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I have a kool bike
a Cross Country Rider
from Danville
Date Reviewed: July 19, 2009 | | Favorite Trail: | Juniper. Mt. Diablo | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Purchased At: | Sport chalet | | Strengths: | Has a nice seat. Kenda tires okay( for 2 months at most). Grips. | | Weaknesses: | The components. The worst fork on the planet | | Similar Products Used: | Trek 3700 | | Bike Setup: | Stock w/ new seat post and grips and rims and tubes | | Bottom Line: | This bike is strictly for having your kids ride to school. The cranks have broken twice, seat post broke, gears mess up fast( won't let me go in the third chainring), brake pads wore down fast, both rims broke 1st crash. Never use it offroad.
The bike is probably like that because I ride trails every day.
If you buy this buy it at a bike shop. Because they will build it right and will know how to fix it and will be glad to do so. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
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Oldradioguy2
a Weekend Warrior
from Severna Park, MD
Date Reviewed: April 27, 2009 | | Favorite Trail: | Round Bay (for now) | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$300.00 | | Purchased At: | Dick's Sporting Good | | Strengths: | Super rigid frame, decent components (except the fork and pedals), solid construction, disc brakes (my son's version is the Response with disc brakes: I think it's called the SE or XE), super price when on sale. | | Weaknesses: | The Spinner Edge fork. On the very first ride, one of the dust seals popped out of place. If this seal is not put back, dust will get between the shaft and the seal on the inner oil seal, and ruin the shock in short order. Dick's response was to say they couldn't handle that simple repair, so they wanted to ship it back to the factory! I used to work on Mercruiser Outdrives, so I put the seal back myself. But the stock fork on my son's bike rattles, and it already appears to be leaking oil after 4 or 5 rides. | | Similar Products Used: | 1983 Ross Mount Hood, 1985 Cannondale Aluminum, 2009 Fisher Marlin Disc. | | Bike Setup: | Stock | | Bottom Line: | This is a great bike that is hampered by the fact that it's sold at sporting goods stores with worthless bike service departments. I suspect they sell factory seconds, also. I looked at the Response Sport in black, but one of two bikes had a defect, and one of the locking fork mechanisms on another was broken in the store. So unless you can get this bike at a bike shop, you may want to pass or plan to service it yourself. This is great for newcomers or teenagers, but serious riders will have to change that fork immediately, which ruins the price to value ratio. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
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ridefreeride
a Downhiller
from riverside CA
Date Reviewed: April 8, 2009 | | Favorite Trail: | sycamore canyon | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$350.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | frame is built like a tank. It has lasted me this long with all the abuse i put it through | | Weaknesses: | I destroyed the wheels Pretty quick. Stock brakes suck. buy the sport version it has discs. | | Similar Products Used: | not to simular but I have a haro x7 and a styer cluban road bike | | Bike Setup: | stock exept: wtb weirwolf grips(awsome), Generic rear tire,X rims rear wheel, Shimano Deore rear hub | | Bottom Line: | perfect beginners bike(worked for me)I rode this bike all over the west coast. get the sport you will be better for it. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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redarm1
a Weekend Warrior
from Mead, WA 99021
Date Reviewed: March 27, 2009 | | Favorite Trail: | The Rattlesnake in Spokane | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$500.00 | | Purchased At: | Sports Authority | | Strengths: | Solid frame, good components, great value.
| | Weaknesses: | head tends to rattle | | Similar Products Used: | Last bike before this was a wallmart special Mongoose | | Bike Setup: | Stock, totally stock | | Bottom Line: | This bike is great for me and my type of folks.
It is strong and durable (Im fit but fat) and it can take some heavyweight thrashing.
