Submitted by
flyinfatboy
a Weekend Warrior
from Lafayette LA Date Reviewed: September 30, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Kincaid
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At:
Capital Cyclery
Strengths:
Frame is great at 250 it handles me at the park, the jumps, and the trail just fine.
Weaknesses:
Wheels are a little light for someone who weighs as much as me and does what I do. The fork and drive train are crap. I haven't replaced the fork yet but I just put on a new crank and BB. The brakes are ok if you adjust them before almost every ride.
Similar Products Used:
BS Walmart stuff
Bike Setup:
Raceface Evolve DH crank and BB, stock
Bottom Line:
Good bike to start out with, as you get more advanced you can upgrade your parts.
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Submitted by
SPECHR
a Weekend Warrior
from New Jersey Date Reviewed: August 27, 2009
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$700.00
Strengths:
Bike can take a beating.
Weaknesses:
This 2009 model looks too nice to ride
Bike Setup:
Stock
Bottom Line:
2009 Gary Fisher Mullet is a great XC, AM, FR bike! Can handle high drops to riding for miles on the road. Again the only complaint is the frame looks too nice with the decals which makes me worried about scratching this thing.
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Submitted by
The Greatest
a Weekend Warrior
from Pittsburgh,PA Date Reviewed: August 8, 2009
Favorite Trail:
7 springs
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$700.00
Purchased At:
TRM
Strengths:
Everything strong fork, great drive train
Weaknesses:
My only complaint are the brakes.Not the best but i cant complain for $700.
Bike Setup:
Stock w/ new pedals
Bottom Line:
A great dirt jump and cross country bike. It has even taken me down a mountain or 2 without any problems.
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Submitted by
BL_Revo_Inferno
a Weekend Warrior
from Date Reviewed: July 7, 2009
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$750.00
Purchased At:
American Cycle & Fit
Strengths:
Frame, Wheels, Headset, Fork, Headset, Brakes
Weaknesses:
Drivetrain, Crankset is no Good on this bike Bad Chain Suck, Replaced with King Earl (MUCH BETTER) hardly any chain suck, Front deraulier replaced with Alivio. Chain and Casstte repalced almost immediately.
Similar Products Used:
Old Target Magna Bike
Bike Setup:
Stock except for King Earl Crank Set, Alivio Front dearaulier, Shimano VBrake Handles, and Alivio Shifters, Front Rotor upsized to 185mm
Bottom Line:
Great bike once I repalced the Crankset it caused me alot of trouble Chain Sucked terribly with Big Earl. Front Rotor Upgrade Big Difference in Power.
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Submitted by
ratrod83
a Weekend Warrior
from buffalo, ny, usa Date Reviewed: April 25, 2009
Favorite Trail:
hunters creek
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$758.00
Purchased At:
berts bikes & fitnes
Strengths:
unstoppable tank
Weaknesses:
no fork lockout. I ride the rode as much as the trail. I think a lockout fork would make this bike perfect.
Similar Products Used:
Specialized hard rock, Gary fischer opie, trek series 6, Haro series 1(with tons of upgrades)
Bike Setup:
stock except for pedals. I now use candy brothers 50/50
Bottom Line:
great bike with almost no flaws.
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Submitted by
Cpt1124
a Cross Country Rider
from Rhode Island Date Reviewed: April 6, 2009
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$800.00
Strengths:
Beefy frame and majority of components are really solid (stem, crank). Confindence inspiring on the big downhills, while not overly hard to grind uphill
Weaknesses:
a touch heavy. some of the componentary (derailuers, shifters, and brakes) are on the short side, but the frame is worth the compromise.
Bike Setup:
Factory so far
Bottom Line:
Great all around. Awesome frame that takes a beating irregardless of what you throw at it.
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Submitted by
joe-the-mtb
a Weekend Warrior
from london Date Reviewed: January 1, 2009
Favorite Trail:
any freeride, single track or 4x
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Strengths:
good control. nice feel takes anything you throw at it. i used it for some free riding and i wass my friends. i thought it was a really good bike
Weaknesses:
really rare. hard to find in any shop.
Similar Products Used:
gary fisher opie giant stp 1 or giant stp zero
Bike Setup:
marzocchi 66 a forks. shimano crank shimano hydrolic discs .
Bottom Line:
really good to ride same frame as the opie but the components are twice as good. really nice feel
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Submitted by
fdsa
a Cross Country Rider
from waterbury ctr vermont usa Date Reviewed: October 14, 2008
Favorite Trail:
burning sphere
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$756.00
Strengths:
LIGHT... nice frame.
Weaknesses:
It comes with a tiny fork
Bottom Line:
It is a really nice bike i put rock shox tora 302's on it and i love it i would never trade it in inless i went to downhill riding then i wouldd get a fully but its a beautiful bike and it is easy to throw around.
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Submitted by
SUMASTYLES
a Weekend Warrior
from brooklyn, NY, U.S. Date Reviewed: October 6, 2008
I love the bike and i just sold it. Its a great bike for city riding and for people getting into dirt jumping!
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Submitted by
mark pawlowski
a Cross Country Rider
from waukesha, wi, USA Date Reviewed: May 26, 2008
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
J & R Cycle & Ski Lombard, Il
Strengths:
great dirt jumper/ trail bike/ urban assault and great maneuverability.
Weaknesses:
not always for distance
Bottom Line:
awesome for screwing around single track and street with the right tires.
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Submitted by
Fred Bob
a Cross Country Rider
from Timbucktwo.... Date Reviewed: April 20, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Salish
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
Bicycle Sports Pacific
Strengths:
Frame, Rims, Wheels, Fork
Weaknesses:
Brakes, Gears
Similar Products Used:
Gary Fisher Wahoo
Bike Setup:
Origional Bike- putting Kenda KRads on in a couple months
Bottom Line:
This Bike Is Awesome. I have the 06 Model with Manitou Splice Lockout forks and absolutely love them. I got a great deal on the bike too. The brakes on the bike got destroyed fairly quickly however, same with the gears and chainrings. Great Bike for mostly any style of riding. I've taken this bike on cross country trips, dirt jumping and downhilling, which went surprisingly well, despite the fact my brake was torn from the handelbars at one point.
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Submitted by
Eric
a Weekend Warrior
from Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio Date Reviewed: April 7, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Rays Indoor MTB
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$220.00
Purchased At:
Rays
Strengths:
FRAME,FRAME, FRAME
Weaknesses:
Shifters, derailer, etc
Similar Products Used:
mongoose ritual, walmart specials
Bike Setup:
singlespeed, 15.5" (SM) best geometry
Bottom Line:
OK, I bought this bike from Ray, it was one of their seasonal demo bikes ('08). That means this thing took more of a beating than you could imagine, talk about abuse, this bike has been through anything rays park has to offer, which says a lot, because rays has everything. I rode the bike as is through the park for about 5 hours, taking note of all the defects I could see / feel. The DJ3 fork has held up awesome, aside from being a little dirty, it had plenty of life left in it for this rider, I even did several 4 foot drops to test it, the wheels were surprisingly strait and true, and the frame was rock solid, not a squeak or groan. The geometry of this bike resembles more of a XC bike, unless you get the 15.5" model where there is no angle difference between the frame sections before and after the seatpost, though doing a manual takes a bit more work. The brakes are in fine shape, though I suspect the pads have been replaced, but I cant confirm that. The rear was set up to a single cog, and the front derailer was removed, the only problem here was somone removed the bashguard and the largest front gear was slightly bent, but pedalling was smoothe. Finally, the left pedal is ever so slightly bent, I can only feel it when I really pay attention. Other than that, this mullet has been put through the ultimate test, and survived. Anyone here that has been to Rays knows how badly beaten these bikes can get. Brand new, my LBS sells this mullet with a singlespeed set up for 600$. I think this is the best entry level bike out there for the price, and at the very least, the frame is so beefy, you could build up everything else.
