired by God. Light, climbs like a mountain goat, decends like water flowing downhill, and corners on rails. This bike is a dream to ride. | | Weaknesses: | Paint sucks. Original component package isn't the best, but lasts forever. The manitou pro forks are soild, but outdated. | | Similar Products Used: | Rocky Mountain Oxygen Race, Raleigh M800, Trek 8000 | | Bottom Line: | If you can get your hands on one of these frames, do it. I have tested comparable products from the 2000/2001 prodcut lines of Rocky Mountain, GT, Schwinn, & Trek... while the component packages are better today, no one comes close to the frame rigidity and responsiveness of the 97' Pulse Pro. If you are conisdering a new bike, make sure you ride the Kliens, I mean really ride them. This is a huge purchase, the biek shop should let you take the bike out for a good ride, if they don't... find a new shop. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Janne
a Cross Country Rider
from Helsinki, Finland
Date Reviewed: August 5, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | A truly excellent frame - lightweight, stiff yet responsive. Unbeatable climber. Good wheels, they're lighter and stronger than you think - Bonty rims and butted DT spokes and nipples on average LX hubs. Cool looks, unmatched quality. Race-ready geometry. | | Weaknesses: | The Manitou Pro fork is not on the same level with the rest of the bikes components. The wonderful frame needs a more adjustable fork, like a SID for example. The stock tires are good only on dry surfaces. The WTB saddle and the TREK post are way too heavy. In fact the seatpost weighs 395g!! - on a 23.9 pound bike... | | Similar Products Used: | GT Avalanche Team, Marin Indian Fire Trail, Rocky Mountain Vertex T.O. 2000 | | Bike Setup: | Original, except the tires and fork. I have now a RS Judy XC 99 up front and Continental tires. | | Bottom Line: | After having ridden a newer bike for a couple of months the top quality of my old Klein has become more and more evident. The ride is something special - the bike can be hammered uphill, downhill or on flat surfaces, and it does well everywhere. The frame is ultra-stiff and still very good on the technical stuff. If you are a serious cross-country rider and still can find a Pulse Pro somewhere, especially as a frameset, don't think twice - buy it. You won't be disappointed. My Pulse Pro is not for sale though! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jared Markson
a Cross Country Rider
from Wayland, MA
Date Reviewed: February 20, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Jamaica State Park, VT | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | Frame, Wheelset, Stem, Bars | | Weaknesses: | ESP drivetrain, Manitou Pro's, Tires | | Similar Products Used: | Fisher Big Sur | | Bike Setup: | Klein Pulse Pro aluminum frame, 99 Judy XC's, Bontrager Mustang rims, Michelin Wildgripper Tires, '00 XT Crank, rear derailleur, '00 Grip shift attack (plasma) shifters, Mega-9 drivetrain, Bontrager bars and stem, M535 pedals, LX hubs, XT front derailleur | | Bottom Line: | Stock: this bike is good for 6 months of moderate riding. Otherwise it sucks. The frame is sweet. Paintjob is bad. My setup is sick. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Nate U-lee Ullenberg
a Racer
from Mukwonago
Date Reviewed: January 7, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: |
John Muir | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Bottom Line: | One more thing. DO NOT!!!!! DO NOT!!! use a pressure washer on this bike, not even a slightly powerful hose. Or you will notice that there were a lot of black chips in the dirt you washed off. High pressure eats the paint right off this frame!!!!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Nate U-lee Ullenberg
a Racer
from WI
Date Reviewed: December 7, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
John Muir | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
LIGHT
Quick and nimble in the tight sections
ultra stiff
nice geoetry, more climbing/ motocross style | | Weaknesses: |
Bad Paint
Too much clinking from the chain hitting the frame
the stock rims
the stock tires (woopee!?) | | Similar Products Used: |
'97 specialized Stumpjumper, hated it, leans way too far forwards | | Bike Setup: |
'98 Judy XC
White Industrys Crank w/Kooka chainrings.
Bontrager crowbars
2000 ESP 9.0sl
Spinergy SPOX
avid Arch Rival 50 | | Bottom Line: | This bike rocks. I have raced it and beat the hell out of it and it still comes back for more.
