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Submitted by
Joel Roy
a Cross Country Rider
from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Date Reviewed: October 24, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Cross Country / Light Freeride | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$500.00 | | Purchased At: | Kundstat Sports | | Strengths: | Triple Triangle Frame
Never had any problems with the WTB headset or the GT stem, still have them on the bike.
The crank and BB actually lasted me about two years without any problems. | | Weaknesses: | Just about everything else, especially the RST fork, the generic cassette & chain (which lasted me about 3 rides) & the rear der. | | Similar Products Used: | 2004 Specialized Hardrock. (not impressed)
2004 Tassahara (couldn't really try it out, it is my girlfriend's and the frame is XS at 13.5") | | Bike Setup: | Marzocchi EXT Pro fork, Rhyno lite rims with Ritchey front Hub, Shimano LX rear, Velociraptor 2.1" tires, Shimano XT V-brakes & levers, Shimano LX Shifters with XTR front & rear derailleurs, Azonic 1.5" riser bar, Truvativ Husselfelt crank with Eggbeater(plain Chrome) peddles, FSA ISIS drive BB, SRAM 7.0 Cassette & PC99 Chain. | | Bottom Line: | This frame has served me very well. It allowed me to be introduced to mountain biking and I still occasionally chose it over my RM Edge when I know I'm not going to be encountering too much Freeride sections on the trails, not that the frame couldn't handle it. I am not a light rider at 195lbs and I have never heard a complaint from the frame. Sure I toasted the fork after about 8 months of riding cross country but what do you expect from a low cost, low quality fork. The way I have the bike set up at the moment, I would chose over just about anything I have ridden to date if I knew the ride would include a lot of climbs and technical sections (I have tested a RM ETSX-70 and Specialized Stumpjumper Comp. disc as well as own a 2001 RM Edge), it handles great and climbs like a mountain goat. As far as going down on the other side, The EXR does a good job of soaking up the rough stuff but there are limits to what you can do with a hardtail and I respect those limits. I have never tried "Downhill" or "Freeride" trails with this bike as it is not it's purpose. The only negative things I can comment on it the way I have it done up now have nothing to do with the original bike itself. The Velociraptor is a great choice as a rear tire but I have noticed that the front gets quite skiddish in the wet and on gravel (it bites great on hard pack). Also, the XT V-brakes have the usual XT wail when you apply them but are very strong.
I give it five flamming chilis for the low cost and frame because you can upgrade it and end up with a very capable cross country hardtail. If you're just getting started and are willing to upgrade to better components when the originals break (which they should have by now), it is a great choice. The frame will probably outlast you. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Adrian
a Weekend Warrior
from London, UK
Date Reviewed: August 9, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Epping Forrest | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$650.00 | | Purchased At: | Bonthrone Bikes | | Strengths: | suitable for light XC and leisure. Great frame. Well worth buying second hand just for the frame! | | Weaknesses: | Generic parts. Beyond the headset and handlebars everything could do to be upgraded. | | Similar Products Used: | Gary Fisher Wahoo | | Bike Setup: | Came with RST 381EL forks (boo!) which I upgraded to Marzocchi MX comp. Changed pedals for Shimano multi-purpose M324. Replaced v-brakes with Hope Mini Disk. Got new Specialized seat. Replaced Suntour crankset for Prodogy XC. Replaced Acera with Deore groupset. Replaced tires with Panaracer Fire XC | | Bottom Line: | Great entry level hardtail especially if you get one with Judy TT forks rather that the RST mine had. For people who want a bike to get you into the sport and see if they like it. Beyond light trailing you'll probably look to upgrade most components. Well worth the money just for the frame. | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Alex
a Racer
from minden,nevada,usa
Date Reviewed: June 27, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | nut cracker | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$300.00 | | Purchased At: | Big daddy's bicycles | | Strengths: | Killer frame can handle the most brutal terrain.Upgradable. | | Weaknesses: | No rear disc mount. Stock drivetrain blows. Nysnc fork? | | Similar Products Used: | cannondale cad 1. trek single track | | Bike Setup: | gt aggresor 3.0 frame. Rock shox judy TT, Deore front disc,alivio rapidfire,truvative 5d cranks,dk Ironcross pedals,shimano lx cassete, alivio deralliers,sun rhino light wheelset. | | Bottom Line: | If u are just getting into mountain biking or just want an extra bike but don't have 1000 dollars to blow this is a good bike for u. I set mine up to do light downhill,freeride,and xc. apart from some broken components the bike has helt up well. Can handle anything u can dish. If anyone has anything bad to say about this bike they don't know how to ride or got a factory lemon.This bike is awesome. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Aaron
a Weekend Warrior
from Burlington, Wisconsin, USA
Date Reviewed: December 1, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Purchased At: | Bob's Pedal Pusher | | Strengths: | Strong frame, puts up with freeride abuse that I put it through (even though it is a cross country bike) | | Weaknesses: | Derailleurs were trashed about a year and a half after i got them from jumping n' such. The fork is mushy, and the seat isn't very comfortable. | | Similar Products Used: | GT Idrive, Giant Rainier, Schwinn Mesa | | Bike Setup: | pretty much stock, in the process of changing the drivetrain. The chainwheels are pretty eaten up, the cassete is chewed up, the derailleurs don't work too well, i only have two gears that function. Saving to upgrade to possibly a Duke fork. The seat needs to go, and I'm putting wellgo pedals on it. I also want to put a THE front fender on it, just so it looks wicked | | Bottom Line: | Awesome bike, even though it wasn't designed to be jumped off 4-5 foot loading docks and big dirt jumps, it still lives. The frame holds up through everything. Once i get the drive train squared away, it'll definately be a joy to take to the local skate park. its crazy how all those bmx'ers look at you when you show up on a mountain bike. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Derek O