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Submitted by
Corey
a Weekend Warrior
from Asheville, NC Date Reviewed: March 24, 2008
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Frame
Weaknesses:
FORK, Brakes, Components, a pig of a bike
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
Recently replaced drivetrain to RaceFace Evolve DH, SRAM X.9 2x9 setup because other parts started failing. Brakes don't work anymore and need replacing very soon.
Bottom Line:
Strong frame. Experiences a lot of chain suck (may have been due to worn chainrings). Extremely weak fork (I have to 2007 model with the Manitou Slate). The fork is very flexible and not very adjustable. 2008 Model looks MUCH nicer with the DJ3. The MX2's went squishy after a few weeks of riding and are some of the worst brakes I have used. The seat is super heavy. The Shimano shifter/brake combo works fine but makes replacing only shifters or only brakes a hassle (you can't just replace one or the other so with my new shifters I needed to hunt down some old levers). After ~6 months of hard riding (urban, DJ, aggressive XC), the bottom bracket went and needed replacing.
On the flip-side, the frame has stayed true and handled tons of 5-6ft to flat drops on concrete, countless neck whipping stair sets, etc. Wheels may be a bit heavy but are real stout. The tires are bears and should be switched if you plan on much XC. The geometry of the bike is awesome for my style, 5' 10" riding a medium.
Overall a good bike if you don't mind upgrading components. I would not buy this bike again, however.
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Submitted by
Jeff Johnson
a Weekend Warrior
from El Cajon ca, Date Reviewed: March 19, 2008
Favorite Trail:
any with jumps
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
Trek in San Diego
Strengths:
Frame,headset,bars,set and post. Brakes seem to hold up.
Weaknesses:
First 10 minutes and the forks were bent, pedals rocked in crank arms. Rear rim doa.
Similar Products Used:
First 26inch jump/mtb bike
Bike Setup:
Upgrage to Marocchi downhill cheapies. $300. Bontrager 2 sprocket isis drive cranks.$75. FSA chromo bb. $49. Had A Big Mammoth Sun built using stock hub. $120.
Bottom Line:
Wish I would spent more time talking with other riders. Trek and Fisher blew me off. Lesson learned. Plan on spending some more money on upgrades if you really ride.
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Submitted by
matt
a Downhiller
from houston tx, USA Date Reviewed: October 17, 2007
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$500.00
Strengths:
Frame! Im 6'5" 310 lbs! I beat the hell outa that thing! I have all after market items on it, but the Frame is why I got it and I cant be more pleased.
Weaknesses:
Everything but the Frame!
Bottom Line:
I bought if for a few hundred and HAD to replace ev erything because of the way I ride and my size. But after spending alot more its now unstopable! Its designed for jumping and abuse, so if you want a strong bike... (its not heavey either).
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Submitted by
Luka
a
from Koprivnica, Croatia Date Reviewed: September 30, 2007
Favorite Trail:
dirt
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At:
ranogajec d.o.o.
Strengths:
brakes, headset, rear wheel, tires, pedals, fork
Weaknesses:
frame, front wheel, and everything else
Similar Products Used:
fuji panic
Bike Setup:
stock
Bottom Line:
frame got camber on rear chainstay so whell was scrabbling on it. frame is wery weak. and everything else.
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Submitted by
a
from Asheville, NC Date Reviewed: August 24, 2007
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Frame
Weaknesses:
Fork!
Similar Products Used:
Trek 6500, Haro V4
Bike Setup:
Stock
Bottom Line:
Awesome frame. Fork should be replaced if you're close to serious about riding. I continually bottom it out on ~4 foot drops. Derailleurs and other components are not top of the line. Brakes are decent. This bike is fairly heavy and the tires are monsters! I consistently take drops and jumps up to 5ft and have not had any problems (I am waiting for the fork to go so I can get a new one but so far it's surviving).
The 2008's look sweet, with a DJ3 fork and some other differences. If you like some aggresive XC coupled with DJ'ing and some street, go for an '08 model.
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Submitted by
mark
a Downhiller
from chapel arm, newfoundland, canada Date Reviewed: August 18, 2007
Favorite Trail:
pegwood pond \ butterpot hill
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Purchased At:
canary cycles
Strengths:
pretty much everything
Weaknesses:
fork, and...... um...... o yeah! fork!
Similar Products Used:
nakamura blackhawk (not very similar)
Bike Setup:
stock
Bottom Line:
good bike for the price, but gat a better fork.
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Submitted by
brett
a Cross Country Rider
from tamworth, NH Date Reviewed: August 13, 2007
Favorite Trail:
remicks
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
naults cyclery manchester
Strengths:
great handlebars,
Weaknesses:
dérailleurs, wellgo pedals do some danger, seat bolt snapped in half when i sat down
Bike Setup:
fully stock
Bottom Line:
nice bike just needs new dérailleurs if doing anything serious. i ride 20+ miles a day and it feels great, hitting jumps and a trail now and then.
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Submitted by
oliver harvey
a Weekend Warrior
from scotland Date Reviewed: August 7, 2007
Favorite Trail:
the local dirt jumps
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
le livres
Strengths:
Frame, forks, pedals, most things
Weaknesses:
gears - the cable snapped after about 6 months. headset - bearings aren' t very good
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
completely stock
Bottom Line:
Buy this bike if your desperate for a cheap but fairly reliable bike. the pedals are deadly. wear the right protection when riding. overall this bike is brilliant for the money. it does anything you want it to (to a certain extent of about 7 ft drops) i jump it quite succesfully and ride it around quite succesfully.
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Submitted by
Alex Candage
a Weekend Warrior
from Meredith, NH Date Reviewed: July 31, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Highland Bike Park
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$660.00
Purchased At:
North Shore Bikes and Boards
Strengths:
Great Frame with good components such as Bontrager, Shimano, Hayes, and wtb!
Weaknesses:
Just the Manitou splice fork. I went off of a 5 foot drop and the coil inside of the fork came out and hit me in the neck! Manitou later sent me a Brand new Gold Label Jump Series fork which is worth roughly $400!
Similar Products Used:
Gary Fisher Parahna.
Bike Setup:
Red Wellgo platform petals with a Gold Label jump series fork and all other bontrager.
Bottom Line:
Very Good bike. Just dont do any really big drops with the splice fork!
