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Submitted by
Mark Mcvittie
a Cross Country Rider
from Goderich, Ontario, Canada
Date Reviewed: May 11, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Any | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$200.00 | | Purchased At: | Some Girls House | | Strengths: | Rock Shock Jett: Amazing travel i only weight maybe 180 i have took a 5 foot drop off of a stage didnt even bottom out.
Frame: Light as a feather nice apperance stands out overall amazing
Brakes: Strong great after my brake brace was added to it to reinsure the safety of the posts
Drive Train: amazing no skips no nothing.
Pedals: heavy duty meatal good grip
Cassette: Nice 8 speed cassette cleans up nice
Rapid Shifters: Quick clean shifts stays where u want without restricing your hand room.
Price: $250 canadain nice | | Weaknesses: | Rims, Seat
After i completed my 5 foot drop i contiuned on , on my journey and realized that when i torqued hard the spokes were snapping and with 26 x 2.30 stouts on it they dont have room to move...... the seat was bent when i got it and wanna get a new one
| | Similar Products Used: | NONE | | Bike Setup: | now has a double wall rim with quick realese one the back original on the front new kenda stouts 26x2.30 just barley clear the frame it also has a lizard skin on the back near the cassette to protect from chain wear... now has new brake pads all around.. chrome water bottle holder.. chrome brake brace...
| | Bottom Line: | i want to replace the cassette and chain and maybe the fork just for the hell of it seening as it does me just fine i love this bike it moves and i can only bunny hope about a curb and a half but im working on it... its so sweet of bike i dont think ill ever own a bike that isnt gary fisher again. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mark Mcvittie
a Cross Country Rider
from Goderich, Ontario, Canada
Date Reviewed: May 11, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Gary Fisher | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$200.00 | | Purchased At: | Some Girls House | | Strengths: | Rock Shock Jett: Amazing travel i only weight maybe 180 i have took a 5 foot drop off of a stage didnt even bottom out.
Frame: Light as a feather nice apperance stands out overall amazing
Brakes: Strong great after my brake brace was added to it to reinsure the safety of the posts
Drive Train: amazing no skips no nothing.
Pedals: heavy duty meatal good grip
Cassette: Nice 8 speed cassette cleans up nice
Rapid Shifters: Quick clean shifts stays where u want without restricing your hand room.
Price: $250 canadain nice | | Weaknesses: | Rims, Seat
After i completed my 5 foot drop i contiuned on , on my journey and realized that when i torqued hard the spokes were snapping and with 26 x 2.30 stouts on it they dont have room to move...... the seat was bent when i got it and wanna get a new one
| | Similar Products Used: | NONE | | Bike Setup: | now has a double wall rim with quick realese one the back original on the front new kenda stouts 26x2.30 just barley clear the frame it also has a lizard skin on the back near the cassette to protect from chain wear... now has new brake pads all around.. chrome water bottle holder.. chrome brake brace...
| | Bottom Line: | i want to replace the cassette and chain and maybe the fork just for the hell of it seening as it does me just fine i love this bike it moves and i can only bunny hope about a curb and a half but im working on it... its so sweet of bike i dont think ill ever own a bike that isnt gary fisher again. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
paul
a Cross Country Rider
from Sewell nj
Date Reviewed: November 18, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$450.00 | | Purchased At: | Action Wheels | | Strengths: | Price. Great bike for road or light off road use. | | Weaknesses: | I ride pretty hard on it and just about everything on it has broken or just froze up. | | Similar Products Used: | Gary Fisher Tassahara | | Bike Setup: | 2000 GF Marlin, Rocks Shox Indy SL forks, Coda Bar ends, XTR brakes, XTR derailers, XTR shifters, XTR Brake levers, XTR chain, Spinergy Wheels, Panaracer XC tires, RaceFace handle bars, Titec stem, rebuilt stock headset, | | Bottom Line: | Its a great bike if your only going to ride XC everyonce and awhile but it isn't built for racing or real hard riding. But now that I have replaced alot on the bike i am very happy with it but i would recommend buying a GF Sugar if your going to ride hard. | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bob Russo
a Cross Country Rider
from Essex
Date Reviewed: November 12, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Cockaponset | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Purchased At: | Clarke Cycles | | Strengths: | Value. Thi bike is a great intro mountain bike at a very reasonable price.
Upgradability. It is worth hanging better parts on the frame as you wear things out or break them | | Weaknesses: | Weight. At this price, you can't expect a light frame tho'
If you get serious about mountain biking you will wear out these components.
The seat. I bent the rails on a hard landing. replace it right away.
| | Similar Products Used: | Trek, Specialized | | Bike Setup: | LX bottom bracket and cranks, XT rear der. LX front der. SPecialized clipless pedals, Specialized body geo. seat, Rockshox Judy C fork | | Bottom Line: | I've done many upgrades (at good prices, so it did.nt break the bank) and have probably maxed out the potential of this frame. I am very happy with this bike. A word to the wise: If you know you are going to love mountain biking, it's cheaper to buy a beeter bike to start with...spend about $800 and get a nice hardtail... | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
A. Francis
a Weekend Warrior
from Southampton, England
Date Reviewed: November 10, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$450.00 | | Purchased At: | Hargroves Cycles | | Strengths: | Amazing frame, very strong and light. doubble butted tubes and gussets on the down tube make it an intricate and hight quality fram. The componentry is not bad and works well. the rock shox jett fork is works well. | | Weaknesses: | Maybe slightly lower spec components for the price but not bad. mine came with altus and alivio stuff. | | Similar Products Used: | gt outpost trail, scott peak, specialised rock hopper | | Bike Setup: | mine came with: a mix of shimano alivio and altus drivetrain and rapid fire shifters. rockshox jett. | | Bottom Line: | i have used this bike for downhill in scotland and the lake district and it has not disapointed me at all. i also race it in local cross country events and it's pretty good for that too. it's a great all round bike which is comfortable to ride and can take almost everything that you can throw at it. i've upgraded mine to mostly XT stuff but i've still got the jett fork that is great for everything i do. the rims could be a bit weak as my mate buckled mine the other day but that's the first problem i've had since i bought the bike two years ago.
