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Submitted by
Jose Rodriguez
a Weekend Warrior
from Sunrise, FL
Date Reviewed: July 8, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | Markham Park - Update to previous review | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$600.00 | | Purchased At: | ebay | | Strengths: | frame, stem, stealth looks, upgradeability | | Weaknesses: | stock parts | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | manitou axel comp fork w/lockout, Vuelta Xrp wheelset, WTB saddle, tomac handlebar, lizard skin lock-on grips, clipless pedals, XT rear derailleur, Cateye computer, double water bottle mounts, nitehawk raptor lighting system, commuter accessories like rear rack, THE fenders, seat bag, frame pump | | Bottom Line: | Original price of my bike was $200 but after upgrades it is $600. I have pretty much converted this bike into a commuter bike (because I usually ride on the street)although all it nees to go trail riding is a change of tires. Peyton at BICYCLE SPOT in Oakland Park, Florida is my mechanic and is a great guy to talk bikes with, thanks.
Now that I have made all th upgrades I wanted to, I plan to ride this bike the way it is for at least 2 more years. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
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Jose Rodriguez
a Weekend Warrior
from Sunrise, FL
Date Reviewed: December 19, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Markham Park | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$200.00 | | Purchased At: | ebay | | Strengths: | Stealth looks, frame, stem, upgradeable | | Weaknesses: | rear brake, wheels, weight aprox. 32 pounds | | Bike Setup: | Upgraded wheels, handlebar, pedals, seat, will upgrade - rear derailleur, shifters. I have decaled the bike and added yellow housing which everybody likes... | | Bottom Line: | This bike was purchased unused on ebay.com from a bikeshop. It sat around for at least 2 full years before I bought it. The original price was aprox. $450. I paid $100+60shipping+30assembly=$190 - a bargain. I have used it for fitness, mostly in my neighborhood and also at the trails of my local park. My bottom line now is - should I continue upgrading the bike or invest in a new one? | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
alex clarke
a Racer
from chiichester, england
Date Reviewed: October 10, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | south downs (downwards!) | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$300.00 | | Purchased At: | second hand | | Strengths: | frame, looks of frame, ride when upgraded, ease of upgrading. | | Weaknesses: | almost eeverything except the frame and the seatpost, but i upgraded it all. also lack of disc brake moount at back which i plan to weld on | | Similar Products Used: | specialised hardrock, which i thought rode as well as a three legged donkey on stilts, but thats just me. | | Bike Setup: | halo sas's on diatech hubs, truativ husselfelt oversize bars and stem, fox vanilla 130 rlc's, maxxis dh high rollers, truvativ husselfelt dh chainset and bb, sram chain, magura julie disc on front, specialised durango grips, dmr v8 pedals and a dmr dirt saddle. | | Bottom Line: | buy only if you plan to upgrade. when upgraded they rule. also if you dont want to upgrade buy anyway, and then you have to upgrade when stuff breaks.
This frame is trapped by bolloks componentry but when set free it rules! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tom
a Cross Country Rider
from Massachusetts
Date Reviewed: July 29, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$380.00 | | Purchased At: | Belmont Wheel Works | | Strengths: | Frame, rapid fire shifters | | Weaknesses: | grips, wheels, bottom bracket | | Similar Products Used: | Trek | | Bike Setup: | stock | | Bottom Line: | The frame geometry is great, nice cockpit. The shifters and derailers are good. The wheelset sucks. If I hit an obstacle with any kind of force the rims bend. I have given up repairing them, the next time they bend they are history. I had to get the bottom bracket replaced after 2 years of riding. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
andy
a Racer
from CO DOWN
Date Reviewed: July 18, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$120.00 | | Purchased At: | ??????????????????????????? | | Strengths: | BEST BIKE EVER | | Weaknesses: | WHAT WEAKNESSES | | Bottom Line: | I LOVE IT BEST BIKE FOR ON ROAD AND OFF ROAD EVERY SOULD HAVE ONE | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Tipsy Russell
a Downhiller
from Pawcatuck
Date Reviewed: March 25, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Bluff Point cliff face at the end of the FR trail | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$200.00 | | Purchased At: | My uncle | | Strengths: | Everything! This bike is awesome! Even though it came to me semi-upgraded, its still a low budget higher end bike that will last for a while. Super strong TRIPLE TRIANGLE frame, fine gussets, and good components spec (from what ive read) | | Weaknesses: | Umm, that i cant get it to glimmer anymore. Tisk tisk. And the paint isnt very thick either. | | Similar Products Used: | i dont know, nothing i can think of | | Bike Setup: | Ok, from the front-Mavic/Look rims, blown Jett shock with like, 3 pound springs for maybe 1/4 inch of travel if your light. Stock bars, XT brakes, LX levers, LX shifters, ~frame, frame~ Deore cranks, old Wellgo pedals, some kind of chain, Panaracer Fire XC tires, another Mavic rim...XT cassette, Salsa brake brace, stock seat (so comfy) and thats it. | | Bottom Line: | SWEET frame! I use this for trials and its lasted so long! I bought it from my uncle who used it for trials/freeride, and they bought it from someone too, but its still PERFECT except for scratches. Super strong frame, WICKED LIGHT! I can barely feel it under my feet when im pedal hopping, and it feels perfect off of hard, screwy landings. Oh how I luv it. Could maybe put some more gussets so I could run a bigger fork, but the Rock Sux Jett is soo cool with blown springs and seals in it-its so light and teaches you how to land smooth and light. And the paint-make it thicker! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Scott
