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Submitted by
Felix van Oost
a Downhiller
from Hamburg, Germany
Date Reviewed: October 14, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$550.00 | | Strengths: | None | | Weaknesses: | Riding Position
Seat
Suspension
Paint
Derailleurs
Brakes | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized FSRxc Pro, Specialized FSRxc Comp | | Bike Setup: | Stock | | Bottom Line: | This bike has many flaws to it, although it may be partly due to my aggressive riding style. I first got this bike when I was 10 years old (I'm 13 now). After 3 years of testing, I have found many weaknesses in this bike.
First of all, the riding position from the factory was very awkward, and I rode the bike in the factory position for 2 years before finally adjusting everything to my liking. The stem was pointing at a 70 degree angle upwards, which meant the handlebars were very high. This can be adjusted, however, so it is not so much of a problem.
The stock seat was very uncomfortable, so I replaced it with a Selle Royal 3Density seat, which really helped, and gave a better riding position.
The suspension is one of the bike's main flaws. With both the forks and shock on their softest settings, there is only about 50mm of travel with an adult on the bike - no where near the advertised 100mm of travel. The forks barely move at all with me on the bike (even during jumps) and the shock bottoms out very easily.
The red paint on the frame looks very cool, but there were scratches everywhere where the paint peeled off in clumps, even though the bike has never had any hard crashes or falls. About 10% of the frame is bare aluminium now due to the paint peeling off.
The derailleurs barely shift any more after 3 years of use, and will jump gears all the time or refuse to shift at all. This was due to some of the teeth on the rear sprockets being bent.
The brakes were not very good on this bike, and the rear brake had absolutely no feel to it (basically it's like an on/off switch) after 3 years. The front brake completely broke, so I had to buy a new one. The front brake lever also bent, even though the bike has never fallen hard.
I have now sold the bike and bought a Specialized FSRxc Pro, which is in a completely different leage to the this bike, although the price range is different.
All in all, this bike is quite good for general city riding and light trails, but I would not recommend doing anything more than that with this bike. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Alex H
a Weekend Warrior
from pembroke pines
Date Reviewed: September 1, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | outback (second entrance) | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$350.00 | | Purchased At: | lee's bike shop | | Strengths: | umm...well...the frame hasnet broken on me yet, so i guess its ok | | Weaknesses: | pretty muc everything...
fork has too little travel for my taste..feels like im using a rigid...rear shock is too bouncy, makes me lose traction going uphill...both derailers have a 2-3 second lag before it actually shifts sometimes (gets annoying after a while)...rear cassette (the largest sproket bent on me when i was going uphill (also broke the chain))...the left crank stripped and i had to get it replaced...the pivot for the rear part of the frame came loose and had alot of play...the stock rear hub broke in half from use on the road with a little off road use...etc. | | Similar Products Used: | cheap-o walmart bikes | | Bike Setup: | new rear cassette (replaced twice now), new left crank, new chain, new rear hub, new rear tire (WTB velociraptor), and new rear rim | | Bottom Line: | although it seems like my review makes it seem like a bad bike, after replacing alot of things, its holding together OK on the markham (AKA bike destryer) trails...and also having some 210 pound kid trowing this thing around the trails doesent help either...im forced to ride this bike however since i currently cant afford a new one...