it's a lush fram for upgrading on or just a great bike for bombing around on. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Erik
a Weekend Warrior
from Vancouver, Canada
Date Reviewed: September 27, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | A-Line @ Whistler | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Purchased At: | Westshore Bikeshop, Victoria | | Strengths: | Value is definitely #1. This is a light, stiff frame that can take a beating (I know mine has had a few good knocks) and can handle well. It's a good all-round bike that can give you a taste of every type of riding. I don't know where a lot of the stiff seat complaints come from. The model I bought here in Canada came with a plush seat that must be different from the US torture board I keep reading about. | | Weaknesses: | Contrary to popular opinion, the 2000 model is not Genesis geometry (2001 is though). As you improve or get used to riding this bike, it quickly becomes apparent that the low to mid range components are too weak and need upgrading. RockShox Jett shocks that it comes with should be thrown away immediately. Rims are flimsy and the tires are too narrow. | | Similar Products Used: | Demo rides on similar hardtails. | | Bike Setup: | Stock except for: custom paint job & decals, BomberZ3 shocks, shimano clipless or Sun-RingleZuZu pedals depending on the ride. Moving to avid disc on front, Mavic rims and wider tires as I speak. | | Bottom Line: | I bought this bike as an all-round introduction to mountain biking. It's very good for that and the upgrades are keeping me satisfied for now. It can handle almost all terrain and climbs well but it's obvious that you'd want a more specialized ride when you get more experince. For example: it gets thrown around like crazy on gnarly & bumpy downhill runs. If you ride a lot, you will reach the point where laying the cash out for all the components you want to add starts competing with the cost of a new machine. You can't argue with the price though. I will keep this one around and tune it as a road/light trail bike when I move to the full suspension ride ;> | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dylan J
a Cross Country Rider
from London, Canada
Date Reviewed: August 5, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Boler Mountain | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$450.00 | | Purchased At: | Racer Sportif | | Strengths: | frame, drivetrain, weight, EVERYTHING except......... | | Weaknesses: | ........bottom bracket, rims, seat | | Similar Products Used: | im a beginner, none | | Bike Setup: | ive replaced the rims, seat, pedals, front shifter, hubs, rear derailler. ive bot components that correspond with genises geometry cuz im 6ft and its perfect for me. | | Bottom Line: | its a great bike for the price, i broke sum stuff on it like the rear rim, axle, seat, bottom bracket, rear derailer. i love the bike but the fork could use an upgrade. i bought it with upgraded pedals, tires and fork but i still want clipless.
it feels heavy when im carrying it, but feels pro when im riding. the handling is great and my tires grip like 90. i usually win my races, but everyone else's bike is more expensive! just goes to show that the rider is more than the equipment. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
G
a Weekend Warrior
from NEW ORLEANS
Date Reviewed: July 6, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | TAMMANY TRACE | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$450.00 | | Purchased At: | JOES BICYCLE | | Strengths: | REAL COMFORTABLE BIKE. CAN BE USED FOR A LITTLE BIT OF EVERY TYPE OF RIDING. I'M 6'6" AND THE XXL FRAME FITS ME PERFECT. | | Weaknesses: | SEAT AND PEDALS NEED REPLACING RIGHT AWAY. IF YOUR NOT WILLING TO MAKE A FEW UPGRADES YOU MIGHT AS WELL SETTLE FOR A HUFFY FROM WALMART. | | Similar Products Used: | TREK MTN BIKE. | | Bike Setup: | CLIPLESS PEDALS AND A SPECIALIZED SEAT. | | Bottom Line: | BOUGHT A ROAD BIKE TO RIDE IN THE CITY BUT WOULD RATHER RIDE THIS. IT REALLY PISSES THE ROADIES OFF WHEN YOU STAY WITH THEM ON A MTN BIKE. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Edwin Cortes
a Cross Country Rider
from Bronx, NY USA
Date Reviewed: May 31, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | VanCourtland Park | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$360.00 | | Purchased At: | Pedal Pusher | | Strengths: | Great stiffness, its light and can take a beating. The Genesis Frame is Awesome, Nice colors. | | Weaknesses: | Saddle is to hard, Needs better Derailleurs and tires. | | Similar Products Used: | Mongoose DX 5.3, Trek 7000 | | Bike Setup: | XT SunRingle Wheelset with IRC Mythos Tires, Titec Stem & seatpost, Syncros handlebar, Truvativ Stylos crank,WTB Saddle, XT shifting components and Judy Race Fork. | | Bottom Line: | For the price it's a great bike for beginners, weekend warriors and even road riders. Very easy to upgrade.
All in all, I can't imagine a better bike for the recreational rider. I upgraded this baby and it's rides like a pro hardtail. So if you want a bike that’s cheap and plan to upgrade later in the future I recommend this bike.
