Submitted by
Matt
a Cross Country Rider
from San Jose, CA Date Reviewed: September 18, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Saratoga Gap
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
Can't remember.
Strengths:
Solid frame. Came with a Judy XC fork. The frame and fork are the only good stock parts. The rest of the bike was really bad! FYI- every component has been replaced.
Weaknesses:
Non-replaceable derailleur hangar, poor quality components and NO REAR DISK TABS! The components were very low-quality. I have replaced them all!
Similar Products Used:
Can't remember, bought this in 1999. Some low-end Jamis' and Specialized Rockhoppers.
Bike Setup:
XT cranks, XT rear D, LX front D, Rockshox Recon 351 Solo Air fork, SunRace Singletrack Rims, Panaracer Fire XC tires, LX rapid fire shifters, Brake Therapy for rear disk, Avid Juicy 5's, Sette Ti skewers (why not!), terribly heavy stem and riser bars (will be replacing with some carbon bars and a Salsa stem soon). I have put way too much money into this old girl, but I have a bond with it, you know? I have done some gnarly crashing and wicked bombing on this Rebound.
Bottom Line:
You will never find this bike new, but if it's used and in good shape, why not? If you're looking for a bike to get you out on the trails and have some fun while not spending too much money, this is the bike for you. This is a solid, heavy frame. It was built to be burly and it still is, almost 9 years later. All my buddy's ride with full-sup rigs and I've hung in there and haven't broken the frame yet. This frame takes a beating and keeps on rolling. I have had some gnarly crashes on it: trees at speed, 15 foot cliffs into the river, 3 foot drops into endless rock gardens etc... etc... You can't buy this bike anymore, but if you can find one cheap and want a solid frame, this is a tough bike and worth shredding some trails with. I just rebuilt the whole bike to get me though this and possibly another season. It runs like a champ. Before I brought it back from the dead, it was my college bike used as transportation from school and/or the bars and back. I just wish I my Yeti 575 now instead of waiting at least another complete season...
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Submitted by
Dude Rasta
a Weekend Warrior
from indianapolis Date Reviewed: September 14, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Nebo Ridge
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
a good buddy 'o mine
Strengths:
dude, youd have to run over this bike with a car to fuk it up. the frame the frame the frame.
Weaknesses:
THE FORK...let me just say that if i was given enough time/room id write a book on how bad this for sucks and why. Take this fork and tie it to two mules and pull it apart...then bury it. most of the components are crap and need upgrading. not the greatest hill climber but not really meant for that ...i dont think.
Similar Products Used:
Specialized Stupjump Pro...Klein Attitude.
Bike Setup:
currently just some Shim. LX components and some new carbon handlebars i got a deal on...oh and new Mavic wheels soon...and a fukin new fork too!! currently have the RS Jett c P.O.S fork with the origional Avid brakes which are fine. oh yea unless u just ride st. the Acera components HAVE to go. origional wheels too which arent very sturdy for me personally.
Bottom Line:
this frame rocks, bottom line. i give it everything ive got, although im only 145#s. this bike was mildly thrashed when i got it and since then ive put some major scars on it and the paint barely even chips. I changed some of the components because the origionals wont stand up (i only used LX because the bike was pretty used by the time i was ready to upgrade - why put XTR on a well thrashed frame?). Once this frame has some nice XT or XTR components that are more durable and lightweight you will see such a major difference. God i hate this fukin fork! the old co's like Haro, GT, and Diamondback and a few others that were known for BMX bikes STILL make great bikes and this GT proves it. Corners like a panther, unlike some other high profile racing bikes. my buddy gets me on the hills when i ride this thing but i take him in the corners every time! well worth it if youve found one. Gets 4 hot ones for the frame alone...would be 5 with better components.
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Submitted by
DAVE
a Weekend Warrior
from LONGWOOD, FL Date Reviewed: June 27, 2002
Favorite Trail:
OCALA HARD ROCK
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At:
BICYCLE CASTLE
Strengths:
Decent wheels awesome frame, endo brakes!
Weaknesses:
entire component group
Similar Products Used:
GT Pantera
Bike Setup:
upgraded to Duke XC, XT components, carbon bars and post, 9 speed hub, and just added Mavic UST Tubeless.
Bottom Line:
I only bought the bike for the frame and ability to last until i could up grade.
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Submitted by
Stephen Karnes
a Cross Country Rider
from State College, PA, USA Date Reviewed: June 29, 2001
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
Eddie's Bike Shop
Strengths:
Tough GT Frame, nice rapid fire shifters for the money, saddle (hard but it leaves plenty of leg movement and fits your body right), nice length stem, V-brakes (like 'em better than more expensive V-brakes)
Weaknesses:
Rear free body hub, bottom bracket, derailers, Jett C shock is too heavy, pedals are junk
Similar Products Used:
Lots, Me and my friends are always swapping bikes while out on the trails or just for a quick cruise in town.
