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Submitted by
cikman22jp
a Weekend Warrior
from PG
Date Reviewed: June 26, 2009 | | Favorite Trail: | (anywhere goes) | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | Simple, Light, Rear tail is pretty tough. Cable arrangement is great. | | Weaknesses: | Nothing..but someone might say it doesn't have the RD hanger.. ow c'mon no body have that hanger 12 years ago. | | Bike Setup: | Rockshox, Shimano Deore LX to XT mix. | | Bottom Line: | I like that geometry!!! | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
ala.frosty
a Racer
from Bethesda, MD, USA
Date Reviewed: October 10, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | Mount Vernon | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$100.00 | | Purchased At: | Used | | Strengths: | Lightweight and sturdy frame. The guy who sold it to me was just looking to get rid of it as he won a lottery or something, so I got a screaming deal on a 1997 Pulse Race in 2001. He thought it needed a new chain, but I've been riding it for the last seven years and it's worked just fine! | | Weaknesses: | Deraileur ratcheting mechanism doesn't line up very well and is just about impossible to adjust correctly. | | Bottom Line: | Old school these days, but I keep up with a lot of guys on road bikes that are simply amazed that a guy on a mountain bike can keep up with them. I pass most people on the trail, but every once in a while someone on a skinny-tire road bike will clean my clock.
I've owned dozens of bikes over the years and this one is the lightest and almost the sturdiest. The ultra-sturdy one weighed about fifty pounds and seemed to have motorcycle style front suspension. That was around 1978. I destroyed every other bicycle I've owned in less than three years of riding and even managed to destroy another fifteen speed road bike while the Klein kept on keeping up. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tom Eriksen
a Cross Country Rider
from Stockholm, Sweden
Date Reviewed: October 26, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Hellas | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$900.00 | | Purchased At: | Cyklig | | Strengths: | The frame is ideal if you're not into the dead feeling of aluminium but still want the stiffness. The geometry is simply perfect. It's feels nearly as perfect as on my custom racer.
| | Weaknesses: | The Spyder fork sucks big-time and doesn't belong on a serious mtn bike like this one. The rest of the components are cheap but very reliable.
| | Similar Products Used: | Trek 8500, Cannondale M700, Gary Fishers, Crescents | | Bike Setup: | Replaced the Icon pedals with some shimanos upon delivery. | | Bottom Line: | One of the best deals from 1998. Klein cut the price by letting TREKs sweat shop to wield the frame while keeping the same characteristics as on the attitude. A classic. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
MTB Biker
a Weekend Warrior
from USA
Date Reviewed: April 13, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Schtick IT | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | Everything | | Weaknesses: | Components, Klien needs to put componenets on their bikes that are up to par with their frames | | Similar Products Used: | Nothin' | | Bike Setup: | Spyder shock, XTR rear derallur, XT front, STX RC everything else, some bontrager | | Bottom Line: | Great bike stuck with poor components, but if you splurge a little on XT and XTR than you can have a great quality bike underneath you! | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Skiver
a Weekend Warrior
from Singapore
Date Reviewed: June 23, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Love em all! | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
Powerful energy transfers due to the short stays. | | Weaknesses: |
Poor selection of componentry.... my shifters broke during the test ride! | | Similar Products Used: |
Marin IFT,Bobcat Trail. | | Bike Setup: |
SC Heckler with Palmers,full XT. | | Bottom Line: | GOOD STUFF! I bought the bike on a sweet super deal(and the busting of my shifters on the test ride got me an even better one!) Anyhow, the bike awesome as the power transfers are incredible. Climbing is a breeze and control is excellent. However, the top tube is a little lengthy for me, so shorter stems are in order. If Klein could do something, its changing the components. But stilll..... KUDOS to Gary! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steve
a Cross-Country Rider
from Reno, NV
Date Reviewed: June 13, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Lockwood | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
XTR RD
Klein geometry | | Weaknesses: |
STX FD
fixed RD hanger | | Bottom Line: | Sweet bike, climbs like you wouldn't believe, corners nice and tight, light for the cash. Came with @#$@ icon peddles that promptly broke, but the shop swapped them out for bontrager RE-1's that work great. All around great bike now, five flaming electric cellos for this one. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Andy Sneddon
a Cross-Country Rider
from Lytham, Lancashire, UK
Date Reviewed: June 7, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Yorkshire Dales | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
Stiff fast frame
decent componentry | | Weaknesses: |
