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Submitted by
Cierenberg South-Africa
a
from billyc@wol.co.za
Date Reviewed: November 15, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | Tested or demo'ed only | | Price Paid: |
$300.00 | | Purchased At: | second hand | | Strengths: | it's flippin strong!! "foresure" i've done a 10 foot drop to flat, nothing has happend to the frame,nore the components....
| | Weaknesses: | the orriganal fork(rst 281) the hoopster rims are ok but get flat spots very easy!! | | Similar Products Used: | giant yukon; trek 810; gary fisher. | | Bike Setup: | rock shox psylo race(nice fork)/ lx-groupset; mavic rims.. azonic shorty; sdg bel air saddle.. azonic chubby dh bar.. maxxis high-roller tyres, and mr-dirt gizmo chain guide | | Bottom Line: | it's a nice bike.. but the stock equipment sucks!!!!!!
get yourself one if you want to experiant's alround riding/ exept down hill! you'll brake the frame in a billion place's!!!!! trust me i've seen it happen, only it was on a free riding session... | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
David
a Cross Country Rider
from WV
Date Reviewed: October 17, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$380.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | Stout frame, good brakes, very solid overall | | Bike Setup: | 1999 Rincon SE, Marzocchi Z-4 Flylight Air, Thudbuster seatpost, selle italia flight saddle, Tektro brakes, Geax Hook and Warp tires, Shimano Alivio components | | Bottom Line: | I have thrashed this bike for 2 1/2 years on WV rocks, roots, mud and snow and it still performs like new. I've made some upgrades, but haven't had to replace anything because of breakage or wear. It's a solid bike and a great value for the money. I like it! | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
JEREMY SCHAAB
a Weekend Warrior
from TORONTO, ONTARIO
Date Reviewed: April 6, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Mr. Marbles | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$250.00 | | Purchased At: | Privately (Used 1 year) | | Strengths: | Extremely Strong Frame. Have started freeriding with this bike and despite having to replace every part on it the frame consistantly stands up to 4' drops on cement. Great first bike especially when on a college student budget. | | Weaknesses: | Weak origional parts but what you would expect in that price range. 1" Steerer tube is poor, forks to fit it are hard to find. | | Similar Products Used: | Too many hardtails to list. | | Bike Setup: | Rock Shox Jett XC, XT Brakes, LX shifters/deraillers,Sun Rims, Specialized Cactus Control 2.35 TIRES | | Bottom Line: | Bike has served me very well for the past 3- years and has stood up to extreme abuse, great for first time bike owners on a tight budget. Replaced it with a 2000 SCHWINN 4 BANGER. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
E. Gross
a Downhiller
from CharlesTown Pa Usa
Date Reviewed: March 24, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Log Run | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$219.00 | | Purchased At: | Performance | | Strengths: | Strong Frame yet it is overall light. Easy on and off. | | Weaknesses: | Threaded Headset. POS crank which I wore all the teeth off. hard as a rock no flex. Seat is of poor quality. Rims are minimal quality should upgrade fork and shifter.s | | Similar Products Used: | Raleigh M60
| | Bike Setup: | Defalt w/ pana tyres and new pedals also new shifters ( halfpipes) and New seat and rear rim. New cables and chain also a new set of derailers. | | Bottom Line: | Overall Great begginer bike I loved it until It wore out after 3 yrs of riding I finally grew ou of the bike. Excellent for limited budget or just your average shwmo who knows nothing about bikes nor cares.
Bottomline is that if you need a cheap bike and want a less then comforatble ride this is your choice. Hey spend the money now and in three years you will replace it . Hey Gaint overall you got awesome bike but what happened on this one.
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Submitted by
Mike ThE BiKe
a Cross-Country Rider
from Cape Town
Date Reviewed: June 26, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Paarl Rock, Kenridge Altydgedacht Farm etc. | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Strong Frame! (very STRONG) all in all it is a hell of a strong bike! in all aspects!. | | Weaknesses: |
Tyres that you get when you buy the bike NEW I suggest you try them and decide cos' I say change them to something better. | | Similar Products Used: |
Tried many Gary Fishers and them to I have been very very pleased with! | | Bike Setup: |
RST 281, Team Series.
Giant Rincon se, new model. | | Bottom Line: | Great bike! I still ride it even went on it today!.
I am very pleased with the overall performance after all my wipes it has lasted well. I did do some minor adjustments but all in all I am happy. | | Overall Rating: |
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