Bike Setup:
Mostly stock at the moment... Replaced rear free body hub with LX and bottom bracket with upgrade after breaking both. Looking to upgrade the shock to a Bomber. Light aluminum freestyle pedals for in town riding (nice with any foot wear), clipless for trail... broke the stock ones quick
Bottom Line:
This bike total rocks if you want the coolest looking not to mention strong and light wt. hardtail frame for the money. Most of the componets are crap and will brake with heavy use... no biggie though, just upgrage as they fall apart. Happens even with higher end componets too. For $500 it's the perfect starter mountain bike or a great platform to build an entry racer.
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Submitted by
Patrick
a Cross Country Rider
from Erie PA, US of A Date Reviewed: June 21, 2001
Favorite Trail:
My cabin's trails
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Purchased At:
Wheels Bike Shop
Strengths:
The frame is simply amazing! It is built like a tank. Brakes, shifters, and seat equipment are also very good.
Weaknesses:
Shox were good at first, but need to be upgraded. Everything else is tough as nails.
Similar Products Used:
Trek, Schwinn
Bike Setup:
Factory, except new Specialized seat, Judy C Shox.
Bottom Line:
This bike does not get any better for the price. Every aspect of the bike is simply amazing, it rides distance smooth, it rides rugged trails with ease, and it will be there with you until the end. Let me tell you that after getting cut off by a car at 40 mph downhill, rolling over the trunk, dropping the bike, and rolling away unharmed with me bike suffering only a loose chain is tank-like construction. The bike and I did more damage to the car than it did to us, and i thank GT everyday for making the Rebound the best quality bike they could.
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Submitted by
Joe
a Weekend Warrior
from Buffalo Ny Date Reviewed: April 23, 2001
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$450.00
Purchased At:
westchester bike shop
Strengths:
Great price for starving student. Im a big fat guy and this bike dosn't flex under me when I put some stank on it. You can bury it in the mud and she'll ride fine.
Weaknesses:
takes a while to get used to the seat, seat tends to loosen up from the post.
Similar Products Used:
Gary FIsher same price range, demoed a canondale lefty, wish I had that kind of money
Bike Setup:
Judy xc factory 2000
Bottom Line:
Great bike for the money, I'm not a real sick rider It can hande whatever I can throw it at. Great bike for all you starving students out there especially with the Judy. If you cant look at it and tell some one exactly why it isn't enough bike for you, then it'll do more than you can.
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Submitted by
Marc Moseley
a Cross Country Rider
from Woodstock, CT Date Reviewed: February 1, 2001
Favorite Trail:
?
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
Ordinary Bike Shop
Strengths:
FRAME! DURABILITY!
Weaknesses:
Fork, components (depending on riding level).
Similar Products Used:
Specialized, Rocky Mtn
Bike Setup:
Replaced Jett w/ Marzocchi Z.4 Air, XT except for brakes.
Bottom Line:
This is a follow up to a review I submitted shortly after I purchased this bike a little two years ago. I've put well over 2 grand mi on the bike. My real reason for writing is I took the bike on a trip to Killington mountain this summer and beat the living sh*t out of it. Three full consecutive days of rocks, mud, trees. It rained for a day and half of riding and the only thing I did (besides a tune) was new brake pads. I couldn't believe the how well this thing held up. It was unreal. You couldn't tell the color of the bike it was so covered. 30 degree rocky gravel inclines at 25 miles an hour, and the wheels maybe heavy, but they held up fine. Not a necessary upgrade. This proved to be a great purchase. Wouldn't have done it different. (btw, if you plan on doing any mix between cross country/dh like Killington, put your fork at a medium preload. Plenty of times my wheel hit a hole and I endoed because the preload was too little. Kind of sunk right underneath me). Anyway, if you want a relatively light frame, easily upgraded, and durable as anything I've ever seen, this is a great bike for you.
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Submitted by
Little Kemper
a Weekend Warrior
from Chattanooga,TN, USA Date Reviewed: January 2, 2001
Favorite Trail:
The Aztech near the Occoe River
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$425.00
Purchased At:
From a man of ebay....
Strengths:
This baby has a nice strong frame.Everyone thinks the triple triangular frame suck, but I love um. The color, tires are good,brakes work good, seat doesn`t pick my butt anymore. The crank is not bad but will eventualy be replaced
Weaknesses:
From what I have heard, the rims bend. I am only 14 and weigh 135, it hasn`t been a problem. Acera suck unless you are a street rider.Change both deraielrs with XT, that is what I am going to do. Change Jett C at all cost!! A judy race or XT(99 or 00)would be an awsome upgrade for this bike
Similar Products Used:
1999 schwinn moab 3, 2000 gt rebound(very similar to 99)
Bike Setup:
factory...except Titec stem, gt riser bars, shimano clippless pedals.....will make many more changes as money comes in.
