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Submitted by
sam west
a Downhiller
from wimslow, cheshire, england
Date Reviewed: November 8, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | downhill on les chavannes@les gets-france | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Purchased At: | a shop in france | | Strengths: | A good tough frame that i have used for downhill, dirt jumping and cross country, the frame is quite rigid and is very sensitive. It comes with a good dnm magnesium fork that gets around 3-4 inches of adjustable travel. excellent all-rounder that will handle every thing that you trow at it including 8 foot drops and massive jumps. but remember, it is only a cheap bike so dont go using it for anything really technical as it strugles. | | Weaknesses: | poor componentry, except the fork. is let down by lack of front end strength, ie no gussetting and thin tubes. | | Similar Products Used: | Trek 800 old one | | Bike Setup: | new tyres, michelin tubeless, v8 pedals, assasin dual/urban bar, hope m4 front, hope mini rear, lotsa stickers, dmr chain guide | | Bottom Line: | a good quality bike but soon after you have bought it it will need upgrading to more decent componentry. buy it whatever biking you do as it is a great budget bike. just dont go too extreme. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mick
a Cross Country Rider
from Sydney
Date Reviewed: October 27, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | LCNP | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | Value for money, climbing ability and responsiveness. | | Weaknesses: | Mongoose saddle and grips were crap and have been replaced. The Tektro brakes are not brilliant but go OK with decent pads (ie. Koolstops). The front shock (Jett) is more like a pogo stick than a shock absorber, but you get used to it. I'll probably upgrade the shocks to something better before too long. | | Similar Products Used: | Morian (rigid) MTB | | Bike Setup: | NX 7.1 1999.
STX-RC rear derailleur, rear hub and shifters, Tektro brakes, Weinman Zac rims, RockShox Jett forks, IRC tyres, Alivio cranks and front derailleur. | | Bottom Line: | This is a good value for money bike. I've had mine for just under two years and it is serving me well. It's strongest point is the way it climbs, important for someone who only rides a couple of times a weeks and is not super fit. With a better fork up front it would really shine. | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jason Pacey
a Cross Country Rider
from Chicago,IL USA
Date Reviewed: October 11, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Franklin Moutains Wilderness Reserve | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$1300.00 | | Purchased At: | Mongoose | | Strengths: | Great all around bike. Solid component group shimano and WTB parts package. Great color scheme. Holds up to a lot of abuse. Judy SL Shock can handle the abuse | | Weaknesses: | Formula Disk brakes suck. I've switched to Hayes. | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized Rock Hopper | | Bike Setup: | set up for cross country racing. Rock Shock Judy SL, WTB speedmaster rims, WTB Momentum Disc HUB and head set. WTB Laser Velociraptor tires. XT/LX drive train. Avid levers. Titec flat tracker and Big Al Stem. | | Bottom Line: | The bottom line is that this is a great mid-level mountain bike. I've rode it through the rocky and sandy deserts and mountains of the south west as well as the muddy, tight single track of the northern midwest. Its held its own with much higher end bikes.. A great deal for the price and parts package. I've completly abused this bike on trails and it has held up magnificently. Hey Mongoose. Nice job. Just work on getting some more championship riders to advertise these things. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jeremy
a Cross-Country Rider
from Chandler, AZ
Date Reviewed: November 1, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
quality frame, great components, price | | Weaknesses: |
not a big name, but who cares | | Similar Products Used: |
Trek, C-dale, Raleigh | | Bike Setup: |
all stock still = Judy T2 long travel, XTR rear d-railer, XTR cranks, LX shifters, Avid brakes | | Bottom Line: | I picked this bike off the clearance rack and I love it. Componentry I got would cost at least $900 - $1100 for a newer, big name bike. The frame kicks ass, very responsive. This shock isn't rated well here, as are most Rock Shox, but I've found to be quite adequate so far(I'm not small either at 195 lbs). The overall quality is great, I can practically smoke the tires when starting, and the componentry for the dollar is unbeatable. Go Mongoose! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Elmer Del Campo
a Weekend Warrior
from Lakewood, CA
Date Reviewed: August 3, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
frame geometry, price, components, comfort | | Weaknesses: |
none so far! | | Similar Products Used: |
'99 Hardrock fs, '99 Rockhopper comp fs, '99 Trek 6500 | | Bike Setup: |
Vintage '88 Supergo, '90 Rockhopper, '93 Backwoods, '53 Red Phantom | | Bottom Line: | My vintage mountain bikes has taken me far enough and I wanted a new ride. I was looking to spend about $800 on a new bike. I wanted a bike that could take me far and not have to upgrade every component. Instead I found a used '98 NX 7.1 for $300! $500 less than my budget. The components are Deore LX rear, STX front, STX hubs, Mavic 138 rims, Rock Shox Indy C long travel, Tektro V-brakes, Tranz-x shox seat post, and Advent bars. The goose had some paint nicks from the previous owner, but it is not abused. The previous owner only had it for 9 months, which he bought new at a local bike store. So far I am pleased with the ride. It's smooth, corners easily, and fast. The frame geometry feels beautifully stiff and still rides comfortably. The Rock Shox Indy C feels better than my Schwinn springer forks. If you could find a $300 bike w/ all these components and at the same time an NX 7.1 frame... buy the darn thing! Overall the bike gets 5 flames! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dimitris
a Cross-Country Rider
from Thessaloniki / Greece
Date Reviewed: March 14, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Bottom Line: | Well, my MONGOOSE NX 7.7 is perfect. I bought it 2 weeks ago and I have finally understood that mountains are flat ! It makes them flat.
