Submitted by
mtb_guy
a Weekend Warrior
from Boone, NC Date Reviewed: July 3, 2008
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$799.00
Purchased At:
Perfromance
Strengths:
Frame seems tough. Light enough to pedal up the mountain and it still has enough travel to bomb down the other side. Easy frame maintenance due to single pivot design. This bike is very versatile. Overall this is a great bike.
Weaknesses:
Main weakness, also somewhat of a benefit depending on your view, is the single pivot design. I prefer four bar designs. The component group on this bike is kind of weak, but not bad. Some of the welds look a little messy.
Similar Products Used:
None, I'm used to riding downhill bikes.
Bike Setup:
stock, same as on the iron horse website.
Bottom Line:
If you are trying to ball on a budget then I have found no better bike. The versatility of this bike is its strong point. The bike has the travel for aggressive riding, but still climbs well enough to be taken on that day long ride in the back woods. So far I love mine.
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Submitted by
Dylan
a Weekend Warrior
from California Date Reviewed: February 3, 2008
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$525.00
Purchased At:
craigslist
Strengths:
Strong frame good starter bike, good for upgrades
Weaknesses:
brakes squeak when wet. Stock tires stink
Similar Products Used:
cheap xc bikes
Bike Setup:
manitou stance kingpin fork, downhill X headset, heavier spring in back
Bottom Line:
great bike like I said for upgrading strong frame hit some 6's held up fine. needs new fork and your good, could use new brakes. If your looking for a stong starter bike this is for u. Not for experienced riders.
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Submitted by
Kris
a Weekend Warrior
from Stoneham, MA Date Reviewed: September 20, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Leominster State Forest
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$1100.00
Purchased At:
JRA Cycles
Strengths:
Strong frame, great components for the price.
Weaknesses:
Heavy. Rear swingarm sway and is starting to squeek. Already replaced the rear cog.
Similar Products Used:
Kona Dee-Lux
Bike Setup:
21"
Bottom Line:
This is a great bike for the buck. My first real full suspension and it handles great. The tires it came with I will use for the rest of my riding career. I love the rebound control on both the front and rear shocks. The only problems I face is when riding in extreme conditions like the 24 hours of Killington when it rained all day, but my friends Canondale had the same problems. I also have to lube the rear swingarm before every ride to avoid the creaking noise. The weight is not a problem for me since I am over 2 bills myself. It actual gives me confidence that it can handle my weight.
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Submitted by
J.C.
a Cross Country Rider
from Silverdale, PA, USA Date Reviewed: August 11, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Hilltown powerlines
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1200.00
Purchased At:
performance bikes North Wales, PA
Strengths:
plush suspension, strong frame, great brakes and shifters, handling on the downhills
Weaknesses:
hard seat, lateral frame flex, eggbeater pedals creaking after only 1 1/2 months riding, heavy
Similar Products Used:
None, this is my first full suspension bike
Bike Setup:
stock 19" bike
Bottom Line:
For the price, $1200.00, I think this is a great bargain considering the component selection, frame build, and ride quality. Once I got the shock and forks dialed in to my liking I found that this bike is a GREAT climber! The suspension laughs at small and medium sized obstacles that would make a hardtail go around. When climbing out of the saddle there is alot of suspension bob which robs you of energy. I tried to pump up the rear shock as much as I could but the pump at the gas station wouldn't inflate it any more, so I guess if the shock is correctly inflated to a higher pressure the suspension bob would be lessened. Lateral frame flex seems to be coming from the forks and rear triangle which has me worried its not tightened correctly. All in all I love my Warrior Elite and look forward to ridin it.
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Submitted by
Dave
a Weekend Warrior
from Abington, PA Date Reviewed: August 3, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Wissahickon Valley
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$900.00
Purchased At:
Randal Scott Cycling
Strengths:
Best component group ive ever seen for this kind of $$ Love the dual control shifters. Very tough bike!
Weaknesses:
Sram rear cassette already needed replacing
Bottom Line:
This is a real dual suspension mtb with good components for under a G.
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