Bottom Line:
This is an awsome bike for the price. When i got this, I had many extra`s included in the deal, which equaled to be about $200. I paid aboout $225 for the bike itself. It is totaly upgradable and is a nice ride before upgrades. It is a GT. They did slack off on a components...could be an awsome bike for a few more dollars. Overall this bike will suit almost anybody that doesn`t ride professionaly. Buy it if you have a chance.
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Submitted by
dave dave
a Racer
from severna park md Date Reviewed: August 5, 2000
good frame,strong,stiff,can take a beatin inmany ways.on the other hand all the parts GT sticks on the frame sucks in the worst way for some body who wants to ride hard core.even when i told the local bike dealer what i wanted it for ,he still told me it was indestructable. LIVE AND LEARN .remember bike shops are only there to make as much money off you as they can. on line shopping is the best way.....................................................
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Submitted by
Young
a
from Hickville tennessee Date Reviewed: June 30, 2000
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Great bike for the buck. Light, stiff, agile frame. Love the seat (for those of you that stick it out, its a great seat.) Its a GT, they're built to take a beating and keep going. I upgraded the Shifters to XT and put some clipless on 'cause its a much better ride.
Weaknesses:
Rims, I've trued 'em and warped them in the same day.. I only weight 140 too... The shock is a bit stiff, and not very ajustable.
Similar Products Used:
Giant Iguana -- GT agressor (99 and 00)
Bottom Line:
As almost everyone has said, this is a great bike for the money. Very good for the beginner. I've pounded this downhill, uphill, off drops, in streams, and its still go'n strong. And if your lucky you might still be able to get one for cheap
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Submitted by
Biker Dude
a
from From S.O., NJ Date Reviewed: June 2, 2000
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
This bike is great the fork is so phat and the brakes are awesome
Weaknesses:
None so far
Similar Products Used:
trek 6000
Bike Setup:
factory
Bottom Line:
This bike is great for new riders to mountainbikes
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Submitted by
Chris
a Cross Country Rider
from Lompoc, CA, USA Date Reviewed: May 17, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Chaperal trail network
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
I've got the 1998 model. Everything stock lasts at least a year for moderate riding. 28 lbs., for $450.00, Shimano, Avid, Rock Shox, Reynolds Cro-Mo frame. GT, GT, GT, GT, GT
Weaknesses:
Rear Hub bearings wear out in wet sandy conditions, causing annoying elusive rubbing noise. Thats about it, replace the hub and get on with it. Acera is junk stuff.
Similar Products Used:
Huffy 1996 Rigid heavy piece of crud, luckily it got stolen, had excuse to buy new Rebound.
Bike Setup:
Now after 2 and 1/2 years, I have replaced major parts with Shimano LX and Avid speed dial mag brakes. Frame a good platform to upgrade with parts as they wear out. The next upgrade: Manitou 99 SX-Ti with TPC, definetly better than stock Indy S.
Bottom Line:
Buy it if you are like me, Huffy kid wanting a bike to start racing with after you have learned the ropes and upgraded. If you are already a racer in intermediate race classes, pass this one by, but still go GT. Maybe an Avalanche or Zaskar. IT IS A GT!!!!!!
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Submitted by
Marek Roszkowski
a Downhiller
from Ellenville,N.Y.,U.S.A. Date Reviewed: March 24, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Smilie Road
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Great starter bike.This is my first mountainbike and Ilove it.Good and decent commponets on the bike.But as you get more into the thrill of mountainbiking your going to want to do some upgrades: Like crank,levers,pedals, and front and rear derailers.But that is dependant on how serious you are gong to be about mountain biking.
Weaknesses:
Cheap pedals and the Alivo rear derailer sucks.The Jett C fork would be O.K. if you only lived in the city and didn`t do much hard trail riding.But if you are into serious trail rides and down hill fun, do your arms and hands a favor and get new front shocks with at least 80mm of travel.But don't do anything stupid like buy shocks that are werth more than the bike itself.I recomend the 2000 RockShox Judies.Because you can ajust them between 63mm to 100mm of travel.And I seriosly sugjest that you buy a new rear derailer.Look in Mountain bike mags and try to find 98 and 99 stuff thats on clearance.Because there still good products just a year or two old.
Similar Products Used:
Cannondale F500 and F300.
Bike Setup:
Azonic DH bars,Shimano DX levers,Odyssey A`s front and rear,Specialized stem,RaceFace LP crank w/rings,Marzocchi Z1 Drop-Off shocks(130mm of travel),and Shimano XT derailers.
Bottom Line:
KICK ASS BIKE FOR THE MONEY.And is so easy to upgrade.Even fully stock this bike got some big f*cking balls.
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Submitted by
JOE
a Cross Country Rider
from Tobyhanna,PA, USA Date Reviewed: March 20, 2000
Favorite Trail:
All of PA we have some great trails
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
The price is the best thing about this bike. The other thing is that you if are just starting out it is all you need but as you start riding hard this bike is great for upgrading.