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Submitted by
David .
a Cross Country Rider
from New England Date Reviewed: July 15, 2007
Favorite Trail:
morton conservation
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At:
Chatham cycle
Strengths:
The strenghtes are the frame, the manituo fork, and the disks, the crank set and bottom bracket on the 2007 are much better then the 2006. alivio rear deralor is good. very light easy to move around in the air
Weaknesses:
Acera front deralor isnt great but it works, not hydrolik disk brackes,
Similar Products Used:
Giant boulder SE Giant Rainier Gary fisher Bitter + GED
Bike Setup:
Stock except pedals
Bottom Line:
the bottom line is its a great bike for the money but if you look at giant rainier you cany buy it for 10 dollars more with Deore front and back deralors and a 130 mm marzocchi front fork. but overall i love the bike i can get wicked good air and pull off sick tricks and not be scared to land on a fragile bike
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Submitted by
Chris G
a Weekend Warrior
from Ellicott City MD Date Reviewed: June 22, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Cypress Meade Park
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$660.00
Purchased At:
Race Pace Bicycles
Strengths:
Frame Componentry Wheels Seat Post + seat
Weaknesses:
fork forrk fork fork fork oh and uh disc's on the bike bend
Similar Products Used:
DiamondBack octane 24
Bike Setup:
Stock
Bottom Line:
Great bike for the price but if you really like mtb, and you can afford more, get a bike that has better parts or get a less known bike because it will have better parts for the same price.
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Submitted by
Richard
a Weekend Warrior
from Mesa, Az, USA Date Reviewed: June 9, 2007
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$465.00
Purchased At:
Dominics Cycling
Strengths:
Frame, Wheels, Mostly everything
Weaknesses:
Front shocks, possibly front brake discs and both chain derailures.
Bike Setup:
Stock. New (wider) seat.
Bottom Line:
I weigh in at a solid 265 pounds and geared up with my backpack full of water and lunch for the day I wind up around 280. So when I went looking for a bike on a very limited budget I was pretty happy to see this Mullet sitting in my local bike shop.
Before I even tried to take a jump I replaced the stock spring in the shocks to the largest available. It is still a bit soft for my weight but much firmer than the stock one (rated at like 150 pounds I believe) but even with the new spring I still don't know if the spring tentioner dial is working or not. It just seems to spin freely. I plan on upgrading the fork when I save up the money.
The only other problem I've had is the front brakes rubbing when I do anything other than coast in a straight line. When I pedal, they rub, when I turn, they rub, etc. The bike shop says it is because of the 8 inch rotor combined with a relatively flexible fork design.
I mentioned the derailures up there only because I had some freak problems with my chain getting sucked up but that was taken care of by cleaning the packing grease off the chain and re-lubing with chain oil. After all the cables stretched over a couple weeks of riding I adjusted everything and haven't had any problems.
Oh, the grips are slipping off. I am going to get some new ones.
BOTTOM LINE I am a big guy and when I jump, I go big and land hard. This bike has taken everything I have given it and come out without so much as a scratch on the paint. Just last week I took a 9 foot drop landing square on concrete. If it was any other bike I could get for $465 I am sure it would be a twisted mess right now.
When I was bike shopping, the other bikes with comparable components, build quality, etc, were nearly twice the price.
I recomend this bike for pretty much anybody. Sure experts will want something more expensive and rightly so, but if you are like me (big) and like to ride the trails without fear of breaking anything, I recomend this bike.
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Submitted by
chris taylor
a
from Vancouver Date Reviewed: May 3, 2007
Favorite Trail:
the local dirt jumps
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
bicycle sports pacific
Strengths:
Everything really. The frame is great, you can thrash it around, and still not break it. The stock components are also great.
Weaknesses:
the only weakness this bike really has are the front disc brakes,(mine are a bit loose right now), and a few of the spokes broke. The stock tires are very weak.
Bike Setup:
all stock, except for new grips and tires
Bottom Line:
The bottom line is that tis bike is really great to take to the local dirt park, and it can take the hits of huge drops, and it is still great for cross country. The only things i would upgrade would be the fork, the stem,the handle bars, the seat, and the tires. other wise, its great stock.
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Submitted by
Derek
a
from Bow,NH, USA Date Reviewed: April 20, 2007
Race Face Atlas Seatpost,Race Face Prodigy Front Crank 22/32, Race Face Evolve Bottom Bracket, 8 inch Rotors Front And Rear, Haro Bmx Seat, Sun Rims Rhyno Lite W/ Shimano Deore xt hubs, Salsa Flip off's Skewers, Salsa Flip Off's Seatpost clamp, Maxxis Minoin Dhf/Dhr 2.35, Shimano Deore lx Rear Derailer
Bottom Line:
If you are going to buy this bike and do some extemer freeriding i would suggest Just buying a bitter instead that way all you have to upgrade is bars, rotors, and tires. If you are just starting to do free ride this is a perfect bike, but if you are more advanced then you sould buy the bitter, Ged(no longer made if you want one you will have to find a used one), or a phd. I replaced all the parts that i rplaced duto them either wearing out or just breaking or wanting to upgrade so the wouldnt break.
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Submitted by
Joe bishop
a Weekend Warrior
from jersey Date Reviewed: February 13, 2007
i bought motodigger tires after my old ones died but apart from that it's completely stock
Bottom Line:
buy this bike! its amazing, there is nothing you cant do with it, i use it for my paper round jumping, cycling to school its great for long distance jumping, drop offs anything you want it to do it will do. p.s whats with the chilis?
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Submitted by
Ian Ravey
a Weekend Warrior
from Glasgow, Scotland Date Reviewed: January 21, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Les Gets 2 DH
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
EVANS
Strengths:
Frame
Weaknesses:
Everything else!
Bike Setup:
DH bar, 55mm stem, Pike 409 U-turn 140mm, Hone Crank, Sunn singletrack rims, hope PRO II hubs, deore 8" hydraulics, MAXXIS 2.5 high rollers, DMR saddle, V12's
Bottom Line:
I bought this as an alternative to my SCOTT FR bike (7" travel front/rear with marr 66RC's set-up for DH etc) which was becoming to heavy for general riding. Had to change EVERYTHING - which was pretty much expected. Climbs well, descends quickly and is turning out to be my bike of choice for the 7 stanes routes in Scotland.
The frame is great, and everything else is OK as long as you don't expect to do big drops etc.
In summary - good red route bike, and excellent for beginner to intermediate. Needs extensive upgrading if you want much more in terms of extreme terrain. The frame is excellent and makes a good platform to build a reasonably light, strong 'all mountain' hardtail.
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Submitted by
Dan
a Downhiller
from Windsor Ontario Date Reviewed: January 18, 2007
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$700.00
Purchased At:
Ambasador bikes
Strengths:
frame and forks
Weaknesses:
crank wheels shifters
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
shimano hollowtech crank, fsa bash guard, singlespeed, rear 6" mech brake, single track front and rear rims, diety bars stem and seat
Bottom Line:
i broke a lot of stuff on it....don't wast your money. Save up and buy a better bike.
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Submitted by
annonomous
a Weekend Warrior
from reading Date Reviewed: January 18, 2007
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
mountain high
Strengths:
it has a great frame and good forks. the brakes are exceptional due to the fact there only mech discs not hydro's the bottom crank isnt to low and the gears change smoothly
Weaknesses:
the rear cassette isnt very strong three of the teeth broke off in the first 6weeks of owning the bike
Similar Products Used:
gt chucker kona scrap
Bottom Line:
this is a GREAT bike i recommend it to anyone starting out biking or going a bit more serious!!!!!
