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Submitted by
DK
a Cross Country Rider
from Woodinville, WA, USA
Date Reviewed: June 30, 2009 | | Favorite Trail: | Hoke Ka Doto, Fort Ive | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$500.00 | | Purchased At: | REI i think | | Strengths: | Everything is amazing, its lightweight, durable, and gotta love the disk brakes, i have had this bike for like 6 years and have not had to change the brake pads yet. | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | I have ridden other giants, I think the rincon or something | | Bottom Line: | All around amazing, i would recomend this bike to the greenest rider all the way up to the pro's. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
deputydog
a Weekend Warrior
from Niles IL USA
Date Reviewed: June 21, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | forest trails | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$30.00 | | Purchased At: | garage sale deal | | Bottom Line: | great bike for the buck! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Benjo Carpio
a Cross Country Rider
from Philippines
Date Reviewed: May 8, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Woodlands w/ some downhills. Pagudpud was 1st | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$460.00 | | Purchased At: | Extreme Bike Shop Timog | | Strengths: | Bike is light and user friendly. Easy to handle | | Weaknesses: | I need to get a seat post w/ shox. | | Similar Products Used: | My 1st MTB | | Bike Setup: | 2003 Giant Iguana with Disc Brakes. frame Supersized ALUXX butted aluminum, integrated gusset, XTC geometry, Disc brake mount
fork RST gila, 3.1" travel
derailleur Front: Shimano Alivio, Rear: Shimano Deore
derailleurshifters Shimano EF-29, 8-speed
cranks Giant, 22/32/44T
pedals Steel
handlebar Alloy 1.25" riser
stem Giant 1 1/8 Ahead
headset Integrated Ahead 1 1/8"
levers Shimano v-brakes
brakes Hayes Mechanical disc w/6" rotors
saddle Giant Groove, Dual Density MTB with Kevlar bumpers
seatpost Giant Alloy micro-adjust, 30.8, QR Seat lever
rims Alloy, 32H doublewall, black w/ brushed sidewall
hubs Shimano Disc, 32H, QR
tires Hutchinson Mosquito 26x2.0
cassette SRAM 5.0, 11-34T, 8-speed
spokes Stainless Steel 14G
| | Bottom Line: | Very, very, very, very, very, very good bike for beginners like me. | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Lukasz
a Weekend Warrior
from Connecticut
Date Reviewed: November 2, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$350.00 | | Purchased At: | E-BAY | | Strengths: | The bike is a dream for the money i paid. Came with hayes disk brakes (mechanical) which work like a charm. It comes with good components for the money. It looks totaly hot. And it rides like a way more expensive bike. | | Weaknesses: | Shock is way to soft for my weight. If you weight over 170 lb you should consider upgrading your shock or atleast the springs. Springs run for around $80. And new shock will cost you about additional 250. So keep that in mind if you considering bying this bike. | | Similar Products Used: | First giant. First bike of this class. | | Bike Setup: | 2003 Giant Iguana with Disc Brakes. frame Supersized ALUXX butted aluminum, integrated gusset, XTC geometry, Disc brake mount
fork Manitou Six Sport, 3.1" travel
derailleur Front: Shimano Alivio, Rear: Shimano Deore
derailleurshifters Shimano EF-29, 8-speed
cranks Giant, 22/32/44T
pedals Steel w/ resin body, toe clips and straps
handlebar Alloy 1.25" riser
stem Giant 1 1/8 Ahead
headset Integrated Ahead 1 1/8"
levers Shimano EF-29
brakes Hayes Mechanical disc w/6" rotors
saddle Giant Groove, Dual Density MTB with Kevlar bumpers
seatpost Giant Alloy micro-adjust, 30.8, QR Seat lever
rims Alloy, 32H doublewall, black w/ brushed sidewall
hubs Shimano Disc, 32H, QR
tires Hutchinson Mosquito 26x2.0
cassette SRAM 5.0, 11-34T, 8-speed
spokes Stainless Steel 14G
additional Chainguard
| | Bottom Line: | The bike is just perfect. It's worth every red cent that i paid for it. It's afartoble and very relaible. Shock is too soft but it won't cost you too much to fix that problem. You won't have to spend a lot of money in order to get a very good bike. You should defenitly get this bike. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ryan B
a Racer
from St.Louis Missouri USA
Date Reviewed: October 20, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | everywhere | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$145.00 | | Purchased At: | a pawn shop back in 1995 | | Strengths: | Well, I got this bike in '95 from a pawn shop...it's a '91 model I think. I put Rock Shox Indy S on the front a little after I got it. This bike rocks! Stable, easy to ride, durable, you can ride it hard and it comes out fine. Best bike I've ever owned(I'm 16 BTW). | | Weaknesses: | Mostly my fault, from not being moved the seat post fused with the frame, my dad tried to get it unstuck, and it's really stuck in there and won't come out for nothing...the top of the seat post was weak and just broke off by me just trying to turn the seat, so it's unrideable :( Also had an intermitten gear slam(like it missed a tooth but the gears are fine), and the chain broke off and almost hit someone's car... | | Similar Products Used: | Roadmaster Razor's Edge, junk, total junk. | | Bike Setup: | 1991 Iguana 21 speed, Rock Shox Indy S, rapid fire shifters, Trek speedometer, Shimano everything, black with the gold marks. | | Bottom Line: | An awsome bike in every way. After 7 years of use, the only reason it's not rideable is my fault. It goes through everything in stride. Try going to some pawn shops and pick one of these up like I did. I suggest this bike for advanced cycleing kids that can ride it hard but yet know what they are doing. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brian Peterson
a Cross Country Rider
from Duluth, MN
Date Reviewed: August 9, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | Love all the components! | | Similar Products Used: | Diamond Back Mountain Bikes. | | Bike Setup: | Stock except for toe strap pedals. | | Bottom Line: | This is one awsome bike. I have owned and used this bike daily for almost 10 years. I have never had to replace any components. I tune the bike up every spring and have had no problems with anything. This bike shifts very well under power. No compaints about anything! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