a Cross Country Rider
from Bath
Date Reviewed: October 11, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Round Valley DH Track | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$550.00 | | Purchased At: | Curt's | | Strengths: | Great Frame, Light, Strong, Good Traction | | Weaknesses: | Shock sucks bass, I hate straight handle bars | | Similar Products Used: | GT I-drive, Giant AC 1, GT Saddleback, Ellsworth Truth, Giant Warp, Giant Rincon, Raliegh M80, Diamondback Hardtail | | Bike Setup: | Stock Frame,derailieurs,and rims. Marzocchi Bomber Fork, Club Roost Riser Bars, Hutchinson Alligator Golds Tires, Race Face Cranks, Egg Beater pedals, and a Rollimajig | | Bottom Line: | Except for the Ellsworth, its a great bike, I am going to try racing next year, and I am definetly using the GT, it has a good feel to it and I enjoy riding. I really recocomend it if you can still get one, since GT went out of bussiness. (!!) | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matthew Anderson
a Cross Country Rider
from Phoenix, AZ USA
Date Reviewed: March 14, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Desert Classic | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$599.00 | | Purchased At: | Supergo | | Strengths: | The frame is strong and light which makes a great choice to grow into higher end componentry. The triangle tube design for the seat post puts the rear tire under the seat for superb traction. | | Weaknesses: | The rims are single wall and bend easily | | Similar Products Used: | Gary Fisher Wahoo, KHS FTX Rage. | | Bike Setup: | Mavic 221 rims, XT (hubs, front and rear derailler, bottom bracket, crank, and rear cassette), and a Duke racing shock. | | Bottom Line: | I love it! I had the chance to buy a Gary Fisher 2 or upgrade this bike and I went with this bike. It's frame is tight and responsive, and the traction is fantastic. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jason
a Weekend Warrior
from Wichita KS
Date Reviewed: March 5, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | the bodybag | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$600.00 | | Purchased At: | Bicycle Service | | Strengths: | Very light and can handle more than I expected. | | Weaknesses: | Mid to low end components were upgraded in about two months after I bought the bike. | | Similar Products Used: | Giant ATX 880 | | Bike Setup: | GT Aggressor 2.0 with Rock Shox Jett and XTR shifters and derailers. | | Bottom Line: | This is an excellent bike with a sturdy,lightweight frame. Upgrading cost next to nothing. This a perfect bike for me because I am an ex bmxer who loves to thrash around on big hills. I have had no major problems that I have not encountered from just normal wear and tear. This is a great purchase for beginner to novice riders or the weekend warrior like myself. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Nick Johns
a Weekend Warrior
from Southampton
Date Reviewed: July 25, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$200.00 | | Purchased At: | Halfords | | Strengths: | Good strong frame and is quite light | | Weaknesses: | Forks,chain,pedals and some of the components | | Similar Products Used: | dawes, GT | | Bike Setup: | Aggressor frame,dmr v12 stock | | Bottom Line: | gets me where I want to go and can handle some jumping
An o.k. bike | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Erik
a Cross Country Rider
from Palatine, IL
Date Reviewed: July 10, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Veterans Acres | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$450.00 | | Strengths: | Frame, price | | Weaknesses: | Components, fork, tires, rims, etc... | | Similar Products Used: | Giant, Trek, Specialized | | Bike Setup: | Aggressor w/ stock components, Sun SR-18 rims with Deore hubs. | | Bottom Line: | This is a great bike if you don't want to spend a lot of money up front to ride, as long as you anticipate having to upgrade parts as they deteriorate and/or break. The components used to manufacture this bike are entry-level at best, yet seem to perform reasonably if well-maintained. I wouldn't recommend this bike to someone who plans to compete with it, but for other more casual riders, it works fine. Just as a recommendation, it may be a good idea to upgrade the tires right away if you live and ride in soggy conditions... | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dan Arron
a Weekend Warrior
from Greenwich, London, England
Date Reviewed: June 6, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | n/a | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Purchased At: | Halfords...say no more, but price was rite. | | Strengths: | A good ride, from my limited experience, reasonable weight and performance- mainly good value for money though. | | Weaknesses: | Found the gears a bit crunchy and perhaps the suspension a bit stiff. But they can be changed. | | Similar Products Used: | None | | Bike Setup: | As supplied | | Bottom Line: | A bargain, if only for the strong and light frame. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Lance Carter
a Weekend Warrior
from Perry Georgia
Date Reviewed: May 26, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | East Macon Park | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$330.00 | | Purchased At: | Biketec | | Strengths: | Light, Frame is outstanding! Brakes are awesome for non disk lower line stuff. The balance is out of this world. | | Weaknesses: | The Derailurers act up a little bit. I have had it tuned up and there is still a gear or two that is a bit sluggish. Pedals could be better. | | Similar Products Used: | Rode a couple of custom jobs. | | Bike Setup: | Bone stock. | | Bottom Line: | :) The bottom line is that I have been riding every day on all sorts of surfaces. I do a lot of exploring and get into a lot of places that are just plain insaine. This little bike has no problem getting me out of those spots.This is the ultimate entry level bike!
