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Submitted by
Wooduk
a Weekend Warrior
from Western Australia
Date Reviewed: September 9, 2009 | | Favorite Trail: | John Forrest Bridle Trail | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$529.00 | | Purchased At: | Guilford Cycles | | Strengths: | Frame Size,Gearing,Disc Brakes,Feeling of strength whilst cycling. | | Weaknesses: | Air loss in tyres but starting to think the problem could be the valve caps.Had to replace allen keys for metric | | Bike Setup: | Replaced saddle for giant biggest seat for comfort and purchased Zefal/Swan mud reflectors. | | Bottom Line: | Have always brought mtbs from the chain stores, splashed out a few dollars and havent looked back, the bike is a sheer pleasure to ride. Best experience I`ve ever had riding a mtb even talked a couple of good mates into purchasing one. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
shorster
a Weekend Warrior
from pickerington ohio
Date Reviewed: August 27, 2009 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Purchased At: | picked up frame out | | Strengths: | GIANT BOULDER this is the best bike i have ridden,sure the frame is a little heavy but the oversized frame is the best for people over 6' this bike is good for trails had it over 3 years no problems | | Weaknesses: | too heavy | | Bottom Line: | i cant knock it it was free frame just added wheels and seat.you cant get much better for a all a round bike,the best bike i have ridden | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Spacedraptor
a Weekend Warrior
from Burnley, Lanacashire, England
Date Reviewed: August 7, 2009 | | Favorite Trail: | Gisburn Forest | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$500.00 | | Purchased At: | OnYerBike | | Strengths: | Solid Feel, Great looks, Great Gear | | Weaknesses: | Heavy | | Similar Products Used: | all sorts of mountain and road bikes | | Bike Setup: | Standard | | Bottom Line: | I ain't no pro mountain biker but hey that's my point, i ride my bike to work everyday which is a dream and is now my highlight to my day both morning and evening, i would recommend this bike to anyone it is a solid work horse for commuting and fun at weekends for trails riding and XC endurance, as i say i aint no pro but this bike is just soooooooo much fun. i recommend you buy one if your in the market for a cheap mountain bike with big features. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
ro55
a Downhiller
from scotland
Date Reviewed: May 26, 2009 | | Favorite Trail: | perth dh | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$342.00 | | Strengths: | good frame good tyres | | Weaknesses: | forks get stuck after proper mtbiking v-brakes are alright tyres lose air quickly ok gear changing | | Similar Products Used: | mongoose rockadile, carrera fury am | | Bike Setup: | 08 stock spec | | Bottom Line: | its a good bike for beginners and is quite good for learning i am able to do the local dh course, jumps and xc route on it. consider upgrading forks | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
taboyc0
a Weekend Warrior
from Lexington, KY
Date Reviewed: September 9, 2008 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$250.00 | | Purchased At: | Pedal Power in Lexin | | Strengths: | Good price and workmanship | | Weaknesses: | Shifting from 2 to 3 on the front gear requires you to hold the shift lever for a couple of seconds. The tires seem to lose air fairly quickly. | | Similar Products Used: | None | | Bike Setup: | Stock setup with added Giant Wireless computer and a rear rack. | | Bottom Line: | This is the first bike I have ridden since the Murray mountain bike I rode from age 12 to 16. I was going to buy a name-brand bike from a chain sporting goods store, but decided to pop into the local bike shop and found the wonders of a large frame for someone over six feet tall. It was well worth the extra hundred dollars. I bought it get a little more low joint impact exercise on short commutes and it does that fine. I could see myself wanting more of a road/hybrid bike in the future, but I have no doubts that this bike will last long into the future. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sako
a Weekend Warrior
from New York, NY
Date Reviewed: August 24, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | Park Trails | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$280.00 | | Purchased At: | Roberts | | Strengths: |