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Submitted by
Steve Gorrell
a Weekend Warrior
from Raleigh Date Reviewed: November 12, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Crabtree creek
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
Cycling spoken hwere
Strengths:
Frame is built to last. I Have been using this bike for IPMBA classes. I use it to going up and down stairs, and slow speed obstacle courses. I really put a beating on this bike and it is like brand new. I ride intermediate trail on a regular basis with no problem. This bike is strong. Great for beginner or an advanced rider looking to upgrade.
Weaknesses:
Forks, A bit low end but still great for light to intermediate riding. Looking to upgrade to a better manitou. Crank is rather cheap but holds up well. I will upgrade this when the time comes. bike is a little heavy but its not a carbon, you get what you pay for.
Similar Products Used:
Giant, Specialized.
Bike Setup:
Stock other than pedals. Crank brother candy pedals
Bottom Line:
Definitely recommend. You can't go wrong with a Gary Fisher. Great strong bike, great for beginner through intermediate. Advanced riders would have to upgrade everything. Great buy for the price with no major flaws. I am planning on upgrading parts when they break. I will upgrade to a lighter setup. The weight is really not that bad.
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Submitted by
a Weekend Warrior
from everett, washington, us Date Reviewed: November 11, 2006
Favorite Trail:
seans trail (galbrith mt.)
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$700.00
Purchased At:
cycle center
Strengths:
a really tough bike that can handle almost any fall. great rims and a nice adjustable fork.
Weaknesses:
the derailers were lowerend and the handle bars were too wide, but about 100 bucks later (ebay is cheap) those thing were fixed.
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
now it has manito splice 100mm travel fork, with(came on it) deore xt rear and deore front derailers, with lx 9spd shifters and a sram x7 casset
Bottom Line:
its a very good bike for a begginner, and a great bike for playing around on jumps and little free ride things. handles great in mud and dry-slick enviroments the wide bontager tires gets exellent traction on just about everything. watch out for slimey leaves on-top of mud though it can get slippery.
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Submitted by
James
a
from New Jersey United States Date Reviewed: October 18, 2006
my bottom crank comes loose. reccomend an upgrade. when i get goin fast and turn front disc rubs and makes a ringing noise, the paint chips easily, fork is soft
Similar Products Used:
Garyfisher Opie
Bike Setup:
stock
Bottom Line:
Its a nice bike, good for light downhill and light dirtjumping, i race my friends through trails in the woods and it handels really nice all can really complain about is the bottom crank and the disc rubbing on turns or while going pedeling fast (because of pumping the bike left and right). I like the pedels but reccomend leg protectors cause if u slip up u kill ur shins. I love this bike.
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Submitted by
matt fisher
a Weekend Warrior
from toronto Date Reviewed: September 26, 2006
Favorite Trail:
hardwood hills
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
skiis and biikes
Strengths:
the frame is amazing and the suspention
Weaknesses:
when i first got it the discs were rubbng (and still are) derailers were off and tire popped in the first two weeks
Similar Products Used:
nothing
Bottom Line:
well made bike just get it at a respectful dealership
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a Weekend Warrior
from Scotland Date Reviewed: September 17, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Glentress - all trails
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
Evans
Strengths:
Frame
Weaknesses:
Fork and finishing kit
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
small frame with Marzzochi Drop-off 130's, Mavic 729 wheels, maxxis Minnions (2.35) with XT/LX group with a Hone crank,65mm stem with DH bar
Bottom Line:
I bought this bike for the frame and as an alternative to my bigger full sus bike (nitrous with 66RC fork and 7" travel front and rear).
However, before I started upgrading I ran the bike stock and found the level of kit very poor. First off, I found the head angle to be too steep. This bike really needs a taller fork than the 100mm splice supplied. Within a few weeks I had wrecked both wheels, found the fork flex quite scary, and decided I couldn't live with the bars (they feel very 'odd' - relatively flat with a unusual angle). I changed the fork to a drop-off, lifting the front of the bike to a more natural height (66 deg head), put on a 60mm stem and DH bar, changed the wheels to the mavic 729's with maxxis minnion tyres.
This bike now performs the way it was originally designed - absolutely fantastic!
The frame is perfect. I now intend upgrading the brakes from the very poor (this being a relative assessment - I am used to running full hydraulics with 203mm rotors) cable discs to something more worthy of the frame - probably Avids.
Overall - The frame is excellent but the main components and finishing kit means you don't get the best out of the frame. The consequence of this is that you need to spend money to get it to perform the way the frame designer intended.
It should be noted that since buying this bike I have used it for general XC (typically 20mile runs) and fairly simple dirt jumping.Having carried out the changes as described above, the bike has performed perfectly for both disciplines.
If I was rating the frame it would be a 5 - but as a bike I have to knock it down to a 3.
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Submitted by
gr agf
a Downhiller
from fa Date Reviewed: August 30, 2006
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$550.00
Strengths:
it has none mabye the bars or the seat
Weaknesses:
rims tires deurailers shifters brakes fork is absoutley horrible it is garbage
Similar Products Used:
bitter
Bottom Line:
Don't buy this bike unless you plan on not hitting jumps or drops over 4.5 to 5 feet from experience the spoke broke right off the rim only going off of a 5 set of stairs
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Submitted by
callum
a Racer
from england Date Reviewed: August 14, 2006
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
bontrone bikes
Strengths:
this bike is really light. this makes it a lot easyer to throw around in the air.
Weaknesses:
the front disc rubs againts the pads. even if u leave a huge gap[ it will still rub. this is because the tire is too big for the rim and creats flex.
Similar Products Used:
______________________________
Bike Setup:
stock (apart from dj's)
Bottom Line:
a great begginer/ goin intermeadiate bike as is strong and still light. the front disc has amazin stoppin power in all weather and this is good as if your doin light downhill it will slow u down. ~( as doing downhill you dont want to stop)
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Submitted by
George Green
a Weekend Warrior
from Rochdale Date Reviewed: August 8, 2006
Favorite Trail:
fort william
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
chris paulsons
Strengths:
Not many strengths only good strength was uphill climbing.
Weaknesses:
First of all i was at fort william and i did a 3ft jump and the cup tore away from the frame and i was in hospitial for two days becuase my face planted into the floor because i was only wearing my dirt lid.
Similar Products Used:
Norco fuse RUDE! Norco Atomik SEXY!
Bike Setup:
stock
Bottom Line:
I would not trust this bike i had to find out the hardway dont let this happen to u if you think on getting a decent bike go out and buy a 2005 norco atomik brillant bike or a 24seven deviant hardcore! rember always were a full face helmet.
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Submitted by
Chris Nylon
a Weekend Warrior
from Rochdale Date Reviewed: August 7, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Whistler (Canada)
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
Chris paulsons
Strengths:
There was not really any strenghts accept i could cross country it.