J. P.
a Downhiller
from Cranbrook, BC, Canada
Date Reviewed: April 4, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Anything thats fun | | Duration Product Used: | Tested or demo'ed only | | Price Paid: |
$800.00 | | Purchased At: | Kimberly ski hill | | Strengths: | Handle bars are good, tires are good | | Weaknesses: | Seat, forks are O.K, pedles | | Similar Products Used: | nothing | | Bike Setup: | every thing is stock but the pedles are oddosey platform | | Bottom Line: | this is a pretty good bike, it is used for dh, small drops/jumps, ladders, and basic free rideing. I recomend this bike to any free rider looking for a bike to go any where and not off big ramps. don't buy this bike if you are really extreme. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
bad stitch
a Weekend Warrior
from toowoomba
Date Reviewed: October 5, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | canyon | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$890.00 | | Purchased At: | bellstreet cycles | | Strengths: | Strong as, good components | | Weaknesses: | shocks bottom out on some dropoffs, seat post sucks | | Bike Setup: | 38 cm seatpost thinner seat,"better for downhill", widder pedals the ones u get are to small and your feet slip off them in downhill. | | Bottom Line: | Great strong bike u can give a bashing and won't break. if u can get a set of shocks with more travel. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
J.C. Kester
a Weekend Warrior
from Grand Junction CO. USA
Date Reviewed: June 2, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Dirt Hills | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | Excellent brakes, handles great, very durable, had it for 5 years, nothing ever broken, tires store setup- 2 flats since I've had it. | | Weaknesses: | kinda heavy, no shocks, grip shift. | | Similar Products Used: | Giant Awesome | | Bike Setup: | store, comfortable seat | | Bottom Line: | Been a great bike ever since I've had it, I am just now getting new stuff for it, don't want to buy another, they don't make em like they used to. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Joe L.
a Cross Country Rider
from Indy
Date Reviewed: April 14, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Gnaw Bone | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | Strong frame, nice forgiving ride, the STX and alivio parts actually hold up pretty well to a 240 Clydesdale. | | Weaknesses: | HEAVY!!! | | Similar Products Used: | Gary Fisher Paragon (current off-road ride) | | Bike Setup: | '96 Giant Iguana 650
stock except Shimano 545 clipless pedals, Conti Double Fighter tires, LX V-brakes, Serfas RX saddle, Avenir bar ends. | | Bottom Line: | This is one tough bike!!! I bought it in Feb. of 97 for $435 and have gotten MORE than my $$$ worth. I'm 240lb and it has held up to everything i've put it through. The deraileurs work surprisingly well and the cromoly is pretty forgiving.
I now use it mainly for neighborhood rides with my wife and 2 kids; it's retired from hard riding. But, if I decided to take it out again, it would be there for me.
A lot of people rag on the Wienman 519 rims but they have been nothing but good to me. I just finally needed some suspension so I bought a Paragon, but will always love and respect my Giant.
The only negative is it's HEAVY!!! I didn't think it was until I got my new bike. But, if you can climb on a heavy bike, you can really climb on a light bike. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
shawn
a Cross Country Rider
from winnipeg,canada
Date Reviewed: April 5, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | assinniboine | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | very stable,maneuverable,quick. | | Weaknesses: | heavy,stock parts are o.k. | | Similar Products Used: | trek830 | | Bike Setup: | lx deore gear goup,drivetrain,brake group.ritchy rims,rockshox seat post.gt bash guard. | | Bottom Line: | To be honest with you,this bike is the 1990 model, so the stock parts were pretty much worn out. I just put 500.00(canadian eh!)into this beast. And I do mean beast because this thing has got to weigh 30 pounds. Overall tho,this apretty good bike for the buck. 100.00 | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kim
a Cross-Country Rider
from Willoughby, OH
Date Reviewed: September 10, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Vulture's Knob, Wooster, OH | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Great bike for beginning riders! Solid chromoly frame and good, entry-level Alivio/STX components. | | Weaknesses: |
It's heavy; no shock fork, cantilever brakes. | | Similar Products Used: |
ProFlex Animal, Cannondale CAAD3 custom. | | Bike Setup: |
Currently own a custom-built bike on a Cannondale CAAD3 frame; 98 Manitou SX-R shock; XTR/XT components. | | Bottom Line: | This was the very first good bike I ever purchased: $400 at a local shop. Eventually, I built it up with XT brakes-the Alivio/STX gruppo worked great-and took out the rigid fork and replaced it with a Manitou ProC threadless fork. I also took off the platform pedals and put on a Nashbar clipless...What an improvement! It was a great set-up for someone just learning how to ride.My Iguana was a 1997 dark green metallic with white and gold graphics. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Scott
a Racer
from Charlotte NC
Date Reviewed: July 13, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Tsali | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
Bought it at a used bike shop as frame (199?-no idea what year it was, olive color if anyone knows, Id appreciate it if they could let ne know) for $50, built it up with 98' XT and 97' Manitou SX. It survived everything from 10' jumps to 200' downhills! It was the best cromoly frame I have ever owned | | Weaknesses: |
none that I know of... | | Similar Products Used: |
96' Raleigh MCC9
Cannondale Cadd 1,2,3
Cannondale Super V 900 | | Bike Setup: |
98' XT comps, 97' Manitou SX | | Bottom Line: | If your looking for a nice, entry level mountain bike, this is the one. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris
a Weekend Warrior
from Seattle , WA
Date Reviewed: June 12, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Bike Setup: |
Giant ATX 760
Shimano SLR brakes
Shimano Deore DX shifter
SR DuoTrack 8001 front shocks | | Bottom Line: | Had the bike for about six months and am pretty new to riding. Am really happy with it so far! Can anyone tell me anything about this bike? Like what the list price and/or year made....I bought this from a pawn shop for $100, it is in pretty fair condition, as I am new to biking, I amcurious as to whether this is a good bike..thanks.. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Stu
a Cross-Country Rider
from Rochester
Date Reviewed: May 28, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
Strong frame
Good components vs. $
Good colors
Giant quality
Clings to the ground | | Weaknesses: |
A little heavy
Lousy hubs
Oddball seatpost size
Only seven speed set
Threaded headset | | Similar Products Used: |
Treks, Gary Fisher Wahoo | | Bike Setup: |
Rigid fork, will upgrade | | Bottom Line: | If I knew then what I know now, I would have spent more and gotten a bike with a threadless headset, and a common seatpost size, so it would be easier to upgrade. However, at 350$, it is a sweet, strong, smooth bike. I test rode the Gary Fisher Wahoo and next to it, this bike was more stable, smoother, and had better components. It is a 98 Iguana, and I love it so far. The hubs seals come off easy, and have required some maintenence, but otherwise I have ridden about 15 miles a day on many terrain types and it has been a winner. Great bang for the buck! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Reef
a Weekend Warrior
from Ontario
Date Reviewed: May 22, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Chilkoot | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
Killer piece of machinery!!