except the bloody rock shox indy forks | | Bottom Line: | two very happy years spent on (and occasionally falling off) a very good bike. The frame is awesome, just the non replacable rear hanger to worry about if you wipe out big style. Many of the original parts have now been replaced, first to go were the forks which I found very sketchy; they never seemed to go quite where you wanted them but since upgrading to 98 Marzocchi Z3 Bam Lites the improvement has been huge. Added x-lite riser bars for all-day comfort and Hope front disc brakes to get you out of those oh sh*tsituations.Thinking of going for a Marin full sus to give the arse a rest after two years but it'll be a real wrench to let this baby go. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Julie
a Weekend Warrior
from Redondo Beach, CA
Date Reviewed: April 10, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Sycamore Canyon | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
Awesome frame. Very light. Excellent handling. | | Weaknesses: |
Front STX derailer and LX brakes. Average front shocks. | | Similar Products Used: |
Specialized Stumpjumper. | | Bike Setup: |
Manitou Spyder shock. XTR real derailer. LX brakes. STX front derailer. | | Bottom Line: | Since this is my first mountain bike, I could not have asked for anything more. This bike is great for a beginner because of the excellent handling and the solid components, and as I improve, I feel that this bike will not need many upgrades. The frame's set-up with the low toptube gives me added confidence on the downhills and technical singletracks. The bike climbs like a mountain goat even for someone who is just getting into mountain biking. The first components that I will upgrade are the front STX derailer and the LX brakes. Otherwise, I have no complaints. This bike was definitely a great find for the $739 that I paid! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brad
a Racer
from NH
Date Reviewed: April 7, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Mt. Livermore | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
This is an incredible bike. It handles like nothing before! It is sooo light with excellent components. If I could, I would give it a ten! | | Weaknesses: |
NONE! | | Bottom Line: | It kicks ASS! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sammy Tan
a cross-country rider
from Singapore
Date Reviewed: March 10, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
You could say I have grown up since the days of my late teens...day dreaming of owning a Klein. It was a rare sight in Singapore back then and from day one..Klein has one thing going for it...the colour,paint job and look is nothing short of 'TRICK' and the ride..something I had heard so much about regardless of whether it was the high end models to the entry level ones. By the time I got my career going and enough spare molas to throw..did I then decided to once and for all submit to my dreams and buy a Klein! It was a hard choice between the Rascal, Pulse and the Fervor...these were the best for racing...I end up with a Pulse..the first Pulse the one with internal cabling and a brass emblem..AND the same weight as a Adroit (2.9pounds)From that day forward..I never looked back...it was everything I have read about all these years and the performance is nothing short of amazing. As you may have guess it is still with me after all this time from riding the streets to long trip into Malaysia country side. I took everything I threw at it and still beg for more. I never was a good climber..bad knees you see, but that pulse made me look good..it was alot easier to climb...without the use of much 'light toys' like titanium parts (except for my extra 1998 light spinergy wheels hubs and 99 XTR cogs)I still mannaged to keep the weight to a respectable 23 pounds! ( I made a mental calculation of parts I could now change to lighter components..I could get this bike down to 20 to 21 pounds) BUT! I think that is another story and if I have more molas to rationalised that dream to materialised beside I like the weight as it is...I am a 1.81m tall rider and am abit plump till I recently lost weight due to diabete2 (bummer) I think the wieght ration is just about right ;) But given my medical condition...I need that much more excercise and I think I will be working that Klein Pulse jus that little bit more ;) And I am confident it will be the last thing to let me down. I love my Klein and you will too! Bet your bottom dollar on that! I own a Teal Green model...the paint job itself and finishing is worth the price of the frame! I have tried numerous 'branded frames' but nothing came close for me at least. Personally I love Tinker Juarez when he was racing a Klein I still do but I think he would have won more races if he was still riding a klein ;)))) 5 HOT CHILLIES TO GO!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dave
a weekend warrior
from Pittsburgh, PA
Date Reviewed: February 25, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought my '97 Pulse Race in July '98 for only $750. Great deal for a 3.4 lb frame with decent components. So far, no components have broke, and the wheels haven't even needed trueing, even after many weekends of serious singletrack throughout Western PA and West Virginia. Indy XC o.k., although turned rigid on my last ride (25 degrees F). Great bike, will upgrade when I get the money. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jim Boswell
a racer
from dublin, oh
Date Reviewed: February 15, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
Got rid of a dangerous, crappy Cannondale (what junk!) and bought the
Pulse Race. I couldn't ask for anything better, even at twice the price.