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Submitted by
Roshan Vani
a Weekend Warrior
from Baltimore
Date Reviewed: May 22, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Purchased At: | Lutherville Bike Shop | | Strengths: | Its a great bike. It climes great, its light and can take a beating. Being a beginneer into mountain biking, i like its because of the frame, all the other parts can be upgraded as a ride for awhile. | | Weaknesses: | I dislike the seat. Its too stiff. The derailers seem to have a problem too, but it might just needs to be tuned up. | | Similar Products Used: | A old huffy from walmart :) | | Bike Setup: | Stock | | Bottom Line: | I love this bike. I am a beginner and will upgrade as a i wear the parts down. Its got some slick colors, so you look like u know what your doing :). Its my first real mountain bike and will be a great intro bike for any beginner, it has for me. I love it! It can take a beating. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
cole fakename
a Racer
from south cakalaky
Date Reviewed: May 12, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | anything tech. | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$450.00 | | Purchased At: | sunshine bike | | Strengths: | pretty much everything, it was pretty cheap, the frame was what i looked at when i bought it so everything else can be upgraded so i didn't care what else it had on it | | Weaknesses: | i taco'd the rear rim but it was my fault pic'a'nic tables are not cool on a hard tail, tires sucked bong, and the seat feels like a peice of wood. | | Similar Products Used: | nuttin really, i rode some gt that felt like it but i dunno | | Bike Setup: | xt-bontrager mustangs asym, 515 clipless, wtb nano raptors, soon to be sid xc or mars elite for shox, email me for suggestions please | | Bottom Line: | i like this bike, i now race on it in the cane creek cup, everyone else's bike is pretty much a good 300-400 dollars more than mine, and i still have managed to get top 10 every race, 6th in the first and 10th in the second, this bike doesn't have gennis geom. but if u get rotate the handle bar frontward a little and slide the seat all the way back its pretty close. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Drew Brooks
a
from Ontario Canada
Date Reviewed: May 11, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | anything hard | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$600.00 | | Purchased At: | Earl Georges | | Strengths: | I am 6'1 i foung a fram to fit me. Rims are great. Back derailer is good. Nice light weigh. Good price range. Front shocks are ok | | Weaknesses: | Front derailer was alittle weak. Front Sr Suntour shocks are ok but I will get some Big Bommers later. | | Similar Products Used: | Trek, Norco | | Bike Setup: | stock, Sr Suntour shocks, crow bar handle bar new seat post | | Bottom Line: | The bike is good really light great from the mid range rider. Nice cooler go with the Sr Suntour shocks not the Rock Shocks. Needs disc brakes later but good bike. for the price | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Liz Monty
a Weekend Warrior
from Burlinton,Ontario Canada
Date Reviewed: March 27, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Bruce Trail/Deep North | | Duration Product Used: | Tested or demo'ed only | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Purchased At: | Brant Cycle Burlington | | Strengths: | Wow, great stiffness, easy to maneuver, super light, great uphill tork and speed, super grip uphill, comfy fit, a real compact powerhouse for the price. | | Weaknesses: | Needs better tires/rims, needs upgrade in brakes, needs stronger forks, hard seat. | | Similar Products Used: | Trek WSP hardtails, Giant, Kona mid-quality | | Bike Setup: | Stock | | Bottom Line: | I new I loved it during the testing, handles like a little weekend warrior should. Super pick up for the size, good light weight for easy handling. Brakes almost sent me over my head though, they are too weak and flimsy, love the 200 year geometry, really feels perfect. Great Yellow colour, super looks, good mid-range components, I will upgrade over the year in forks, brakes and tires. I pick it up tomorrow and take it home. Way tougher than my old bike, much lighter, much more athletic. Excellent for the beginner, or the not too driven trail riders, will hold up well for intermediate trips anywhere, also OK on pavement. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tek 2001 Gary Fisher Marlin
a Weekend Warrior
from Philadelphia, PA, USA
Date Reviewed: March 23, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Valley Forge | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Purchased At: | bikeline | | Strengths: | tight aluminum frame; very light; nice mid-rannge component setup for the price; very stiff; fisher genesis technology, gives nice geometry; oversized tubing, yet not too bulky | | Weaknesses: | could use a better fork, and a 9 cogger in the rear, but then it's priced out | | Similar Products Used: | Performance m20; Trek 4900; Giant Rincon SE; Schwinn Moab 2 | | Bike Setup: | http://www.fisherbikes.com/marlin_specs.html | | Bottom Line: | Nice ride you can beat the hell out of. Great bike for anyone interested in getting into MTB'ing, without breaking the bank in the process. It road nicer than any of the others I've tried in the hard-tail range, listed above. The aluminum stiffness takes some getting used to, but the benefits outweigh any discomfort. Very light and strong. The genesis technology is no gimmick, it really does feel alot better. Sprints and climbs like nobody's business...there's no wasted motion, all energy directed straight to the driving wheel.
Although the Rock Shox are the low Jett model, they work well, with limited or no bobbing, and are adjustable. I highly recommend this ride to any beginner who is interested. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jon Conrad
a
from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Date Reviewed: March 22, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Down Town Halifax | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Purchased At: | Bicycles Plus | | Strengths: | Strong!This bike has seen more than it's share of 6 and 7 foot drops on to flat. It's still not broken. The rear wheel has been tacoed several times, but with a little forceful persuation, it still spins! | | Weaknesses: | Aside from strengths, fork sucks, wheels suck, grips suck, handle bar bends too easily(he he). | | Similar Products Used: | Norco 125cc(tested or demoed only)
| | Bike Setup: | Stock except for upgraded grips and tires. | | Bottom Line: | I need a stronger bike!!!!!!!!!!!But... It's still goin' after what I've put it through so the Gary Fisher R&D must know what they're doing. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
cole jimbo
a Cross Country Rider
from easley south cakalaky
Date Reviewed: March 16, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | issaqueena | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$450.00 | | Purchased At: | sunshine bicyles | | Strengths: | drivetrain, brakes, warnety, colors, price, its a good bike | | Weaknesses: | the fork isn't that great but is ok, but since its got a threadless headset u can upgrade easy, pedals(mine broke after the first week but since i was going to get clipless anyway i didn't care | | Similar Products Used: | fisher Wahoo, demo'd a mamba | | Bike Setup: | stock except for: clipless pedals, barends, 2 water bottle mounts, geax racing tires, in future going to buy new fork | | Bottom Line: | i like this bike, i'm going to be racing with it on April the 8th so hopfully it'll do good. Its really easy to upgrade this bike except no disc brake tab on rear but oh well.