Great comps.
Can't complain, awesome grind for the buck!! | | Weaknesses: |
None what- so- ever!! | | Similar Products Used: |
GT Backwoods, GT Karakoram, Specialized Rockjumper, Mongoose, Rocky Mountains.... | | Bike Setup: |
1998 Giant Iguana....need I say more??!! | | Bottom Line: | Retail $600 purchased for $475....would of paid $4000 for it, it's that smooth---GIANT for life!!!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brandon
a Downhiller
from Georgia
Date Reviewed: May 21, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
Strong, light, beefy frame. Awesome shocks (RockShox Jett T2 Long Travel), rapidfire 24 speed, good brakes, cool valve caps. | | Weaknesses: |
none. | | Similar Products Used: |
Specialized Rockhopper A1 Comp FS, Specialized Hardrock A1 Comp FS | | Bike Setup: |
hardtail, RS Jett T2 Long Travel shocks, 6061 alu. frame, rapidfire 24 spd. | | Bottom Line: | The '99 Iguana SE is a HUGE improvement over the older models. The new shocks have 75mm (3 inches!)of travel (compared to about 40mm in RS Indy S or Quad 5s). The new frame is awesome! This thing handles like it's on rails! 24 speeds. Rapidfire shifters. threadless headset. I think this bike is far better than the Specialized Hardrock A1Comp FS or Specialized Rockhopper. Only $510. Check it out. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt Hawkins
a Weekend Warrior
from Markham Ontario
Date Reviewed: May 14, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Rough river trail | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Nice light frame, very confortable (except for seat) Very fast and good price | | Weaknesses: |
Not very good components. and terriable dia-comp v brakes and bad shocks | | Similar Products Used: |
Ralahe Sarengetti | | Bike Setup: |
Giant Iguana SE with Rock Shox indy s | | Bottom Line: | At the store I was trying to decide between the Ralahi Sarengetti and the Giant Iguana I chose the Giant because of the nice light frame and the nice looks after rideing it I wish I had Bought the ralagi because it has better componants and much much better brakes. If anyone from Dia-comp reads this tell your boss to start makeing better quality brakes because I was very dissapointed with these brakes every time I went out to ride they needed to be ajusted so I bought the Shimant deore LX very big improvement I also bought the Rock Shox indy XC again a very big improvement also I have boutht new Grips new chain and a new Crank (other one Broke)
Even with these problems this is still a good bike for it's money | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Richard
a Weekend Warrior
from Nashua, NH
Date Reviewed: May 13, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Durability, manuverability, comfort(with the aid of a new gel seat) | | Weaknesses: |
A bit heavy, but then again I'm unfairly
comparing it to my racer. | | Similar Products Used: |
assorted MTBs friends owned -- unfamiliar w/brands. | | Bike Setup: |
I have a 1998 Iguana SE w/Rock Shox Indy S fork. | | Bottom Line: | MAking the transition from Fuji road bike to Moutain biking. From speed to thrills. This bike is the NUTS. From the face plants, to the trees I've hit the bike continues to work like a charm -- me? I have great heath insurance (thank god).
I would recommend this bike to anyone. A great bike for the dollars spent(about $480). | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jazz
a Weekend Warrior
from Ottawa, Ontario
Date Reviewed: May 6, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Great bike, very well constructed with great geometry and good wight for its price. | | Weaknesses: |
None that affect in a big matter. | | Similar Products Used: |
Kona Firemountain(Of course the Kona is better) | | Bike Setup: |
I own a 1998 Iguana SE, with a front Rock Shox Indy S fork, STS components, DP V-Brakes,... | | Bottom Line: | I like the bike, its a fantastic hardtail with amazing control for the price I paid. I reccomend this bycicle to anyone who simply wants a good quality bike that can take alot of pressure. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ulf
a Weekend Warrior
from Malmö, Sweden
Date Reviewed: April 23, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Bottom Line: | For you guys and girls who use your MTB for longer trails and journeys, this is my story:
I bought an Iguana in Darwin, Australia, and rode it for 3000 kms through the worst kind of trails in the northwest of the continent, through the Kimberleys, with 80 lbs of luggage stacked on it. And the results?? No problemos at all!! It performed marvellously through all that sand, water and dust! Thats what I call quality! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Andrew
a Racer
from Ontario
Date Reviewed: April 2, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Reliable | | Weaknesses: |
Heavy, very rigid. | | Similar Products Used: |
Gary Fisher Bigsur | | Bike Setup: |
Indy XC, STX components,
Stupid weinman rims | | Bottom Line: | A good starter bike, I will stick with my nice even more reliable big sur. It rocks. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Joe L.