This bike is worth minutes over any long course. Plus you can do rockwalks,
back wheel hops, all of my old BMX tricks. Speaking of BMX, I cleared a ten
foot set (horizontal, NOT vertical ;-) )of doubles on this thing. A couple things have failed under the abuse given by a 265-lb downhilling rider---
the front derailleur, the chain, and the headset. For some reason, the Indy XC
is doing ok!?If only there were six chili's. After being burned by so much junk, it's
great to get a bike like this. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
mad munchie
a weekend warrior
from SM, CA
Date Reviewed: January 20, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
My pulse klein race red
A bike no one can dread
Climbs over rocks, over mountains, relentless
Like an everest hiker, steady and tirelessDownhill, it's another story
My klein flies as if to some unknown glory
Tough and fearless infinitely
Overcomes all obstacles, even a speed bump, effortlesslySure it's no carbon fiber nor ti
And the seat's a little padded and wide
No delusions, no Attitude, I realize
But near perfection, nevertheless, can anyone deny?The name rascal it will claim
A future without any fame
Still can't imagine a life without my klein
This true beauty of mine
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Submitted by
Bret Watson
a weekend warrior
from Yarmouth, Maine
Date Reviewed: December 8, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Have a Pulse Race '97 that I bought for $1100 with an XT rear upgrade. Upon reading the reviews, I may have paid too much, but I like the bike although I also loved my '88 Stumpjumper. It is very stiff, perfect for someone my size (5-10, 195). The bike's geometry spreads me out over the entire bike, is unique and it is very nimble in tricky situations. It does get a little finicky in the mud, especially the chain-suck that continually occurs in the clay-filled soil of Maine. Will upgrade to XTR front and rear in near future as well as better quality chain. Indy shock does not do a guy my size any justice, so will upgrade as well. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mark
a weekend warrior
from Madison, WI.
Date Reviewed: December 7, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This is a fantastic bike! Picked up my '97 for $700 last spring. Put clipless on it and upgraded to XTR(rear), XT(front) and it rides like a dream! Fast, agile, very capable. Not thrilled with the Indy XC so that will get replaced this winter, but no complaints about the bike itself. This will be my ride of choice for many years to come! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Braveheart
a weekend warrior
from Glasgow Scotland
Date Reviewed: December 7, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I use my Pulse every day, commute to work - 50 miles per week. Great bike, fast, nimble and light. Accelleration's excellent - handy in traffic (and a head turner) - and off road the bike's a dream. The Indy's are variable - pretty stiff in the cold but fine in the summer. Apart from that have had absolutely no problems with any of the lower range kit fitted as standard. Only problem I have is on weekend trailquest events - this is not a bike for a 120 mile weekend. Ouch! Am considering upgrading to a Mantra for that reason - will be sorry to see the Pulse go...any buyers? | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Paul Scheffler
a weekend warrior
from Richmond, Va
Date Reviewed: November 18, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I just sold my '97 Klein and bought a new FSR. The Pulse was an incredible bike and deserves to be upgraded (I went all XT with a Manitou SX-Ti and Kore Lite Stem 3). It it a climbing monster, handles like a dream, and begs to be ridden hard. Look for the '98s on sale because it's not coming back for '99. What a shame.... Selling it was tough. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Douglas Grimm
a weekend warrior
from Holly Grove,Va.