Hail Gary Turner!!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tim
a Weekend Warrior
from Dallas
Date Reviewed: May 21, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Lake Ray Roberts trails | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$450.00 | | Purchased At: | Cycle Spectrum | | Strengths: | This is a well rounded cycle, awesome warranty too, great for the weekend warrior. | | Weaknesses: | Factory installed tires could be more durable! They seem to flatten easily and lack durability.
| | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | 2000 GT-Agressor | | Bottom Line: | I really enjoy my bike, its versatile, and all around durable!
I upgraded mine with minor aftermarket parts for just a couple bucks more.I added a seat post absorber to minmize rectal shock :) | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
sam
a Weekend Warrior
from brunei
Date Reviewed: April 25, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$1200.00 | | Purchased At: | TRIPLE STAR | | Strengths: | EXCELLENT GEOMETRY,GOOD HANDLING.RELATIVELY LIGHT.NOT SO EXPENSIVE QUALITY FRAME. | | Weaknesses: | STOCK COMPONENTS ARE CRAP ESPECIALLY THE WHEELS AND SADDLE.NO REAR DISC BRAKE MOUNT. | | Similar Products Used: | PROGEAR SLALOM Z | | Bike Setup: | FULL XT,EASTON EA 70 STEM,SEATPOST AND HANDLE BAR.VELOCITY MOUNTAIN GOAT RIMS.RST GAMMA AT SHOCK. | | Bottom Line: | I BOUGHT A FULLY LOADED AGRESSOR BIKE EXCEPT FOR THE SADDLE AND THE WHEEL WHICH GAVE AWAY AT THE VERY FIRST OPPORTUNITY.APART FROM THAT IT IS A VERY SOLID AND ROCK STEADY BIKE.WITH MY CURRENT SET UP THE BIKE IS RELATVILY LIGHT AND EASY TO THROW AROUND. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Wallabass
a Weekend Warrior
from Santiago, Chile
Date Reviewed: April 12, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Bajada de la Virgen | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Strengths: | Frame, the name, the yellow color | | Weaknesses: | Handlebar,Stem, Pedals, B.B., Suspension Fork, Crankset, Tires, Diercction, Seatpost, Hubs. | | Bottom Line: | I not a very heavy raider but the stock parts don't works for me, I do some downhill rides and street tricks and the story began: first was my handle bar, them the seatpost, the crank arm, all the parts of my bike were broken.
Now the bike really looks aggressor with the Upgrades (Downhill Handlebar, Decent Suspension fork, and Shimano LX component)
This bike is really great for the money but is necessary change the stock parts (all of them)
With the Upgrades is the best bike you can find, the frame is unbreakable and the look is insuperable.
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Submitted by
Matthew
a Weekend Warrior
from Thomaston
Date Reviewed: April 6, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | At the moment, wherever I can find one | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$469.00 | | Purchased At: | Roswell Bicycles-- Roswell, GA | | Strengths: | Strong frame, quality components, beautiful bike--it's silver and shiny, so I don't get run over as much by rednecks and old ladies around town. | | Weaknesses: | Wheels | | Similar Products Used: | Wal-Mart bikes | | Bike Setup: | Aggressor 2.0: Aggressor frame (obviously), Rock Shox Jett front suspension, Suntour crankset, Shimano Acera front & rear derailleurs, Shimano V-brakes, WTB Momentum Comp headset, and everything else factory. | | Bottom Line: | I'm very much a beginner, and I don't have too many cool places to ride. I do my best, though, with all the rooted up sidewalks and a few hidden trails just on the outskirts of town.
The 2001 Aggressor 2.0 is an awesome bike for beginners. Unless I was seriously considering becoming actively involved in this sport I would not have paid nearly five hundred bucks for a bicycle; but I am very pleased with the bike, and I feel I got my money's worth. I also need to do a plug for the awesome folks at ROSWELL BICYCLES, who do an outstanding job of helping you find the right bike and components(and they give your bike free tune-ups for life). They don't let you off the lot with the bike, until everything is running perfectly. Anyway, the bike has a good, sturdy frame for us big-guys. I was, at first, quite amazed at how light the frame is, and thrilled to death (almost quite literally) at how quick the brakes caught. I was also impressed with the smooth transition between the various gears. These were things I was not accustomed to, due to horrible past experiences with Roadmasters, Murrays, and Huffy's back in the day. With the exception of the wheels, all the other components are sweet, and work like a charm.
The problem with the wheels are simply that they, like some ex-girlfriends, won't stay true. I would concede, though, that the problem with the wheels (very factory), might have something to do with the fact that they're supporting about 240 lbs of me through bunny-hops and miscellaneous abuse. The guy who sold me the bike told me that I'd probably need to get a new wheelset soon, due to my weight, so this isn't a big surprise.