Being a larger fella, i tend to hike a bike alot, not a problem here, the response is quite light. compared to the mongoose blackcomb i stupidly bought at wallyworld. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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dbrals
a Weekend Warrior
from new stanton, pa
Date Reviewed: October 11, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | anywhere i am allowed to ride! | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$700.00 | | Purchased At: | wesmoreland bike sup | | Strengths: | bike is built like a tank, stiff frame..very little, if any flex when pedaling hard, even out of the saddle. hard to beat the components for the price paid. brakes and shifters work well. paint color(copper) looks kind of odd in pictures, but looks good in person. rock shocks tora fork is an upgrade over the rs dart 3(in my humble opinion)that most bikes in this price range seem to come with. tested and looked at just about everything in this $$$$range, and this is about the sweetest deal out there..totally happy with this bike and with the bike shop that i purchased it from. 22 inch frame fits me well and am very comfortable, esp. when climbing. | | Weaknesses: | a little heavy, but i could care less...I am 6ft 5in 240lbs. and not very well coordinated, so i want a bike that is strong and built to take abuse and i am confident that this bike will... and has so far.
specs show that rear 9spd. cassette is an 11-34 but it came 11-32. will have to work out details with bike shop about this. | | Similar Products Used: | voodoo canzo, raleigh m-80, | | Bike Setup: | stock, except for toe clip pedals...soon to get clipless pedals and shoes. | | Bottom Line: | if you are on the big and tall end of the spectrum, and you want a bike that isn't going to self destruct when hammering thru the trails and over hills, this bike is for you. tested and rode some of the more "respected" brands in and above this price range and while some were lighter and some felt more nimble, i would feel more secure bombing down a gas well road @ 40 mph on my 10 yr old raleigh than on some of those bikes....they just didn't give me the same rugged feeling as this 2009 response comp did.
those that are worried about how many grams their shoelaces weigh or need a $2000+ super race hardtail need not apply. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
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Christopher
a Cross Country Rider
from Peoria, Illinois
Date Reviewed: May 18, 2008 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$320.00 | | Purchased At: | Dicks Sporting Goods | | Strengths: | Frame, geometry, materials | | Weaknesses: | pedals, | | Similar Products Used: | specialized hardrock, Giant Boulder SE, Trek | | Bike Setup: | Stock with added accessories, (Topeak Rack, bar ends, computer, lights, set up for commuting) | | Bottom Line: | 1st of all this is a $300 bike. I find it amusing when people spend $300 on a bike then write a review complaining because it is not as good as a $2000 Felt. For $300 this bike is pretty solid. It is basically a hardrock specialized sport. Both bikes have the same components Shimano Acera, The only difference is the specialized has a splined bb and the Diamondback has a square taper bb. The forks on this bike are ok not great but adequate. Diamondback usually has one level higher components than its competitors in each price range. I compared this bike against the Giant Boulder, and a trek. The trek and the Giant felt cheap compared to this. This bike feels solid. I have it set up for commuting, but occasionally go off-road on trails and Rail Trails. It holds up well. Well worth $300. It is a simple but strong bike. If you do not know what you are doing I would recommend buying this from a Bike store instead of a sports chain. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Paul
a Weekend Warrior
from Huntington, WV
Date Reviewed: March 31, 2008 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$300.00 | | Purchased At: | Dicks Sporting Goods | | Strengths: | Frame and components, it is a nimble and well-priced entry bike with SO MUCH MORE. I have beat on this bike for going on 4 years now, and it keeps asking for more. It's showing some age, but still is mechanically sound. | | Weaknesses: | I wish it had Disc Brakes and sometimes shifting isn't as smooth as others, but after 4 years of hard riding, it has taken its share of abuse. But, if it had been equipped with disc brakes, I wouldn't have been able to afford it, so the V Brakes are fine. | | Similar Products Used: | Trek 4300, 4500, Giant Sedona | | Bike Setup: | Stock except for added Wellgo Clipless pedals a while back, aside from that it's just like it was off the showroom floor | | Bottom Line: | Bottom line, this bike has been a great one for me. I have nothing but good things to say about Diamondback and the Response. I have ridden it hard for years and always tried to keep it clean and well maintained, and it's always ready for more.