Date Reviewed: November 3, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I've been looking at a lot of bikes.I ran across this one at a PAWN SHOP !!!
I got alot of bike for the $450.00 I paid.!! Someone wanted to upgrade,thier lose
,my gain. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sjoerd
a cross-country rider
from Enschede,Holland
Date Reviewed: November 2, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
WHAT A GREAT BIKE!!!! This is one of the best bikes I know. It rides perfect and specially on difficault technical tracks. If you don't know what kind of bike you want. TRY this one. You'll love it. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
mad munchkin
a weekend warrior
from santa monica
Date Reviewed: October 31, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
it's awesome, especially the color. it's a tough, fairly light bike that climbs well, although some of the components can be upgraded. klein should bring it back as the rascal. i highly recommend it for a beginner such as myself before buying a higher end bike. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jason Kwok
a weekend warrior
from Houston, TX.
Date Reviewed: October 14, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I've got a '96 Pulse race and upgraded it with all XTR parts. This bike burns the trails. I ride 2 times a week in very technical trails and this bike handles extremely well. Plus i added a USE suspension seatpost, which makes it comfortable to ride seated most of the time. It climbs very well too. This bike is so solid. I've crash and burn in the trails, flinging my bike over me while i fly towards the ground due to emergency stopping with the front brakes, and my bike wasn't bent nor broken. Extremely cool bike plus it was on sale for $699. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steve
a cross-country rider
from Chantilly, VA
Date Reviewed: October 8, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I got jipped, but it was worth every penny. No regrets :) This bike is the schizow on the skizow. Buy it before it's too late. The strength and responsiveness alone make it worth more than any silly overpriced plastic bike. I ride mine at least 10 miles a day 5 days at 2 months and counting and it's just as boomin' as the first day I rode it. The color ain't pretty, but your not buying a color. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike
a racer
from Franklin, Wisconsin
Date Reviewed: September 24, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This Bike is perfect for upgrading and tricking out... it is the best value for a lightweight aluminum frame... the frame is so very nicely constructed you cant go wrong... I love this bike and i've had it for 2 weeks!!!!! The XTR Rear Derailer is very nice... i upgraded the Front Derailler, Shifters, Brakes, Levers, Rims, Tires, Tubes, BB, Crank, and hubs.Mike | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mark L.
a cross-country rider
from Montreal Quebec
Date Reviewed: September 13, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Just bought the Klein Pulse Race this past weekend after 4 weeks of research. Fantastic bike. Presently it is possible to buy this bike in Quebec for 800$ CND (the price I paid). It includes a full stx-rc package, an indy XC, and clipless pedals. As mentioned in other reviews here, the frame is great, in terms of geometry (riding position), solidity, and weight. I spent two full days with it at Mont St Anne (ski resort) and just loved every moment. Hope to upgrade soon. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jae Chang
a cross-country rider
from San Francisco, CA
Date Reviewed: August 5, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Just got a Klein Pulse Race '98 and love it. Light, quick, responsive, and can literally fly. The components alone are worth the $800 I paid for it, plus it came upgraded with an XTR rear derailleur. Only had to add bar-ends and cages. I think it's a much affordable and better buy than a $2000 wallet-breaking Attitude. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John Doyle
a weekend warrior
from Richmond, VA
Date Reviewed: July 17, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Oh God, what a bike!
I have had mine for a year and used it in tight single track and an occasional race. Light, quick, responsive and strong. Got mine for ~$800.00 after upgrades.
Amazing frame, decent components with room to upgrade, which makes it such as nice investment. That plus it's sooo much fun to ride.