Again, overall, it's a good bike. I'm diggin' it. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Frank Juan
a Cross Country Rider
from Garden Grove, CA, USA
Date Reviewed: March 18, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Aliso Woods Canyon | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$430.00 | | Purchased At: | Two Wheels One Planet | | Strengths: | It is the best bike for the money. The frame is strong and light for its class. The triple triangle design removes unwanted flex from the frame. Good frame to start out with and then adding better components when the money comes. Even though its made in Taiwan, it is better than some bikes I've ridden that was made in the USA. | | Weaknesses: | Even at max pre-load, the MG91 fork still bottoms out. The rims bend at the lightest hit. The drivetrain components are durable but very heavy. The shifters are the cheapest thing on the bike. The Tioga tires are great for city riding, but the treads arn't aggressive enough for riding the trails in Southern California. The brakes are heavy and always feel like a wet sponge. For guys, if you plan to have children you better get a new seat fast or else. For you ladies, my friends tell me it's like sitting on a 2x4. But once up graded, look out! | | Similar Products Used: | Trek 4500, Schwinn Mesa GS, Gary Fisher Tassajara | | Bike Setup: | Rolf Sattelite wheelset, Sun Ringle ZuZu Pedals, Tektro Quartz MT20 Brakes, Specialized BG Seat, and still upgrading | | Bottom Line: | Even with cheap components, I've never had a mechanial break down. Even under hard pounding, it held the line and kept up with bikes costing twice as much. Money is tight so it had taken me longer to upgrade. But this frame is worth keeping and adding on rather than buying a whole new bike. This bike is perfect for people who just started mountain biking, people who want to get around the city, or a mountain biker strapped for cash like I am. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
j mccrow
a Weekend Warrior
from seattle,wa
Date Reviewed: February 5, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | allofem | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Strengths: | frame is very nice | | Weaknesses: | components, i upgraded alot. | | Bike Setup: | rockshox, truvativ firex sl crank, truvativ bb/splined, titec hellbent h.bars, kore stem , fsa head set | | Bottom Line: | this is an update on my last review of this bike. after replacing fork, handlebars, stem, headset, bb, crank, etc.. i now have the mt. bike i wanted when i saw the bike in the first place. i love hard tails and this thing kicks arse! i recommend any body that wants a hard tail to get this frame and buy components according to your style of riding and you will not be disappointed, ilove my bike, thats all i can say about it. except even after all the upgrades i did i still spent less than 1200 and it rides like a dream | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ross Warner
a Weekend Warrior
from Towanda
Date Reviewed: February 4, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | urban riding | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$500.00 | | Purchased At: | Rocky's Bicycles | | Strengths: | Great frame. 24spd. great tires. | | Weaknesses: | weight, the fork sucked, rims are weak, headset is finicky | | Similar Products Used: | Schwinn High Plains | | Bike Setup: | stock except for Ritchey pedals, and 2000 Judy XC | | Bottom Line: | This bike is great. I bought it over the summer, and have ridden constantly ever since. The Suntour fork sucked, it was flexy, and it blew through its travel. So i bought the Judy and set it at 4 inches and the bike came alive. It kicked back the headangle, so it made it steer a little more stable, just what i needed for urban stuff. The drivetrain is fine, although i am considering ditchin the cranks and putting a single ring and profile cro-mo cranks on it. The frame is nice and stiff, and bunnyhops great. The length of the bike is also just right, i bought the 16 incher and it wheelies like no other. Anyway, if you ride urban stuff,i highly recommend this bike, with a few choice upgrades. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Yabs Mc Reedy
a Weekend Warrior
from Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date Reviewed: January 20, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$450.00 | | Purchased At: | The Cyclepath | | Strengths: | Light frame, good looks, nice geometry | | Weaknesses: | garbage components (you get what you pay for). 21spd (have to upgrade half the bike to make it 27spd) | | Similar Products Used: | Rocky Mountain Soul | | Bike Setup: | Manitou Magnum R shocks, Shimano 434 clipless/platform pedals, IRC piranah kevlar tires, avid 20 V-Brakes. | | Bottom Line: | I bought this bike for 450 CDN without a susp. fork. I was doing mostly commuting, but a few light trail rides got me hooked. Bought a Manitou Magnum R shock (300 CDN), some nobbier tires, and some clipless pedals. The bike rocks for the price. The frame is kick ass and all it needs is a few more upgrades.
I'd recomend this bike to anyone looking for an entry level bike. It definately needs some upgrading to make it trail worthy, so don't expect to tear it up right off the showroom floor.
I wouldn't recomend this bike to anyone who isn't willing to spend another 600 bucks (CDN) to get it rocking.
The bike handles well, and is quite light for a 20 inch frame. My main beef with it is the 21 speed drive train. It's impossible to upgrade it one part at a time, because you just can't find the stuff to do it. I'm going to have to save my beans, and buck up for new levers, shifters, crankset, deraileurs, chain, rear cog, and wheel set. Ugh. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
j. mccrow
a Weekend Warrior
from seattle, wa.