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Submitted by
Cortney
a Weekend Warrior
from Colorado
Date Reviewed: March 15, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$450.00 | | Strengths: | Price, nice colors | | Weaknesses: | The seat was as hard as a rock. | | Similar Products Used: | This is my first mountain bike aside from my pink one from walmart that I got when I was 8 | | Bike Setup: | ummm not sure | | Bottom Line: | I tried a bunch of different bikes within the same price range and this is the one that didnt make me feel like i was falling off. Im a beginner so Im not real sure what to compare it against. I ride almost everyday and I have no complaints except that the palms of my hands hurt the day after (Not sure why) and the seat. The dealer said this was a great bike for beginners and they were right. The price was great and I am completely satisfied with my bike. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Scott
a Cross Country Rider
from Marietta, GA
Date Reviewed: February 28, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Ft. mountain gold mine | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$415.00 | | Purchased At: | AJ Barnes | | Strengths: | Great looks. descent components for the price, also very easy to upgrade | | Weaknesses: | shock stinks. no rear disc mount. almost every part needs to be upgraded for serious riding | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | Manitou X-Vert, XT rear derailer, Rolf Sattelite rims | | Bottom Line: | Great bike for the price nd great bike to learn the basics on. Overall, I was pleased at the way the bike was setup. Only thing I would change would be the f. derailer and having a rear disc brake mount. That ticks me off. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
brian
a Weekend Warrior
from pa
Date Reviewed: February 9, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Purchased At: | Hites | | Strengths: | lite and durable 24 speed better than specialized that's in the same price range | | Weaknesses: | the tires are to skinny they remind me of road tires single wall rims not strong enough | | Bike Setup: | everything stock but the mavic rims and tires | | Bottom Line: | good no great bike it can be upgraded easily. even if it's not upgraded it still kick ass. not for downhillers or extreme guys or gurls. beginner-moderate riders only good buy and strong bike. i recomend it to all entry level riders. you can beat this bike pretty hard and ride it home. shifters could be better but they work. fenders are a good investment also. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Charlie
a Cross Country Rider
from Milford, pa,usa
Date Reviewed: January 19, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | any trail | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$430.00 | | Purchased At: | mataport bicycles | | Strengths: | Price, somewhat lite,cool looking | | Weaknesses: | comes w/some junk. shifters,derailleurs,tires.too thin for off road... | | Similar Products Used: | cannondalef900,specializedrockhopperfs, | | Bike Setup: | marlin w/panaracer tires,manitousx-r,kore stem and pedals,mavic wheel set,selle italia,coda q-realeasesands-post | | Bottom Line: | Good bike for someone just getting into mountain biking or on a budget
some cheap parts but can be upgraded
dont buy if you ride very hard and don't intend to upgrade
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Submitted by
Chris T
a Weekend Warrior
from Cary, NC, USA
Date Reviewed: December 30, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | uindecided | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$420.00 | | Purchased At: | cycling spoken here | | Strengths: | 2001 Genesis geometry, upgrade to bontrager corvair rims lite enough for me, rock shox jett with adj preload | | Weaknesses: | Alas new seat still like a rock , could use a little more travel in front fork oh well, still alvio/ altus drive train | | Similar Products Used: | trek 4500, trek 4700 | | Bike Setup: | stock | | Bottom Line: | Actually new 2001 with Genesis (for 1st time...very nice), I am a large mammal 6'4" so the frame fits me lovely felt reeeel natural first time on it. Colors are cool black red white. first bike in years but for the price the handcrafted in the us machine is outstanding, now only if trek didn't own fisher. Can't wait to check out all the trails in the Triangle area ...loads. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Gary
a Cross Country Rider
from Texas
Date Reviewed: December 21, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | yep i got one | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Strengths: | ummm...i guess it has some ok parts at least its brandname | | Weaknesses: | basically everything. what can you even call the rockshox jett suspension? overpriced | | Similar Products Used: | my old rigid bike from wal mart | | Bike Setup: | stock | | Bottom Line: | i can't beleive i bought this bike! it blows. i mean i could have gotten a better bike at k mart for 300$ cheaper. this is not a real mountain bike. it is more like a road bike with knobby tires and non functioning suspension. seriously if you are gona get a fisher at least get one with genesis geometry and a functioning fork. this bike really is not a mountain bike. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris O.
a Weekend Warrior
from Broomall, Pa, USA
Date Reviewed: December 14, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Its not really a trail =) | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$450.00 | | Purchased At: | Bike Line, Broomall | | Strengths: | Great frame. Its light durable, Great platform for upgrading | | Weaknesses: | The tires are to thin, with the Jett u can up. to discs | | Similar Products Used: | Treks in the price range | | Bike Setup: | Stock, rockshox sus. seat post, Cat Eye Velo2 cyucle computer, other lil crap | | Bottom Line: | Great bike for the price. U can beat the heck out a it and it just wont quit. i love the EZ fire shifters. The Jett should be tossed for a better one. But the Jett doesnt have disc mounts and neither does the frame. If u want em on the fornt u have to change the fork (witch is recomended anyway) | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Alex
a Cross Country Rider
from Hampshire UK
Date Reviewed: November 28, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | New forest | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Purchased At: | hargroves cycles | | Strengths: | good value, strong, looks cool | | Weaknesses: | some components are a bit cheap, such as the derraillers. | | Similar Products Used: | specialized rock hopper | | Bike Setup: | rock shox 2k jett, hutchinson chamealeon alivio + altus drive train. | | Bottom Line: | this bike rocks! it's light, strong and a great frame for upgrading. it's comfortable for riding to school and handles well off road. fast, easy to handle - great bike!
the tyers could do to be a bit meaty if you go off road a lot but not much else is wrong. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jason Cicero
a Weekend Warrior
from Milford Connecticut
Date Reviewed: November 24, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Finger Lakes (Upstate NY) | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$440.00 | | Purchased At: | Tony's Bike Shop | | Strengths: | Great bike for the price! Durable, well built, Genesis Geometry is the only way to ride! Very easy to upgrade! The Fisher Marlin is an awesome ride! | | Weaknesses: | Brakes, tires, rims! (all of which have been upgraded since original purchase) | | Similar Products Used: | GT (can't remember the model) | | Bike Setup: | Stock, I have added bar ends, Specialized Body-Geometry seat, Shimano clipless pedals, Specialized Cyclocomputer, new rear rim (Mavic 221 w/Shimano LX hub), Panaracer Fire XC tires w/yellow sidewalls, Hoping for new Shimano LX drivetrain for X-mas! | | Bottom Line: | I got into MB as a hobby and I have quickly become obsessed with it. I bought the Fisher Marlin after weeks of research and conversations with the local bike shop and decided that the Fisher was the best bike for the price. It only took one hard core ride for the Fisher to speak on its AWESOME reputation. I am 6 feet two about 220 pounds, and I beat the crap out of this thing. The Genesis Geometry really works once you learn how to use it to your advantage, in the matter of three weeks after purchasing the bike I was climbing up some awesome rock slopes without loosing any traction at all. This bike off the shelf is really worth the money. The upgrades that I have made are due only to the fact that my obsession with riding has grown very quickly. I would never ride another bike as long as Gary keeps making bikes. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bob
a Weekend Warrior
from Essex, CT
Date Reviewed: November 6, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Cockaponset | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Purchased At: | Clarkes Cycles | | Strengths: | Overall value: At this price you are not going to get any high end components. You do get a nice package for the money.
