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Specialized FSR Sport Bike 1998 or Older
Product Descriptionspecialized FSR Sport
User Reviews
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Marcelo Marcos
a Cross Country Rider
from Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico Date Reviewed: May 13, 2002 Strengths: The bike is very solid. It's weight (31 Lbs) makes it stable when going downhill. It can go fairly well through rough terrain, and it is built like a rock. Works uphill. Weaknesses: It can't be used for downhill due to its lack of travel on both front and rear suspension. Components are not at all great, and need repair after hard training. Very slow uphill. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: La Leona Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $900.00 Purchased At: Adrenalina Similar Products Used: Specialized Rock Hopper 2000. (Much lighter) Bike Setup: Manitou Spyder suspension in the front. Rock Shox Deluxe suspension on the back. STX front derailer. LX rear. 
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Thrasher
a Downhiller
from Hokinton, MA Date Reviewed: December 20, 1999 Strengths: Solid bke, same frame as the upper level FSR's just low end components. Climbs hills much better than I anticipated. Great tires and overall comfortable riding position. I cut 1 off of the ends of my handle bars for a more comfortable fit. Full suspension is very forgiving and allows you to Fly down rocky terrain. High clearance between front sprocket and ground makes for easy log / rock hopping. Shifts very smoothly. Weaknesses: Chain occasionally wraps around the small front sprocket. No quick release seat post clamp. This is not a road bike, don't plan to efficiently ride it on long road trips. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Vietnam- Milford, MA Duration Product Used: 6 months Bike Setup: Last bike was a 12 year old Specialized Hard Rock. Very heavy and stiff. The FSR is like a Cadillac compared to my old bike. 
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Brian Sompayrac
a Weekend Warrior
from Lakewood, CO Date Reviewed: August 8, 1999 Strengths: Price - Performance Bike Shops matched the lowest price I found and then bet it by $20 - final: $660.Quality - excellent for an entry level machine. Weaknesses: Rear brake cable can become dislodged from frame mount and make rear brakes unopperable! Makes for a real bad time - happened to someone else.Front derailer (STX) is a little sloppy. Will undoubtedly have to change after a few months of hard use.Water bottle locations suck! Going to buy a Camel BAK soon! Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Elk Meadows Duration Product Used: less than 1 month Similar Products Used: Test rode the the entry level Giant Full Suspension bike and whole bunch of hardtails.Previous ride - 1991 Specialized Hardrock Sport Bike Setup: Stock setup + TOPO bar ends, TOPO clipless pedals, Nike Yusha shoes (AWESOME), Performance Hurricane mini pump, Performance water bottle and cage, quick release seat post.
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Armando Perez
a Weekend Warrior
from Miami, Fl Date Reviewed: July 7, 1999 Strengths: The lightness of it makes it a great climber, and the money. Weaknesses: Haven't found one yet. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: k-mart Duration Product Used: less than 1 month Similar Products Used: Specialized hard rock ultra, dimondback XR-2, and a $500 Raleigh. Bike Setup: Manitou Spyder in front, and Rock Shox on the back.
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Tim
a Racer
from Philadelphia, PA Date Reviewed: June 16, 1999 Strengths: the frame, and the money. It has been through more in the month that I have had it than most bikes ever see. Including a few trips down the stairs that Rocky ran up, and a few other horrors you don't even want to hear about. Weaknesses: The only weakness is not the bike's fault. The front shocks bottom out every time I jump, drop, or sneeze.The problem is that I am about 215lbs., the result is shin splints in my four arms. I was not happy to hear that I have to buy new springs for them. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: downtown Philadelphia Duration Product Used: less than 1 month Similar Products Used: This is the first bike I have had since I was about 9 years old (I'm 28). Bike Setup: the ones that came with it (manitou spyders). I also added a tooth fairy and fat boy flame decals in place of the german look.
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Michael
a Cross-Country Rider
from Raleigh, NC Date Reviewed: June 10, 1999 Strengths: Great frame and sturdy components. Weaknesses: Haven'nt noticed any yet and I ride it pretty hard. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Centennial Campus Duration Product Used: less than 1 month
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Stan
a Weekend Warrior
from Sacramento, CA Date Reviewed: April 5, 1999 Strengths: Frame, Value for the price Weaknesses: ?? none so far Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Tahoe Duration Product Used: less than 1 month Similar Products Used: Trek VMX, CDale SV4,500
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Dan Tyler
a Weekend Warrior
from San Antonio Tx Date Reviewed: April 3, 1999 Strengths: Great all around down hill up hill bike. Handles great. Breaks and shifters work fine for bottom line componets on the FSR. Even though its 99,s FSR low end bike it still performs great. Weaknesses: Lower end components but still great performance. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: 700 acres Duration Product Used: less than 1 month Bike Setup: The shocks or the manitou spyder in front.
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