Earlier this spring I had a pretty rough wreck on it, had to bend the left thumb shifter down to make it usable again, but it's 100% now that it's all corrected.
You won't be disappointed with this bike. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Corey Beaujean
a Weekend Warrior
from HTP MI US
Date Reviewed: February 27, 2008 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | frame is bomb proof, seat and post are tough and comfy, wheel sets are decent, stem and bars are actually really tough lasted longer than my truvative setup | | Weaknesses: | cranks, v brakes, forks | | Similar Products Used: | ive ridden everything | | Bike Setup: | bought for the frame cause the assault wouldnt cut it for serious hucking but its got zocchi am2 forks front and rear hayes hx swapped my hussefelt 1.1 and i use sun rhyno lights (cheap and pretty strong) over all it was a budget project and i can say im really happy with the bike | | Bottom Line: | yes its heavy. remedy is go faster and youll go higher
GREAT BIKE FOR BEGINNER DJS | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
bass
a
from New England
Date Reviewed: January 31, 2008 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Purchased At: | Used for exercise, no jumps or anything crazy | | Strengths: | Strong frame, nice stock tires and rims, gives a good smooth ride. Like the ride height and feel of the handlebars. | | Weaknesses: | Flimsy plasticy pedals. Easy to replace though. Other than that, everything is fine for street riding to dirt paths. | | Bike Setup: | Stock | | Bottom Line: | Good solid bike if you're not looking to go off 20 foot high cliffs or do anything crazy. I use mine for street riding and some off pavement stuff, mainly exercise. If you want a rugged bike that can handle the curbes and potholes of street riding ,and dirt paths on occasion, this is a perfect pick. I love the electric lime green frame with blacked out accessories that mine has too. Looks sharp and handles itself well. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Ryan Marr
a Cross Country Rider
from Windsor, On,Canada
Date Reviewed: October 22, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$300.00 | | Purchased At: | DICK,S SPORT STORE | | Strengths: | Frame,truative crank,wtb seat,kenda klaw tires and the V-Brakes work awesome. | | Weaknesses: | SR Suntour front derailler, plastic pedals | | Similar Products Used: | Trek 4500,Raliegh Deore,Gt Tempest,Norco Kokanee | | Bike Setup: | RST Gila T7 100mm Travel and preload that actually works, Upgraded some components to Shimano LX. | | Bottom Line: | This Diamond Back bike is a really great bike. It weighs approx. 30lbs. Frame really strong,some cheaper components but can be changed and upgraded when broken. Great mountain bike for the price. Durable enough for street riding, trails and dirt jumps. Suspension works good too. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Roy
a Weekend Warrior
from Singapore
Date Reviewed: July 11, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$300.00 | | Purchased At: | SG | | Strengths: | Rigid Frame | | Weaknesses: | Weight | | Similar Products Used: | GT 2.0 | | Bike Setup: | Hardtail | | Bottom Line: | Value for money.Excellent outlook, needed for weight lost programe. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Billy Comp
a Downhiller
from paramus
Date Reviewed: July 9, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$300.00 | | Purchased At: | sports authority | | Strengths: | frame | | Weaknesses: | pedals, crank, fork, brakes, rims | | Similar Products Used: | iron horse maverick trail | | Bike Setup: | front suspension hardtail | | Bottom Line: | ok jumper good trail bike. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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ADAM
a Weekend Warrior
from SLIPPERY ROCK,PA
Date Reviewed: May 15, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | MORAINE | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$330.00 | | Purchased At: | DICKS | | Strengths: | SOLID FRAME | | Weaknesses: | WEAK DRIVETRAIN,PEDALS | | Similar Products Used: | NONE FIRST 26" | | Bike Setup: | 2007
16" FRAME,DK PEDALS,ETNIES SHOES | | Bottom Line: | I BOUGHT THIS BIKE AGAINST MY BETTER JUDGMENT. THE PRICE WAS RIGHT FOR A FRAME AND SETUP. ALTHOUGH I NEW I WAS BUYING JUNK. I DO LIGHT FREERIDING AND DIRT JUMPING AND HAVE STARTED SOME ALL MOUNTAIN RIDES. I JUST WANTED A PLATFORM AND IT FITS THE BILL. IF YOU DO NOT PLAN ON REPLACING DRIVETRAIN AND RIDE ANYTHING ROUGH THIS IS NOT THE BIKE FOR YOU, BUT IF BIKE PATHS OR PACKED DIRT IS YOU WHY WOULD YOU WANT THIS HEAVY OF A BIKE ANYWAY? I GUESS IT DOES LOOK KOOL... | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Brenden