And isn't that the whole point? | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
MIKE
a racer
from MICHIGAN
Date Reviewed: July 16, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
i love this bike is very light and climbs better than any bike i've ever rode besides the deal i got $750 was very cheap i've added xt components and clipless pedals i would definentley recomend this bike to anyone looking for a kick ass bike at a great price !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Wes Smittle
a weekend warrior
from West by God Virginia
Date Reviewed: July 16, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This is also for the regular Pulse. Man this bike rocks. The frame is light, strong and very responsive. I lay at night dreaming when I will ride it again. The components are a little weak and don't do the frame justice but these bust and need to be replaced over time anyway. I would suggest this bike or any of it's sisters(Pro, Race, ect...) to any one anytime. Also the Rox Shox Indy C's aren't as bad as I had heard. If you follow the directions and adjust them right you souldn't have any problems. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Alan Dooley
a weekend warrior
from Philadelphia, PA
Date Reviewed: June 22, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This review is actually for the Klein Pulse, not race, not pro, just plain 'ol Pulse. This bike is so fast and responsive that I still can't wait to get on it. After trying every darn bike in the tri-state area The Pulse got my 700 bucks. The parts are ok...mostly the stuff you would typically upgrade anyway. But I'll tell you, THIS FRAME ROCKS!! The only real proble I had was the super low end sachs chain that couln't handle the power of my legs. I'm a torque machine and that chain just busted (3x - time for a new chain). Other than that, this bike great beginner to advanced bike. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Keith Hileman
a weekend warrior
from Dallas, TX
Date Reviewed: June 4, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought my Pulse race early last summer. With only a few solid months of riding though I blew out the rear derailleur hanger on surprisingly not that difficult of a climb. It turns out that this is the weekest part of the klein design (i.e. a killer design to save weight). Why don't they use replaceable hangers? As would be expected this problem is not covered by warranty. But, Klein was gracious to upgrade my 96 race for a 98 pulse pro at a great price. The best thing you can do for your Klein and your pocketbook is to invest $5 and a little sweat in adding an alloy breakaway derailleur bolt. Otherwise, this is an incredible bike - very quick and responsive. The geometry is wonderful. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jim
a weekend warrior
from Virginia
Date Reviewed: May 27, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought my '97 Pulse Race last August for a smokin' $750. I couldn't afford any immediate upgrades at the time, but there is no way I could've gotten a better bike for that price. The '98s come with a better rear and clipless pedals. I'm upgrading to clipless and will upgrade the front and rear if needed. So far the STX-RC stuff has worked just fine in some pretty techical stuff (mud and everything). The frame is stiff! It's not so comfortable, but it's fast and light. Your body will heal. Normally it's a bit pricey, but if you can get a good deal, it's a great bike. I love it. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
kyle
a cross-country rider
from Vancouver B.C.
Date Reviewed: April 21, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Excellent bike! stiff & short chainstays are a definit plus on climbs.Got the bike for $1000 canadian in oct 98. Had the dealer throw on xt levers and breaks, bontager bar ends and shimano 535 pedals for a grand total of $ 1350. only two misses 1) not enough frame sizes 2) no replaceable rear derailer. Atgather an excellent bike.....or go for a moab 2 | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ryan J. Schmitz
a weekend warrior
from Philadelphia, PA, USA
Date Reviewed: April 15, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This bike is just a sweet little number. I tried multiple bikes out and I just couldn't justify the price except on this one. The frame is extrordinary just as sweet as can be. The components can be upgraded but even straight up everything is pretty quality.This is by far the best bike I have ever riden. It is fast and agile. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
yuggaboo
a racer
from Houston
Date Reviewed: April 6, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I got my Klein Pulse Race. It's a '98 model and it is sweet. I really, really like it. It is unbelievable. The only problem with it-and it's still getting dem five chillies-is that the spec on it does no justice to the frame. Practically every thing on the thing is worth upgrading. Oh well. The Bontrager stem kicks butt, by the way. It's a great deal, too. Anyone who buys this bike is sending about $1100 retail to Wisconsin. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jim
a weekend warrior
from Calgary