Really fast climber and you need it out here! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rome
a Cross-Country Rider
from Diego Garcia
Date Reviewed: November 20, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Rocky root | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
Light weight, legendary Klein ride | | Weaknesses: |
NONE | | Similar Products Used: |
1991 Cannondale SM800 Beast of the East 1991 Trek 830 Antelope 1999 DBR X2 | | Bike Setup: |
Purchased as a frameset with 97 Manitou Pro fork in Virginia. Performance Ti flat bar, SRAM Plasma 9 speed shifters, XTR brake levers, Titec Lil Al stem, Titec shorty barends. FSA XLII aheadset, Thudbuster seatpost, Flite saddle, Kooka Bonnie cranks on FSA Ultimax Ti BB, Xt derailleurs, GT CNC/Mavic 217/DT Revolution wheelset, 1998 Ritchey WCS Ti pedals, Odyssey U4 Ti brake boosters on Avid 10 brakes- 23lbs | | Bottom Line: | This bike Rocks. It is light and stiff, and easy to portage when necessary. It draws rave reviews and jealous stares everywhere I take it. I always wanted a Klein. However the bike shop in Virginia Beach lied about it's age. They said that it was a 98. Oh well. I love it anyway. I will upgrade the 97 Manitou Pro to a 99 Z2 Superfly, though. Happy riding! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Marc
a Weekend Warrior
from Singapore
Date Reviewed: October 2, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Any | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
Stiff Frame
Good Acceleration
Light
Beautiful Chainstays | | Weaknesses: |
Welds are unsightly
POOOR Paintjob | | Similar Products Used: |
Trek Alu Hardtails | | Bike Setup: |
Full XT , Z2 BAM , Magura Racelines | | Bottom Line: | a great performing frame . Good platform for upgrades . However , it could do with a bit more compliancy . I like the geomtery .... long , great for the climbs . However , I would find the headtube angle a tad too steep . Its sketchy on the downhills because of that . One bad thing about this frame is its paintjob . It peels too easily ... and it wont last . Although it wouldnt affect performance .... but its irritating to see the paint peeling . YUCKS . Overall a billiant chassis ..... just that the paint job lets it down . | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bill
a Weekend Warrior
from North Potomac, MD
Date Reviewed: September 9, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Schaffer Farms | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
Stiffness, FAST, great tubing | | Similar Products Used: |
Stumpjumper M2 comp | | Bike Setup: |
97 Pulse Pro frame, Zoke Atom Bomb, Full XT, Race Face BB and cranks, Crosslink wheels, Tektro Booster, Flight Deck. | | Bottom Line: | Great bike! I havent ridden a stiffer bike. I love my bike - Klein isn't as popular as Specialized or Trek but they should be. I wouldn't trade it in for anything. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sholin
a Weekend Warrior
from Oklahoma City, OK
Date Reviewed: August 21, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Lake Thunderbird, Lake Hefner, OK | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
This bike is an excellent choice in the aluminum bike category. It handles better than any bike I've ridden. It rides stiff, but not as bad as cheapo aluminum. Geometry is spot on, but I shortened up the stem. Light, responsive, and very agile. ESP 9.0 shifters work extremely well, but you'll need to keep the rear deurallier clean. | | Weaknesses: |
LX front deurallier doesn't cut it. I upgraded to an XT. Bontrager mustang rims good for price, but I have an XTR set on now. Ride still a little harsh compared to my Trek 970 OXIII bike I used to ride. Manitou Pro front fork is the price comprimise on this bike. It has loosened up on me so the extremely crisp handling the bike had when it was new has become more sloppy. This is my next upgrade. | | Similar Products Used: |
Trek 970-Handles good, softer ride, but more flexible. Longer stays and slacker angles make the Klein definitely faster | | Bike Setup: |
XTR wheelset, Flite Gel saddle, Short Bontrager forged stem, Avid SD 2.0 levers, Profile carbon riser HB. | | Bottom Line: | Excellent frame that can be upgraded to a world class bicycle. You can get leftovers cheap now. Might also want to look at an Attitude or Adroit if you like fast handling bikes. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jared
a Cross-Country Rider
from Wayland, MA