Weaknesses:
I started riding about a year ago and and got the fever fast. the headset is week after getting it fixed 4 times I got a new one. the pedals are cheap and will not hold up.
Similar Products Used:
stock
Bottom Line:
A good bike for the rider that is just starting out and does not want to spend alot but if you get into it is fully upgradable.
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Submitted by
Jane
a Weekend Warrior
from Hillsborough NJ Date Reviewed: March 11, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Jim Thorpe
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Frame and color!
Weaknesses:
not happy with shock travel...too stiff
Similar Products Used:
Treks, Cannondales and Specialized
Bike Setup:
Upgraded seatpost and seat/RockShox Post and Specialized Body Geometry XTCrankset and soon XT drivetrain/brakes. Also, Coda clipless pedals
Bottom Line:
I'm very happy with the performance of my bicycle. I admit the color was what first attracted me to this product (Baby Crap Green) but now I love the overall performance. Was submerged in 6 1/2 ft of Hurricane Floyd waters for 2 days and crushed by kitchen table and managed to come out of it without a scratch (Aside from the cables and bearings)The new upgrades should greatly improve this bike. Definately worth the money.
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Submitted by
Jonas
a Cross Country Rider
from GA Date Reviewed: March 9, 2000
Favorite Trail:
everything....don't like picking favorites
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
see below
Weaknesses:
see below
Similar Products Used:
Treks, Scwhinns, Cannondales
Bike Setup:
Stock '99 Rebound
Bottom Line:
Well, when i first got this bike, i really wasn't into biking that much. In fact, i got it to replace my old cro-mo rigid bike that got hit by a car (with me on it). A friend took me to some real mountain biking, and I was rapidly sucked in by the sport. Now, I work in a bike shop, ride during virtually all of my free daylight time, am training for racing, and am saving for a new bike.
The Rebound is most definitely a great bike if you're just getting into the sport, don't want to spend too much money, or simply don't ride that much. At first, I loved the bike. Now that I'm way deep into mtb, I'm beginning to feel the need for an upgrade.
And now on to the problems. First, the Jett C sucks bigtime. It works on elastomers, not coils, so it really isn't plush at all. Also, it only get 50 mm of travel, which is really not enough. Luckily, for 2000 GT put a Judy XC up front, which I know from personal experience, is WAY nicer. The Judy has coils, travel from 60-100 mm, and is a million times plusher.
Second, the componentry is fine until you do any hard riding or if you use the bike alot, as in several hours per week. I'm really having performance problems, and its NOT because things need to be adjusted. Like I said, I work in a shop, so I know how to do all the work on it. The bike comes with toeclips and straps, and I'm really wishing I had clipless pedals.
Third is the weight factor. It weighs in at 30 pounds, maybe a little over, which i'm starting to feel is too much. It's way lighter than my old steel bike, but still...
All this is not to say that it's a bad bike. The Rebound is a great bike, unless you plan on doing really serious mountain biking.
For value, I give it a 5, because for the money (especially for year 2000), its a super deal. Overall, 3 toasting weenies.
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Submitted by
Thor
a Cross Country Rider
from Happy Land Date Reviewed: March 3, 2000
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Awesome Frame,Componets are all right as long as you don't ride hard.
Weaknesses:
Rims are light but bend a little,Brakes can be made to work much better by adding Kool stop pads,and the fork isn't any thing to be proud of.
Similar Products Used:
Trek in same price range
Bike Setup:
Rebound with: Judy c, CODA expert Cranks, New seat, Kool stop pads,Glide Suspension seat post.
Bottom Line:
Great beginner bike, and good for some who wants a inexpensive bike to upgrade as money comes along:) I strongly suggest all the upgrades I did, except the cranks.(They don't seem to hold up very well)
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Submitted by
Jeff Kluenker
a Cross Country Rider
from Roseville, CA Date Reviewed: February 13, 2000
Favorite Trail:
not sure
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Excellent bike for the buck. Rigid frame, smooth shifting. Awesome entry-level bike for the beginner who doesn't wanna pay too much.
Weaknesses:
The seat's a bit brutal at first, but you don't feel it after riding a bit.
Similar Products Used:
Marin, GT Saddleback
Bike Setup:
Stock Rebound
Bottom Line:
This bike rocks. This is an awesome bike for the price you pay for. I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a great performing bike who doesn't want to pay too much. And don't waste your money on a new seat upon buying the bike at the shop. The seat is a literal pain in the butt at first, but after a little riding, it's all good. I love my bike. Get one.
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Submitted by
P.J. Murrill
a Weekend Warrior
from Charlotte, NC Date Reviewed: January 24, 2000
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
it is a GT
Bottom Line:
it is a GT
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Submitted by
Mac
a Weekend Warrior
from evansville, IN Date Reviewed: January 11, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Scales Lake
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Light! Cheap! Strong Frame!