I love it !
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Submitted by
Tim
a downhiller
from Ohio
Date Reviewed: February 28, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I thought it was great, the handleing was awesome.....it took the hill and made it feel like i was riding on a flat surface....i really enjoyed it and i think if you really want a high quality bike, the mongoose NX 7.5 is for you....and even better it is at a reasonable price. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt Hadley
a weekend warrior
from Budapest, Hungary
Date Reviewed: February 22, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I purchased a Mongoose NX7.3 in June of 1998 and have found the bike to be excellent. It took a few rides to get used to the lower center of gravity but I have found the bike climbs like a Billie goat, I leave people in the dust on hill climbs, due to the bike of course, and on technical descents the bike maneuvers very well. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jason
a cross-country rider
from prince george,b.c., canada
Date Reviewed: February 16, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
i bought the NX7.1 hardtail and it is the most sweet feeling frame ive ridden.It is sooo stiff and short it does what you want it to as fast as you can think it!!! I've put the velo crossbow saddle on it as well as a set of downhill bars and a shortie stem as the stem that comes with it is so unbelievably long it has no use other than to throw the riders center of gravity WAY over the bars...not good on hills!! I also threw on a set of cook bros. cranks and a new drivetrain and was not impressed with the crappy cranks that came with this bike. the tires were great for the ice and snow but i am going to replce the rims as soon as possible as well as the forks(to judy 100's)grips also sucked but now have oury grips and am happy. So basicly this bike kicks a** if you want just the frame. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
josh
a
from massuchusettes
Date Reviewed: October 24, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
i got a mongoose hooligan and if you want a stunt bike this is for you it has a nice sterdy fram that can take a beating i got front and rear pegs and this bike is easy to do anything on. i live on a dirt rode and this bike takes it like i were riding on glass. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jt vages
a weekend warrior
from Barnstable,MA
Date Reviewed: October 13, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have the 1999 mongoose vilain for freestye and let me tell you that's the best bike I have rode. I takes a good beating aspecaily on jumps and stuff like that.It's great for freestyle,it's even got rear pegs. Ever since I got the vilain it's been exelent riding I realy like it! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jordan Newmiller
a cross-country rider
from MT, USA
Date Reviewed: September 23, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This bike kicks serious ass in the cross country universe. I rode one of these with the gripshift on it and I felt like I was in heaven. The bike cannot be beat by any of the other so-called serious cross-country bikes. This is the way to go for all your cross country needs. The frame is kind of hard to size for, but my 19.5 inch NX 7.5 performs well and fits my body nicely. Get the Mongoose, it's worth it! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dan Stewart
a cross-country rider
from Newcastle(Australia)
Date Reviewed: September 8, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Apollo Summit, I would never again buy anyhting from Apollo apart from the Raceline Extreme DH. All componentry break within the first 6 months. I am looking into buying Mongoose NX 8.1 but have since decided to go GT.