Date Reviewed: August 1, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Turkey Hill, Jaimaica, VT | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
Light, Agile, Stiff, Rear der., Pods | | Weaknesses: |
Stock Shox (97 Manitou Pro's), Stock Tires | | Similar Products Used: |
Trek 8000 | | Bike Setup: |
Then: Klein Al frame, full LX w/ ESP 9.0 rear der. and pods. manitou pro's, bontrager mustang rims and stem and handlebars, Panaracer Duster 2's (suck)
Now: Klein Al frame, LX: crank hubs v-brakes, XT: front deraileur, ESP 9.0: pods and rear der., 99 Judy Xc's (sweet), Michelin Wildgripper Lite S (sweet) | | Bottom Line: | THIS BIKE KICKS A$$!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dirk
a Cross-Country Rider
from Chicago
Date Reviewed: July 31, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
french alpes | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
light, STRONG, reliable, brakes, climbing | | Weaknesses: |
bad standard tires (but that's not Klein's fault) | | Similar Products Used: |
Trek 6000 | | Bike Setup: |
Judy XC
XT front and back | | Bottom Line: | Although I enjoy riding in the french alpes, I just don't get out there with my bike all that often. On a daily basis I ride this bike in the streets of Chicago, where you really need the shocks considering the quality of the roads here. This bike not only looks really cool but rides really cool. Everything is firm and reliable, I've never had to repair anything, and it had to suffer: I got in a car accident with this bike, and guess what: I wrecked the car (door out of hinges, front panel loose), not a scratch or bend on the Klein. Need I say more? | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mark
a Cross-Country Rider
from Singapore
Date Reviewed: July 30, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Poyan Cemetary | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Light, Really fast, Responsive, Cool looks, snob appeal (it really draws jealous looks). | | Weaknesses: |
I find it too stiff, coz I still use the entry-level Manitou Pro 97 that it came with: An upgrade to a bomber is on the way!! | | Similar Products Used: |
Diamondback Apex, Voodoo Bantu, Cannondale M800, Team Marin, Iron Horse ARS600 | | Bike Setup: |
Pulse frame with Manitou fork, Shimano LX/XT drivetrain, Kore stem, Bontrager handlebar and mustang rims, CODA barends, WTB saddle and Panaracer Duster II tires | | Bottom Line: | I love this bike. It's absolutely bombproof yet light. I hope to be able to keep using for many years to come. As it is, it's a great platfom for upgrading of parts. Definitely 5 chillies. This bike is my baby! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
archie
a Cross-Country Rider
from broussard,La
Date Reviewed: June 13, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
clarborn multi use trail | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
agile
light
cool
fast
good brakes | | Weaknesses: |
at top end(for me) becomes unstable
-crank(or B.B.) flexes | | Similar Products Used: |
c'dale
gary fisher
bontrager | | Bike Setup: |
rigid fork
c-20 computer
X-ray
Nice GREEN paint job! | | Bottom Line: | light fast nimble
Once onthis bike I found somthing out ... a bike has a power band! WOW I never knew that! Good at slow speeds , RAMS in the midrange, ok with a little instability on top. Reminds me of a Dirt Bike review. I found this really cool. I love it. Perfect for X-C racing. Rare that you hit 30+ mph in a X-C race, or at least not me. so this bike is perfect. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
David
a Racer
from San Francisco
Date Reviewed: June 8, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Bottom Line: | I saved my pennies for a long time, kept going to the store asking if there were any closeout Kleins. Finally, lo and behold, an XL Pulse Pro was found in storage! Yellow, ESP9.0, Judy XC, even a Cane Creek front wheel! I bought it without even riding it, in the box, $850 smackeroos, what a deal! The bike rides SUPREME! I feel like I'm on my tri bike sometimes. Take me to Xterra, baby! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
E. Cruz
a Cross-Country Rider
from Charleston, SC
Date Reviewed: May 15, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
all of them . . . gotta make your own | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
this bike is SOLID, light, nimble, and bad ass all in one. | | Weaknesses: |
I had to replace old seat with a newer comfy avenir sport master deluxe | | Similar Products Used: |