a
from weekend warrior
Date Reviewed: March 7, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I own an Iguana 650 (96). I bought it in early 97 for $430. I love this bike!!! The killer paint job caught my eye and the decent components for the price sold me. The only complaints I have are the brakes which could be better. Besides that I have only positive things to say about this bike. rides great, looks great (imho), quality built, and no problems whatsoever. Grreat bike for the $$$!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kevin
a weekend warrior
from Yerington
Date Reviewed: December 14, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Incredible bike for the money. BB and Brakes could be better, but everything else is great. This bikes best feature is the frame, absolutly indestructable, I've dropped it, slammed it, and wrecked hard (more than a few times)and the frame is still good as new. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris Mills
a downhiller
from ma
Date Reviewed: October 9, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I recently purchased the Giant Iguana and all I can say is WHOOOOOOO Doggie, this bike rocks. I've put absolutly no money into this bike.... Why? Because the components that come standard cannot be beat. And Man!!!! is this bike durable, once in a fit or rage I threw it down a slope.... Not a ding on the frame! Hats off to Giant.... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Phil White
a weekend warrior
from Maine
Date Reviewed: August 31, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have an Iguana SE with a Rock Shox front suspension, Rapid Fire Shifters, 21 speed, etc. I like the bike and the way it handles, however I have a little problem with it, and was wondering if anyone else has had a similiar experience. About 4-5 miles into a ride the bike develops a clicking noise in the right crank arm. The dealer tightened a few screws, and even replaces the bottom bracket, but the problem is still there. I doubt if it is serious or even dangerous in any way, but it is EXTREMELY annoying. The clicking can be felt in the pedal, both with foot in or out or the sturups. I would appreciate any feedbavk on this. As of right now, I plan to sell the bike and never buy another Giant. I will be going back to Specialized, as they seem to built a far superior bike, in my opinion. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Andy Ebert
a weekend warrior
from Charlotte, NC USA
Date Reviewed: August 23, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Recently purchased a 97 (new) Iguana. I love the v-brakes. The frame has the right amount of weight and flex. I could not find a better bike for the money ($270). The Shimano rapid fire shifter works excellent. The bike handled great on narrow trails and sharp bends. Top grade bike for the money. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Landon Wright
a weekend warrior
from Germantown, Tennessee, USA
Date Reviewed: August 9, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I was very impressed with my Iguana. It's great on and of the trail.
The front suspension helps a lot when I go over bumps and rocks and stuff.
Since I have Indy S. I am very greatly happy with the bike and the price I bought it for. I feel that the Giant Iguana SE is a great bike for anyone with a good while of bike experience | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
BRIAN DAVIDSON
a racer
from GlenBurnie,Maryland ,Anne Arundel
Date Reviewed: August 6, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I need to get update for redline bmx Bikes.pluse I need to see what kind
of bmx do you have.The only part I hate about my bike was that it did not
go as fast as the redline bmx bikes.I never ride a redline bmx bike.
so I do not know that much about redline bmx bikes. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dave Dowling
a cross-country rider
from Launceston, Australia
Date Reviewed: July 27, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Having recently purchased an Giant iguana (for the bargain price of 610 bucks) specced with STX/Alivio components, dia-compe brakes, PrimalRaptors, a pretty funky silver coat of paint and a decent giant finsihing kit.I mainly use this bike for x-country and playing in the mud, and the only place where the bike lets me down is the primalRaptors don't grip in deep mud, but that can be changed by asking the bike store too customise your choice of tyres. But this bike is competent bike, but some good things to bolt onto your spanking new bike are bar ends, clipless pedals and if you are feeling rich shocks.Dave | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Shaun
a weekend warrior
from Edwardsville, IL
Date Reviewed: July 8, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
The Iguana is one of the best bikes for the price. I had a Rock Shox Quad 21 R put on. It took a little custom work from the bike shop to get the stem back on, but it makes all the difference in the world. This bike is the only way to to go if you don't want to spend a lot of money, but want a professional looking and handling bike. Once again Giant comes out on top!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Phil King
a weekend warrior
from London, Ontario
Date Reviewed: July 7, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Just an update here. I'm still riding my '96 Iguana w/ RST 381 shocks. I abuse it pretty good about once a week and it has always worked perfectly. The ride is good and, like everybody else says, it's a bit heavy but if you're not racing or riding every day who cares. This year, I put on Shimano 535 clipless pedals and got Shimano shoes. WOW! What a difference. I'm getting up hills easily that I couldn't get up before - it seems like I'm always right on top of my bike. Now the only reason I can't keep up with my friends is because they're 10 years younger than me! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
James King
a weekend warrior
from Melbourne, Australia
Date Reviewed: June 30, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought my 98' model Iguana in early June as a replacement for my stolem Appollo Kosciusko from Freewheeling Cycles in Rosebud. So far it has done pretty well with exception to the front Dia-Combe 7 V-brake which has required constant maintenance and is still not right. I have not done a great deal of riding however I have done enough to get a feel for what it can and can't do. I have not ridden another bike with suspension so I don't no how the Indy's compare with other forks. Great value at $750. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Darryl
a cross-country rider
from Ontario
Date Reviewed: June 27, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought this bike a month ago, and it's great. I do alot of riding, and it hasn't let me down yet. It's a great handler, and it's fairly light for the price. I love the V-brakes. I had canti's on my old bike, and the v's are a huge improvement.P.S. Never ever ever ever ever buy CCM bikes. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
BIG Walt
a cross-country rider
from Irvine
Date Reviewed: June 17, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
THis is THE bike for the BIG guy.....25.5 frame with the strength to take me this 2000 miles do far. Bike commute? No problem. Desert fire roads, no biggie. It has done it all with my 300+ lbs. on top of it. THe cool brushed finish make for a ral head turner.
That is not to say I haven` changed it around a little......
Azonic 2.5 riser bar
8 sp. conversion
An actual seat..gel with springs(funky lookin` but real sweet on the seat)
Girvin Flexstem(at $7 who could pass)
Oury grips
Onza bar ends
And a set of Troika prototype wheels.......thanks Craig
The only thing is, with this L-O-N-G steerer, I can`t find a shock for it....and if it keeps getting worse, I may have to sell the bike as I had back surgery and I lose the feeling in my legs if I ride too long. Can anyone help with this? I like mine threaded. THe 25.5 is the only one that doeesn`t come in the SE model. Why can`t Giant get their shocks the length they want? | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
BIG Walt
a cross-country rider
from Irvine
Date Reviewed: June 17, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
THis is THE bike for the BIG guy.....25.5 frame with the strength to take me this 2000 miles do far. Bike commute? No problem. Desert fire roads, no biggie. It has done it all with my 300+ lbs. on top of it. THe cool brushed finish make for a ral head turner.