I can only suggest that you really look into the bikes and bike manufacturers befor making a skilled descision based on parts availability and servicing ease. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Andrew
a cross-country rider
from Australia
Date Reviewed: August 15, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
The 7.5 goes off!, it's easily the best hardtail I've ever riden, and I own a bike shop, so I've ridden a few. The componetry is good but the thing that makes this bike so good is the frame, Mongoose hit the nail on the head with this one. Climbs like a dream and is also a good free-ride bike, only complaint is the skinny rims, which could be fatter so they buckle less, 5 chillies!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
keith
a cross-country rider
from manchester NH
Date Reviewed: August 14, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I purchased a mongoose 7.3 about 3 months ago. I love it, it has a great feel and gives a real solid ride. Since I bought it I have changed a few things, I now have a raceface crank, raceface BB, magura hydraulic raceline D brakes, and she is full XTR, minus the front derailleur that is still stock. I bought a xtr front der. but, it just didn't fit. This bike kicks some serious ass now and I still have to upgrade the fork and the wheelset. Once that is done it will be worth 10 chiles.
I definitly give this bike 5 thumbs up and would reccomend this bike to anyone. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dave
a weekend warrior
from Bay Area CA
Date Reviewed: July 29, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
For Jay who bought the NX 8.1,
1)If you had bought the 8.3 instead of the 8.1 you would have got the RS Indy XC same as your buddy with the GT.
2)As to the position of the rear suspension, it is totally adjustable in 18 different positions.
I have had an NX 8.3 for a couple of months now. I upgraded to XT shifters and Race Face cranks/rings, added Risse Racing Jones kit to the Indy fork, riser bars and a set of Spinergy wheels.Performance is pretty good, I would definately recommend replacement of the rear shock (My next upgrade is a Fox air shock). The frame is very rigid and the bike as is has been dependable. Due to weight its not a great climber and if the rear suspension is set too high/soft, you get a lot of bob out of the saddle.The worst thing though is not the bike but the company. I have sent the several emails and never received one response.
3 chiles for the bike as purchased
4 as is
and -5 for support | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
darren carroll
a weekend warrior
from adelaide, australia
Date Reviewed: July 17, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
bought the 7.5 about 2 months ago. upgraded to azonic dh bars and stem xt hubs breaks and shifters, sun mammonth rims build by a kick arse wheel builder and bombs away. bike is a great freerider if you are after a hardtail of this description. the bike suffered a little from chain suck but problem was rectified by swapping the granny ring from sugino to shimano and adding a ging chain tensioning device. cant fault the 7.5 but already looking for a duallie, you know what im saying. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Adam Hathaway
a racer
from Valdosta Ga
Date Reviewed: July 15, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
My riding partner just bought the NX 7.3 and it didn't take me long to decide that I had to have one. I just started racing and this bike is certainly race ready. I still have two days before mine gets in and I can't sleep at night. I'm a big guy (209 lbs) and this bike is, well, beefy enough to handle anything I can give it. Ride hard! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jay
a weekend warrior
from canada
Date Reviewed: July 15, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I just recently bought a NX 8.1 and i really regret it çause my friend just got a GT LTS 3000 and his bike really kicks A$$ compared to mine!! Please all of you out there don't make the same mistake i did by getting a mongoose instead of a GT. My bike has crappy Indy C long travel shoxs so they put these fat tires on it to hide the crappy shoxs. Now GT puts these sweet Indy XC long travel shoxs instead of putting crappy shoxs and fat tires Gt puts good shoxs on> And i just love the position of the rear susepension compared to my piece of junk. Ahh man i am so jealous of his bike. PLEASE DON'T MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE I DID!!!! The GT gets five big chiles but my mongoose gets 1 little chile thats not even flaming. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Missy
a weekend warrior
from College Station, TX
Date Reviewed: July 13, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I just recently purchased the 7.1. I upgraded from a Raleigh M-30 (thank goodness I finally got rid of it) and totally love the 7.1. The frame is nice and stiff for a easily controllable ride. Anybody got any good helmet or cyclocomputer recommendations? I'm looking to spend only about $50 for the helmet and about $20-30 for the computer. Thanks!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
matt
a cross-country rider
from South Australia
Date Reviewed: July 13, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Mongoose NX 7.5
Purchased the 7.5 in March 1998, and immediately upgraded hubs, cranks, brakes
, and rims (to XT, mavic 217) on purchase and got a good deal. The bike
performed well on decents and rough terrain, but as a xc bike was lacking.