Weaknesses:
Were do i start firstly the welding cracked on the bottom of the frame after hitting a small board ramp at speed. Also i hitt a 3 ft drop to flat and the forks started pissing oil and bottomed out.so i jacked it in and bought a 24seven deviant (best bike)
Similar Products Used:
Gary fisher bitter Gary fisher opie (dissapointed)
Bike Setup:
Manitou splice Really it was stock.
Bottom Line:
Do not ever buy this bike because of the reasons stated above, and you are better of getting a 24seven these are reliable
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Submitted by
josh
a Cross Country Rider
from Lexington,ohio Date Reviewed: August 1, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Alum Creek
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$620.00
Purchased At:
Y-Not Cycling
Strengths:
I love this bike it is not too heavy to ride XC but still storng enough to take jumps and drops. I have done everything to this bike and i love it!!
Weaknesses:
The fork will is not stiff enough and i replaced it after 6 months. The tires wear out really fast and i am repacing as we speak.
Similar Products Used:
Ironhorse Maverick
Bike Setup:
rock shox psylo 80-125mm THE fender in front higher end shimano crank.
Bottom Line:
This bike rocks and i reccomend it to anybody it is perfectly built for any type of riding.
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Submitted by
Nolan
a Downhiller
from Dorr,Mi,USA Date Reviewed: July 29, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Ken Zaagman dirt jumps
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$550.00
Purchased At:
Kentwood Schwinn
Strengths:
Great Frame, alivio holds up strong,disc brakes are great, tires
Weaknesses:
Grips,Fork,Seat,Acera front Derailer sucks. crank is ok, but rather would have single speed
Bottom Line:
Great bike for urban,dirt,4x,downhill, anyTHIng you want the bike to do it will do it!
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Submitted by
Dan Lacroix
a Downhiller
from Windsor Ont Date Reviewed: June 23, 2006
Favorite Trail:
seven hills
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$780.00
Purchased At:
a bikes
Strengths:
colour is great light frame that is durable
Weaknesses:
havin a lot of trouble with the crank comin loose forks are a little small
Similar Products Used:
p.2 haro 8.2
Bike Setup:
stock exept upgraded forks to manitou stance flow
Bottom Line:
great bike thats reliable and will hold up off some nice jumps
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Submitted by
ryan hicks
a Weekend Warrior
from longview, wa Date Reviewed: June 17, 2006
Favorite Trail:
dirt merchant
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
river city bicycles
Strengths:
frame is very strong, the blue paint looks good and stands up well
Weaknesses:
the fork is pretty weak
Similar Products Used:
haro 8.2
Bike Setup:
race face cranks, marzocchi am 3 fork, hayes hydro brakes, single track wheels with chris king rear hub, xt shifters, titec bars
Bottom Line:
for the price you can't go wrong. the second i got it home i switched out the drivetrain and brakes. ditched the 8 speed for 9 speed. the components are lower end but what do you expect for $500. the frame is very nice, light weight but still strong. very good bike for someone just getting into riding or a great buy for someone with extra parts around.
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Submitted by
Brock
a
from oakville ontario canada Date Reviewed: May 28, 2006
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$720.00
Purchased At:
cyclepath in oakville
Strengths:
colour, brakes, price.
Weaknesses:
crank has much too low gearing and a very short stroke. dodgy front deraileur. 24 gears are far more than i'll ever need, though i haven't worked out the ratios yet to see how many are actually the same.
Similar Products Used:
none. i come from a road racing background
Bike Setup:
stock.
Bottom Line:
i like the bike for the price, though i'm looking into a bigger crank and higher end components (deraileurs, shifters, gear set). i felt the brakes are phenominal, i've never used hydros, so i don't know how much better it gets than these. i'm used to a much taller gearing for the road and most of my riding is done in my comute each day but now that i'm living in a more heavily wooded area i felt i wanted the versatility. great looking bike. i will head the warnings on the fork. i think i've already broken the the tensioner while trying to ramp up the spring for the road. now it just spins for eternity in the tightening direction. still stops in the soft setting though. any help would be appreciated with that matter. tokay444@hotmail.com
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Brock
a
from oakville ontario canada Date Reviewed: May 28, 2006
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$720.00
Purchased At:
cyclepath in oakville
Strengths:
colour, brakes, price.
Weaknesses:
crank has much too low gearing and a very short stroke. dodgy front deraileur. 24 gears are far more than i'll ever need, though i haven't worked out the ratios yet to see how many are actually the same.
Similar Products Used:
none. i come from a road racing background
Bike Setup:
stock.
Bottom Line:
i like the bike for the price, though i'm looking into a bigger crank and higher end components (deraileurs, shifters, gear set). i felt the brakes are phenominal, i've never used hydros, so i don't know how much better it gets than these. i'm used to a much taller gearing for the road and most of my riding is done in my comute each day but now that i'm living in a more heavily wooded area i felt i wanted the versatility. great looking bike. i will head the warnings on the fork. i think i've already broken the the tensioner while trying to ramp up the spring for the road. now it just spins for eternity in the tightening direction. still stops in the soft setting though. any help would be appreciated with that matter. tokay444@hotmail.com
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Submitted by
Mitch Dobby
a Downhiller
from Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: May 23, 2006
Favorite Trail:
yoyo
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$850.00
Purchased At:
Speed River (pric is Actually Canadain)
Strengths:
Light and durable Awesome to throw around in air
Weaknesses:
Nothing really
Bike Setup:
Gary Fisher Mullet, Hayes El Camino Brakes (only up grade)
Bottom Line:
Great bike, Awesome for everything basically
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Submitted by
Joe
a Weekend Warrior
from Chassell, Michigan, US Date Reviewed: May 11, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Tech trails
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$580.00
Purchased At:
Cross Country Sports
Strengths:
Really good for riding on trails and hitting jumps or just for riding around anywhere.
Weaknesses:
The tires wear out quickly but nothing serious has happened to it.
Similar Products Used:
Specialized Hotrock
Bike Setup:
Stock
Bottom Line:
This bike is great for anyone who wants to start riding or if you've been riding for a long time. I think it is a great bike and I will have it for about 5 more years or more.
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Submitted by
Zach Schneider
a Weekend Warrior
from Naperville, IL Date Reviewed: May 7, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Knoch Knolls
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At:
American Bicycle
Strengths:
Looks good and rides strong
Weaknesses:
gears slip up and paint chips off frame highly recommend chain stay protector
Similar Products Used:
Trek Bruiser, Kona Shred, Gary Fisher Opie
Bike Setup:
Big Earl Crank, Primo meat tenderizer pedals, Maxxis High Roller Semi Slick tires for urban and Earls for the trails, and late night riding I have front and rear lights and of course Lizard Skins Chain Stay protector and aluminum bar ends
Bottom Line:
the bike is an urban assault vehicle I actually road through wet cement the other day and it still rides fine it works with dirt and/or asphalt high gas prices no more I ride it 10 miles a day every day
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Submitted by
zack
a Weekend Warrior
from paris,ontario,canada Date Reviewed: April 29, 2006
Favorite Trail:
barkers bush
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At:
brantford cycle path
Strengths:
solid frame good brakes and all other components, super light
Weaknesses:
pedals
Similar Products Used:
gt chucker 1.0 & 2.0
Bike Setup:
all stock parts
Bottom Line:
The price i paid is 800 canadian. The brakes are as good as my dirtbike brakes (amazing). Both of the derailleurs are awsome.Crank is good. The bars,stem and headset are awsome, the fork its alright i wreaked it 5 days after i bought the bike i should of broke it in first. The tires they wore down quickly but the rims are great i snaped my front axle they arnt the greatest. Any thing else i missed is awsome.