a Weekend Warrior
from Ellington, CT
Date Reviewed: April 9, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$300.00 | | Purchased At: | Dicks Sporting Goods | | Strengths: | Solid Frame, and light enough to move through the trails, and negotiate rocks. Good gear system | | Weaknesses: | Stock crank is not strong, stock tires do not handle mud well. Poor traction on rocks | | Similar Products Used: | IornHorse Warrior, other Dimondbacks | | Bike Setup: | Front suspension rear hardtail | | Bottom Line: | Its a great beginner bike, but i noticed as I stepped up my level of riding I need to make a few modifications. I need to put in a stronger more responsive crank, also, it needs metal pedals. I'm due to break those plastic ones. I have owned the bike for 3 years now, but I just recently got into what I purchased it for. I can certainly keep up with my friends on their $500 and $600 setups. I prefer the hardtail over the full suspension system. I feel like I'm more in control of the bike. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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killer instinct
a Downhiller
from coupeville, wa. usa
Date Reviewed: March 14, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | cranberry lake | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$260.00 | | Purchased At: | NEX | | Strengths: | great frame with perfect stance. very agile and responsive. even the low grade RST fork operates better then expected. | | Weaknesses: | low grade front and rear derailleur. took some time to get proprely adjusted. weak pedals, seat post, and stem. | | Similar Products Used: | Specilized early 90`s hard rock. now that bike took a pounding. | | Bike Setup: | mostly stock with exeption of pedals, rear derailleur, and stem. | | Bottom Line: | Not bad for the cost. priced allot of bikes in this catagory and the bottom line is this is a great deal. even better brands come with weak parts. its all a question of how much you want to pay at any given time. there nothing wrong with buying and up grading as you go. plus it keeps things interesting and to see the change is always a plus. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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TJ Pope
a Weekend Warrior
from palm desert, CA , USA
Date Reviewed: October 4, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | palm canyon | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$300.00 | | Purchased At: | sports authority | | Strengths: | really light, decent components easy to ride and strong sturdy frame | | Weaknesses: | i would just get a new fork and some disc brakes thrn your set | | Similar Products Used: | motobecane 600 ht, cannondale gemini, giant pistol 2, haro werx zero | | Bike Setup: | response, with kona pedals, hayes disc brakes, truvativ x flow cranks, cane creek headset | | Bottom Line: | the bootom line is this is a great bike for everything it cimbs like a champ and it flys downhill like you wont beleive. ive done a few dropoffs and hit a few rock jumps going 40+ mph and the bike held up really well. i just suggest putting some better components on it like new cranks, new derraiuler, a new fork, and disc brakes | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jacques
a
from Scarsdale, NY, USA
Date Reviewed: September 8, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | Graham Hills, Westchester County | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$330.00 | | Purchased At: | Sports Authority | | Strengths: | Great frame, really strong, looks heavier than it is. good tires. A generaly solid bike | | Weaknesses: | Poor pedals. brakes squeak a bit. Gears could be better, depending what you do with the bike. | | Bottom Line: | I really like this bike. I've put it through its paces (Im an intermediate rider) and it's held up well. I've taken it on a bit of everything, downhill, trails, and some jumps. I think its a good buy for beginner/intermediate riders | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Chris C
a Cross Country Rider
from Colorado
Date Reviewed: June 17, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | Deer Creek Canyon | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$300.00 | | Purchased At: | a guy in gunnison | | Strengths: | very nice bike, not much on it thats stock... dh rims, discs, bomber forks, ect... the guy used to work in a bike shop, i think this bike was his baby, very nice... i have no idea why u say the frame is heavy, i repainted it and it only had two pieces of cotton string holding it up, less than 10 pounds, w/ fork | | Weaknesses: | paint chips? its an '03 so what do you expect... cant really say about stock parts that much but the stock seat is meh...