Weaknesses:
Rims; bent 1st time out. Seat & Post. Drivetrain, broken teeth on front crank.
Similar Products Used:
Aggressor, Specialized.
Bike Setup:
Factory, except seat and post.
Bottom Line:
Cheap price, got mine for $425. Replace the seat & post at shop and you're ready to hit the trails. It's a great bike to begin with and you get a good foundation to start upgrading. Wheels and drivetrain are first on my list. Overall I'm a happy camper.
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Submitted by
john
a Cross-Country Rider
from rochester,ny Date Reviewed: December 10, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Harriet Hollister Spencer Park
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Price,Frame design and strength
Weaknesses:
Wheel,Fork
Similar Products Used:
Shogun Trailblazer(Are they still making bikes?)
Bike Setup:
Manitou Pro XC fork,Bontrager Mustang ceramic front rim,Richie OCR rear rim,LX crankset and brakes,Coda clipless pedals,leather seat.
Bottom Line:
Like the bike alot however found myself truing wheels almost daily and found Jett C fork to be overly stiff and flexy.I probably should have bought an avalanch or zaskar but did not know that much about sport.I now ride 8 to 12 hours a week.I weigh in at over 200lbs and am 6'2 so that my be why I could not keep Zac 19 straight.No problems with new wheels. I love the way this bike handles.I find it fast on the DH and a good agile climber.(Its fun to pass guys on bikes that cost 5 to 10 times what the rebound originally cost)Like the rebound enoughh to buy my son one for his birthday in Oct. Dealer gave me almost $100.00 off the 99 as his 2000 shipment was in his shop in boxes.
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Submitted by
Daniel Sutton
a Weekend Warrior
from West Lafayette, IN Date Reviewed: November 11, 1999
Favorite Trail:
The one by the golf course
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Handles extremely well. Takes abuse. Well balanced
Weaknesses:
Poor grips.
Bottom Line:
I love to ride this bike. It goes as fast as I want it too without seeming dangerous. I'd recommend it to anyone not wanting to spend a fortune, but still wants to ride hard.
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Submitted by
david
a Weekend Warrior
from illinois Date Reviewed: October 30, 1999
Favorite Trail:
rock ilsand
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
jett c price weight rims
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
1st
Bike Setup:
rebound
Bottom Line:
this is a great bike for beginners and pros around
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Submitted by
Eric
a Cross-Country Rider
from San Marcos ,CA Date Reviewed: October 29, 1999
Favorite Trail:
the moutains in my backyard
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Work well for a hard rider
Weaknesses:
Shocks, Jett C. wheels
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
XT in the back but other then that stock.
Bottom Line:
Great start up bike. If you can spend $500.00 get this bike. Holds up under hard riding. Im giving this bike to my chick because I just ordered the Zask. LE.
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Submitted by
Jon Ormsby
a Weekend Warrior
from Boulder, CO Date Reviewed: October 26, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Hall Ranch
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Price; nice frame; overall decent components.
Weaknesses:
Jett C fork, Weinmann ZAC-19 rims; heavy.
Similar Products Used:
First mtn. bike.
Bike Setup:
Stock, replaced ZAC-19 rims with Sunn Rhyno Lites.
Bottom Line:
Great bike. Made the rookie mistake of spending less than I could have, and now I am upgrading it piecewise. Replaced the ZAC-19 rims quickly b/c they could not take a beating. Wanting to replace the stiff Jett C. All the drivetrain components work well, though with an upgrade the bike would be lighter. But it's taken me everywhere I've wanted to go with it.
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Submitted by
Kevin
a Cross-Country Rider
from Utah Date Reviewed: October 25, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Utah
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Good Value, have used and abused on 20+ 20 mile rides this spring and summer, and ridden to work 12 miles a day. The bike is holding up great. I dont even mind the cheap shocks, they make a big difference and are lighter than some of the more expensive ones.
Weaknesses:
Upgraded to riser bars, and seem a little heavy for a 7005 alum alloy framed bike.
Similar Products Used:
Mongoose rockadile, rockhopper
Bike Setup:
Jett C, 18 frame
Bottom Line:
Good bike for my style and a light 160 lbs.
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Submitted by
Spaz
a Weekend Warrior
from Fairmont Date Reviewed: October 19, 1999
Favorite Trail:
hmmm
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Price! Good components Great frame Great saddle (it takes time to get your butt used to it.. don't spend another $60+ on a new saddle!) weight
Weaknesses:
Are you sure this is a suspension fork? (Im gonna get me some Total Air Cartridges)... make sure you upgrade this fork at all costs at the store. Bad seatpost. so-so handlebars (risers would be nice for this bike) think about new wheels Brakes aren't the greatest.
Similar Products Used:
Hardrocks Treks etc....
Bike Setup:
Stock, except for barends.