Overall the is definatly for trails,not street but its pretty good for durt jumping nothing ever breaks when im jumping, it does awsome whips..... ITS A GREAT BIKE
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Submitted by
Marcus
a Downhiller
from Canada Date Reviewed: April 11, 2006
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At:
A & L Cycle
Strengths:
Good solid Frame
Weaknesses:
Bad Components
Similar Products Used:
-
Bike Setup:
-
Bottom Line:
I must have gotten a lemon, because my components are falling apart on me left and right. in the past year ( and i don't ride all that hard) i have broken a front axel, my crankset had to be replaced, i needed a new cassett my brakes were faulty, my shocks ( and everyone has said this ) are really loose, i don't know if its my form or what but they threaded the front brake cable inbetween the crown/horseshoe and the top of the fork, so one time i bottomed out off a drop, and my cable was busted and a chunk of my crown was missing, i was pretty angry. But then my shifters went on me, i can't shift out of the 2nd gear on the front. When i do, the chain sucks back up, instead of back to the cassett. so now i have to get new shifters, a new chain and crank set ( my second ). So im trading er in, im tired of wasting my money on new components. Bottom line, good frame, replace all components
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Submitted by
Brad B
a
from Chico, CA, USA Date Reviewed: March 21, 2006
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
500
Strengths:
Super strong frame and a well balanced bike. Pretty light bike for the type of riding you can do with it. Great bike to do just about everything on.......
Weaknesses:
...... yet not 100% perfect for any one type of riding. Mechanical disk breaks arn't that bad,.. there just mechanical. enough said!
Similar Products Used:
Coming from a BMX background this is the best bike to ride. Low in the back and realy easy to move around, while its underneath you.
Bike Setup:
Added clipless pedals and set up for more of a bulky cross country bike. Performs well on climbs and and with the adjustable fork you can still handle the downhill.
Bottom Line:
Great bike. I have ridden the crap out of mine and havent had any problems once so ever. Components are a little low end, just keep, everything lubed up and you wont have any issues. Best all around bike ive ever riden!
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Submitted by
Zach
a Downhiller
from Naperville, IL Date Reviewed: March 11, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Challenge Park or Fort Wayne, IN 'the ravene'
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At:
American Bicycle
Strengths:
The frame is rock solid and still light weight
Weaknesses:
i don't have a place to attach my U-lock to the downtube b/c it is too short
Similar Products Used:
Trek Bruiser, Kona Stuff
Bike Setup:
Big Earl Crank, Primo meat tenderizer pedals, aluminum bar ends, Manitou’s splice fork, and eventually a new seat i am thinking about the Primo Hemorrhoid
Bottom Line:
bottom line great bike strong components and frame, stylish looks, riding wheelies is awesome based from the geometry but don't just go and buy a bike b/c some says too by something that is comfortable to you my a$$ hurts after riding for 30 minutes but besides that i love it
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Submitted by
Jasson Umana
a Downhiller
from Canoga Park,California Date Reviewed: February 8, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Cheeseboro Ridge Trail
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$460.00
Purchased At:
Valley Cycles
Strengths:
It takes turns hard and doesn't lose control.Dirtjumping is the best with this bike.
Weaknesses:
The forks are convenient for small dirt jumps but you need to upgrade to bigger forks for bigger jumps.
Bottom Line:
Get this bike if you are into dirtjumping not hucking.The bike is more than what you pay for.
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Submitted by
Joel
a Weekend Warrior
from Moscow, Id USA Date Reviewed: January 30, 2006
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$450.00
Purchased At:
Pullman Bike Shop
Strengths:
I like the feel. Sturdy frame. Great Value.
Weaknesses:
Worried about front disk. The it clears the fork by millimeters. When in water or mud, I can see and hear it rolling around and getting stuck between the fork and disk.
Similar Products Used:
2002 Specialized enduro Expert
Bike Setup:
Stock. For now...
Bottom Line:
Great for the price. Will likely need upgrades.
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Submitted by
Erik Lavergren
a Weekend Warrior
from Texada Island Canada Date Reviewed: January 29, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Sloppy Joes
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$775.00
Purchased At:
Suncoast cycles
Strengths:
Frame,Brakes,Tires
Weaknesses:
Needs bashguard and Better shocks
Similar Products Used:
Canadian tire
Bike Setup:
good
Bottom Line:
The is really good for dirtjumping,freeriding. The shocks could be upgraded to 130-150mm. The bike overall is good for beginers and intermadiate riders.
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Submitted by
Erik Lavergren
a Weekend Warrior
from Canada Date Reviewed: January 24, 2006
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$775.00
Purchased At:
Suncoast cycles
Strengths:
Brakes,Frame is good, wheels, rims, good shocks
Weaknesses:
needs bashgaurd,
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
really great bike
Bottom Line:
The bike is good for anything: Dirtjumping, urben riding, freeriding, all mountain. The bike is good for beggingers and intermediate riders. The shocks could have more travel.Overall its a good freeride hardtail bike GARY FISHER IS ONE OF THE BEST!!!
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Submitted by
Brett
a Weekend Warrior
from Ohio Date Reviewed: January 11, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Ray's MTB, Snowshoe, Sells Park, Scioto Trails
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$450.00
Purchased At:
Athens Bicycle
Strengths:
Fisher quality frame; very beefy and very comfortable to ride.. like the componentry you get for the money, but you'll want to make some upgrades for serious use (see my setup below).
Weaknesses:
get rid of the crankset immediately. also, I found the flat bars that came stock to be very uncomfortable.. the wheels are decent but not beefy enough to handle hard freeride stuff with just a 4" travel fork..
Similar Products Used:
Kona Stinky, Trek Bruiser (test rode only)
Bike Setup:
RaceFace Diablous bars and stem, RF cranks with E.13 SRS system, replaced 8" front rotor with 6" for normal use (keep the 8" for DH, FR), Sun Rhynolite/Deore Disc wheelset (on order), Kenda K-Rad, Kinetics, and IRC Trailbear 2.5 tires
Bottom Line:
This bike is amazing. I use it for a lot of urban riding and so far it has held up beautifully. The frame is seriously overbuilt and it's comfortable. I like the fork that comes on it stock, though I am considering upgrading to something that's 90-115 mm adjustable. Crank the compression down on the fork to make it stiff. As I said, the crankset is crap so get rid of it. I set up a RF Next LP crank with an E.13 guide and that has worked brilliantly. Overall, the componentry on this bike is not great, but everything is working well for me, and I've thrashed it pretty good.
I cannot understate the versatility of this bike as well. It isn't too heavy so I could ride it XC if desired. Also strong enough for FR and urban riding, which is what I primarily do.
Bottom line: It's like a BMX bike with 26" wheels that's just plain FUN.
