Strengths: Bought this bike from new in 1992 and have never felt the need to purchase a newer bike -- awesome looks even by todays standard -- really lightwieght (unlike todays suspension bikes if have ridden and lifted) and a very rigid frame - the 1st 3years after i bought the bike i was doing 50miles+ a week off-road and it never let me down, now it just gets used during the summer months about 400miles a year always on the road though, as i get saddle sore very easily these days, i am getting old at 27? Or as they say "i need to get back in the sadddle", manoeuvreability is great on this bike you feel so confident on or off-road!!!!!
Weaknesses: The rims are very weak (nearly buckle going over cigarette ends), front "marin lite 750g" forks look very poor"never saved up enough for rock-shocks" maybe this year i might if they are light enuff
Bottom Line:
great bike in 1992, classic bike now in 2004 still turns MTB'ers heads
Submitted by
Big-R
a Cross Country Rider
from Berkeley
Date Reviewed: May 23, 2002
Strengths: Very responsive steering, amazingly light weight frame.
Weaknesses: Very rigid = rough ride. Cheap stickers - peal off too easily. Non-replacable rear derailleur drop-out. Rare seat-tube size.
Bottom Line:
This bike served me well in college - getting around campus and with my current job - commuting to work. It's light and maneuverable which makes it quick on the roads... but it'll "beat you up" on the trail because it's so rigid. The Z2 fork I added made a tremendous difference, but when you're sitting, every bump send a shock up your spine. It was really flashy/attractive which ended up being it's worst attribute... it just got stolen last week in Berkeley. I was looking forward to getting another bike, though, so the insurance will help.
Submitted by
Steve K.
a Weekend Warrior
from New York, N.Y.
Date Reviewed: November 13, 2000
Strengths: The Easton 7005 Elite frame is light, strong, efficient and looks awesome. The geometry is perfect for firetrails if you use the flat bars. Last year this bike was sold out after a good mountain bike magazine review so I had to have one build for me from parts at the factory by a local bike shop. It work out perfectly in that I got to select parts I wanted to upgrade. I've been beating the crap out of it every weekend and nothing broke yet. The 9 speed rear trains is butterly smooth. I've try bikes from $300 to $3000, nothing comes close to the handling, weight or good looks of this custom 99 Rocky Ridge.
Weaknesses: None
Bottom Line:
A great all around bike for the money. At around 24 lbs, its lighter than most at its level. The Easton Elite frame is the same one use on the top of the line Indian Fire Trial. Best money I've ever spend.
Similar Products Used: Specialized Rock Hoper A1 Comp Specialized Stump Jumper Klein Attitude Gary Fisher Paragon Trek 7000/8000
Bike Setup: Manitou SX shock, complete Shimano LX package including the heavy but strong parallel push brakes, Wellgro clipless and Mavic wheel set. (The LX package is cheap and works great, I bought a XT rear derailer a year ago as a spare but havn't need it yet)
Overall Rating:
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Submitted by
Craig Crawford
a Cross Country Rider
from Lake Charles
Date Reviewed: July 2, 2000
Strengths: Good, Light frame
Weaknesses: The Marin Company is weak. I cracked my 3.5 year old frame with mild to moderate riding and sent it in for the "Marin 5 year frame replacement warranty". They gave me hell with replacing my frame, stating that it was "an old frame". Meaning that it was well riden, not that it was older than 5 years. I thought 5 years meant 5 years. Maybe I should have left it in the garage and riden my wife's Kona. They did finally send the frame after six months of negotiating, but without the "Marin patented 30.0mm seat post!!!" None else makes this unheard of size seat post. I have been waiting another 4 months to receive the seat post and still waiting!!!
Bottom Line:
Decent frame and ride, but be careful not to ride it too much, because Marin considers a used bike an old bike. The operate on doggie years.
Submitted by
Todd
a Cross-Country Rider
from St. Louis, MO
Date Reviewed: September 14, 1999
Strengths: Great frame with solid components, light, fast
Weaknesses: The STX-RC shifters are a bit cheesy and a marginal seatpost clamp. Came with two rear tires (Geax Hook 200s)
Bottom Line:
Very stiff, light frame that jumps when you stomp on the pedals. The components are a good start - I plan to upgrade whenever I break a part, but they work well for now. The wheels are strong and the seat is comfortable. The fork (Manitou spyder R) is not top-of-the-line but I like it a lot. Overall, great intermediate level bike.
2005 Marin Rocky Ridge.
(I put this in the wrong thread earlier. Is there a whats it worth thread for newer bikes that this should be in?)
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