Durability: I have ridden the bike hard and put on over two hundred miles and it is hodling up well. | | Weaknesses: | The front deraileur needs periodic tuning to keep it shifting correctly | | Similar Products Used: | Gary Fisher Tassajara, Trek 4500 | | Bike Setup: | Stock w/ specialized comp computer | | Bottom Line: | If you are looking at this bike, you are operating under budegtary constraints or you are a beginer looking for a first bike. In either case this is a fine choice. This bike is not unlike other major brand bikes at the same price point. If you read reviews of those bikes, you will find them remarkably similar to those below, just as the spec for thoses bikes will be similar to the Marlin. Buy the one that feels the best when you ride it, but also buy it from a local bike shop that you feel comfortable with. Then don't worry that you don't have xtr components or shock with 4 inches of travel. Just go ride and have fun ! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Michael Harter
a Weekend Warrior
from Tampa,FL
Date Reviewed: October 8, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Indian Trail | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$450.00 | | Purchased At: | Carrolwood Bicycle | | Strengths: | Strong, sturdy well-constructed frame, good tires (VelociRaptors) - Like the feel of the grips, good spacing on handlebars - Love the EZ Fire Speedshifters! Great black/red/white (for 2001) design. | | Weaknesses: | My wrists feel they are being pressed too hard agaisnt the handle grips- Genesis Geometry? Seat adjustment? Whatever it is, my wrists tire quickly due to angle of me as a rider - It forces me to fall forward, causing strain to the hand..(IF ANYONE KNOWS WHAT COULD BE CAUSING THIS, PLEASE EMAIL ME~) | | Similar Products Used: | Trek | | Bike Setup: | Rockshok Jett Fork, Aluminum frame, Shimano RM-40 rear hub, Shimano Derailer, ALtus Front Derailer | | Bottom Line: | Being a novice to offroad, I was introduced today to a grueling "through the woods over the hills,narrow paths and tight spaces between overshadowing trees" challenge.. I'm happy to report the Marlin performed admirably. Kicked in to cut through thick walls of sand, downshifted and realigned itself very well,took tight turns, bothersome branches, rambuncous roots,leacherous logs, and..well you get the idea.
I am pleased with the performance and handling of this bike and would recommend to anyone looking for a well-priced,
well-balanced machine. Dreaming of a Sugar..Someday. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
sean
a Weekend Warrior
from Bolton, CT
Date Reviewed: October 7, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | My trail | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$450.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | The seat is great, and the handel bars are, and Brake levers work awsome | | Weaknesses: | The Rear wheel, the Deraileur, and the those plastic beeds protecting the cables, the s*&^5x, they always vibrate to the back of the cable, and then can effect the shifting, also the brake pads su*x, they only lasted for 2 weeks the tires, are no good, they lost their grip with in 2 days | | Similar Products Used: | None | | Bike Setup: | Stock, Jett fork, Specalized tires, they work good and I have had them for 5 months now | | Bottom Line: | I have had this bike for 5-6 months and I have dished out as much as I can with 5-7 foot drop offs, and speeds up to 45-50 on the downhill and the rims have not held up, Also I brought the bike into the shop to get it fixed 3 times, because of the wheels, and the Derailleur, You shouldn't get this bike if you r going to be wild, It is a ok bike for the price. I would deffintally reccmond this to a beginner, but I am going to upgrade my rear wheel to an Mavic 221, with deore 8/9 speed hub. But GF makes great bikes and i will always keep my bussnies with the, I am looking forward to buying the Sugar 1 or new sugar 2 | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Andy Grupp
a Cross Country Rider
from Elk Point, SD, USA
Date Reviewed: October 7, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | The Dunes | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Purchased At: | Scheels All Sports | | Strengths: | frame, gearing | | Weaknesses: | Seat, tires, wheels, front shifter is a bit wacky sometimes, brakes wear very quickly. | | Similar Products Used: | Trek Antelope ANCIENT | | Bike Setup: | Stock
Clips taken off pedals
new seat
new grips
titanium wheels
Moab Leader/Moab Trail tires | | Bottom Line: | I love this bike. I have abused it a lot over the past 6 months. I have gotten about 5 feet of air off of a 4 foot tall ramp. I have reached over 50 mph on a downhill. I quickly found the limits of the front fork. I don't like the brakes either. The dealer says that there is no way to put disc brakes on. I think it is a great bike for the price. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt
a Weekend Warrior
from Apex NC
Date Reviewed: October 7, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Purchased At: | Cycling Spoken Here | | Strengths: | The price and value are great, read my other reiveiw for more, this is a follow up | | Weaknesses: | BRAKES, my rear is annoying and can't be detached to get the wheel out with out loosining the cable itself, takes about 10 min just to get centered agian
Im getting some Avids after x-mas | | Similar Products Used: | demoed some others in price range | | Bike Setup: | stock with few upgrades, new front wheel, bar-ends | | Bottom Line: | like i said above, this is a follow up, and the bike has been absolutly great. this is mostly an update on how my brakes are preforming, but the bike needs wider tires as well.