Date Reviewed: January 16, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | k2-vashon isl. | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Purchased At: | copelands sports/ port. ore. | | Strengths: | the geometry and weight are excellent. the components are o.k., but you must upgrade to make it rideable on any type freeride terrain | | Weaknesses: | the forks!!!!!! sync 266 exceed came stock on the bike and feel like they are heavier than the frame itself. had to upgrade and get a rock shox judy sl. front and rear drl. need upgrading as soon as i get the $$. and the shimano crank and b.b. need to be replaced. | | Similar Products Used: | gt bmx and mongoose bmx (first mt. bike i've owned and not borrowed from friend | | Bike Setup: | stock except fork upgrade | | Bottom Line: | i love this bike!!! the frame feels light and strong enough to handle xc or dual slalom and bomb trails. it just needs someones wallet to give it the respectable upgrades it deserves. 5 biggies for value and 4 overall (great frame, just needs tlc) | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Carl
a Weekend Warrior
from Oak Harbor Wa. USA
Date Reviewed: January 14, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Deception Pass | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Purchased At: | Island Cyclery | | Strengths: | Frame, Finish, price. Excellent bike for the money. | | Weaknesses: | Tires, components, and fork. | | Similar Products Used: | Kona (forgot model) | | Bottom Line: | Great bike, comfortable and nimble. I would suggest this frame to anyone and this bike specifically to anyone looking for a sub $500 bike. I do not like the suntour crank (just an excuse for my first upgrade). Great entry-level bike, anyone looking for a race ready bike should spend allot more money. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Wyatt
a Cross Country Rider
from Greenbelt, Maryland
Date Reviewed: November 18, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | St. Mary's Lake | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$459.00 | | Purchased At: | College Park Bicycles | | Strengths: | Very Solid Frame! Rims have held jumps and logs well. Seat fairly comfortable. Shifters are decent. Tires handle rough terrain well. | | Weaknesses: | Pedals are cheapass! Resin/alum. just don't cut it! Change before you get hurt. Upgraded to chromoly pedals. Standard Rock Shox Jett is just ok. Could use a nicer fork to handle the rougher stuff! Oh, the Sun Tour crank looks kinda cheap with its plastic plugs! | | Similar Products Used: | Trek 4500 | | Bike Setup: | -Rock Shock Jett 65mm, -Shimano Acera, -Upgraded to Cycle Design chromoly ATB pedals-nice deal:only $16 bucks! -Onyx over-sized bar ends. | | Bottom Line: | I bought the Aggressor 2.0 and found it to be a fairly decent bike for the price. I am most impressed with it's sturdy frame. This adds a bit of weight but not too much. The added strength is worth it. Heavier riders who are rough on their bikes will appreciate this.
The extra $30 for the ball-burnished over the painted model seemed kinda unjustified, yet I'm still glad I got it (looks great!). The pedals(pure crap!) are slippery & bend easily & should be upgraded first thing. The fork will work fine for some, but not for those who do a lot of really rough riding. A few easy upgrades will make this bike a lot more fun!
This is a good entry-level ride for someone who wants a decent bike that can be upgraded to a GREAT bike if he ends up really digging the sport.
If you are interested in this bike shop around. The Trek 4500 is a decent bike also and can be had for $399. I like my GT better but I think it would be a better value if a found little closer to $400. Overall, this is definitely a GOOD bike that I think will last quite awhile! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
ryan
a Weekend Warrior
from york
Date Reviewed: November 3, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$340.00 | | Purchased At: | Gung Ho Bikes | | Strengths: | Light sweet ride. aluminum frame | | Weaknesses: | shocks and drivetrain | | Bottom Line: | Its a great bike, especially for a beginner to intermediate riders. It could use some better components but they work alright. the shifting is smooth when adjusted correctly. the gripshift can be helpful but at times in can be annoying. overall it is a great bike for the value. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Phil
a Cross Country Rider
from Indiana
Date Reviewed: November 2, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Land Between the Lakes | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$420.00 | | Purchased At: | Bicycle World | | Strengths: | The frame: The triple triangle design makes the bike almost indestructable. It isn't too heavy although it could be a bit lighter, but if you want light it is going to cost you. | | Weaknesses: | The shock is absolutely junk. GT needs to drop all ties with SR Suntour before they really start to piss off possible return customers. The front deraileur has given me nothing but problems. THe chain always sticks when shifting gears. The rims are impossible to keep straight able need to be trued almost every hundred miles. | | Similar Products Used: | Diamondback topanga, GT Avalanche, bottomline Treks, and Specialized | | Bike Setup: | Promax, Suntour, Acera, Deore, Mavic, | | Bottom Line: | If you want a decent entry level bike and you are just getting into the sport the agressor is a good buy. They are cheap, dependable and they are indestructable. Save your money for component upgrades because the frame is worth it. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Justin
a Weekend Warrior
from Fort Collins, CO, USA
Date Reviewed: October 20, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$299.00 | | Purchased At: | Lee's Cyclery of Fort Collins | | Strengths: | Everything. Although the shocks aren't from Rock Shox, they're plenty for what I need. The frame is strong and light aluminum, and the tires are beefy. Great shimano components. | | Weaknesses: | Haven't found any yet! | | Similar Products Used: | 2000 Trek 4300, 2000 Schwinn Mesa | | Bike Setup: | Everything stock. | | Bottom Line: | I just wanted a solid bike to get around campus, back and forth to work, and maybe a little off-road action. Marked down from $450, this bike was a steal! It's very light and the shifters are killer - I can really get some speed compared to my previous bike (Yep, a glorious Huffy).
