Submitted by
Adrian
a Weekend Warrior
from Abbotsford, BC, Canada
Date Reviewed: August 10, 2002
Strengths: A great bike! Typical strong well built RMB frame. Perfromed very well and has not really given me any problems in 4 years of riding it.
Weaknesses: The suspension fork it comes with isnt good for really serious riding. But the average person still will not be disapointed. I upgraded the suspension a little after a year. Mine came with grip shift. I find the performance ok but under more stressfull conditions they do miss shift on.
Bottom Line:
A great bike! Well worth it for the weekend rider or someone looking to get into things a little more serious! Nothing beat Rocky Mountain bikes quality.
Similar Products Used: Older RM Fusion and Hammer.
Bike Setup: 98 Rocky Mountain Fusion with shimano 747 pedals and a '00 Manitou SX fork.
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
Phil
a Weekend Warrior
from Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Date Reviewed: September 8, 2000
Strengths: Excellent bike!! BB"s incredible. great shifters and deraller.
Weaknesses: should've came with good front shocks
Bottom Line:
This bike is Awsome!!! It has never given up on me!! I ride everywhere and anywhere possible, the frame is the strongest I've ever had, and its still good. the BB's r the only original part left on the bike, because I got a suspension fork and better/stronger DH rims.
If u ever need a bike to play around on, and do extreem stuff on... this is your bike!! for the price it's the best buy for the amount of quality u get.
Similar Products Used: None compare in any catigory
Bike Setup: Big mamath DH front back rims, original BB's, race face North Shore Cracks, 97 Indy c fork and Lx rear and front. plus risers
Overall Rating:
Submitted by
Carlos
a Weekend Warrior
from San Antonio, TX
Date Reviewed: August 12, 1999
Strengths: Solid bike
Weaknesses: none
Bottom Line:
Bought this bike a year ago and I'm very pleased with the product. I recommended the bike to a friend and we have been ripping up the trails ever sense. Extremely capable bike for the money. All components have held up well. I give this my highest rating.
Submitted by
Jon Mutch
a cross-country rider
from Winnipeg, Man
Date Reviewed: October 12, 1998
Bottom Line:
I just bought my new R.m.Fusion and got it for a great price! It has performed flawless since i have got it. I have rode a hammer race before and it was good too, but the fusion is a better bike for the money, especially if you only pay 700$ for it. I found the indy s shocks a little stiff though, i may upgrade latter, anyway great bike!
Submitted by
K Mason
a cross-country rider
from Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date Reviewed: September 7, 1998
Bottom Line:
The Fusion is a good all round middle of the road bike. Although a tad heavy @ 27 pounds stock, the bike is solid and has the classic well designed Rocky geometry, which makes it a pleasure to ride. If you're like me and seen your Rocky Equipe, then a Kona Cinder Cone get stolen, the Fusion is a step down, but it keeps up very nicely with the competition. Price and performance make this mid-range cycle worth 5 stars.
Submitted by
Leigh
a cross-country rider
from New Brunswick, Canada
Date Reviewed: June 23, 1998
Bottom Line:
I've been riding mountain bikes for six years but never have i had a bike with suspension, but know that i have one i'll never give it up... Oh, yah my Fusion has the best frame i've had but i can't say that it is the best out there becouse this is the first time that i payed more than $500 for a bike... or in other words have payed for a good bike... I think that this is one of the best bikes for any kind of riding but i only can give it 4 stars becouse after only 2 weeks with it i already twisted the back rim... You won't regret geting a Rocky Mountain...they kick but and they are Canadia : )
Submitted by
Paul
a weekend warrior
from Vancouver, BC
Date Reviewed: April 26, 1998
Bottom Line:
This is the third season for my Fusion, and so far it has been a decent value. I spent $950 in 96, but the price has come down since then. This is my first bike with suspension and I'd never go back to a rigid frame again! The only negative side comes from the fact that I'm 6'4 and 190lbs which causes a fair bit of flex in the frame and forks when going hard. The STX components are OK but not great; the front derailleur is not always precise when shifting, and the rear derailleur occasionally jumps cogs when they are muddy and you are pedalling hard. The brakes are strong enough to lock up the tires but you don't have to worry about flipping over the handle bars. I think Rocky Mountain bikes are great for the money, but next time I'd consider the step up to the Hammer Race to get the better components. Three and a half chilis!
this bike really rocks, it has all LX componants a quadra 21R fork and IRC Mythos XC Slick tires and a ritchey wheel set. It rides like a charm everywhere. i have rid it on down hill corse and it flys, but most of the time i race cross country, and its a mean machine that loves to leave competators in its dust!!! Oh yeah and a RACE FACE HANDLEBAR adds a nice touch!
this bike really rocks, it has all LX componants a quadra 21R fork and IRC Mythos XC Slick tires and a ritchey wheel set. It rides like a charm everywhere. i have rid it on down hill corse and it flys, but most of the time i race cross country, and its a mean machine that loves to leave competators in its dust!!! Oh yeah and a RACE FACE HANDLEBAR adds a nice touch!
Submitted by
Brian Leigh
a weekend warrior
from Edmonton, Canada
Date Reviewed: March 15, 1998
Bottom Line:
The Rocky Mountain Fusion frame is quite strong and averagely light. With a few upgrades this is a supreme bike! I changed wheels and headset and shocks making my bike really nice(looks and riding control). Rockies rule. I had a Norco before but it doesn't compare to a rocky.Keep up the quality work Rocky Mountain.
Submitted by
matty
a weekend warrior
from beamsville on. CANADA
Date Reviewed: September 26, 1997
Bottom Line:
i love my fusion. i only paid $669 canadian for it to! there is one things wrong with it and that it the stem (the length is to short) but, i guess thats normal for my 16.5 frame size. so i just put on a riser and rolled it forward! i changed the brake levers, too. because the RMB levers were too mushy. friggin' supa-fly bike at just a kick-ass cost (thats becasuse of the cool bike shop i bought it from)
Submitted by
will obrien
a weekend warrior
from Montreal, Canada
Date Reviewed: August 6, 1997
Bottom Line:
used to have 96' model. loved it, rode it all the time, incredible buy($), got it stolen....planning on buying oxygen rocky mountain at end of summer.. nobody builds a bike like rocky mountain, nobody...
Submitted by
aret
a weekend warrior
from vancouver, canada
Date Reviewed: July 27, 1997
Bottom Line:
Rocky Mountain is the Ferrari of Bike's. The frame must be one of the best in the world today. I have upgraded my component to LX's, and put on a Q 21R. Its a dream to ride on the north shore trails.
Submitted by
jim G
a weekend warrior
from L.I.N.Y.
Date Reviewed: July 2, 1997
Bottom Line:
Rocky Mountain Soul is a great bike. I agree with other reviews that the frame is stiff, but not dead like the Aluminum bikes. CroMo has feel. My bike is not stock though. It is all LX, Judy XC, Avid 3.0, WTB saddle, Dart/Smoke tires, and ESP 7.0. I put a gianni suspension seatpost so its comfy!I recommend this bike to all.
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