Good geometry. Easy to ride. | | Weaknesses: | Still trying out the saddle, though my butt is getting sore with just a few hours ride a day. Kinda heavy, though its weight could be a plus with its solid feel. | | Similar Products Used: | None. I ride a 12 speed race(road) bike. This is my first MTB. | | Bike Setup: | Stock, straight out of the box, I was told. | | Bottom Line: | Pretty good so far. I really enjoy riding this bike. I rode off-trail yesterday and no complaints. Yep, it's a bit heavy, but then, its weight gives it that solid feel. I would recommend this bike to others. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rich
a Cross Country Rider
from Columbia, PA. USA
Date Reviewed: May 28, 2008 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$300.00 | | Purchased At: | Lancaster Bicycle Shop | | Strengths: | Great ride. smooth front suspension and comfortable fit. | | Weaknesses: | have not found one yet. | | Similar Products Used: | N/A | | Bike Setup: | Shimano brakes and derailers, road and trail tires. Not much more than that. | | Bottom Line: | Great bike all around. I would recommend if they still made the 17" frame. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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David
a Racer
from Highlands Ranch, CO, USa
Date Reviewed: April 17, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | Sky line | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$229.00 | | Purchased At: | G's Cyclry | | Strengths: | Good parts for a beginning rider Good Geometry | | Weaknesses: | Fork Exploded 21 speed | | Similar Products Used: | No Hard tails just full sussy. Raleigh Ram 1.0 Junk Raleigh Ram 3.0 current Specialized Enduro Specialized Epic S-works | | Bottom Line: | I would buy it again if i was a beginning rider again but its good to start out with. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
David
a Racer
from Highlands Ranch, CO, USa
Date Reviewed: April 17, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | Sky line | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$229.00 | | Purchased At: | G's Cyclry | | Strengths: | Good parts for a beginning rider Good Geometry | | Weaknesses: | Fork Exploded 21 speed | | Similar Products Used: | No Hard tails just full sussy. Raleigh Ram 1.0 Junk Raleigh Ram 3.0 current Specialized Enduro Specialized Epic S-works | | Bottom Line: | I would buy it again if i was a beginning rider again but its good to start out with. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
mark
a Downhiller
from makaha oahu
Date Reviewed: October 24, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$189.00 | | Purchased At: | mccully honolulu | | Strengths: | solid materials (iron), smooth ride | | Weaknesses: | a bit heavier than my diamondback (that was stolen in waianae town...always lock your bike up there). don't buy this bike if you can't lift it..get the "SE" version instead which is made from aluminum. | | Similar Products Used: | never had anything like it | | Bike Setup: | traditional as pictured with reg brakes and powered front light. matching kryptonite safety "U" bar with cable for the front wheel in grey and black. | | Bottom Line: | used for transportation, i live up in the mountains, and go downhill to the main freeway where i connect to a bike rack. oahu traffic is so congested on weekdays that you can get aroung quicker on bike to bus rack...clear cross island.
did makakilo drive in makakilo to connect to the bike rack on the bus in kapolei. makakilo drive is a significant downhill groove.
i had a secure feeling going down that mountain...suspension and brakes were magnificent, though i was a bit concerned about how fast i was going but will get a speedometre someday for that. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Chris
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from Australia
Date Reviewed: July 31, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$325.00 | | Purchased At: | Goldcross | | Strengths: | Tough, reasonable weight, good all round bike. | | Weaknesses: | Grips and pedals weren't the greatest. | | Similar Products Used: | Merida Dakar, GT Avalanche 1.0 | | Bike Setup: | Stock | | Bottom Line: | I had a boulder for 12 months, and used it to ride 30 km a day. It was reasonably quick, and very reliable. I never had any problems with it, and I only stopped using it when I got ran over by a car. The only damage was to the front forks and the front wheel. It was also good offroad on fire trails and similar types of tracks.