i know this wasnt stock, but the rear derailer broke/ was broken when i got it... | | Similar Products Used: | motiv rockpoint, the worst bike in the universe!!! i dont know how the magicians at walmart can make somthing so heavy, yet so weak! | | Bike Setup: | this bike, response sport 03 w/ macrozzi bomber mx comp forks, discs, xt all round | | Bottom Line: | very good hardtail, i assume it doesnt hold its price too well, cuz i got a really nice one for 300... buy it used | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Sunil
a Cross Country Rider
from New York, USA
Date Reviewed: June 1, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | Sprain Ridge Park | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$525.00 | | Purchased At: | Cigi Bicycles, Jackson Heights | | Strengths: | Best every bang for the buck. Great Components, strong breaking power, nice X-7 shifters and X-7 Rear Derailer, comfortable on long road trips | | Weaknesses: | A little heavier than i would like. Avid Ball Bearing 5 just squeals once in a while. | | Bottom Line: | This review is for
:::::::::::: Diamondback Response Comp ::::::::::
I have used it on many mountain bike trails and it has been holding up great so far except for squealing breaks and a bit heavy on the frame side. Even though the specification on the website said that the rear dereailler was X-5, i got an X-7 with the bike from the manufacturer. Great SRAM, AVID and Truvatic components for the money. Its got a nice seat and forks that hold up really good on hard terrains. It is also great for long rides using slicks. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Alex
a
from Pleasanton, California
Date Reviewed: March 25, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$330.00 | | Purchased At: | Sport Chalet | | Strengths: | Good for just riding long distances | | Weaknesses: | Brakes arent that good, Frame not good for wheelies, Heavy frame, Fork isnt that great | | Bottom Line: | The DiamondBack Response is a good bike but it has its bad parts. The frame is a heavy,dirt-jumping frame. If you get this you might want to add components such as new shifters, new brakes, new derailers and you might want to get a new fork. Otherwise its good for just a ride to the park or riding to a store close by. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Don
a Weekend Warrior
from Knoxville ,Tn.
Date Reviewed: August 8, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$275.00 | | Purchased At: | Dick's Sportinggoods | | Strengths: | Strong Frame,good value,trouble free.Good bike for average rider.I'm in my mid 40's and this bike is fine for me.I'm not a hard core biker,light trails and urban riding.I am 6'1" 240. | | Weaknesses: | Cheap pedals,Rear derailuer shifts slow. | | Similar Products Used: | Older Fuji With no suspension | | Bike Setup: | Weyless Bar & stem,LX shifters,DX brakes. | | Bottom Line: | I've enjoyed this bike for two years without any trouble,and would recommend it for casual riders who want good value for the money.Great for large riders. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Rick
a Weekend Warrior
from Severn, MD
Date Reviewed: July 7, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$250.00 | | Purchased At: | Dicks Sporting Goods | | Strengths: | Good beginner bike at great price. | | Weaknesses: | Low end components. | | Bike Setup: | Stock | | Bottom Line: | This was the second MTB Ive used. I had always borrowed my friends Cannondale(model?). Im in good shape and rode this bike pretty hard doing about 120 miles a week. Well, I just have to say, that It was in the shop 2 weeks out of the month that I had it. Derailler's, chain, crank, and front brake, all broke or did not work correctly.