bottom line...dont ride it too hard...something will most likelty break (today was the ONLY time i rode it at markham and it didnt break...then again, alot of this bike has been replaced with better stuff)...and besides, nowadays, you can find a much better bike of even higher quality for a similar price...i didnt chose to buy it, my parents did...although i do have to say, its what got me into mountain biking... | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Alex H
a Weekend Warrior
from florida, USA
Date Reviewed: August 9, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | none (there arent any trails where i live) | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$350.00 | | Purchased At: | dont know, parents got it for me for chistmas | | Strengths: | it fairly sturdy...im surprised nothing on it has broken yet...easily adjustable rear shock (you can just turn the spring to tighten or loosen it)...compfortabe riding position... | | Weaknesses: | front shocks have very little travel and they constantly bottom out when i land hard...rear brake cables catches every time i let go of the brake after pulling it and i have to reach under the frame where the cable is exposed and pull it back.... | | Similar Products Used: | none (first and only moutain bike so far..nothing to compare to) | | Bike Setup: | fairly good | | Bottom Line: | this is a great weekend warrior bike...not really good to use on trails, but its fun to ride on em once in a while...living in south florida its pretty hard to find a good trail...i usually ride on the roads and up and down the fairly steep hills at a local park...i also like to take ot off ramps too...i do wish it had just one more lower gear setting so it could get up the hills easier, but it still climbs fairly well....i dont really have anything to compare it to, so i cant really say its a great bike or its a POS...so ill just give it a three... | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John
a
from St Croix
Date Reviewed: June 14, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$750.00 | | Strengths: | NO | | Similar Products Used: | Trek OCLV, Trek Y22 | | Bike Setup: | Very Nice | | Bottom Line: | The cracked near the pivot for the rear suspension Daimond Back will not warranty it. read more about my DBR warranties at http://www.diamondback.4t.com | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jamba
a
from Madison, AL
Date Reviewed: November 25, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Monte Sano-Red Trail | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$350.00 | | Purchased At: | Dick's Sporting Goods | | Strengths: | This bike is awesome for its relative inexpensiveness, its ability to take hits and still ride okay. It has decent shifting, but I had to get it tuned at the shop. | | Weaknesses: | It comes with pretty cheap components, especially the Suntour XC-50 fork, which only allows 65mm of travel. Also, the DNM Torch DV-22 rear shock is ineffective in the rebound department. It also weighs 3-4 pounds. Or so it seems. I want to get a Fox Float in the rear and a Marzocchi EXR air in the front. Otherwise, its a good bike. Oh Yeah, the handlebars are frickin' huge. They should be shorter, but I fixed that. CAN'T MOUNT DISCS!!!!! | | Similar Products Used: | Cannondale Jekyll, Cannondale F700, Trek Fuel 90 | | Bike Setup: | Stock, except Diamondback Bigfoot shin-basher pedals, and Titec enduro Handlebars. | | Bottom Line: | If you are simply a weekend warrior, who loves riding for fun and doesn't race, buy this bike! If not, this probably isn't the bike for you. Too heavy and clumsy for good xc riding, this bike is an intermediary between the Recreational XC and All mountain. However, like all bikes, it can be configured for what you do. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Josh Horner
a Downhiller
from Mercersburg,PA
Date Reviewed: July 1, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Was the Whitetail ski resort | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$350.00 | | Purchased At: | Dicks Sporting Goods | | Strengths: | I think that it is a bargain as far as
price vs. performance. Plus it handles great in tight trail and is reasonably light. | | Weaknesses: | I had a huge problem with the front suspension. In my mind i wasnt making a effort to land on the rear it was bottoming out. And i didnt like that at all. | | Similar Products Used: | mongoose XR-200 | | Bike Setup: | Im running Maxxis High roller 2.5 tires and i bought a rock shox XL dual crown for 175 bucks | | Bottom Line: | I think that it would be a great bike for beginners as well as intermidate riders. It handle everything that I could throw at it from a 5 foot drop to barreling down a dried up ski slope at 30mph and did this right beside my friends KHS Witchdoctor that he has couple thousand into. Its a great bike and I would recommened it to anyone who wants to push their abilty and have a bike that can grow with it. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Wayne
a Cross Country Rider
from Fairhaven
Date Reviewed: April 1, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Massasoit State Park | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$350.00 | | Purchased At: | Yesteryear | | Strengths: | Great looks, comfortable cockpit, handles well and feels solid | | Weaknesses: | shifters | | Bottom Line: | The Coil x is an excellent bike for the buck. everything works very well.. Lack of bar ends hurts on steep ascends but it is possible. Bike cockpit is comfortable for distance rides. This bike handles everything a trail can throw at me. Isn't that what anyone would ask of their bike. Been riding recreational cross country for 10 years. Overall, this bike gives me everything I need for some long 15 mi-20 mi rides. My son has the Coil and he loves his bike too!Anybody looking for a solid bike that has dual suspension thats wants to ride hard and make it back home safely and doesn't require trendy components then this is the bike for you! | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Cujo
a Weekend Warrior
from Lakeland,fl
Date Reviewed: February 19, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Alafia | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$300.00 | | Purchased At: | Bike Barn | | Strengths: | Great value. Solid & sturdy feel. | | Weaknesses: | None for the money. | | Bottom Line: | I am a 240 lb'er and this bike handles the beating I give it. The forks are a little stiff and only have 63mm travel, but what do you expect for $300. Have not bottomed out forks, but do not do big jumps or drop offs. I enjoy this bike and it brings me back in one piece. This bike has a very solid feel and gives me confidence to do things more expensive bikes do. All in all this bike is a great value for $300 but do not expect some dream machine. If so, spend more money. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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