It's a great ride for a great price - and it's from GT. What could be better? | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Christian Ahlmann
a
from Stilwell, kansas, usa
Date Reviewed: October 15, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Anything with hills | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$450.00 | | Purchased At: | Bikes America | | Strengths: | This bike looks great. You can't get a better frame for the money. The thing is light enough, anyone who says otherwise is a wuss. (Save for the clunky shock. Details follow.) | | Weaknesses: | 1.The shock! Good grief. I'd be better off with a rigid fork. It about killed me three times before I got a Jett.
2.The seat! Any male with respect for himself and future plans to start a family should replace it immediately. It looks great but some things are just more important than looks.
3. The wheels! They are impossible to keep straight. Just give up and buy some that aren't constructed of coke-can aluminum. | | Bike Setup: | Convair rims. RS Jett shock. | | Bottom Line: | This is a great bike. Just plan to spend a few hundred dollars on upgrades. Even then it's better than anything in it's price range. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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rod
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from cortland ny
Date Reviewed: October 12, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$1800.00 | | Purchased At: | lbs | | Bike Setup: | italiaflite saddle,xt crank,xtrcassette,xr fr der,xtr rer der,bonna mustang rims xt hubs,richey alpha/omegabites,kore elite bar,wellgo spdpeds. Coming soon xtr brakeshift,kore stem and seatpost and of all and most important my MANITOU SXR FORK (THAT NASTY SUNTOUR ABOUT TOOK MY LIFE) | | Bottom Line: | Well its me again. I do like the geo of this bike, but all thats left is the frame , stem and shifters(ran outa doe for time being) Lesson learned: pay now or payalot later if ustar the upgrade process. I enjoyed the process of lookin for the best parts for the coin and learned alot about whats what. But if you think yur gonna get serious about mtbkng save the cabbage and get all you want and dont be in a hurry! Hell u can go buy a huffy and put around till u figure just what u want for far less than a good wheelset would cost ya and then u got a beater bike for winter or what have you. Cant wait to get it all together!!! Special thanx to cambriabike, supergo, nashbar,universalcycle and ebay; You guys saved me lotsa skins! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Chris
a
from Durham, NH, USA
Date Reviewed: September 19, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$480.00 | | Purchased At: | goodales bike and ski shop (hooksett NH) | | Strengths: | This bike rocks, i love the it, and it was the best "bang for the buck" i could find fun right out of the box (with exception of fork) | | Weaknesses: | The shock " WHAT THE FU#$" the shock bottoms out with my 220lbs and with my 140lb friend just standing on it. not to mention the shock weighs more than the bike. I'm willing to bet that wallmart sells a better shock than this one. SHAME on GT for even thinking of putting this on their product, and suntour get a clue!!! | | Similar Products Used: | speacialized rock hopper, GT timberlain | | Bike Setup: | stock with exception of onza clipless cro-mo spindle pedals bar ends and an upgrade to a 2000 rock shox jett race fork (a steal for $129- at supergo.com) | | Bottom Line: | this is a good bike for an beginner to expert biker that doesnt want to break the bank but wants a quality bike, the components arn't the greatest and the shock has to go!!! but when you consider paying upwards of 800- for a bike with a comprable setup with a better fork, well you do the math. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Dan Arron
a Weekend Warrior
from London, GB
Date Reviewed: September 5, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Anything... | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$340.00 | | Purchased At: | Halfords(!) | | Strengths: | Frame is very light and the black/yellow colour combination looks good. Seems like a decent bike for £220. Haven't had any cause to moan, nothing dropped off yet. | | Weaknesses: | Sync. suspension a bit stiff, maybe it needs running in? | | Similar Products Used: | Saracen Fastrax. | | Bike Setup: | As per factory with Sync. suspension. | | Bottom Line: | Bargain beginner bike, {he says as a beginner:) } looking around at £250< there's not a lot about for a weekend rider who don't want to spend a lot. Saracen Fastrax was cheap but like riding an iron bed stead! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Luke
a Cross Country Rider
from England
Date Reviewed: August 25, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Any thats Fast | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | Very light frame
good price (i paid £250)
nice colours, i got black with bits of yellow
the seat - looks cool :) | | Weaknesses: | the suspension (sync excel 515)
the plastic pedals
the gears and brakes are cheap shimano ones, but they work | | Bike Setup: | the stock bike with welgo flat pedals and a DCD | | Bottom Line: | Very nice bike for the price, you're obviously paying for the frame here (7005 aluminium), but all of the other parts work surprisingly well, apart from those damn shocks.