lots of people have been complaining about how hard the seat is, but mine is soft i think (prob because my old wal-mart bike seat was hard as steel plating). sure it hurt at first, but i guess ive finally broken it in | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Justin
a Weekend Warrior
from saraland ,AL
Date Reviewed: September 27, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | ALL | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Purchased At: | Just ridin | | Strengths: | Price, GOOD fork if you have never ridden a high performance fork before, Very durable, nice color, Fisher is just an overall great company | | Weaknesses: | Seat can be painful at times, but so what for $400, This is one heck of a deal | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | Stock | | Bottom Line: | This is a wonderful bike. I would probably pay more than 400 for it, so the price is defenietly a steal, Very durable, Fisher is a good company, they are easy to deal with, I ride it almost every singlr day, and it impresses me over and over again, I plan on getting a Sugar 2 before long, But I am going to keep this bike and upgrade it | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Justin
a Weekend Warrior
from saraland ,AL
Date Reviewed: September 27, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | ALL | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Purchased At: | Just ridin | | Strengths: | Price, GOOD fork if you have never ridden a high performance fork before, Very durable, nice color, Fisher is just an overall great company | | Weaknesses: | Seat can be painful at times, but so what for $400, This is one heck of a deal | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | Stock | | Bottom Line: | This is a wonderful bike. I would probably pay more than 400 for it, so the price is defenietly a steal, Very durable, Fisher is a good company, they are easy to deal with, I ride it almost every singlr day, and it impresses me over and over again, I plan on getting a Sugar 2 before long, But I am going to keep this bike and upgrade it | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Damon
a Weekend Warrior
from Lexington, Kentucky, USA
Date Reviewed: September 19, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$399.00 | | Purchased At: | Bicycle Sport, Louisville, Kentucky | | Strengths: | Frame, weight, price, looks, geometry | | Weaknesses: | Seat (hard), Suspension Fork (Crude), Derailleurs (functional but not slick) | | Similar Products Used: | Trek, Giant offerings in the $400.00 price range | | Bike Setup: | Stock | | Bottom Line: | This is a great bike for the price. I worked at a bike shop approximately 15 years ago. Back then, a TIG welded aluminum frame bike would have cost $900.00 minimum. I am 6'1" tall, so I got the XL frame. I love the frame because of the extra long front triangle. It is much more comfortable for me. The only problem is that you have to be really careful climbing steep hills, or you might flip over backward. Just lean forward and you'll be fine. The tires work OK except when climbing steep hills. More grip is needed on loose soil, but I wouldn't want any more aggressive tire for the street which is where this bike spends most of its time. I love the shifters-much better than grip shift in this price range in my opinion. All in all, I can't imaging a better bike for the recreational rider. Although, this bike may pique your interest and make you want an all out racing bike! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Calvin Cheung
a
from Burtonsville, MD USA
Date Reviewed: September 11, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Purchased At: | Hudson Trail Outfitters | | Strengths: | As everyone else said, great value for your money. The front and rear derailleurs are pretty good, although I hope to upgrade eventually. It's just a great bike for a beginner like me. For more experienced bikers, you might want to try a step up in the Gary Fishers, maybe the aquila or tassajara. | | Weaknesses: | I also changed the seat and will either get my derailleurs readjusted or just get new ones b/c they're pretty noisy when the front is in 2nd. | | Bike Setup: | new seat | | Bottom Line: | Great bike, no real complaints. And looks cool. Just haven't gotten a real change to put it to the test just yet, mostly paved trails and road so far. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Alex Lin
a Cross Country Rider
from Walnut, California, USA
Date Reviewed: September 8, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Every trail has its own characteristics | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Purchased At: | Diamond Bar Cyclery | | Strengths: | Pretty much everything on the bike. Its a great bike for the price. Definitely a bike worth upgrading.(but no real need to) Bike will support beginners to intermediate/advanced riders. | | Weaknesses: | The entry level drivetrain. Need relatively frequent tune ups. (ie trueing, DR adjustments) | | Similar Products Used: | Gt Agressor, Giant Yukon (other bikes at around $400) | | Bike Setup: | Stock | | Bottom Line: | Great bike. The entry level drivetrain is great. It is just a little more touchy. Learn how to make Deraillier and brake adjustments and your in top shape. Keep the drivetrain clean and it will last you long enough... No real need to upgrade.(Just upgrade when parts wear out) Even XTR on pro bikes wear out. The shocks are nice. Don't forget YOU are 95% of the performance of the bike, and 5% is reliant on the equiptment. Marlin will support 4%. DON'T GET CAUGHT UP WITH BIG FANCY EQUIPMENT NAMES, THEY ARE GREAT, BUT IS NOT WORTH THE PRICE UNLESS YOU ARE SPONSORED. Don't get intiminated by other peoples bikes this bike is definitely competitive. Gary Fisher makes great bikes. Its pro bikes are of genesis geometry. The marlin is not. then again genesis geometry does not seem to fit many people. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Geoff Coggins
a Weekend Warrior
from Roswell,GA
Date Reviewed: August 27, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | The ones around campus | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$399.00 | | Purchased At: | Dixon's Bike Shop, Athens | | Strengths: | An incredible bike for the price- I looked at GT, Haro, Schwinn and many others, and there is not a bike in this price range that offers the high quality components on this bike. Frame is sturdy and light, the shocks are adjustable, and it the bike shifts smoothly. | | Weaknesses: | SEAT!! I rode this bike for two days, and was sore for the next three. Purchase a new seat immediatly. The front gear makes a little noise when in the middle position, but I am going to take it by the shop and have them repair it. | | Similar Products Used: | GT Outpost, Schwinn Moab, Trek 4300 (nice bike, but GF is better), Trek 6000 (too expensive). | | Bike Setup: | Stock except for new seat (highly recommended!) | | Bottom Line: | Excellent bike for the money. I did not see another bike with such quality components for around the same price. The bike is perfect for me (a novice daily rider), but may need to be upgraded for more experienced off-roaders. The frame seems strong and should be able to take upgrades with ease. Gary Fisher has my business for life. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brian Scott
a Weekend Warrior
from South Point, OH
Date Reviewed: August 26, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Purchased At: | Great Outdoors bike shop | | Strengths: | Its light and handles very well. The gears have been silky smooth. The paint job looks great also. Basically, it's a gary fisher | | Weaknesses: | I didn't like the seat | | Similar Products Used: | Giant Rincon SE, specialized Hardrock | | Bike Setup: | Stock except for a new seat | | Bottom Line: | This has been the best bike I have ever owned. I am not a hardcore mountain biker but it does all that I ask. If you want a great entry-level bike I suggest you give it a try | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Wayne
a Weekend Warrior
from NY