schwinn homegrown
cannondale f400-900 | | Bike Setup: |
sporting the 97 pulse pro with sweet answer manitou shocks. all xtr shimano. very nice carbon accesserories | | Bottom Line: | Love to ride this thing. Have listed riding my Klein as one of my all time top three things to do in life. This Pulse Pro can ascend and descend anything, fly over any obstacles, and cruise at mach speeds. Got To Love It. L8tr. 5 smokin' chilis my friends. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bill the Cat
a Downhiller
from Iladelphia
Date Reviewed: April 23, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
who cares | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
awesome bike. | | Weaknesses: |
none | | Similar Products Used: |
anything else sucks | | Bike Setup: |
good set-up | | Bottom Line: | awesome | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bill Johnson
a Cross-Country Rider
from North Potomac, MD
Date Reviewed: April 6, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Gambrill State Park | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
Climbs like a dream
Very light
Well made bike | | Weaknesses: |
No drop out hanger | | Similar Products Used: |
Cannondale BotE
Cannondale F900 | | Bike Setup: |
1997 Klein Pulse Pro, Manitou Pro, XT rear derailleur, LX shifter/lever combo, cranks, front derailleur, IG chain, cogset, M535 clipless pedals, Mavic 221 w/ Coda hubs - straight laced front. Kore Lite Stem, FSA Orbit Extreme headset. | | Bottom Line: | This bike is the best bike I have ridden, it eats up inclines and bombs downhill. I can't wait to go back on the trail! RIDE HARD OR GO HOME. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John
a cross-country rider
from Medford, Or
Date Reviewed: February 18, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought a 97 Pulse Pro after riding nearly every other hardtail at its pricepoint because it excelled at handling technical singletrack and was very light. There are quirks to the bike however; its short wheelbase and tall headtube, for example, while making it very nimble also limits its abilities somewhat when descending fireroads at speed. An updated rear derailleur is a must and speed springs are an improvement but this bike is a beast! | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
tom flynn
a racer
from st mary's md USA
Date Reviewed: December 17, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
my thoughts on the kline are mixed. my first kline I bought less than 6 months ago. I upgraded with specialized strong arm crank xt brakes and shifters and the daddy of the mac a marzocchi b2(kick ass). I had a rim set made for me 517 rims with xtr rear hub and a specialized stout hub (rims kick ass). with my kline in hand off to the races i went. the kline climbs like no other bike I've ridin, but with the force of my weight and the inkline of the hills the bike would get really bad chain suck. i would go back to the bike shop and get new chains,ring,and coggs. NO HELP. the chain suck got so bad that i almost cut my bike in half. i found my self push my bike into the finish line. THAT SUCKS! at races i started check out other klines and found most of them had the same problem. the chain stay is bigger and the chain has less room for error. after my last race this bike was going in the river. my local bike shop pointed out the worthiness of the upgrades of this frame. i have since crash replace the old kline(1998) and went with a new kline(1998) upgraded with xtr all the way around. i have not raced the new bike so we will see what happens. I give this a 5 stars when it comes to climbs. My paint job on this bike faled i give 3 stars. the ride i give 4 stars. race worthy 3.5 stars | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
seamonkey
a downhiller
from The ocean
Date Reviewed: October 29, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This bike kicks ass. I upgraded seatpost to thompson, fork to judy xc, crank set
to race face, wheel set to cane creek and brakes to hayes hydro, and this bike
rocks. It climb great and can descend like a bomb. I say u all go and buy a
bunch so that klein makes more of these grreat bikes. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Wally
a weekend warrior
from Winston-Salem, NC-USA