But its a very nice beginners/semi-professional bike, with a quality frame. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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rod stabler
a Weekend Warrior
from cortland ny
Date Reviewed: August 21, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | the trail yet followed | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$450.00 | | Purchased At: | bike shop | | Strengths: | light weight, great uphill,very well built for my 220 lb mass on top. | | Weaknesses: | sr forks suck. Bottom out and over you go. front derailer is weak, doesnt take much to tweak the unit. | | Similar Products Used: | always gt! | | Bike Setup: | stock but hunting for the perfect fork and components! | | Bottom Line: | for four and a half bucks u get a pretty good rider. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Mark Haines
a Cross Country Rider
from Columbus Ohio USA (approx)
Date Reviewed: August 13, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Little Miami River Trails | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | The frame (all-Aluminum) and the V-brakes, especially. The saddle is good firm, touch, yet fairly comfy. The tires are aggressive and surprisingly rugged for stock tires and the aluminum rims are cool. I fell in love with the triple triangle GT frames and became a repeat GT-buyer when my first GT served me nearly 6000 miles in 6 years without one problem. Replaceable rear derailuer hanger is a plus. | | Weaknesses: | The front suspension Suntour is pretty cheap but its my first front suspension so it beats the snot out of a rigid front fork. The crankset and gears are slipping at the lower gears (may be an adjustment problem but I havent taken it in yet for the free 90day tune-up). | | Similar Products Used: | GT Timberline ( the old MTB model) from 1995
(like I said, 6000 miles with no problems) | | Bike Setup: | GOTTA get the barends. While the padded grips are nice, I put too much pressure on them and they become very hard and uncomfortable. Saving for a possible upgrade on the front suspension and /or front disk brakes. The first priority whould be the front suspension (its the cheapest thing on the bike) | | Bottom Line: | Great bike for the money. I did alot of pricing and nowhere else can you get what this bike gives for the money. GT frames are best (in my opinion) and a moderate biker who likes both off-road and paved trails will find it to be a good buy and good bike. I ride mostly on paved trails but starting to get into off-road trails so I feel its a good entry -level bike for that purpose. I ride about75 miles a week, with two or three 20-milers thrown in. I agree that the tires are a bit too aggressive for pavement but then its there when you need it so I dont mind. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Damon
a Cross Country Rider
from Daytona Beach Fl
Date Reviewed: August 4, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | any trail that isnt crowded | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | PRICE: got mine for around $417.00 (Ball Burnished model)
what more can I say, The bike weighs about 22.5 lbs. and thats with the lump of lead (suntour calls it a shock) firmly affixed to the front end.
the tires are pretty good for stock rubber, and I can't complain about the rims either.
overall this is a lot of quality for the money, much better than an equal priced haro, or mesa, and lightyears better than last years agressor | | Weaknesses: | one word: SHOCK, come on suntour, when your shock weighs twice as much as the bike it just isnt right. On the positive side the shouck can accomodate disc brakes. Other than that what is there to complain about (other than the fact that great britan obviously gets the cool colors, re the review below this one.... black with specles) | | Similar Products Used: | haro 7.1 (99) agressor (99) | | Bike Setup: | stock except have swapped the st shock for a rox judy | | Bottom Line: | This is an awsome beginers bike, or even a great bike for more experianced riders. The components are good for the money. I ride on trails and commute, and I cant think of a single complaint with this bike. If you are looking for a serious racer...this isnt it (but it also does not cost $2500). I am sure that anyone who rides trails, commutes, or loves to tear up the mountains will be happy with this bike. Just dont expect it to be better than its price tag. Like I said in the usa a red one will run about $420, ball burnished $480 (just become friends with the dealer and the price drops) | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Winston Yin
a Cross Country Rider
from London, United Kingdom
Date Reviewed: July 31, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | haven't got one yet!! | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | The biggest strength with this bike is the frame, its soooo light!!
V-Brakes, very powerful, although i personally would've preferred disc brakes, but that would have meant a much bigger price tag.
The looks of it, its a stunning bike.. especially the colour, mine's Black, with bits of yellow, the whole bike is colour co-ordinated, so even the seat and forks match..
The price of it! Got mine in a sale for GB£249.99, which is pretty good!
The Sync Suspension forks aren't exactly made for downhill racing, but they are pretty decent and serve!!
The seat, i dunno why, but its just pretty cool..!!
| | Weaknesses: | Not as many as the strengths!
The componentry in general, the gears are Shimano STI, pretty basic, but do their job, the gear change is very smooth however..
| | Similar Products Used: | None.. | | Bike Setup: | Stock. | | Bottom Line: | Well i'm 15, and basically this is a very good bike for its price, it performs well, and the riding position is great, the weight of the frame is excellent, this bike would best be suited the the moderate user, going off road, but not to extremes, i mean this bike can take quite a lot, but u cant really use it for downhill racing..
All in all this is a great bike, performs well, i mean its a great bike, its a GT, they make great bikes.. all i say is that somponentry could be a bit better!
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Brian Yee
a Racer
from Calgary, AB, Canada
Date Reviewed: July 25, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Monkey Suit | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | Weight, quality, frame strength.