Bottom Line:
EXCELLENT choice for the money. Try and get risers thrown in there for the money, or try and weasel him down at least 50 bucks. Get a better fork at all costs. Not plush at all. Watch the tires... they are super knobby, think about where you are gonna ride. 6 stars for EVERYTHING.. minus one for a few chinsy components (brakes, seatpost etc...)
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Submitted by
none
a Cross-Country Rider
from nowhere, close Date Reviewed: September 11, 1999
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Bottom Line:
Whats wrong with the seat? The seat is fine, you just have to break it in.
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Submitted by
Bin Tan
a Weekend Warrior
from NYC, NY Date Reviewed: August 27, 1999
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Looks fine. Not as crappy as many bikes in the same price range.
Weaknesses:
bad seatpost which wholesales at about $2 in Taiwan. Frame not strong enough, Some problem with the design. Where the seatstays join the toptube instead of the seat cluster should be strengthened. I am 190lbs and my toptube has developed a upward bend from crashfree trail rides. I am not super aggressive so I believe it is the frame's problem.
Similar Products Used:
Marin Eldridge Grade Trek Y22
Bike Setup:
Stock
Bottom Line:
Would be great for urban use, but for trail riding, you better be light
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Submitted by
Vinnie
a Cross-Country Rider
from blacksburg, va Date Reviewed: August 11, 1999
Favorite Trail:
any
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
frame Color
Weaknesses:
RIMS ARE HORRIBLE SEAT IS HARD
Similar Products Used:
Others in similar price range
Bike Setup:
Stock except for clipless pedals and bar-ends
Bottom Line:
Upgrade the transmission, rims, shock, and saddle and you get a really nice bike. Stock is decent. Great for beginners who want to find out if they like mountain biking or not.
Overall Rating:
Submitted by
Pete S.
a Cross-Country Rider
from London, England Date Reviewed: August 2, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Matlock hills, Derbyshire
Duration Product Used:
more than 3 years
Strengths:
Fantastic frame, goes just where you point it and keeps the rear wheel firmly in the muck, solid build; can really hammer it into the ground and it won,t give up. climbs well, good weight distribution throughout frame, noticable when cornering and going DH. Can ride all day. GT really knows how to design a frame.
Weaknesses:
Bargain end of front suspension rides so some components leave you wanting. Forks, for example; pre 1999 models had RST elastomers good budget fork but very poor for the kind of bike GT were putting them on. too soggy on travel and useless at very high speed over harsh terrain. Ok on cornering, though; never lost the front wheel in high speed turns and trail twisting. saddle abominable, good steel frame but slightly heavy as a total weight. Change a few components and you have a real getgo vehicle for the money. 1999 models benefit from the change to Rock Shox and better gearing components from Shimano.
Similar Products Used:
various Trek and Gary fisher models (pre-1998)
Bike Setup:
Chopped bars, tioga ends, standard gear system, N.S.K. racing saddle, alloy seat post, toe straps, veloceraptor front and rear on standard rims.
Bottom Line:
If you haven't got much money and you want a well engineered front suspension machine for your wad you could do a lot worse than go for the rebound. Components can always be upgraded and the frame is just fantastic. The more abuse you subject it to, the better it performs. GT have created one of the best frames on the market with the triple triangle design, and its a winner in my book. If I went back to hardtail from my full suspension rig, I would definitely go for a GT frame. The rebound gives you an excellent base to develop a good bike. I rode mine for just over three years and sold it for just under $400 to help finance my current rig, and the only regret I have is selling it. Need I say more...
Overall Rating:
Submitted by
Scott
a Cross-Country Rider
from Maryland Date Reviewed: July 16, 1999
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
GT Triple Triangle Frame is SWEET! Lightweight! $The price$
Weaknesses:
The drivetrain Ok Rims but the drive train and other things could use an upgrade. SDG Comp saddle is Hard and small!
Similar Products Used:
Specialized Hardrock A1 Comp FS GT Agressor
Bike Setup:
Stock
Bottom Line:
A great bike for the value built to last! Fast........Its a corporate policy (GT's Motto)
Overall Rating:
Submitted by
Mike Buczek
a Weekend Warrior
from Harrisburg, NC Date Reviewed: July 8, 1999
Duration Product Used:
tested or demo'ed only
Strengths:
Nice frame, nice everything. I haven't bought the bike yet but I am buying it tomorrow. I will fill you guys in on how it holds up.
Weaknesses:
I heard the components and fork on it are cheap, but I am light so I hope I don't get any problems. Also, the seat REALLY hurts your butt. I am definately going to get a new seat.
Similar Products Used:
GT Timberline (heavy, just doesn't feel as good as the Rebound)
Bike Setup:
Factory setup, Rock Shox Jett C
Bottom Line:
This is the absolute best bike I could find in this price range. I like the look and definately the feel of this bike. It's really cool and I definately give it 5 flamin' chiles!
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Submitted by
Eric Nye
a Racer
from Eau Claire,Wi Date Reviewed: July 4, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Oakwood Hills
Duration Product Used:
tested or demo'ed only
Strengths:
None
Weaknesses:
Tires,Rims,Frame,Components,seat, and everything else.