Date Reviewed: October 21, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I went in to buy the Chevy, the salesman sold me the Caddy. Now the salesman is my new best friend. Excellent bike! This bike makes me feel like I'm doing something right. Great climber and good smooth ride. All the components are top of the line. Way to go Gary Klein! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Drew
a cross-country rider
from Delaware
Date Reviewed: August 15, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This was my second mountain bike, and what a bike it was. I didn't quite care for the fork, but the bike by no stretch of the imagination is in my opinion the perfect defintion of a cross country bike. It's super light, can turn on a dime, and can really take a beating and still be hungry for more. I was a decent climber, but when I got this bike, I found that it would make me stop from lack of stamina , because this bike just won't quit on the ascents. This is a great bike. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dodge
a cross-country rider
from USA
Date Reviewed: August 1, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
The Pulse Pro 98 kicks butt. Period. This Klein is a 100% intuitive extension of my body. If I think about turning, it turns. If I think about hopping, it hops. The balance and precision of the ride are incredible. The components are sooo smooooth. I just sold my Fischer and my GT because I don't love them anymore. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
john obrien
a racer
from boone
Date Reviewed: July 6, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
i have the 98 pulse pro and it is a revelation of how a true mountain bike should ride. it klimbs like a light breeze and descends like a rocket ship. the shifting (ESP9.0) takes the kake (SOOOOO SMOOTH!) time atac pedals are the BOMB and the judyxc is SWEEEEEET! when you buy this bike though make sure you put in the right springs. the ones that come standard are pretty stiff. this fork seems alittle harsh at slower speeds but as soon as you really let it out on the whoopy stuff it does its job and is pretty freakin lush to boot! the bike is sweeeeeet! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
bugsy
a cross-country rider
from richmond, VA
Date Reviewed: June 11, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
i have the 97 Pulse Pro. for $599(year end close out sale). The best bike i ever rode under $1000. i really got my money worth... every dollar i spent. i been riding this bike since the begining of the year... men i tell u this bike can take hell of abuse. thanks for Klein making the frame aerospace-grade aluminum. This bike can really climb & its light. For those people who are looking for a new mnt. bike try Klein you will not be disappointed. Several of my friends has Kleins also...they are happy about their Klein bikes. Mike the racer USA saying that this Klein bike rides like gravy... sucky bike...& pricey...sorry men u're wrong. I guess u didn't get a good deal on this bike...anyway this bike is excellent & the BEST. Kline is the bike YOU wanna RIDE!!!! :) | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rick Borden
a weekend warrior
from Baltimore, MD
Date Reviewed: May 30, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have a '97 Pulse Comp that I got on closeout and have been upgrading the heck out of ever since. I now have: XTR standard rear derailleur, XTR brake levers (incredible feel - I still have the basic LX V-brakes, more than adequate), XT front derailleur and crankset, WTB SST saddle, and the latest change upgraded the Indy C to a '97 Manitou SX Ti. Huge improvement there! Fantastic Bike!!! I can't imagine a better frame....except the Attitude frame! I weigh 235 and ride the bike very hard, no problem with the Klein frame. Fantastic paint job; my only regret I kind of wish I'd gotten the '97 Pulse Race frame; an incredible red paint job. Next upgrade will be: Mavic 517 rear wheel with XT cassette. NOTHING RIDES LIKE A KLEIN; IT ROCKS..... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Philip
a cross-country rider
from Santa Barbara
Date Reviewed: May 28, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Exceptional bike, especially for the money. Very intuitive to handle. I've had this bike for 5 months now and have mercilessly abused it. The only thing, if you buy one, ditch the headset ASAP, I blew the top off mine bombing down a washboarded fire road. Apart from that I have been amazed that the bike's still in one piece. durable sensible component set. Good no frills machine, light too!
Definitely five chillis!