That is not to say I haven` changed it around a little......
Azonic 2.5 riser bar
8 sp. conversion
An actual seat..gel with springs(funky lookin` but real sweet on the seat)
Girvin Flexstem(at $7 who could pass)
Oury grips
Onza bar ends
And a set of Troika prototype wheels.......thanks Craig
The only thing is, with this L-O-N-G steerer, I can`t find a shock for it....and if it keeps getting worse, I may have to sell the bike as I had back surgery and I lose the feeling in my legs if I ride too long. Can anyone help with this? I like mine threaded. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
lisa
a weekend warrior
from maryland
Date Reviewed: May 29, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Just got the Iguana SE, with shocks. Have had it for two months now. I crash more than I fly, and think the bike is pretty durable and easy to maneuver. The big test will be taking it to White Tail ski resort for a full day of down hill this summer. I've had to carry it quite a bit, and for a 135lb shorty like myself, I find the bike is no burden at all. It' may not be as fancy as some of those new bikes coming out, but it's simply a good bike without the steep prices. I just wish I'd see more of them on the trails when I'm out riding:) | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike David
a weekend warrior
from Nova Scotia, Canada
Date Reviewed: May 27, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I ride the 98 Iguana se on mainly offroad conditions although it's rock shocks do bottom out at times on extremely rough terrain it is an overall excellent ride, has a sharp paint job and has good components for the $$$.I am pleased with my purchase and look forward to the next ride. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bzzzzz
a weekend warrior
from Scottsdale, AZ
Date Reviewed: May 18, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I purchased an Iguana a couple of months ago. I chose it based on its entry level price and acceptable quality componetry. And I must say that besides the fact that my woman now calls me a bumble bee (based on the paint job and factory stickers), I really like this bike! I have ridden nearly everyday since purchase, at times over some trecherous desert terrain, all without incident. Definitely worth its paltry price tag. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Happy Guy
a weekend warrior
from USA
Date Reviewed: May 13, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I really like this ride. It has some decent, mid-range components that work quite reliably. The frame is as good as it gets in the Chro-Mo market. It will probably outlast me if the frame is taken care of. Although it is a bit heavy, the price tag is light. Enjoy. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dav
a weekend warrior
from joppa, AL
Date Reviewed: May 10, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
purchased my Iguana SE in November of 97, awesome paintjob caught my eye,
and after checking the components, figured there was no way to go wrong.
mainly ride on paved/gravel roads, but recently got off road and the bike
preformed flawlessly. (paved/gravel comes into play while working P.D. bike
patrol) nice to have a GIANT Iguana between your legs. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Stuart Campbell
a weekend warrior
from Beaconsfield, Quebec
Date Reviewed: May 5, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I recently bought an Iguana SE (Alevio/STX; Rock Shox Indy S; good Shimano shifter; Diacompe 7 brakes; upgraded chain; bar ends) and have put it through its paces for about a month. My verdict: for $699 Can (equivalent to $460 US), who could ask for more? You could spend a bundle to shave a few pounds or get flashier comps on a higher- machine, but for a rec rider what's the point? (Some guys feel they need 90 megs of RAM in their computer when all they do is send email and surf.) This very solid ride seems like a very solid value: great handling, smooth shifting, and built to last. Go for it! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
LJ
a weekend warrior
from Utah
Date Reviewed: April 22, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have the 95 Giant Iguana SE with RST 381 shock. It is soo very smooth. I think this bike rocks! The front derailer is nice to upgrade, but at this price range, that isn't a complaint. This is a great all-around bike that will take you anywhere without killing your credit rating.... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steve
a weekend warrior
from Australia
Date Reviewed: April 22, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought this bike from geards cycles in launceston, tasmania, and it is the biggest waste of money. The suspension (Rock Shox Indy S) is so crap that I road off a gutter and bottomed them out. I was riding down a hill and my derailer fell off and I broke my wrist. I traded it in and returned to my Repco Max Tracks. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Daniel
a weekend warrior
from Australia
Date Reviewed: April 6, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought a 96 Iguana SE, which I have recently started racing on. I have upgraded the pedals, tires, saddle and brakes, and it has withstood all of the abuse that I have thrown at it. It is probably a bit small for the larger rider, but it isn't uncomfortable. A great bike for the money. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
James Fry
a weekend warrior
from Kingsport, TN
Date Reviewed: February 25, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Just bought a '98 model. It has some nice improvements over the '97 model; the best of which is that the Rock- Shock has been upgraded to a better one. It has a smooth ride. The geometry of the '98 puts you in the right position for comfortable riding. Everything just seems to click, which from my experience, wasn't the case with the earlier models. When I get some miles in I'll let you know how it holds up. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
guess
a weekend warrior
from FL
Date Reviewed: February 24, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought a '97 giant Iguana and had it for one year now (am I good at math or what?). It has okay components (I would highly suggest upgrading the fd). But I hate the shock it comes with. And if I live in florida and hate it, it must really be bad! Also it weighs alot at 29.5 lbs. But I have to say at least in 1997 (haven't seen '98 yet) it was the best deal for the money. If you are thinking of buying a used '97 Iguana SE, go ahead and do it. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
leon
a weekend warrior
from Princeton, NJ
Date Reviewed: January 16, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This is a pretty good bike for the money. It's a little on the heavy side, and I've upgraded a lot of the components, but overall I think it's a great bike to start out on. I went with a threadless headset with a lot of reach, that in combination with the long frame geometry keeps most of your weight over the back-end. I get out on mostly single track, I give it 4 chilies for this level of riding. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Juan O. Rodriguez
a weekend warrior
from San Juan, Puerto Rico
Date Reviewed: December 11, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
compre esta iguana hace muy poco tienpo pero tengo que decir que al subir la cima del yunke rainforest me senti que realmente he comprado una bicicleta exepcional y su transmicion la hace volar por las cuestas como por los llanos devo decir que su coadro frame parece indestructible y al elevarse y caer se siente la seguridad de tener una exelente maquina. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jonathan
a cross-country rider
from Johannesburg, South Africa
Date Reviewed: December 10, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought an Iguana SE with Rock Shock Indy forks. It really was an improvement from my Haro Escape. I rode a 95km race (on road) with slicks and the bike went great. I bought it on a special and I really think that its great value for money. It ramps smooth and the shocks make a great difference. A great buy!
