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Nodnarb Vogel
a Cross Country Rider
from Now in Berkeley CADate Reviewed: March 12, 2004
Strengths: The weldsWeaknesses: the pivots, the rear shock,Bottom Line: This was a fun bike, but did not stand the test of time, the creaks and the wiggly rear end are a drag, and the shock did little except act as a human catapult once I got some confidence on the technical downhills. Too heavy to climb aggressively, but not enough suspension to ascend aggressively. A good bike to soak up cash, but not so good at soaking up bumps. I've moved on to more technical riding, and find that no suspension at all is better than lots that doesn't work well. Confidence seems better earned than bought.
Favorite Trail: Joaquin Miller
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$1.00
Purchased At: Bio Wheels
Similar Products Used: Trek, Redline, Specialized Enduro
Bike Setup: Mavic Crossrides, Psylo XC, shimano kit
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Tom
a Cross Country Rider
from St.AlbansDate Reviewed: September 21, 2003
Strengths: Fantastic suspension - the TARA thing really seems to work. It's like a hardtail on 'minimum', and saggy as "heck" (apparently the other word is a 'profanity') on 'maximum' travel.Weaknesses: Bit of a shatty ("yawn") groupset, with Alvio shifters - but you can upgrade them at your leisure. The frame is fab.Bottom Line: Basically, I couldn't believe I'd got a bike that handled so well for the money. My best mate has a £2000 bike - this really doesn't feel far off ! A darn ("profanity warning again") good buy, I would say - I had a fantastic day today hacking down hills, giggling like a girl the whole way :D
Favorite Trail: "Marin Trail", North Wales
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1500.00
Similar Products Used: I tried an 'East Peak' and was going to get one, but I was talked into the 'Alpine trail' instead. I'm not disappointed.
Bike Setup: Standard. I've only had it a few days.
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Takinereasy
a Cross Country Rider
from Vancouver, BC, Canada ehDate Reviewed: April 14, 2001
Strengths: It has aftermarket Manitou Xvert's... Which are very nice. Strong aluminum frame, rear shockworks serve their purpose.Weaknesses: hmmm..... the brakes seem a little weak, might upgrade them later. Got the buggers wet, and the rear made a weird grinding yelpy noise which scared me. (maybe I just ran over a mutt)Bottom Line: Well, considering I just got it, and had one hell of a blast this morning (the bike is tight and responsive, I couldn't bash it hard though, as I couldn't find my helmet)... I'll give it 5 flamin' poos. But if something goes wrong, rest-assured I'll be back on here blowing smoke away from it's ass. If you can find one of these for the same kind of deal I got (the manitou xvert shocks are like 350 us new themselves...) Then jump on it, as it's a good entry level full suspension, man my review is long winded bike.
Favorite Trail: Delta Watershed (all of it)
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$350.00
Purchased At: Cove
Similar Products Used: specialized stumpjumper(Demo'd, and it licked arse)
Bike Setup: '98 Marin. Manitou xvert's, Mavic D521 rims, fishbone flat pedals, crap-arse dia-comp vc737 brakes.Stx rc shifters.
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brandon essex
a Weekend Warrior
from cincinnati ohDate Reviewed: March 5, 2001
Strengths: rear sus makes the world go round on ungroomed terrain. Geometry is long enough for steep descents and obstacle crossings, and it's light enough to climb. I still smoke my brother's hardtail on the road, so what's the catch? I can't find one. Thing works great, and I'm looking forward to intsalling a rc psylo instead of the old girvin that's in it now. Even with junk wheels and fork this thing rocks.Weaknesses: haven't found any yet. It won't go 100mph by itself though.Bottom Line: It'll do more than I can. I ride ungroomed insanity, and I'm always pushing harder than last time. This frame will be the last one I buy until they can give me 12" of travel on both ends @ under 25lbs and less than a grand. (Like never) If it breaks I'll change my story.
Favorite Trail: powerline trace near my house, Ceasar Creek
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$350.00
Purchased At: bio wheels
Similar Products Used: just upgraded from a trek 800, I've ridden pro flex fs, gt, giant, and various others.
Bike Setup: Girvin Vector 2? Shimano stuff to move the chain, avid stuff to stop, whatever old junk my Trek used to roll around on. Waiting for the psylo.....
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Owen Swabey
a Cross Country Rider
from Bath,Somerset, EnglandDate Reviewed: February 17, 2000
Strengths: Weight, Manitou Forks, rear suspension.Weaknesses: Bottle cage mount position.Bottom Line: Great value for an excellent frameset and brilliant forks! I've only had mine a couple of months and I'm an very impressed.
Favorite Trail: Mendip hills
Duration Product Used: 3 months
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Ollie Keighley
a Cross-Country Rider
from BedfordDate Reviewed: January 7, 2000
Strengths:
Lightweight
price (£600)
strength- so far
great for xc and downhill. Jumping aswell- smooth.Weaknesses:
manitou spyders were a slight disappointment- upgrade before they become second hand. Grips and saddle are a bit sharp.Bottom Line: If you want a full sus bike but don't wanna spend excessive amounts of money then buy this bike! It is very light and components are good for the money. This bike flys! Bike is well worth 5 flaming turds!
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Similar Products Used:
hardtails, bmxs
Bike Setup:
Stock - shockworks rear shock is fine.
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Mark Whyman
a Cross-Country Rider
from Halifax, YorkshireDate Reviewed: October 31, 1999
Strengths:
Price, frame, brakesWeaknesses:
Aheadset, hubs, bottom bracket.Bottom Line: This is a great bike for the cash, rides well, takes bumps, climbs better than any full suspension I've tried (apart from the Mount Vision?) but the aheadset smashed after four months, followed by the bottom bracket at 9 months, rear hub at 11 months and inner chainring at 13 months. The dealer support was great and they have replaced the bits under warranty, perhaps at this price there have to be compromises? The Promax brakes are better than my mates XT's (less rattle) and the forks are good too, remember the green lube and all will run sweetly. It has wet my appetite for a lightweight XC model, well done marin, but can you put stonger bearings in, particularly the aheadset which a few of us have had problems with?
Favorite Trail:
Pennine moorland
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Similar Products Used:
Too many to list
Bike Setup:
As standard, but now with many replacement bits
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