Partly due to my size being right at the threshold between the large and
medium. After riding a medium arround for several months the goose became
a total pain on longer cross country, it is basically designed for your not so
so serious weekend hacker. The only good I got out of it were the upgrades
that I asked for. I have since sold the frame and am looking to buy some-
thing more suited to real XC riding. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
steve
a weekend warrior
from New York
Date Reviewed: June 15, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
this bike is just great i put this thing through the ringer and back it still held up the good shit so keep making these bikes all i have to say about all the bikes that you guys have made all i have to say is damn damn damn damn damn damn damn damn this kick ass manthanx | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Morris
a cross-country rider
from California
Date Reviewed: May 30, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I like the looks. I like the price. If I don't find another bike that tops this one within the next month, I'm going to buy it. The only concern that I have is purchasing a hardtail! I see that the above reviews on the fork are not all that great. Can anyone out there convince me not to buy this bike? I have also looked at GT, Trek, Klien, and others. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
scoobie
a weekend warrior
from
Date Reviewed: May 27, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This bike rocks, the components are pretty good, but the new newman frame is what puts it over the top, allowing the bike to be sturdier for harsh rides. The low center of gravity allows for better balance on rocky roads as well. A definite five chillies from this weekend warrior. Ride on | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
scout
a cross-country rider
from
Date Reviewed: May 27, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I'm new to the mt. biking scene but have done my homework. Although I haven't ridden this bike yet I'm seriously looking at buying it. The components are pretty top of the line, although the Judy T2 shocks are a bit pricey and not as good as the Marzocchi Z1Bam shocks. What matters here is the frame anyhow, you can always upgrade everything else later. I like the newman technology most of all, the frames are extra stiff for rugged abuse. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tom
a cross-country rider
from CA
Date Reviewed: May 13, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Has anyone ridden an NX8.1 w/dual suspension? I am looking at the NX8.1, Canondale V500 and Specialized FSR and would appeciate any comments or comparisons-I'm not interested in racing, just weekend trail riding. I rode each briefly at a LBS and can't really tell much difference. Feel free to e-mail me. Thanks | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
TopDog
a weekend warrior
from Orlando, Florida
Date Reviewed: April 2, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I love this bike, I do alot of tough riding and freestyle and this bike works perfect, i've never had a problem with the frame, the handling is great, and it's just plain fun to ride. The components are also pretty good on this model (Shimano XT grouppo). I really like the style of the frame, it's well though out and tough as nails. This bike is great for weekend warriors!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Prince-of-Plush
a downhiller
from Canada
Date Reviewed: April 1, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This bike is awesome, im usually ride full suspension but this bike is the ultimate, even to a downhiller it's fun, it's light, and super tough. This bike is one of the best hardtails i've seen, just stock the 7.7 version comes with front and rear disc brakes, full XTR grouppo. the only thing I have upgraded on mine is the front forks to Marzocchi's Z1 BAM shock!!! Best hardtail around, too bad the rating doesn't go beyond five, I would have given it a 10!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt
a cross-country rider
from vancouver, b.c.
Date Reviewed: April 1, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This bike is the ultimate hardtail out there for cross-country, it is much stronger and stiffer than conventional hadtail frames, it is also lighter, can handle any kind of terrain, just upgrade the forks and your set. I would give this bike 10 chilles but it only goes up to 5 so here are my 5 extra chilles ( ) If your looking to become a future cross-country racer or already are then this bike is for you. BEST HARDTAIL EVER!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
M@TT
a downhiller
from Coquitlam B.C. Canada
Date Reviewed: March 30, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I am about to buy this bike but I need some more reviews on it, I would like to know the weight, price in Canadian, overall how it handles and performs!!! I gave it a 5 star without even riding it yet because it looks so damn good and it's components (XTR all the way) are awesome!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dogpaste
a weekend warrior
from Melbourne,Australia
Date Reviewed: January 19, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I love this bike,it has great handling and it looks great too.the price at Aus $1895 is good value for
what you get which is xtr r,deralieur (the pricy show of bit) + judy t2's +stx,RC hubs and cranks + avid
vbrakes and levers + kore bars and stem ,deore lx shifters and velociraptors. I'd say it looks a bit
lighter than it is but its plenty light enough i havent got scales so i cant say what weight it is. My last bike
was a little too big for me and but this model (in medium size) fits like a glove (i'm 5' 11).It also has
those replacable r deralieur hangers which is lucky for me as i had a beauty of a bingle and now the
hanger is bent as opposed to the deralieur being trashed.Anyway since i've got this baby i've being
trying hard too kill myself on it which must be a good sign ,it gets the full 5 chillis plus some extra for its
sexy looks. | | Overall Rating: |
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