Date Reviewed: August 17, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$349.00 | | Strengths: | Frame, Components, Looks, Overall Value. | | Weaknesses: | Wheels, Front Derailleur | | Bike Setup: | Stock | | Bottom Line: | An excellent entry level bike. You'd be hard pressed to find a better bike in this price range. Though the components aren't the best they are usable and IMHO the frame is worth some upgrades. The wheels did need to get trued after a little while but I did ride the snot out of the things so I can't complain too much. The front derailleur needs to be coaxed a little to move from the smallest to the middle chain ring but it isn't a major problem. Despite the wheels and the front derailleur I couldn't be happier with this bike, it looks and rides better than a $350-400 bike probably should :) 4 flamin' chili's (There may be a better bike in this range but I havent' ridden it). | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Shea Ellis
a Weekend Warrior
from Belgrade Maine USA
Date Reviewed: August 16, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | my camp trail at moosehead lake | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$450.00 | | Purchased At: | Skowhegan Bicycle | | Strengths: | good frame, the ez shifters, nice handling at high speeds | | Weaknesses: | the seat is junk, and I'm gonna get a Judy XC when I get the money, the jett doesn't cut it | | Similar Products Used: | specialized hard rock fs, Trek 6000, 7000, Schwinn frontier | | Bike Setup: | suspention seat post, and new seat | | Bottom Line: | I beat my marlin, and it's still riding like a charm. It's great bike for the price, and it withstands my jumps wheelys, and endos.I ride it constently, and it's great for beginners like me and still good for experienced riders. It's a lot better then my former bike, the crapmaster, (roadmaster) You get this bike you'll be happy, just ditch the seat, and fork | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matthew
a Weekend Warrior
from Raleigh Area, NC
Date Reviewed: August 14, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Hog Run & Lake Crabtree | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | This bike is a Bang for the Buck, and just about all the components have acted unbelivibly well for me. The fisher frame is awesome for me (6'1") eventhough its not Genisis | | Weaknesses: | Front shock is definantly an upgrade that is nessasary, for the jett just blows through its travel
The wheels are weak too, I half Tacoed the front one turning and braking at under 20mph
The brakes are also weak, and can be knocked out of allignment easally | | Similar Products Used: | Tested = shwinn Moab , Kona something, Trek 4500 | | Bike Setup: | Stock with new front wheel (weinmann & Shimano Hub) and barends | | Bottom Line: | This bike gives you the best all around componetry avalible for your $400. This is the perfect entry level bike for someone who has parents that dont want to pay too much for a good bike (im 15)
the Avilo rear mech is good, put is nasty sounding when it pops when shifting down going uphill
the Atulus Front mech is good also, but has requied some adjustment
the brakes need upgrading as well as the fork, but I hope to get a Z5, Judy or SX-LT to fix the fork thing | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Corey Bowen
a Weekend Warrior
from Brushton, N.Y.
Date Reviewed: August 2, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | Very affordable bike for a beginner like myself. Nice light weight feel, and good components for the $. | | Weaknesses: | Seat, and tires. | | Similar Products Used: | Tried many different brands in this price range when I was looking, this Fisher was definetely the best bang for the buck. | | Bike Setup: | Switched seat to Trico Memoflex, tires to WTB velociraptors before I brought it home. Also later added CD bar extensions. | | Bottom Line: | Great bike for the beginner who doesn't want to spend top $ but wants a nice MTB to get started. Its affordable price gave me some extra money to set it up so that I am comfortable. I am a larger rider, and ride here in the Adirondack Mts. and its foothills, this bike has been very durable and reliable so far. Bottom line is Fisher has me hooked!! If your ever in Lake Placid, N.Y. stop in to Maui North they have a big selection of Fisher bikes and a great staff. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Scott Bishop
a Cross Country Rider
from Sterling Heights
Date Reviewed: July 29, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Stoney Creek | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | Excellent handling. Aluminum frame is fairly light. Can take a lot of abuse. Great bike for beginners and can be easily upgraded for veterans. Definently get your bang for your buck!!! Great paint job. | | Weaknesses: | The rear derailer clicks after some hard riding. Wheels are too thin. Had to get much wider tires immediately. Front shock had to go also. Upgraded with a Manitou X-vert Super. The seat isn't necessarily the problem. Just replace the stem with a shock stem. PROBLEM SOLVED! The pedals could kill a normal person. Get clipless right away. | | Bike Setup: | Manitou X-Vert Super, Panaracer Yellow walled tires, Shock Stem, Shimano clipless pedals | | Bottom Line: | Great bike for the money. Upgrades can get a bit pricy, still worth it. I would never buy another bike from a different company than GF. Very pleased. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dan
a Weekend Warrior
from Medfield, MA, USA
Date Reviewed: July 25, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | good price, not heavy, good components and shocks, i like the rapid fire shifter | | Weaknesses: | seat!!! the seat bent after 2 hours and it hurts my bum | | Similar Products Used: | univega alpina 500, raleigh m-60 | | Bike Setup: | stock(w/ rock shox jett) | | Bottom Line: | great entry level bike, better than a raleigh m-60 and univega alpina 500 | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
cole
a Cross Country Rider
from SC
Date Reviewed: July 25, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | twin lakes | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | shifters, derailers, wheels, color, price, weight | | Weaknesses: | seat and the tires are a little too skinny but they grip good | | Similar Products Used: | Gary Fisher mamba, Gary Fisher Wahoo, GT outpost | | Bike Setup: | stock except for bar ends(get them) and clipless pedals | | Bottom Line: | get the bike, i have only had the bike for 2 days and already love it. The bike flies up hills and handles good in very tech. downhills. The price is great you can't beat it.Get the bike is my last words | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dave St. John
a Weekend Warrior
from lake Forest
Date Reviewed: July 10, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | So far...El Moro | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | Durability - I abuse it daily. | | Weaknesses: | Seat for sure, maybe the rear derailleur, but then again, maybe it's me. | | Similar Products Used: | N/A | | Bike Setup: | Stock | | Bottom Line: | I'm a beginner rider and hitting the sport hard so I get my share of bumps and bruises, but this bike has held up to my abuse and expectations. It is a great buy for just over 4 bills. If you're a beginner. buy this bike. Plus it's a cool color! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Lepedaleur
a Cross Country Rider
from McCreary, Manitoba
Date Reviewed: June 25, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Riding Mountain National Park | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | Good all around starter bike. Handle well | | Weaknesses: | Bottom bracket. | | Similar Products Used: | Treck 6000 | | Bike Setup: | Stock + clipless pedal | | Bottom Line: | I have ridden this bike for over 600 miles and had no problems except a noisy bottom bracket. Same was replaced by retailer. Wider tires would be an asset, specially for heavier riders. I would recommend this bike to any beginner. Good balance between price / value. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Aaron Kalaichelvan
a Weekend Warrior
from Singapore
Date Reviewed: June 25, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | The Road | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | Good frame 7001 Alum. Gives good control. After changing to a Dean stem, improved the riding posture. Well built. My first GF | | Weaknesses: | The seat. The tires are good since I am used to the road. Plan to change to wider ones later. Very little room for weakness, as it is good bike for beginners like me. | | Similar Products Used: | Raleigh (1970s). A taiwanese made junk. An excellent GF Supercaliber (friends) | | Bike Setup: | jett fork, Altus components, Nice colour, Hutchinson tires.