PS Get a Rollamajig and teflon cables for the rear duraillier. If it gets wet and then dusty it WILL stop upshifting. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Garland
a cross-country rider
from Chapel Hill, NC
Date Reviewed: May 27, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This is one great bike. I've been riding mine for almost six months now, and it's heaven each and every time I get out on it. It climbs like a mountain goat and is nimble enough that even I can get up and over most reasonable obstacles. Only thing I might change would be the shifters. Still, it's worth more than 5 stars to me. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
ASLAK PALTTO
a racer
from FINLAND
Date Reviewed: May 27, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
MY FABILOUS BIKE IS KONA LAVA DOME'97 WITH MANITOU SPYDER R. WHEN YOU RIDE WITH THIS BIKE, YOU LIKE TO RIDE HARDER AN FASTER EVERY TIME. CHEAP AND GOOD.THE XT-REAR DERAILLEAUR SPEAKS FOR ITSELVES, MAVIC RIMS AND THE HOLE THING, PERFECT FOR IT'S PRICE.GET IT FOR YOURSELVES NOW AND FAST!!!!. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike
a cross-country rider
from San Antonio TEXAS
Date Reviewed: May 21, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I purchased my Pluse Pro in late December '97 and got what I found to be a GREAT DEAL ($799 Thank You BIKEWORLD)! This bike is the bomb, it handels like Porshe, looks like a Caddy, climbs like a Z-71, and has the ride of a Benz. What more can I say I love my bike!!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Klein king
a
from racer
Date Reviewed: April 9, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I love this bike it is so cool. It handls like a babys butt the proC is kick### and I love the ESP90 and LX it is great bike I woud not get a differnt bike if I had too I love it too much You would be stuiped not to get it | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
goryo
a weekend warrior
from moreno valley,california
Date Reviewed: February 16, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
this bike is the bomb and would blow up anytime at your ass its really a great bike, so i think you guys got to give it a try it really jump in the corner and y fall....... cool ride...... want some beer............and some women so thAT you guys could ride good on this bike okay or you guys can call my cousin at 1800 sex me... okay bye.......... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt Strikwerda
a cross-country rider
from California
Date Reviewed: February 12, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I absolutly love my Klein bicycle. I had a Gary Fisher before my Klein and my Klein handles so much better (it is unbelievable). It is like riding in a old Ford truch with stiff suspenson and then getting in to a Porche Boxter. I also race it too. It Climbs like you won't believe. It is not a five star rating, It is a ten star rating-----easily | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Aggie John
a weekend warrior
from College Station, TX
Date Reviewed: February 10, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I just got my Pulse Pro the other day. I love it! Especially at a price of $900. I looked around for about two weeks and test rode about fifteen different bikes. Nothing even came close. One of the things that astonished me the most was how light it was. I had a really nice cro-mo GT for a while, but I wouldn't even ride that now. The components are top of the line. Mike: You're an idiot for rating it so low. Superb bike!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Eric
a downhiller
from Pittsburgh, Pa
Date Reviewed: January 29, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Where I live, all the trails are either mud bogs, or EXTREMELY tight singletrack, so I needed a bike that could handle tight corners, endless stretches of mud, and
logs that come up to my knees when I'm on the bike. I have found this bike in the Klein Pulse Pro. This bike is worth every penny you could spend on it. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
David
a cross-country rider
from Puerto Rico
Date Reviewed: January 3, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have a 1998 Pulse Race. This ia a great bike. It is very stiff, fast and it climbs great. Klein makes the best frames in the market. I will recomended to anyone out there looking to buy a new bike. I had a GT cro-moly rebound bike but this Klein bike beats the S???? out of that bike. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Alan
a weekend warrior
from Seattle, WA
Date Reviewed: December 13, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I recently test rode a '97 Klein Pulse Pro. I really like this bike. It is light, fast and very responsive. It climbs like a mountain goat. The bike I have now is an old Trek full suspension. The ride comparison between the two is like night and day. During the test ride the Klein felt a bit short in length. I had the dealer swap the stem for a longer one and I took it out again. Much better! Overall this bike just feels really good. At $999 it's also quite a bargain. I decided to put it on layaway.
The other bike I test road was a Specialized Ground Control. It was okay. I found it to be comfortable but not as responsive as the Klein. I prefer the feel of a hardtail.
Base on the test ride I'm giving the Klein 5 chilies. I had no complaints. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Randy
a weekend warrior
from Lewisville, TX
Date Reviewed: November 25, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I got my pulse pro about a year ago, it has been a great bike. I have owned two other brands in the past and this bike blows them away. The handleing and climbing is far superior. I feel more in control with this bike. I have looked at the other reviews, and for the exception one review this bike has rec. all fives. GREAT BIKE!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Zach Vergara
a weekend warrior
from Lewisville, Texas
Date Reviewed: November 24, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
This bike is tight. I have been looking for a bike for a year and after talking with different bike shops and ridng with some true racers, all of them pointed to the KLEIN line. If two guys at two different shops are riding these Pulse Pros it is a good sign. | | Overall Rating: |
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Mark Klein
a cross-country rider
from Rotterdam Holland
Date Reviewed: November 23, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
hy, as you can see my name is klein so i bought a klein. I bougt the 1998 model i can say this is a very light bike in handling going up- and downhill. I am even able to stay close in the downhill with my friend who rides a full suspension Trek. Because the bike has a short frame it,s easy to handle in the corners.
