Submitted by
dirt dude
a Weekend Warrior
from Wenatchee, WA Date Reviewed: August 3, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Sage Hills
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$550.00
Purchased At:
Arlberg's Sports
Strengths:
Frame has nice geometry; lots of details for the money.
The details - braze ons, cable guides, seat post clamp all show more than a littel thought.
Weaknesses:
Fork and saddle. Gotta save a buck somewhere.....
Saddle is a little too soft; but at this price point (or my weight) you get what you get. The fork was most dissapointing so far. No lock out, limited pre-load adjustment.
WOW! First, my background is riding roadies. Head down, set the draft line and go. This is a change for me. This bike has the niceties I expect for not a lot of money. I found that the frame fit me best - the Specialized with the arched toptube seemed to pose a threat to the 'groin'. The fork is the one thing I want to change about the bike right now and I am going to thrash it until I save up a few bucks for a better one. Shifts great; the system just flows nicely. Seat post is fairly standard, but there is plenty of length. A very quiet bike - which I like. Took about 12 miles to get the disc brakes worn in and quiet. Disc brakes are great - very efficient at stopping the bike (yes, I have gone over the bars!). My favorite route is about 7 miles; all but 1000m on trails. I am loving it and I think that this frame will be with me for a while - at least through the next fork (maybe two!!)
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Submitted by
JORDAN COWAP
a Downhiller
from Cumbria Date Reviewed: May 3, 2009
Favorite Trail:
North Face
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$350.00
Purchased At:
Evans cycles
Strengths:
It's light wieght and Durable. The gears are smooth and the brakes work instantly.
Weaknesses:
The Handel bars weren't long enough and the supention could be bigger but for the price the bike is a great deal!!!
Similar Products Used:
It's one of a kind
Bottom Line:
All my mates have bikes thave spent between $1000 to $1500 on there bikes and to be honest with a suspention up grade my $350 Felt is far better it's over all a lot enjoyable to ride and I wouldn't trade it for any of there's
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Submitted by
Perky25
a Weekend Warrior
from UK Date Reviewed: December 30, 2008
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$391.00
Purchased At:
J.E james cycles
Strengths:
Great solid lightish frame, discs brakes do there job very well, and are responsive, nice ride position and saddle comfy, unless your riding all day, gears very smooth.
Weaknesses:
Not really any weaknesses maybe some new folks in the future, but at the end of the day they work well.
Similar Products Used:
Specialized Hardrock Comp pro
Bottom Line:
Very very good all round bike does its job, great to look at with a real nice finish to it, for a £300 bike its not gonna make a difference spending on a 5 to £600 bike unless your a pro. This bike is great.
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Submitted by
tonyx10101
a Cross Country Rider
from MI Date Reviewed: August 21, 2008
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$530.00
Strengths:
This bike over all a great bike for the price!
The disk brakes stop on a dime, and the front and rear derailer are of good quality. I also like the tire tread because they grip so well and haven't poped in over 400 miles!
Weaknesses:
Have not found any major problems but...
i changed the seat and pedals for my own "personal preference"
Also the grips SUCK!! That was the thing that I was mostly disappointed about.
Similar Products Used:
Dimond Back
Trek 6000
Bike Setup:
Stock other than for pedals and seat.
Bottom Line:
I brought this bike as a impulse buy and I don't regret it one bit. I ride this bike everyday to work and it has never failed on me, which is a HUGE deal for commuters alike. Also great on trails and very responsive. I recommend this for anyone who enjoys bike riding and does not want to go though the hassle of fixing it a lot.
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Submitted by
malcs74
a Weekend Warrior
from kent uk Date Reviewed: July 26, 2008
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$560.00
Purchased At:
wiggle.co.uk
Strengths:
great frame feels so clean crisp
Weaknesses:
at this price£275 nothing
Similar Products Used:
specialized hardrock pro
Bike Setup:
standard
Bottom Line:
bought to get me to and from work
BUT LOVED the ride
so took it on a few trails bike is great fun
lively handles well much better than the specialized
yes the parts arent as good but the whole feel of the bike is great
thinking of stripping parts from my pro and fit the on the felt
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Submitted by
Damon
a Weekend Warrior
from Denver,Co,USA Date Reviewed: June 4, 2008
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$450.00
Purchased At:
Green mountain sports
Strengths:
This bike climbs very well,is smooth with it's shifting and is a lot of fun to ride.
Weaknesses:
The bike needs to be tightened when you buy it, some of the bolts were loose.
Similar Products Used:
Schwin Impact
Bottom Line:
This is a fun, easy to use bike that gets me back and forth from work every day. I think it is the best bike I have owned.
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