Dean stem. | | Bottom Line: | My first GF. Great price to begin with. Under S$1000.
Thanks to Ah Chai and Shaihizan. Good overall components. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jon
a Cross Country Rider
from Guilford
Date Reviewed: June 24, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | West Woods | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | Excellent value, nice frame and range of components. | | Weaknesses: | As others have mentioned the seat is the weak link here. Shifters are not really great either - two things to replace. Rear derailleur also "crunches" once in a while. | | Similar Products Used: | Trek | | Bike Setup: | Stock | | Bottom Line: | The "out of box" experience is really great. I've ridden in a variety of settings and am extremely happy with the responsiveness and durability of the bike. Handles well, climbs well, and is light enough for the quick portage at the local swamp.
The thing that really grabbed me was the price - if you are looking for high bang to buck value this is the bike. While a couple of the components are less than desireable, they can be replaced as needed (start with the seat). | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kelly Clark
a Weekend Warrior
from Greenbelt, MD
Date Reviewed: June 10, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | Frame, Reputation of maker, Brakes | | Weaknesses: | The temperamental Shimano gears...anywhere from adequate to godawful impossible... | | Similar Products Used: | Trek 4500,6500; Specialized HR FS, A1; Fisher Tassajara... | | Bottom Line: | A wonderful entry level machine...stiff and fun, reasonable components and an aluminium frame that one can proudly add to...of course the Rock Shox is not up to the challenge of severe off road, but who can complain at a shade over four bills... | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Alex
a Weekend Warrior
from Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Date Reviewed: June 6, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | Good Frame, good components, good fork | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | Schwinn mesa GSX, some GT, | | Bike Setup: | stock | | Bottom Line: | An amazing bike for the price. The fork (rock shox) has adjustable knobs on the top that help when you ride a lot of different terrain(dirt roads, single-track, double track). The rised handle are really confortable. A great bike for a novice to intermidiate rider. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
sean
a Weekend Warrior
from Bolton, CT
Date Reviewed: May 29, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Rocky road | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | It is light it has a strong frame, and it has a nice setup | | Weaknesses: | The seat, and the Tires I would like to have wider tires, for those hills | | Bike Setup: | Stock | | Bottom Line: | It is a great bike I have done jumps, and many technical courses where it is really easy to turn. It also it just great, except for the seat and tires I will upgrade those soon, and the Shocks could be better but for the price it is a great bike | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
alexandre diver
a Weekend Warrior
from ottawa,ontario,canada
Date Reviewed: May 9, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | parc de la gatineau in hull qc | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | Fairly light, nice color, good tires, great downhill bar !!
fairly good rear derailleur | | Weaknesses: | rock shok jet fork just does'nt keep up and the seat will be changed , the price in canada is i little to expensive around 650$ to 700 $ | | Similar Products Used: | gt timberline | | Bike Setup: | rock shok jett fork shimano rear alivio derailleur | | Bottom Line: | Ive been using it now for 3 month. Ive done alot of downhilling and the fork just does'nt cut it !! and also id favor larger tires and maybe a rear derailleur change, but besides that i give this bike an almost perfect rating | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John Isley
a Weekend Warrior
from Fargo, ND, USA
Date Reviewed: May 6, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Still looking | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | Light frame, good wheels, no major problems | | Weaknesses: | the back tire is going bald, or maybe it is just the way i ride. :) | | Bike Setup: | Stock | | Bottom Line: | This is a great bike, for the past 6 months i have beat the crap out of this bike, endos, 180 bunny hops, big jumps, picknic table top hopping, climbing on top of objects, 5 foot drop offs and trail riding, and no major problems. Highly recommended. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
James Connolly
a Weekend Warrior
from Nepean,Ontario,Canada
Date Reviewed: April 9, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | Frame, Price, good shocks for the price, grips | | Weaknesses: | seat, pedal clips | | Similar Products Used: | Oryx Sport 1000 | | Bike Setup: | Stock | | Bottom Line: | My first real MTB. Very good, light frame, affordable, I would highly recommend it. Shocks handle bumbs very well. Seat should probably be replaced. Great Grips! I give it 5 chillis, this is one awsome bike! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John
a Weekend Warrior
from Charlotte, NC USA
Date Reviewed: April 7, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | Good setup, price (349), weight | | Weaknesses: | pedal clips, seat | | Bike Setup: | standard | | Bottom Line: | Would recommend the bike. Good first bike, durable and easy to ride. Will be replacing the seat soon. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bruce
a Weekend Warrior
from San Diego, CA
Date Reviewed: March 17, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | Frame, price, simplicity. | | Weaknesses: | Brakes and seat | | Similar Products Used: | generic MTBs | | Bike Setup: | Stock exept for longer seatpost and longer stem. | | Bottom Line: | bought from Bike USA for under $400
First real MTB. Excellent price, thought i was gonna die on my first steep hill-definitely r&r the brakes when they wear out. Fairly light weight and just an all around excellent first bike for those on a budget or looking for a first bike. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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