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Submitted by
Zach
a Cross Country Rider
from New Orleans, LA, USA
Date Reviewed: June 22, 2009 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$325.00 | | Strengths: | somewhat lightweight, strong frame, relatively low price for what you get | | Weaknesses: | non-adjustable front suspension, | | Bottom Line: | Great for the money, good quality, lasts long, but wish it had adjustable suspension | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt
a Weekend Warrior
from Central New York
Date Reviewed: July 4, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | Franconia ST Park NH | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$240.00 | | Purchased At: | Schuss | | Strengths: | Strong frame, good components, looks like it costs more than it does..
| | Weaknesses: | Front end gets a little out of control when hitting rough road at any speed over a stroll. Seat is murder, replace or get riding shorts with pads. | | Similar Products Used: | Haven't rode in sometime...last thing I had was a mongoose bmx back in the late 80's... | | Bike Setup: | Stock | | Bottom Line: | If your not sure you want to get into mountain biking and want to get a good ice breaker this is it. Quality enough that you can get some serious use out of it but cheap enough that if you change your mind your not in it too deep. I am taking this thing up to the White Mountains in New Hampshire at the end of the month to give it a go. If it breaks oh well, I'll just be happy if I don't break!!! | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Cool Guy
a Weekend Warrior
from Northern Jersey
Date Reviewed: June 25, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$300.00 | | Strengths: | good beginner bike. | | Weaknesses: | rear derailleur sucks. Middle gears keep slipping. Gears are tempermental when changed on inclines | | Bike Setup: | stock | | Bottom Line: | ehh, it's affordable. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
genius
a
from Michigan
Date Reviewed: April 17, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$250.00 | | Strengths: | Great bike for beginner. | | Weaknesses: | The pedals and seat really stink. I hit a limb or something and it ripped the deraillur right off. Bending the hanger as well. | | Bike Setup: | Stock | | Bottom Line: | I love this bike. Great for beginners and works good as a commuter too. It seemed the deraillur ripped off rather easily. This has never happened to me before and this was just a fluke. But becasue of that I wouldn't go on anything very rough. You'll want to replace the pedals and seat for sure. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
roger barrios
a Cross Country Rider
from orlando, FL, USA
Date Reviewed: August 10, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | hidden river | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$300.00 | | Purchased At: | David's World Cycle | | Strengths: | Strong Frame that can take a beating. Stock Bontrager tires are decent all around tires. Good stopping power out of a V-Brake. Not a bad commuter or collge bike and even a light trail bike. | | Weaknesses: | Rear Derailleur (shimano Altus) slips and broke 4th time riding, definatly not made for a hard rider. Stock Saddle. Front shocks arent adjustable. Plastic composite pedals. | | Similar Products Used: | Gary Fisher Wahoo, Trek VRX 400, specialized stumpjumper | | Bike Setup: | Serfas saddle, Shimano Deore XT rear Derailleur. Shimano M515 pedals. Hutchinson Pythons Tires. | | Bottom Line: | Great commute bike that can take daily riding but no hard off-roading. If you fix it up alittle it will take alot more than the stock setup. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
RL Policar
a Weekend Warrior
from Fullerton Ca. USA
Date Reviewed: August 18, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Fullerton Loop | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$240.00 | | Purchased At: | Fullerton Bicycles | | Strengths: | Great Price for entry level bike. Great Shocks, even though they are not adjustable. I love this bike, its cheap in price, strong fram great components and can be upgraded. | | Weaknesses: | Gear ratio is doesn't work that well for long hills. The gears are perfect for cross country or even road travelling. But when you try top climb a long steep hill you will have a tough time. | | Similar Products Used: | Mongoose...my old bike. | | Bike Setup: | I put in Shimano M515 clipless pedals, and the Shimano MegaRange 34T cassette to compensate for the bad gear ratio. | | Bottom Line: | Awesome bike! I love this bike, its the best investment I have ever bought. I am losing weight because of my riding and it's helping me build some new friends that I meet on the trails.
This bike is solid, the frame can take on any jump and any trail.
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Submitted by
MCC
a Cross Country Rider
from Boonies of New York
Date Reviewed: July 21, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$240.00 | | Purchased At: | Schuss | | Bike Setup: | Stock Gary Fisher Tarpon with Ritchey Speedmax Cross comp tires soon to come. | | Bottom Line: | This is a nice solid bike. I feel very comfortable on it and i feel like i can do any trail with it. The stock tires (bontrager connection) are pretty good, but i want tires i can use on the road and on the trails so im getting semi slicks. These tires will slow you down on the road. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
M Z
a Weekend Warrior
from NYC
Date Reviewed: May 14, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Tivoli Bays, NY | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$229.00 | | Purchased At: | Metro Bikes | | Strengths: | Decent components, solid frame, slightly lower gearing than most mtb's. | | Weaknesses: | It is an entry level bike not meant for downhills or difficult trails. | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized Hard Rock Cro-Mo, Trek 4100 | | Bike Setup: | Stock for now. Extra wide handlebar has to be trimmed down, plastic pedals have got to go. | | Bottom Line: | I got this for my daily commute in Madhattan. It's a good, cheap MTB that will get the job done. If it gets stolen, I won't lose my mind. Definitely check it out if you want something to tool around town in and do light trails.
For heavier use, spend more money and get a lighter frame, better components and better suspension.
For the city/trails it's perfect.
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Submitted by
Joe
a Weekend Warrior
from napa, ca
Date Reviewed: December 17, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | still new,only rode local trail | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$218.00 | | Purchased At: | Bicycle Trax | | Strengths: | tough frame, nice color, warranty | | Weaknesses: | parts are low end, but what can you expect for $218. Seat sucks, composite pedals need to be changed. | | Similar Products Used: | tested giant, kona | | Bike Setup: | stock except for gel seat, and DK downhill pedals | | Bottom Line: | for what i use the bike for, it is perfect. I wanted it for exercise and to have fun with my brother. He will upgrade things for me if they break. For the price, you cant beat it. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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