Similar Products Used:
Cannondale F1000, F700,F400, and Schwinn Moab 2.
Bike Setup:
Original
Bottom Line:
Buy a huffy it will stay together better then this GT. Why even make the bike?
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Submitted by
Dave
a Weekend Warrior
from Middletown, CT Date Reviewed: July 1, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Nassahegan S.F.
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Aluminum frame Low price Solid, reliable bike
Weaknesses:
Derailleur Sucks
Similar Products Used:
A whole bunch of others that I can't really remember.
Bike Setup:
Stock
Bottom Line:
Great value for the money, I'd buy it again. The derailleur is a chunk of crap and is something I'll probably replace soon. But hey, At $450 what do you expect?? Other than that no complaints.
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Submitted by
souther
a Cross-Country Rider
from TN Date Reviewed: June 24, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Loch 4 all the way baby, yeah!!!!
Duration Product Used:
tested or demo'ed only
Strengths:
cheap, fairly light (for 500 bucks)
Weaknesses:
crappy componants,crappy fork,slow handling,rock hard saddle, slow shifting, cantilever brakes (instead of linear pull) and toe clips, ick those things should have died out a long time ago!
Similar Products Used:
trek 800, trek 820 shocks, gary fisher big sur, diamondback 4.1
Bike Setup:
the one i tried was a 97 model and it was my friends, my bike was in the shop and he let me use his, it has alivio componants, a godawful rockshocks fork, im not even sure which one! and an extremely hard and painful wtb saddle
Bottom Line:
GET A USED BIKE AND UPGRADE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!\ GT REBOUND IS OK AS LONG AS YOU DONT DO HEAVY RIDING AND YOU CHANGE THAT SADDLE, IF YOUR LOOKING FOR A TRAIL-WORTHY RACE BIKE, GET A USED ONE!!!!! YOU CAN GET A USED $1500 DOLLAR BIKE WITH LX OR STX/RC COMPONANTS FOR THE SAME PRICE AS THE REBOUND!!!!
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Submitted by
Dave
a Weekend Warrior
from NY Date Reviewed: June 24, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Lake Minnewaska
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
Great $$$ Value Looks cool Light Weight
Weaknesses:
The pain in the @$$ seat!
Similar Products Used:
Raliegh M60, M80 GT Aggressor, Timberline
Bike Setup:
Standard
Bottom Line:
This was my first MT bike and I love it. I have a GT street bike that I had no problems with so I wanted to stick with GT. The seat is HORRIBLE, but other than that I have no complaints. I've been riding on the road a lot and I just got the 25 Mt Biking Trials of the Hudson Valley book and have done 4 of the trails so far and the bike is great. If you are planning on racing and stuff, this isn't for you. But for $500, a casual rider like myself can't go wrong.5 Peppers.
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Submitted by
Joe
a Weekend Warrior
from Saratoga Springs, NY Date Reviewed: June 21, 1999
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
Light, color (solar citrus),
Weaknesses:
Seat, low end Shimano stuff, shocks
Similar Products Used:
Giant Iguana SE
Bottom Line:
Great bike for the $475 I paid. Will upgrade as things break....
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Submitted by
JHorta
a Weekend Warrior
from Hightstown NJ Date Reviewed: June 4, 1999
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Great Frame (Awsome Blue Silver Color) Solid Feel VERY UPGRADABLE
Weaknesses:
COMP Saddle is HARD (MY ASS IS STILL killing ME!!) Weak Derailleur RS Jett C
Similar Products Used:
Trek 830AL Releigh M60 Gary Fischer Tassaraja SRH
Bike Setup:
Stock
Bottom Line:
Great Starter Bike. This bike handles very well. It feels solid and is ready to be upgraded. Get if you can for under $500. The only Problem was the saddle. It was very HARD. Besides that, Its worths every pepper.
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Submitted by
Yoichi Wakayama
a Cross-Country Rider
from San Diego, CA Date Reviewed: April 10, 1999
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
Great deal at $429, and an awesome XC performer. Overall for a starter bike, you cant beat it!
Weaknesses:
Acera components are weak. Try upgrading to at least a LX. Also 1.8 of travel is just not enough, upgrade to judys.
Bottom Line:
Great all around value and looks fantabulous
Overall Rating:
Submitted by
RICK
a Weekend Warrior
from ST. LOUIS MO. Date Reviewed: April 6, 1999
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
VALUE,GREAT BIKE FOR THE BUCKS. ( Has as good a feel as some of the more expensive machines I tested. SOLID upgradeable frame... I weigh in at around 210 lbs.-6 ft. And I've rode the dog sh** out of this bike. It has handled great so far. Hey, when I tear something up I'll upgrade!
Weaknesses:
Not at all impressed with the rock shock Jett. Lose the pedal clips.