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Submitted by
jack gary
a Downhiller
from usa minasoda Date Reviewed: October 29, 2005
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
pink bike
Weaknesses:
crap cranks
Similar Products Used:
kona stinky kona scrap banshe morphine
Bike Setup:
changed cranks fork rims
Bottom Line:
good learns bike but not what i needed good for the money
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Submitted by
tommy
a Cross Country Rider
from portland Date Reviewed: August 23, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$550.00
Purchased At:
Bike Gallery
Strengths:
Value- can't beat it for a hard tail that can be abused w/ disc brakes. Frame- beauty, understated graphics, beefy frame. Tires- nice beefy 2.4's. Geometry- actually is comfortable to ride, mimics their Genesis w/ lower top tube and more compact rear triagle.
Weaknesses:
Grips- throw some locking on. Bars- trim 'em down. Fork- upgrade to Firm spring. Not much adjustment besides preload. Chain stay guard (lack of a real)- my paint was all chipped right away, my bad. Brakes- mechanical disc is not hydraulic, but still better than rim in wet. But, I didn't find any of these to prevent me from buying the bike, and they all perform very well right out of the box.
Mostly stock w/ firm spring and Shimano flip/flop clipless pedals.
Bottom Line:
The do-everything bike. Only 1.5 lbs heavier than a GF Marlin means that this bike light enough to xc. And that's w/ disc vs the Marlin's rim brakes. That sold me right there. If you're counting grams then consider it a training ride. Great geometry, the medium fits me just like my stolen GF Paragon, so comfortable. Such a great value, especially if you build up piece by piece, and don't want to throw down $$$$$ right up front. And w/ the subdued graphics, it's a great understated bike to lock up by the pub.
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Submitted by
michael herrick
a Weekend Warrior
from temecula, ca, usa Date Reviewed: August 16, 2005
Favorite Trail:
my trail that i maed ha!
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$590.00
Purchased At:
san diego bicycle shop
Strengths:
cheap, 8 inch front rotor, strong frame, pretty light for a dirt jump type bike
Weaknesses:
this is my first real mountain bike and i have used my friends bike which have hydros so it makes these mechanical brakes feel liek crap. the fork is pretty cheap but its a 600 dollar bike so u cant have a nice fork. i broke the stock seat post bolt and i couldnt find a bolt that fit. i went to my lbs and they didnt ant to order one for me so i looked at some harwear shops and tey didnt have the bolt either so i had to buy a new seat post
Bike Setup:
stock except i cut down the bars they felt to wide.
Bottom Line:
its a good bike and nothing broke besisde the seat post bolt. i hate the fork but ill probably never upgrade cuz im cheap like that but its a good bike
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Submitted by
matt
a
from oregon Date Reviewed: July 16, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Price Paid:
$549.00
Strengths:
easy to ride. good brakes. soft fork set up
Weaknesses:
forks comfortable but a little to soft on concreate
Similar Products Used:
specialized p2. kona bikes.
Bike Setup:
stock
Bottom Line:
an great bike. its great for people on a budget has good componets for the price. ive test rode a new p2 and i say its not worth the money. so i test rode a mullet and loved it. so i ordered a mullet.
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Submitted by
James Connors
a Downhiller
from Beaverton, OR, USA Date Reviewed: July 8, 2005
Favorite Trail:
BMX Race Track in Newberg, OR
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$550.00
Purchased At:
The Bike Gallery, Beaverton
Strengths:
Awesome stopping power. The 8" front disc makes the bike stop on a dime. Geometry is wide and close in (which makes for a great handling). Very solid frame.
Weaknesses:
I flattened the front tire within a week, so that would be it.
Similar Products Used:
Speciallize Rockhopper, Trek 4300 disc, Gary Fisher Tassajara Disc
Bike Setup:
Deore XT Rear Derailleur, added a bottle cage. Stock on everything else.
Bottom Line:
This bike is a great buy for anyone on a budget and has handled everything I've thrown at it (30 mile trip, 18-19 uphill. At least 6 miles a day. Lots of dirt and stair jumping.). I would have no problem buying this bike again and would highly reccomend it to anyone.
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Submitted by
Steve-O
a Weekend Warrior
from Toronto, Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: July 3, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Kelso Park
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$769.00
Purchased At:
Cycle Path Mississauga
Strengths:
Tough and solid frame feels nearly indestructable. very light for a bike in this price range. big Fatty tires help you power over just about anything that comes your way. I was a little worried about the gearing on it comming from an XC style bike but it has enough get up and go to climb any hill or keep up with my XC buddies on the straights.
Weaknesses:
Bars are a touch too wide but i am takin them in to get cut down an inch or so. saddle is a touch hard and i think i may replace it. componant set is a little low end but componants can be changed and as i get more money ill chang em..
Similar Products Used:
Never any free riders, Ironhorse-Desperado, Cannondale-scalpel, Gary Fisher-Marlin
Bike Setup:
stock except for LX and probably putting on clipless..
Bottom Line:
this bike is a great deal for the price, the brakes are pretty good (8" in the front is a tad overkill) the pedals stick like glue, the frame is solid as a rock but easy enough to get off the ground, big fat tires are great for the trails, keeping you firmly planted no matter what you are riding on. the colour is FANTASTIC and in the complete opposite of WILD Fisher graphics there is barely a graphic on the bike it merely proves itself on the trails. all in all it is the best bike i have ever owned and i will enjoy this bike untill it must be replaced.
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Submitted by
Kevin
a Weekend Warrior
from Washington, USA Date Reviewed: July 1, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$549.00
Purchased At:
Bicycles West
Strengths:
Great Frame, good fork, Everything!
Weaknesses:
None that I can think of.
Similar Products Used:
specialized p.2
Bike Setup:
Stock
Bottom Line:
Great bike, I love the feel, light for a dirt jump/urban bike. Good fork, descent amount of travel, great bike. One of the best deals on bikes out there. Awsome 2.4 inch wheels, 8 inch hfront 6 back disc brakes are perfect for thes kind of bikes, you can use this bike for almost any mountain bike riding. Great Bike.
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Submitted by
michael
a
from temecula california Date Reviewed: June 18, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$580.00
Purchased At:
san diego bicylce shop
Strengths:
frame, brakes, seat, bars, for is ok.
Weaknesses:
shifters and derauilers are cheap but its only 600 bucks.
Similar Products Used:
escape 8.1
Bike Setup:
stock planing on a new frok new derauilers and hydro brakes
Bottom Line:
this bike is a very good all around/dirtjumping bike. the frame looks to be unbreakable but lite enough to go around town. feels extremely solid when jumping and going om some bumvy down hill. i have to ride to school every day and i love to do jumps and sometimes the occasional trip to mammoth and this bike is perfect and it costs so little. great bike and highly recomendded
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Banning Lyon
a
from Ft. Worth, TX Date Reviewed: June 14, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Z Boaz
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
Bikes Etc
Strengths:
Frame, disc brakes, rock solid shifting
Weaknesses:
The stock grips kinda suck, forks are nice... but kinda spongy for concrete/asphalt riding
Similar Products Used:
N/A
Bike Setup:
Completely stock at the moment
Bottom Line:
Read a ton of reviews all over the place before purchasing... and glad I did. I'm 6'3" and have long arms and legs and this bike (purchased the 21") is incredibly comfortable. Most bikes feel cramped to me... not this one. The Opie has very poor components compared to the Mullet... and the Bitter's price tag isn't worth the slight upgrade in components... let alone the GED. This bike is the sweetspot in the line. I ride it everyday... both on the street and trails and it was worth every dollar. The forks are a tiny bit soggy for any length of time while riding cross country on conrete or asphalt... not so bad that it's a nuisance... but off-road they are very, very solid forks. The bike is built like a tank with beautiful welds all over. The disc brakes are sweet... but require a tiny bit of adjusting after using the drop outs for the wheels... but once you find the right spot... it stays. Couldn't recommend this bike more highly... not only is it a fantastic bike... it's a great value for the components. Couldn't be happier.
