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Schwinn Mesa GSX Bike 1998 or Older
Product DescriptionSchwinn Mesa GSX
User Reviews
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THX-mtb Date Reviewed: May 1, 2013 Strengths: Durability, dependability. Chromed handlebar finish has not marred a bit. Never intended as a high end bike, but surprisingly able to hold her own in their presence (specially when they break down and she keeps going). Weaknesses: By this date most owners will have changed the original seat, pedals, and maybe front fork, for better and lighter alternatives. Not to mention the grips and tires. Bottom Line: 
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Chris
a Cross Country Rider
from Hillsville, PA USA Date Reviewed: April 18, 2006 Strengths: Great overall bike. It is a 98 Mesa GSX. This was my first mountain bike, and is still my current steed. The Only things Ive replaced are minor, such as tires, cables, and grips. I kept the bike in relatively good condition, so it is still kicking ass, and taking whatever I throw at it. Weaknesses: Frame seems a little large for me at stand over height. I think it might be a 19" frame, and Im only 5'9", so that doesn't help. Deraiulers are kind of shady, Ive replaced the front with a new XTR unit because I smashed the stocker. Stock seat seems to suck ass now more than it did in the past. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Hillsville Quarry Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $550.00 Purchased At: Cycle Sales Boardman Ohio Similar Products Used: my friends Scott Bike Setup: Stock except for XTR front deraiuler, and Michelin wildgripper lite S tires.
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Suphennuphenphone
a Cross Country Rider
from Missouri Date Reviewed: September 4, 2002 Strengths: The frame is good quality. It climbs well and is very menuverable. Weaknesses: The components, the fork. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Similar Products Used: None this was a starter bike. Bike Setup: '98, Xt front and back, Judy XC fork, and Time Atac petals.
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Michael Voccola
a Cross Country Rider
from Warwick, Rhode Island, USA Date Reviewed: May 20, 2002 Strengths: Great handling, and performance, my first true mountain bike. it'll withstand more punishment from the trail than I will. Weaknesses: Grips wear quickly, and handle bars become to thin near the sten to easily mount gadgets suck as lights and speedometers Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Arcadia National PArk Duration Product Used: 2 Years Price Paid: $650.00 Purchased At: Casters Similar Products Used: Nothing comes close to it Bike Setup: all stock 1999, Rock Shocks JETT. shimano deraileurs.
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Puff the Magic Dragon
a Cross Country Rider
from Saratoga, California, USA Date Reviewed: February 11, 2002 Strengths: She ain't exactly pretty, but what a damn ride. Extremely durable, manueverable, and responsive on tight curves. An overall solid ride. Weaknesses: Weak bar ends and pedals. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Saratoga Gap Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $150.00 Purchased At: www.propertyroom.com Similar Products Used: 2001 GT i-drive 4.0, old hard-tail Mongoose. Bike Setup: XCR suspension seatpost, Ritchey clip-less pedals, Michelin Wildgripper Hot S (in none other than in flaming red), a cushy yet cheap Specialized Body Geometry seat. 
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Wayne
a Weekend Warrior
from Everett wa Date Reviewed: May 23, 2001 Strengths: Great climber, light, Weaknesses: Paint, Wheels. I got mondays bike. THe paint rubbed off easy and I keep breaking spoke nipples. Also a little long for sharp corners. My biggest weekness was customer support. on steep trails. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Japanese gulch Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $542.00 Purchased At: Alderwood bicycles west Similar Products Used: Specialized hard rock Bike Setup: Stock 98 gsx
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David
a Weekend Warrior
from Norcross GA, USA Date Reviewed: April 6, 2000 Strengths: Stiff frame, low weight, excellent brakes, excellent tires, high-quality componentry, adjustable everything, Weaknesses: Indy S suspension fork tends to lose stiffness over time. Seat is mildly uncomfortable after a long ride. Paint easily scars. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 2 Years Similar Products Used: None. Used a lot of full-suspension bikes, but few hardtails of this caliber. Bike Setup: Standard, with the exception of new brake pads.
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Biking Bill
a Weekend Warrior
from Danville,Il Date Reviewed: April 1, 2000 Strengths: Frame, money well spent. Weaknesses: I haven't found any yet except for the saddle Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: China Basin - California Duration Product Used: 2 Years Similar Products Used: Barracuda A2 Fast,Trek 7000, a Giant Bike Setup: All original except a rollamajig and a new saddle
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Jeff
a Weekend Warrior
from Tulsa, Ok Date Reviewed: March 4, 2000 Strengths: excellent bang for the buck. durability Weaknesses: Had mimimal problems w/r derailleur and chain rub on the front derailleur after trail riding. other than that i have no complaints. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Lake Weddington- Arkansas Duration Product Used: 2 Years Similar Products Used: none Bike Setup: Stock, upgraded seat, Avocet 35
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Doc Holliday
a Cross Country Rider
from Dallas,TX USA Date Reviewed: February 12, 2000 Strengths: This was my first MTBike, For the price I thought it was an excellent deal. It can take a lot of abuse...so far. Great brakes, gear shifting. Weaknesses: The seat is low end as are the rims, both needed to be replaced within the 1st year. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Palo Duro Canyon Duration Product Used: 2 Years Similar Products Used: none Bike Setup: new seat, rims.
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Patrick
a Weekend Warrior
from Minnesota Date Reviewed: December 22, 1999 Strengths: The componets and overall value Weaknesses: Saddle Saddle Saddle!! Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Buck Hill Duration Product Used: less than 1 month Similar Products Used: GT Saddleback Bike Setup: Same as bought except Bar Ends
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Jimbo Rhodes
a Downhiller
from Lakeland,Florida Date Reviewed: November 26, 1999 Strengths: The pedals are really great .. Especially in my jelly shoes. The reflecters make for a really safe riding experience at night. But I also recommend taping glow sticks to your legs for added safety, I usually do this on the weekends.... Weaknesses: The stock end caps of the bar fall off and I always have to stop and pick them up on the trails. Also the rear derailer is not that great ... One time I almost busted big time and fell into a pond :( Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Happy Trail Duration Product Used: 1 Year Similar Products Used: cigma bmx rt Hellcat free agent Bike Setup: I have only stock parts for now and hope for some upgrades in the future... but My girl friend is against the idea...She thinks that her little debbie's are more important. But I say the hell with that/....
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John
a Weekend Warrior
from San Antonio Date Reviewed: October 25, 1999 Strengths: Great Frame Great Brakes, shifters, levers Weaknesses: Rims Peddles Saddle Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: McCallister Duration Product Used: 3 months Similar Products Used: Motiv Cross County Bike Setup: Stock (except for modifications listed below).
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Chris
a Cross-Country Rider
from OKLAHOMA Date Reviewed: October 20, 1999 Strengths: Price, Good for people with small pocket bood Weaknesses: Skips gears a lot Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: DRAPER Duration Product Used: 3 months Similar Products Used: First Mountain Bike Bike Setup: Stock 
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Mike
a Racer
from C.A Bay Area Date Reviewed: October 19, 1999 Strengths: Fame Weaknesses: About all the components they are very weak and suck. The fork sucks only 45mm of travel Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Annondale, China Camp Duration Product Used: 6 months Similar Products Used: Moab 3 Bike Setup: I now have a z-3 with tranz-x, scoyy/welgo clipless, tioga tires,WTB head set, and a hell of a lot more.
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