Date Reviewed: March 31, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Just purchased a Klein Pulse Race at a clearout price of $850 CDN. Upgraded front, rear, shifter, both hubs to XT. Upgraded rims to Mavic 517, pedals to Shimano 636, Thompson seatpost, manitou pro-c(ran out of money), and icon stem. After all the upgrades the bike still only set me back $1,600 CDN or $1,142 US. I thought the original components that came with the bike doesn't do the frame any justice. The frame is very stiff perfect for a guy like me who is 5'10 205lbs. Why didn't I just buy a Klein Altitude you might ask. With the upgrade and the red paint job that comes with a Klein Pulse Race you get a beautiful bike with better components at a cheaper price. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
erik
a cross-country rider
from highlands ranch,colorado
Date Reviewed: February 7, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
the klein pulse race is by far the best bike i have owned yet. i have owned a gt avalanche,trek 8000,ritchet ultra,a klein pinnacle(u-brake model) and a piece of crap giant sedona that was given to me and this bike out shines them all. it is the fastest climber,descender i have ever ridden. it handles the gnarliest singletrack colorado has to offer wiht such aplomb that i now dust my riding companions who used to dust me before. i bought the bike for only $800 mostly for the frame and have upgraded to xt everything and will be getting mavic crossland wheelset next. keep up the great work,gary your bikes are great five chilies i would give more if i could | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Eugene
a cross-country rider
from Bx, NY
Date Reviewed: January 31, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Great bike, climbs well. Changed to xtr crank and front der.. Will change to xt or better rear der. and shift/levers. I like the idea of a shorter stem also.The geometry is fabulous as well as the paint job. The color needs to be a little less subtle though. Gotta go ride. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Michael
a weekend warrior
from North East England
Date Reviewed: January 29, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
After much deliberation I decided to prostitute myself and buy a Pulse Race. So far it is well worth that night spent with a dodgy surgeon who gave me £870 for my kidney, spleen, and lung. The bike is sooooo light, and it seems to be fairly strong too. The only thing I changed is I put a shorter stem on it, and this suits my riding style far more than the original did. I worried about the spindly looking indy xc's, but so far they perform really well. The only problem that I do find is that my underpants show from under my jeans when I ride, and I have started acting scenes from that film Dave. Oh, and I am thinking of changing my name to calvin, or kevin. Other that that, the bike is a top blast, except my friends have to shout to be heard over the paint job. Five chilli's and no mistake guv. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rick Borden
a weekend warrior
from Baltimore, MD
Date Reviewed: January 19, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This bike kicks butt. Accelerates like a racehorse, descends like Marilyn Chambers. Get a pair of good bar ends and some XTR brake levers. Get an XT crankset and the clipless pedals of your choice and you are seriously set. I love the micro dropouts, switching out wheelsets is incredibly easy... I've had my bike since July, got a great deal, saved over $250.00 over the retail price. Fantastic paint job also; I'm very pleased with the bike. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brian Hall
a cross-country rider
from Petersburg, VA
Date Reviewed: January 12, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I've had mine for almost a year now and have enjoyed every moment on it. I had Trek's, C-dale's, and a Univega. But none of them have come close to the responsiveness of the Klein. The bike finally allows me to climb the big hills around the state like a demon, passing the soft tails is so enjoyable. The only thing I have had to do is change the tires, bar, and grips to suit my enviroment (tight twisty single-track). I have always been hard on my bikes but this has been a very pleasant trip thus far. See Ya on the trail!!!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
NEIL MEDDICK
a weekend warrior
from HERTFORD UK
Date Reviewed: January 11, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Klein Pulse 1998I tried to post this to the new product review. This was not available so I posted it to the closest productThis bike is cool. I have a limited budget and being able to spend £650 and get abike that I can upgrade is really pleasing. The best things about are: - The same renouned ali frame (less than 4lbs)as Kleins £1,500 bikes
- The riding position is good.
- It's really strong, which it needs to be as I weigh 16 Stone.
- Its light (27lbs)
- It looks great. Beautiful red paintwork with gold badges (Posseurs bike!!)I made a good decision.Mail me with your view.Neil
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Submitted by
Jeffrey M. Land
a cross-country rider
from Louisville, KY
Date Reviewed: May 26, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Fantastic ride. Light (24.9) with decent parts( STX-RC). Changed stem from 120mm 10' to 105mm 5' and made the world of difference. This thing goes up, it goes down, it doesn't do anything fancy; it just does. I recommend this bike to any one! | | Overall Rating: |
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