Luckily, I was able to return and upgrade to a different bike. Ive read some reviews here about the Diamondback Apex and ordered that. Hopefully it works out. I would only recommend this for ppl just wanting to ride recreationally at moderate paces. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kelso T
a Cross Country Rider
from Toronto Canada
Date Reviewed: September 27, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Champs de elysees (Paris) | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$355.00 | | Strengths: | Very reliable, comfortable for long road trips, very strong frame, good shocks, surprisingly powerfull brakes (better stopping than some disc brakes I have tried) Looks great. | | Weaknesses: | a slightly better seat would be the only thing | | Similar Products Used: | Peugeot, Rocky Mountain | | Bike Setup: | when I bought it, I only replace the front tire with a less knobby tire because I like to take fast corners on pavement. | | Bottom Line: | My alien green Response has been a great travelling companion. I have ridden the streets of Paris, Manhattan, Montreal, Prague, Munich, London. Also rode from Paris to Cannes. Its a great bike for city riding while also being a very capable off roader. Living in downtown Toronto, this bike is great for commuting mainly due to its great acceleration, great handling, and excellent stopping power.
Down a hill (on pavement)I hit 84 km/h and the bike was very stable and was able to come to a rapid stop with ease. Its a comfortable bike for long trips and its a bike you can trust because mine has never given me problems. Off road its great, the shocks do their job, I have no fear of taking on the most brutal trails out there. I have now clocked over 4300 km and still wearing the original Kenda tire in the rear, and the cheap $4 made in China Diamnd Brand tire that I put on the front still has enough tread for another 1500km of riding. I have ridden bikes costing 4 times as much and they perform only 10% better. Its a great value for someone who wants a good bike without paying too much. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Paul
a Weekend Warrior
from Santa Cruz
Date Reviewed: September 8, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$350.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | If you have been out of the biking scene for awhile like I was and want to ride while checking out all the new technologies and reviews, this is the perfect ride. | | Weaknesses: | Low end components. But they do the job assigned to them. As a short term ride, I really have no complaints. | | Bike Setup: | While I am narowing my decision down to an Epic Marathon or a one of the new Treck Fuels, on the DB I have switched over to a WTB Laser saddle, M959 pedals, Thompson Elite stem and seat post, Azonic riser bar and played aound with the tires, swapping out the Velociraptors to Weirwolfs and now some Mutanoraptors. Also threw on some Cool Stop pads.
Since I didn't spend a lot on the front end, I have been able to play around with the components, fighuring out what I like and what I don't. For me, when I'm not riding, I like to tweak things. | | Bottom Line: | This has been a fun, trouble free bike. I'll do 20 miles in a typical ride which can be a mix of a grinding uphill fire road with some singletrack on the way down. It has afforded me the time to make an informed choice for my ultimate ride.
If you are just getting back into the MB scene, this is a great way to go if you are not sure what you want in FS set-up.
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Paul
a Weekend Warrior
from Huntington, WV, USA
Date Reviewed: August 4, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$300.00 | | Purchased At: | Dick's Sporting Goods | | Strengths: | Best bang for the buck; lightweight bike w/ excellent suspension, VelociRaptor Tires really grip the trail, smooth braking, shifting/ very reliable crank and components. This bike is a comfortable ride that can really take a beating | | Weaknesses: | The only thing I've found is that I've had to tune it up a few times, but this is after some hard riding in all types of weather. | | Similar Products Used: | Trek 4300 | | Bike Setup: | Stock w/ Cateye Enduro 8 | | Bottom Line: | I am very satisfied with this bike and I highly recommend it to others. It is a great bike that is just waiting for some tight singletrack. You won't be disapointed with this one. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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