P.S. Could anyone explain the difference between the 690 etc and the SE, which one's better? | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
E malters
a weekend warrior
from LA,CA
Date Reviewed: December 9, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I beat the crap out of this bike on a regular basis and it takes it all. I hooked up a child seat on the back and lug an extra 45 lbs around on the easier trails, so all you guys tweaking your super expensive bikes just to cut out an extra 2+ lbs are wimps. For the money(and believe me I can afford any bike) this bike is the bomb! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jason
a weekend warrior
from Columbus, OH
Date Reviewed: November 30, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought my 97 Iguana SE in early april of 97 and have abused it all summer. Aside from a tacoed rear rim and a couple of pinch-flats this bike has been great. It even survived an amazing high speed downhill crash at Snowshoe! Bike lived Scott bar ends did not. For the price you can't beat it! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Phil King
a weekend warrior
from London, Ontario
Date Reviewed: October 29, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I've had my Iguana for two years and it way my first real bike. Mine came with RST 381 shocks (sounds like I'm alone there) which have worked well for me. I agree with what everyone's said - this bike offers great value and is virtually indestructible. I've had wipes where I got up (slowly) thinking for sure I'm walking home this time and, man, the damned thing isn't even bruised. Amazing. I have trouble keeping up with my friends who have spent $1500 + on their bikes, but then I'm not still paying off my Iguana! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
nicolas
a weekend warrior
from quebec
Date Reviewed: October 20, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
i got a giant iguana 97 se.i bough it last spring.i would like to sell it to buy a new one | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
midi
a weekend warrior
from canada
Date Reviewed: October 20, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
hi...
i bought the giant iguana 2 months ago..this is my third bike.i bought this bike because it the cheapest quality bike i can found with best components for the price. i viewed specialize, kona and gt and i choose this bike...
i just change the weinmann rim for a better rim mavic 238 and i really abuse the bike....to my suprise the bike take it very well...
so if you wanna to get a bike but short off money, get this bike and a slowly upgrade it .....but it is a little heavy but that make it stand alot of abuse...
| | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Randy Gorman
a weekend warrior
from Harrisonburg, VA
Date Reviewed: September 29, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I just purchased a brand new Iguana SE last week and I love it. Compared to other bikes in the price range, the Iguana rules. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John
a weekend warrior
from New Jersey
Date Reviewed: September 24, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I have had my 1997 Giant Iguana SE for a little over a month now and i love it! What bump? Says the shock. The rock Shox perform excellently and the manuverablity is great. However, I found a good deal on a car and need to sell my bike for extra money :(. If you are interested, e-Mail me at Daytona944 @aol.com | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Shawn Marks
a weekend warrior
from PA
Date Reviewed: September 23, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Great riding bike. I have had my Iguana 650 for about six months. Got it for $325, not even a scratch and with full warranty. Eventually I will get front shocks. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
D. Spawn Boyer
a weekend warrior
from Lincoln, NE
Date Reviewed: September 17, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Bought the bike used; had a Specialized RockHopper; like the ride on my Giant 640SE w/RST 1718 Shox mucho betturo; bought for $350 (bikes R expensive in NE, huh?); if anyone wants to send me their used KLEIN or Serrotta or Fat City bike, feel free! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Frank
a weekend warrior
from Trentonn NJ
Date Reviewed: August 27, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
This is my 2nd year with the Iguana. I have a 1995. Wish I had gotten the SE. I do plan on getting a shock soon. Great bike for the money. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Abe Oeltjen
a weekend warrior
from Austin, Tx
Date Reviewed: August 6, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Iguana SE : I love the bike, steel but lightweight, easily maneuverable, paired with RockShox you can't go wrong. The symmetry of the bike is such that I'm high over the front wheel, makes for a quick turn when needed most. I even like the Giant bar ends I've added on. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tim
a weekend warrior
from Seattle
Date Reviewed: August 3, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I've had my Iguana since 1990 and love it. I've ridden it offroad, put smoothies on it for commuting, toured with it... Recently replaced the Suntout XPress shifters with Rapidfire (required freewheel replacement also) as they simply wore out, but have had no problems or failures otherwise. Now I tour and commute on a Cannondale touring bike and ride offroad on a full suspension GT but will never part with my Iguana. After this many miles its an old friend. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
rgunnoe
a racer
from tempe az
Date Reviewed: July 27, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought the iguana 650 used, that had been upgraded on the forks at original purchase to Rock Shox 21oil/air... I put the XTR hubs w 7-sp spacer on Mavic rims for ($249) which roll well and lighten the bike some, plus offering some confidence over the taco'd W(@#$) rims. The headset went out (prev owner clueless on maintenence) so Chris King's were squeezed in. With these changes, its a screaming bike, very responsive and durable. the STX adjusted well with the Gripshifts, and its geometry at 42psi now is better than many far more expensive bikes on our trails in Tempe. Advice to buyers, keep the maintence up, like lubricating the cables, and derailleurs. Probably not worth upgrading to all these fine parts, but the price so far is right for me and I am well satisfied with the ride. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Neil Monteith
a weekend warrior
from Brisbane Australia
Date Reviewed: July 19, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought one of these a couple of months ago as an entry level bike (paid A$650). It rides well and I have had no problems with any components. I have managed to pop three tires and bend a rim in the first couple of weeks of owning it - I don't know if its a rim problem? | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Zac Champ
a weekend warrior
from Pomfret Ct USA
Date Reviewed: July 19, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
for 450 bucks the iguana se is an awesome deal. With a full butted cro moly frame and decent components including a rock shox fork the iguana is not a bike to look over for a average biker. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike
a cross-country rider
from Dayton,OH
Date Reviewed: July 13, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I have a '95 Iguana and have raced it for 2 years. I have taken many top 5 finishes in cross country and one first place in the first and only downhill race I entered. For the money it's a great bike, relatively light, responsive & durable. Mine doesn't have a front shock but it still rides fast, with just a little more upper-body abuse. I highly recommend this bike to anyone who is just getting into the sport and doesn't wanna spend a ton of money. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Magee
a weekend warrior
from Ashville
Date Reviewed: July 9, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
The Iguana is a good bike for a newbie to the sport. It's a nice package for the money, all the other models in comparison (Trek 850, Schwinn Mesa, Kona FireMountain) are either heavier or $60 to $70 more. the one thing that held it back from the 5th star is the crappy-ass hubs;Altus, get real. Overall for the 97 line, it's a winner. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
madEG
a weekend warrior
from Philadelphia
Date Reviewed: July 4, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
update#2
er...rather, make that all alivio access on the bike,(the big A confused me...it doesn't look like the old alivio access...the newer cranks are more square in the arms) minus the stx rd and the cheesy altus hubs. doh! [i think that i am sitting too close to the monitor]over all, better than i thought. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Cheryl Bergen
a weekend warrior
from Calgary, AB, Canada
Date Reviewed: July 1, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Got my Iguana 650 for my 15th birthday and really like it. I intend on adding a shock, probably the Quadra 21.