I just ditched half the bike and upgraded. | | Weaknesses: | Components, fork | | Similar Products Used: | n/a | | Bike Setup: | 2000 agressor frame, XTR, Judy XCL, Raceface rings/crank | | Bottom Line: | Buy the frame and upgrade!!! I like the weight most of all, the 7005 alluminum is good stuff
I rate "my" bike below | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Michael Roth
a Cross Country Rider
from Decatur, GA, USA
Date Reviewed: July 9, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Tsali | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | It is a great bike for the money and is very easy to change the parts. This bikes biggest strength is long continuos climbs. | | Weaknesses: | The front SR Suntour shock is so heavy once you take it off you could use it as a door stop. I you decide to purchase this bike I recomend changing out the fork. The fork doesn't have much travel but it will do for a while. | | Similar Products Used: | Gary Fisher Mt Tam, | | Bike Setup: | After I purchased my bike i changed the fork to a Manitou which made me change to a threadless headset and stem. | | Bottom Line: | The bottom line is that if you are just getting into mountain biking and want a strong durable bike that can take a pretty good beatin this is the one to buy. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Nate Woiwode
a Downhiller
from Pekin, IL, USA
Date Reviewed: June 23, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Can't tell, it's too much of a good thing to be crowded | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | The 7005 Aluminum, Nice suspension, great frameset, brakes, and sweetass tires | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | GT Outpost, GT Saddleback(I felt it was of lesser quality) | | Bike Setup: | Stock | | Bottom Line: | I got my Agressor for 319$ and I thought this bike was extremly sweet, I loved the very light frame, very forgiving shocks, and the stock tires. Buy this if your trails have some jump or some bike hills, although it is a good bike to cruise around town with, nothing beats rippin' up the trail and launching the jumps. I really feel any hill rider should buy this! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Bobby
a Weekend Warrior
from Weddington, N.C. USA
Date Reviewed: June 5, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Havn't found it yet! | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | Price, Bang for the buck, frame design | | Weaknesses: | Factory seat | | Similar Products Used: | Tested Schwinn Mesa, Gary Fisher Marlin, GT OUTPOST | | Bike Setup: | Stock except swapped out seat for Cycle Design gel (big improvement) | | Bottom Line: | I'm 6'-2" @ 230lbs and I opted for the smaller, more manueverable(sp?) 18" frame. Bike fits me really well; comfortable with about 3" bar clearance. I may go to a higher stem to cut down my back angle, though. Bike works really well and seemed best for the buck in the $400-500 range. Seemed to be worth the extra $75 over the Outpost based on the better fork/shock (adjustable RS), tires and three more gears. Definately change-out the seat!
The Fisher Marlin was a close second, choice really came down to looks, The GT red looks great! Mesa a very nice bike but couldn't justify the extra $80-100 bucks. I'm 38 and I wont be doing too much Extreme downhill, I just want to keep in-shape aerobically and try to keep up with my 8 year old on his BMX! Overall, the Aggressor is a great quality bike from a reputable, well-known MFG. The re-sale will be there should I ever want to upgrade. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Rich Borejko
a Weekend Warrior
from S.I.
Date Reviewed: May 14, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | greenbelt | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | Quality frame, light, smooth operation,great looking bike | | Weaknesses: | derailer's are lower quality shimano,but function perfectly | | Similar Products Used: | looked at canondales felt,gt was a better deal | | Bike Setup: | mostly stock, suspension seat post,clipless pedals,barends | | Bottom Line: | Great bike for under 500.00,upgraded to suspension seat post took it down hil at 30mph
no problems, shifting is great no problms what so ever up or downhill, good bike to start building on plan to keep it for a long time | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Teofilo Moreira
a Weekend Warrior
from Porto,Porto, Portugal
Date Reviewed: April 11, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Labruge | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | Very light frame
Nice fork
Great piding position
Really beautiful bike | | Weaknesses: | Not so good components
a bit on the pricey side | | Similar Products Used: | Parkpre, BH supra 400, Bianchi bike | | Bike Setup: | Stock | | Bottom Line: | Great bike, you just have to love the riding position, very light and tough (at least until now:))). It´s a great buy for first time riders, although the components are rather flimsy. The Sync fork is nice, but a bit harsh sometimes | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Chris Lee
a Weekend Warrior
from Sylmar, Cali, USA
Date Reviewed: March 28, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Sylmar Hills | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | great for "on a budget" riders | | Weaknesses: | no name bars, alex y-2000 rims?, pedals | | Similar Products Used: | first bike | | Bike Setup: | GT Aggressor stock w/ a bad-ass beginner on top! | | Bottom Line: | after looking at some cannondales, GT's and a few gary fishers, i settled on this one for the price ($517 out the door w/ goodies!!) and feel for my pref. I love it!! except the rims Alex: Y-2000, they bent easy, as I am 175 lbs, and expect my gear to take a beating, great bike, I'll be replacing the rims though!!..... | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Chris
a Weekend Warrior
from Birmingham, England
Date Reviewed: March 26, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | >Light frame and decent components.
>Good 2000 colors.
>Very good value. | | Weaknesses: | >Poor pedals.
>Not very much choice of sizes. | | Similar Products Used: | None.
| | Bike Setup: | Front suspension. | | Bottom Line: | This is a very good bike for beginners. It has everything an average cyclist would need. Plus it can come with decent suspension forks as a bonus, for just an extra £50. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Denis
a
from San Jose, CA USA
Date Reviewed: March 14, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | Light frame, good balance of quality components /price | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized Hardrock | | Bottom Line: | Light frame, good balance of quality components /price. Nice fork with disc brake mounts. You should definetely buy this one. Better set-up than GT Outpost for not that much more money. Good solid begginer/intermediate mountain bike. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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