I'd recommend it as a good first mountain bike. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
sean mankiw
a Cross Country Rider
from vernon, nj
Date Reviewed: December 29, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | my back yard | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$200.00 | | Purchased At: | barrys bikes | | Strengths: | frame, fork, tires, rims i can go on forever | | Weaknesses: | my rear deraler broke after 4 years of use and my front crank bent cause i was an ass and hit a rock with it. and the padding in the seat wore out | | Similar Products Used: | i just baught a giant iguana | | Bike Setup: | stock except the seat | | Bottom Line: | great bike for a beginer i loved it. giant has since added a new suspension fork( mine was hard) great all around. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Cohen
a
from Canada
Date Reviewed: May 25, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | Everything | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | N/A | | Bike Setup: | shimano parts with suntour suspension | | Bottom Line: | its very light | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Liz
a Weekend Warrior
from Pearl City, HI
Date Reviewed: February 9, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$200.00 | | Purchased At: | McCully Bike | | Strengths: | Battle ready- it got hit by 2 cars and never had a problem. | | Weaknesses: | weight. I'll say it again.. weight. Had a lot of shifting quirks. | | Bike Setup: | stock with new seat (not cause the old one was bad, but because it got stolen), end bars, and rear rain/mud fender. | | Bottom Line: | The bike was great for a beginner- it was my first mountain bike and the first bike I'd ridden since I could drive. the weight got to be a big problem when trying to take long day trips with friends. Also the shifting was difficult-maybe just cause I didn't tweak it enough-but the chain fell off a lot. I felt ready to upgrade after a year, then it got stolen and here I am! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Cooper
a Weekend Warrior
from College Station, TX, USA
Date Reviewed: November 11, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$250.00 | | Purchased At: | Aggieland cycle | | Strengths: | Price, reliability, comfort, looks, GIANT logo, sturdy | | Weaknesses: | Weight, fork, grips! | | Similar Products Used: | Custom built, | | Bike Setup: | Stock, except ODI Lock on grips and a flat alum. handle bar | | Bottom Line: | I love this bike! Being that the last bike I owned was a Huffy, this bike is amazing. The only problem I have had is that it is that I have a some trouble bunny hopping as compared to my neighbor's custom built bike, due to weight and the handle bars bent on my first big jump. The grips are to be hated for their lack of staying on (maybe I just hate ordinary grips). But I love this bike and the extra reach shimano gear has been a life saver in mud and steep hills. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
bevan hornsby
a Downhiller
from henley-on-thames,england
Date Reviewed: November 8, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Purchased At: | aw cycles | | Strengths: | very strong And versatile able to go over small logs easy | | Weaknesses: | The bike is very heavy and slow on the up hills and if you think of caring it over a hurdle or a fence think again it is very heavy | | Similar Products Used: | xtc4 | | Bottom Line: | very good but to heavy | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Starvin'Marvin Romero
a Weekend Warrior
from Houston, TX
Date Reviewed: September 15, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | one day, I'll know | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$219.00 | | Strengths: | Steel frame is still light, nice paint job, fast & responsive shifting, comfortable ride (on long or short rides). | | Weaknesses: | short time with it, so none.... yet....... well, suspension has minimal adjustment, but then again, this was the bottom of the ladder among Giants... we'll see.
| | Bike Setup: | stock | | Bottom Line: | I've cycled for fun forever, but not seriously about bike/gear until now. Although, I am one of those fellas with budget issues, so I started out with this Giant Boulder. In this price range, I was between a Fuji Boulevard, a GT (forgot which GT), a Diamondback Outlook, and this Giant Boulder. The other bikes in this price range look and feel much cheaper. I was told by other shops that the components with this particular bike, was about as good as it will get in comparison, and the quality of Giant is among the best generally, whether low-end, or more expensive ones. What got my interest the most, was that there were multiple salesmen, who had alot of good things to say about Giant, even though those two didn't carry Giant in their shops. So I went to the nearest dealer and got hooked up! It's been a sweet ride so far. I look to upgrade to another Giant someday in the future as my dedication/loyalty to biking will dictate.
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Submitted by
Andy Flippen
a Weekend Warrior
from Athens, GA
Date Reviewed: February 8, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$230.00 | | Purchased At: | Sunshine Cycles | | Strengths: | Very affordable and very solid. I am new at biking and needed something that was fairly cheap to get me across campus to class. This bike has not only provided me with transportation, but also given me great exercise and a new perspective on biking for recreation and exercise. I have had it offroad for a limited time and was actually pleased with the results. I definitely recommend this bike. | | Weaknesses: | The frame is a little heavy, but I just chalk that up to more exercise for me. The front shock is the only real complaint I have. It bottoms out more easily than other bikes I looked at, but the price was great and the shock can be changed for a relatively cheap price. I still recommend this bike for entry level use. | | Similar Products Used: | Jamis entry level(can't remember model), Specialized entry level | | Bike Setup: | 21 speed, Shimano V-brakes and shimano Altus gears. 19" frame, front shock. | | Bottom Line: | I have thoroughly enjoyed this bike and the bike shop I purchased it from threw in free tune-ups and maintenance for the life of the bike. With that, I really don't anticipate the bike breaking down anytime soon. Great bike, great buy! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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