But . . . my dad's 890 is definitely kicks mine! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
madEG
a weekend warrior
from Philadelphia
Date Reviewed: June 22, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Yes, now a days there are newer and more sophisticated accessories for your machine, BUT i must say...that this is one of the best deals going. I got the SE model with quadra5 rockshox, stx access., all quad butted4140chro-mo frame (reminds me of my old Redline BMX bike) etc...for $460. The cranks could be better (some rather heavy looking 170 shimano's) and the brakes could be v-pulls for better rxn... The ride is sound (some may say slow) but if this bike lives like my 1989 giant did... then it would please all except the truly elite, or the poser types who want to pay for the fancy sticker to make up for their lacking main tubes! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Gooby
a weekend warrior
from
Date Reviewed: May 25, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Giant 22 yellow Iguana - $429 in 1992! Rode it to work every day for three years, shipped it tied to an Air Force pallet, in the surf at Panama City and stacked it half a dozen times. Replaced crank bearings with a sealed unit, stainless chain rings, junked the Suntour for STX last week and that's all in five years. For the same money this year you get the cart, STX\Alivio, cush fork, grip-shift, et al. The Iguana is worth every penny you pay for it . . . it's not a racer, but nobody ever said it was. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Scott Rice
a weekend warrior
from Sunnyvale, CA
Date Reviewed: May 14, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought my giant the first year it came out. It's been so long, I don't remember what year that was. Anyway, this bike has been outstanding.
I have replaced most of the components on the bike; rims, cranks, derailers,
seat, bars, hubs and the usual maintenance stuff. The bike might not be very attractive now, but it's still solid and reliable. I have since bought a
Trek 8500 which is my main mountain bike but will never get rid of my Giant.
My opinion is the Iguana is an excellent entry level mountain bike and highly
recommend this product for the budget conscious person who wants a bike that can take serious long-term abuse. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike Lavander
a weekend warrior
from Canton, MI
Date Reviewed: April 8, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
The 90 Iguana I bought was my first mtn bike ( I was 13 ). It proved
to be a sweet bike, especially with Giants customer service. After a month
of washing the bike EVERY day, the whole drivetrain was shot.
I never oiled the chain, blew the grease out of the hubs, BB and headset,
and seized up the freewheel. My brother had the same bike and did the same thing.
After contacting Giant, they replaced almost the WHOLE drivetrain!!!
The labor and parts total for each bike was just over $200. I didnt pay
a cent. Because of this, I bought the top of the line Giant ATX 780 in 91,
and it has been a sweet bike, with over 7,200 miles now.
The Iguana is a decent beginning off road bike, but Id suggest any
Giant bike because of the customer service | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Pranil Vadgama
a weekend warrior
from Richmond, BC, Canada
Date Reviewed: April 8, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought my Iguana in 1994 and I haven't had to
replace a single component yet, even though it
has been through hell. If regularly maintained,
as every bike should be, the mtb should provide
you with years of service. Basically the Iguana
kicks ass!!!
| | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Pranil Vadgama
a weekend warrior
from Richmond, BC, Canada
Date Reviewed: April 8, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought my Iguana in 1994 and I have'nt had to replace a
single component yet, even though it's been through hell.
If regularly maintained and cared for (as any bike should
be), this mtb should provide you with years of service.
Basically, the Iguana kicks ass!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Coolpop
a weekend warrior
from Bimbo Town
Date Reviewed: April 6, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
It is a barrel of laughs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Nick Yanutola
a weekend warrior
from Tega Cay, SC
Date Reviewed: April 6, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I actually ride every day, but not competetively. I put about 100 miles a month on a bike. I just purchased an Iguana 640 SE for $500. It has an excellent shock fork, and the overall ride is very smooth. Good bike for the money. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
chuck
a weekend warrior
from WA state
Date Reviewed: April 3, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
For the buck this is the Bike. If you don't believe me hop on any other
$500.00 mtn. bike and take it for a spin. Though a little heavy Giant gives
you a great bike that is easily upgradable which I've done (Gel seat, Rapid
Fire shifters and psycho tires). My iguana is an SE and if you have a few
more pennies i'd definitely go for the SE model. But if you want to race or look real cool this bike isn't for you. THANKYOU GIANT. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Frank
a weekend warrior
from Trenton, NJ
Date Reviewed: March 27, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I can't believe some of these reports. This Bike is a great value for your dollar.