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Submitted by
Chuck
a weekend warrior
from Chicago, IL
Date Reviewed: November 1, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I loved my 97 Pulse Race...I saw loved because I was hit by a car on
Wednesday night doing some commuting; the seat stay and chain stay are
bent. This was my first mountain bike and was recommended by a friend of
mine. In the short 4 months I had this bike, I rode several times at Kettle
Morraine, and probably 15 times on the singletrack at Palos Hills. I have
done a number of endos and the Klein showed no signs of wear. However, the
bumper of a Jeep Wrangler was a bit more than it could handle. I am deeply
saddened at the loss of my companion. Needless to say, the day after the
accident I put a hold on a 97 Pulse Pro at my bike shop. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
ANDY
a cross-country rider
from Madison,WI,
Date Reviewed: October 27, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I've had my Pulse Pro for 5 months now and I love it. It loves the mud and has done everything I've asked of it with ease. It took some getting used to but
is worth every penny. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Larry
a racer
from lawerance, Ks
Date Reviewed: October 26, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Mike, you don't know what your talking about. this is one of the best bikes for the money that you can buy. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike
a racer
from USA
Date Reviewed: October 25, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Sucky bike, handles like gravy, climbs like ***** and too overpriced. -100 chillies | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dave
a weekend warrior
from Leeds, UK
Date Reviewed: October 22, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
My girlfriend and I have just brought bikes, I wne tfor the intelligent option of getting a 98 Klein pulse, she went for a Marin nail trail, I've got to say my Klein is a hell of a better handiling, more responsive ride... granted I may be biased though, two thumbs way up. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tomas
a cross-country rider
from Sweden
Date Reviewed: October 17, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I’ve had this bike for a month (200 miles) now and I love it. It has an excellent choice of components, great handling and looks. It has a feel of quality which is hard to explain, but the main point is that its an extremely fun bike to ride. It seems like the bike actually enjoys being out there in the mud, and it just loves to play around jumping, doing wheelies etc. and having fun which is what MTBing is all about. Can recommend it to anyone! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Paul
a weekend warrior
from Sacramento CA
Date Reviewed: October 8, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Just got my 97 pulse pro a month ago. this bike kicks ass. love the handling and suspension on this bike. got it for 800 bucks. can't complain.
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Submitted by
Victor
a weekend warrior
from Palos Verdes, CA
Date Reviewed: October 4, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I've had my '97 Pulse Pro for a couple months now, and I'm still loving every bit of it. This is my entry into mountain biking, but after some thorough research, I decided that I didn't want to just buy some cheap mass-produced piece of junk that weighed a ton that I would rapidly outgrow. Most frames in the $800 and below range leave much to be desired. I therefore spent a bit more than most first time buyers might, but got a bike that I'll be able to keep growing into in terms of both frame and components. I got a GREAT deal at $999. I've replaced the seat with a Serfas ARC Performance Dual Density with which I'm very happy, but otherwise am more than satisfied with the rest of the components. I won't need to think about replacing this bike until I'm ready to spend a couple thousand dollars more (which won't be for a while, but still fantasizing about titanium, disc brakes, etc.,etc.). | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kim
a weekend warrior
from Plymouth, MI
Date Reviewed: October 2, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I have been riding my '97 Pulse Pro for almost a month now and I LOVE IT!!
I did a bunch of research this time, and this bike had everything I wanted:
ESP 9.0 carbon-fiber rear derailleur, LX V-brakes, Manitou Pro fork, Bontrager
Mustang rims, Panaracer Duster 2 tires, and it weighs in at about 21 lbs.!!
I only weigh about 120 lbs., and weight was a big factor in this purchase.
So far, it climbs well, handles tight singletrack like a champ, and looks
sweet in black with yellow logos. Not to mention it only cost $1200, way
more bike for the money than anything Gary Fisher can turn out!! | | Overall Rating: |
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