Similar Products Used:
Schwinn Moab 2 & 3. Trek 6000 & 6500.
Bottom Line:
Want a most robust ride without takin' all the coin out of the piggy bank? Score on the Rebound!
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Submitted by
Jon Copeland
a Cross-Country Rider
from Logan, UT Date Reviewed: March 28, 1999
Duration Product Used:
tested or demo'ed only
Weaknesses:
Frame Shocks GT's Namebrand prices
Similar Products Used:
Haro A7.1 Trek 830al Raleigh M80 & M60
Bottom Line:
The Rebound is a nice bike but it seemed a little heavy and didn't feel quite as tight as other bikes I and my friends have ridden. It retails for $515.00 at our local bike shop, but for the money I would go for the Raleigh M80 or the Haro Escape A7.2. All the bike pro's I talked to said that you pay more for the GT namebrand and they are heavier than their counterparts, even a guy who sold GT concurred. It is a nice bike but be sure to look around for best value and the best bike for your riding needs before splurging on popular names. If you love the Rebound I'd try picking it up for $450 you probably can, and at that price it is much more attractive.
Overall Rating:
Submitted by
Jared Salla
a weekend warrior
from Loyalville,Pennsylvania Date Reviewed: March 11, 1999
Bottom Line:
First off, i am only 14 and I do some basic hometown races,i used to ride a royce union until my frame snapped. (Never buy a royce union,theyre ****.)This bike is great. I have had it for 5 months and I have put 300 miles on it and it never gave me any problems. I upgraded the shifters to LX(rear) and XTR (front). I also put a LX crank on it. I would reccomend doing all of the things i did to it and you will have the bike forever.
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Submitted by
Garret T. Hurley AGE:12
a weekend warrior
from Boulder,CO Date Reviewed: March 2, 1999
Bottom Line:
It's got a light, nice frame, but if your like me and you want a bike that can put up with you you wanna upgrade. If you like Shimano, go LX components or higher, and maybe get a new fork. On a technical ability from 1-5, it goes all the way. I like it the way I have it, it's a preety sweet riding bike that I'd recommend if you love to ride. 4our chillies!!
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Submitted by
Marc Moseley
a cross-country rider
from CT Date Reviewed: February 8, 1999
Bottom Line:
I think the GT Rebound is a great bike for the money. The components aren't thrilling, neither is the fork relatively, anyway. I mean you could get worse. The aluminum frame is nice, and it is highly upgradeable. That is good. I like the replacable hanger too. Replacing that is bettering than bending your frame back and forth to or three times until it snaps and you need a new frame. Overall, a great bike for the money. Five flamin' chilis.
Overall Rating:
Submitted by
Masaki Kusahara
a downhiller
from Boulder, CO Date Reviewed: January 21, 1999
Bottom Line:
Well, good bike for the bucks, huh? But if you have enough money, I strongly recommend you to buy a better one. Shifting has been terrible after riding at Moab once, deraileur hanger is so fragile that I've had to replace it twice ($18 each), cranks got totally messed up from too high bunny-hopping, wheels are limp and the fork (indy c) is a mush. But, you know, it could have been perfect if you ride XC. Not for a freestyle rider. Definitely.
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Submitted by
Nicolai Jones
a weekend warrior
from Columbus, Georgia Date Reviewed: January 13, 1999
Bottom Line:
I had this bike for about a month now, and I love it!!!!! I got an great deal on the bike for only $459. I would recommend this bike to anyone. This bike is well worth the money
Overall Rating:
Submitted by
Ken Ward
a weekend warrior
from Franklin, VA. Date Reviewed: January 1, 1999
Bottom Line:
After a few months of (extensive)researching for a mountain bike with the best bang for the buck, I chose the GT Rebound. (The 99 Raliegh M80 was my second choice). So far I have not been disapointed with its performance. I believe this is a great bike for those who are just starting out and cannot justify(to the wife)spending over a grand. A Solid frame and reliable compenents (if it breaks, then upgrade) make this bike a good value. I give it five stars
Overall Rating:
Submitted by
Chris Gonzalez
a weekend warrior
from Cottonwood, AZ Date Reviewed: December 29, 1998
Bottom Line:
Solid bike. It climbs like a mutha because of the stiff frame. Sweet color (solar citrus). I will probably upgrade the derailleurs. This is a fun bike to ride. It's fast too!
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Submitted by
Sam Toblam
a cross-country rider
from TN Date Reviewed: December 28, 1998
Bottom Line:
Great bike for the money. Light weight and fun to ride. I was some what dissapointed by the range of componets. Because of the new frame GT cut back on them a bit... but they work for me! AWSOME BIKE!
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Submitted by
Thomas Pechar
a weekend warrior
from Pittsburgh Date Reviewed: November 3, 1998
Bottom Line:
This is the best overall value any mountain bike available today!!!!Had it for three months of tought riding and has performed flawlessly. The jett fork is the only component I'm not crazy about.
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