It's a great bike!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
BEN DOVER
a cross-country rider
from Ellesalvidor
Date Reviewed: March 25, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Crap,
crappy,
crusty,
by now you should realise that i dont like it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
People tell me it's because I don't have a seat, but I got a seat pole.
I could get a better ride out of my dad.
| | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
cam martin
a weekend warrior
from austrlia,queensland
Date Reviewed: March 22, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I just bought a Giant ATX 840 $1090 aussie bucks. This bike is reliable, handles well but the best thing i like about it is the ROCK SHOX INDY C they are smooth and have heaps of travel. The Atx 840 is mega light (aluminium frame) | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Eric
a weekend warrior
from Ames, Iowa
Date Reviewed: March 18, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
This is a good bike for under $600, and it is a good value. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
GLENN
a weekend warrior
from CHILIE
Date Reviewed: March 16, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
It's a real shmick bike!!!!!!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Preston Forsyth
a weekend warrior
from Australia
Date Reviewed: March 11, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
It's great! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kenneth Wong
a weekend warrior
from Toronto, Canada
Date Reviewed: March 3, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
This is one AMAZING bike. I just bought mine and I think it's great. It comes with a Rock Shox Quadra 5, which by the way isn't that bad. I only have one complaint about the fork. I'm a pretty light rider and I think they put med elastomers in the fork. I'm gonna get the speed springs for it though. Overall, great bike! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Daniel Negron
a weekend warrior
from Miami, FL
Date Reviewed: February 26, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I will ride this bike until it dies! Its a great bike and it really got me hooked on biking. Very sturdy and it takes tons of abuse. The quickfire shifters are excellent. Overall, I love my bike and the next one will be an ATX model or something like that. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ken Prusak
a weekend warrior
from Colorado Springs, CO
Date Reviewed: February 19, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I just bought an Iguana 640se with an RST 1718 front shock. Altus brakes, acera x front and alivio
rear, 519 rims and MX 300i grip shift NEW FOR $340. I thought that was great
and so is the ride and crisp shifting. I could not find the 640se with front
shock in the books so if anyone knows about it, e-mail me at IFlyUAL@AOL.com
Great price and bike. The shock really makes it. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Shaun Weber
a weekend warrior
from Cape Town, Cape Province, South Africa
Date Reviewed: January 27, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I have a Giant Iguana 650 and for the money this is a good deal. The frame is a bit heavy, but is strong. The Grip Shift 400/Alivio front/STX rear gears work smoothly and the Alivio brakes stop fine. I have added bar-ends. Only problem I have had is with the otherwise very comfortable Selle San Marco seat which broke apart after a fairly small fall. The bike shop couldn't fix it, but I have managed to even though it squeaks a bit now and again. Overall 5 chillies minus one for the slightly dodgy seat construction. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dave Neufeld
a weekend warrior
from WPG, MB,CANADA
Date Reviewed: January 25, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
This bike kicks ass. It is the best thing that I have ever ridden. Keep up the good work guys! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mark Polansk
a weekend warrior
from Connecticut
Date Reviewed: January 7, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Listen up everybody. I'm sick of hearing about spinergy wheels, judy forks, and titanium seat posts. Seriously, unless you are racing or your rich, an iguana is all you need. I have an Iguana 630 and it works like a charm. Nothing has broken, I've added richty bar ends and toe clips and with those extras I have only spent 409 dollars. You could spend twice that much on a carbon crank, comon, enough with the XTR already. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Geoff Dash
a cross-country rider
from Brampton, Ontario Canada
Date Reviewed: December 9, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
A very great bike at a very reasonable price.
Great gears and brakes, and very comfortable.
Good for long distances as well as offroad riding.
| | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brian Feinberg
a weekend warrior
from Atlanta, GA
Date Reviewed: November 18, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
I've had my Iguana for about a year and a half. My experience has been very
positive, the only exception being the rear wheel (Araya) that got bent out of
shape. The bike is a bit heavy, but holds up very well to abuse. The combination of rear STX, front Alivio deuraillers works very well together,
especially in the $400 price range (not including the Marzocchi EGS front shock I added). All in all, it's a good bike at a great price. As a bonus,
I love telling non-bikers that I bought a giant iguana. When they look
bewildered and ask why I did it, I reply, to ride it, of course! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Albert Barros
a weekend warrior
from Miami, FL
Date Reviewed: November 14, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
O.K., so Miami is no MTB mecca; still we have some secret places that simulatethe real thing. Anyhow, if you are looking for a bike on or below the $500 range, do yourself a favor. Check out the '97 Iguana SE with the Quadra 5 Fork.It has very decent components, very upgradable (I don't need to), sweet and res-ponsive handling, great workmanship, and, oh, does it look good... I paid $479, straight out of the box. Don't forget Giant made most of the frames sold by theother guys. Nowadays, it's hard to get your money's worth - here's your chance. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike Jones
a weekend warrior
from Provo, UT
Date Reviewed: October 18, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
Cheap but it'll ride. I've been riding mine since 90 and the two-tone touch up
paint job is attractive yet conservative. Its not true mtn biking bliss though. I rode a trek 7-something w/ shocks the other day and it was hard to get back on the old iguana. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Frank
a weekend warrior
from Trenton NJ
Date Reviewed: August 27, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
I purchased the Iguana for the price. I did not have alot of money.
I looked for a bike first with in my price range. THis bike was
a great deal. I love it. I wish that I had a shock on it, but I
am saving for one. I ride in trails in the woods and the only think
on the negative side would be the scratches on the bike. But I am
told that happens to everyone that rides where I do.
Overall I think the bike is great! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
michael
a weekend warrior
from edison n.j.
Date Reviewed: July 15, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
first...don't listen to any trash about this bike, since you cannot compare a bike
that costs less than $500.00 to some pro component ride. For the cash, the bike
offers a nice selection of high quality components without breaking your bank or
your balls. For the weekend warrior it'll take you where you want to go leaving
you some cash to spend when you get there. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
chris marino
a downhiller
from tulsa, ok
Date Reviewed: June 14, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
It is a pretty good bike but nothing that good great
componets but i really did't like it very much .
| | Overall Rating: |
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