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Bob Rosenthal
a Weekend Warrior
from Lincoln Nebraska U.S.A. Date Reviewed: June 13, 2005
Stock grips.. but most are.. And maybe the shifters, but its always fun to upgrade later!
Similar Products Used:
Kona Scrap, GT Ruckus..
Bike Setup:
All Stock except ODI Loc-on grips to replace the stock ones.
Bottom Line:
I have owned alot of bikes and this one is my favorite.. Best all around performer.. built very strong and I can jump whatever, yet the bike is way lighter than most bikes of this type, so can be taken on long rides. For the price this the best all around bike out there.. Just Be sure to put on a chainstay protector so the chain doesnt mess up that beautiful paint!
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bob bauer
a Weekend Warrior
from miller beach indiana usa Date Reviewed: May 19, 2005
Favorite Trail:
imagination glen
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
the bike pros
Strengths:
value.....tires......color!
Weaknesses:
fork, wheels, crankset, bottom bracket, shifters!
Similar Products Used:
planet x jack flash, kona sumthing i forgot"scab" i think
Bike Setup:
rock shox reba, bontrager big earl cranks, xt rear der, lx front der, azonic mag pedals, kenda blue groove tire in front, nokia gaz on the rear, truvativ isis bb, planet x bar and saddle,deore shifters, hayes hfx disc setup, xt hubs on mavic rims, a goofy 6spd xt cass(don't ask why), bontrager race stem 110mm set at zero degrees for hopping around on and i flip it to ride xc, oury lock on grips, and a set of red anodized bottle cage bolts!
Bottom Line:
bike rides ok.......makes for a great trail/trials pub crawler do anything rig. i'm hesitent in going big with it. i'm lobbying to get fisher to do replaceble dropouts on the next series of biggins bikes, like that of the mountain cycle rumble.......but all in all the mullet is the best bang for the buck. it gave me a fun frame to build on and rode as expected, its a great choice over the opie and a better bargin than the bitter. i'd have more of my phriendz riding this frame but there all xc geeks!
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jared rummell
a Weekend Warrior
from oregon Date Reviewed: April 24, 2005
Favorite Trail:
norms trails
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
bikes and beyond
Strengths:
sturdy welds on frame, great manitou forks,mtb rims are sturdy, but can't deal with landing sideways,overall feel is great.
Weaknesses:
Cranks skweaks a little bit.
Bottom Line:
definitely an awsome bike
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Zach Ho
a Weekend Warrior
from Monmouth, Oregon, USA Date Reviewed: April 7, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Norm's Trails
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
Bikes and Beyond
Strengths:
Frame is alright. Nice bar and stem. Seat is comfy. Hayes brakes are awesome.
Weaknesses:
Tubes on the frame are small. Fork is weak. So are the rims and cranks/bottom bracket. Pedals make clicking sound after a few hits to them.
Similar Products Used:
Specialized P.1, Felt, Haro X.1
Bike Setup:
Mullet with Bontrager Big Earl Freeride Cranks, ISIS Gigapipe BB, Matrix 750 rear rim cause i tacoed the last one, Kenda Stick-E rear tire cause the stocker sucks, Deore LX front derailluer, thicker oil in fork cause im 150 pounds and can bottom it out on a 5 foot to flat drop, Thorn resistant tubes,
Bottom Line:
This bike is a good bike to start out freeriding and dirt jumping on. I am 14 and I like this bike but the components arent the best for freeriding. They can be replaced as you go down the road but after a while the frame will need replaced to just cause of the small tubes and small gussets. The seat tube gusset on it does make it look mean but once again the small tubes make the rest of the bike look like a mild freeride bike. I have totally trashed the stock bottom bracket and cranks and rear rim. I have broke the valves in the fork 3 times and broke the coils once. This fork is not meant for anything major because the biggest thing I have done is a 8 foot drop to nice tranny. The bottom line is that this bike is a great buy and with some upgrades can serve you well for a long time until u decide to go big and buy a new frame. I am upgrading my bike and then Im gonna buy a Norco Shore hardtail frame and then it will no longer be a Mullet but thats just my preference. I think that Gary Fisher could have built up the frame a little bit more. So if you a mild/beginner freerider this bike is an outstanding deal and I suggest it. Just be prepared to buy some aftermarket parts along the way. Cheers!
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FLASH GORDON
a Weekend Warrior
from CROATIA Date Reviewed: February 21, 2005
Favorite Trail:
street, extreme xc
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$620.00
Purchased At:
///
Strengths:
the price, very nice geometry, weight.
Weaknesses:
the fork is not the best, but it is o.k. handlebar is to low for me, but for someone it is strenght.
Similar Products Used:
scott yz1, da bomb molotov (my friend spent about 2000$ on it)
Bike Setup:
original bike setup
Bottom Line:
if i am able to buy bike again, for same money, i would buy the same bike. very nice bike for his price range, the parts are o.k. but his body is perfect. in croatia bikes are to expensive, mullet costs like kona shred, author a gang or haro escape 8.1, about 800$ but i was lucky and get it much cheaper... my plan is to spent about 400 - 500$ on my mullet, and get a dream bike.
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Mike Fields
a Weekend Warrior
from Ellicott City, MD USA Date Reviewed: January 28, 2005
Favorite Trail:
urban dirt and trail
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$550.00
Purchased At:
The Bike Doctor
Strengths:
Very nice geometry and overall nice feel, price.
Weaknesses:
fork(but i have to admit it was way better then i thought it would be), and the crank has no bash
Similar Products Used:
just switched from bmx so FIT Pro
Bike Setup:
Stock 05 mullet but getting a sherman flick, a raceface evolve crankset, switching out the brakes for xt hydraulics, and maxxis holy roller tires.
Bottom Line:
This is a very nice bike and i love it a lot and its such an awesome deal because of the price. My friend spent $150 more than me on a trek bruiser 2 but all my friends agree that the mullet is so much better because the marzocchi mz comp is the worst fork in the world. If you freeride, urban, dirt jump or anything like that than this is the perfect bike for you. some of the components arent the best for freeriding, such as the fork and crank set and even the brakes but can still get the job done and are easy to switch out because you are not spending a fortune on a bike that you are just going to replace the parts on. But because these components arent the best and because of the price this is the perfect bike to customize because the frame is perfect and the price is unbeatable. so the bottom line is if u want a freeride hardtail and want to customize it then this is the only bike for you and if you want the best price and service get it from the bike doctor because they give you free lifetime adjustments and tune ups. (and they only charged me $550 instead of $600)
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