a Weekend Warrior
from Austin,TX
Date Reviewed: January 22, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Emma Long, Comfort, Walnut Creek, and Ft. Hood | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$349.00 | | Purchased At: | Ride Away Bicycles, San Antonio TX | | Strengths: | The Frame period. | | Weaknesses: | Stock fork, crank, drivetrain, rims, etc. | | Bike Setup: | LX cranks, shifter/brakelever combo, cassette, brakes and XTR rear derailer, Acera front derailer( just hasn't been an issue),Mavic 139 wheels, Rock Shox SL Judy air and seatpost shok, Panaracer Fire xc tires | | Bottom Line: | It has been a f@#$ing blast building this bike. The frame is great for climbing and riding wheelies. It is a great starter bike cuz you can upgrade the components and still has a kick ass frame. For the price it is an awesome beginner bike and easily upgradable. It's cool because when you trash the stock components and have to replace them, you learn more about what makes bikes tick and become a more proficient rider overall. It's kinda like a learning tool to advance your skill and knowledge with in that respect. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Adam
a Racer
from Port Macquarie,NSW,Australia
Date Reviewed: January 12, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$500.00 | | Purchased At: | Port Push Bikes | | Strengths: | It rode well,looked good,frame was strong.i have done about $500 of upgrades but. | | Weaknesses: | The seat rips easy,rims are weak,derailer is slow.tyres are poor. | | Bike Setup: | LX derailer,deore rear hub,tioga terrafirma tyres,alex DM-18 rims,ritchey rizer bars,shimano cranks,shimano cluster | | Bottom Line: | A good bike for the XC rider on a budget.e.g.a junior. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
sam boswell
a Racer
from hamilton
Date Reviewed: November 6, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | red wood forest rotoroa nz | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$599.00 | | Purchased At: | cycle time | | Strengths: | frame i top quality, good components, great a-head pretty good brakes, really easy gear 1, shocks are great with good trevel, | | Weaknesses: | budget rims and pofters tyres desighned for road, seat tars easy and uncomfortable. | | Similar Products Used: | specialized hard rock 2003..
believe me they are CRAP! | | Bike Setup: | COMPETITION | | Bottom Line: | great bike and if you can get one go for it. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
GLORIA BLASUCCI
a Cross Country Rider
from COOPER CITY, FLORIDA, USA
Date Reviewed: October 22, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$480.00 | | Purchased At: | lee's bike shop | | Strengths: | LOOKS NICE | | Weaknesses: | EVERYTHING!! BOUGHT IT FOR MY 13 YR.OLD SON TO RIDE AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND IT WAS ALWAYS BREAKING DOWN. THE GEARS, THE BRAKES, THE CHAIN. | | Similar Products Used: | JAMIS DURANGO SPORT | | Bottom Line: | THIS WAS THE WORST BIKE I EVER PURCHASED. MY SON TOOK GOOD CARE OF IT, BUT WE STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS AFTER OWNING IT FOR ONLY TWO MONTHS. I HAVE PURCHASED HIM CHEAPER BIKES BEFORE FROM TOYS R'US, SPORTS AUTHORITY, WHICH LASTED 3-4 YEARS. I HAD IT REPAIRED MANY TIMES UNTIL THE FRAME BROKE. GT SHOULD STICK TO BMX BIKES. DO NOT BUY THIS FOR YOUR CHILD/TEENAGER. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Liam Vail
a Cross Country Rider
from Sarasota, FL now Berlin, Germany
Date Reviewed: October 14, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Teufelsberg und Grünewald | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$475.00 | | Purchased At: | Fletch's Bikesenjava | | Strengths: | The Frame (der Rahmen)!!! Unless you are a beginner or someone with an extremely tight budget, like I was. | | Weaknesses: | Destroyed the stock Suntour crankset during a climb at Teufelsberg, also Breaks, front and rear derailers, rims, seat, front shocks, etc. Future upgrading is essential!!! | | Similar Products Used: | Fuji Tahoe | | Bike Setup: | Original GT Aggressor 2.0 Frame and rims with new Shimano XT crankset, and new Shimano XT front and rear derailers. Shimano LX breaks and shifters and New Rock Shox Judy XC Air front shocks and Shimano pd-515 pedals. Still have the origianl cheap seat which will be replaced shortly. | | Bottom Line: | Extremely Great Frame!!!! The best I have ever ridden or tested in a hardtail. Buy only with the intention to upgrade in the future. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jamie
a Weekend Warrior
from Staffordshire
Date Reviewed: May 19, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Grizdale Forest , Lake District | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$450.00 | | Purchased At: | Halfords | | Strengths: | Great Frame. Looks great. Good Overall component quality. | | Weaknesses: | Seat is punishing! Gear shifting not always reliable (could just need a bit of tuning). Rims. | | Similar Products Used: | Giants of the same price range. | | Bike Setup: | Stock. Will upgrade soon. | | Bottom Line: | I really love this bike. It looks cool and i think its real selling point is the frame. It's perfect for people who want to get into MTB and don't want to spend a ridiculous amount of money. Also great if u are a bit strapped for cash like me and want to upgrade as you improve and your bank balance improves too (I'm still waiting for the last one to happen!). The first thing I would upgrade would be the seat, the rims and then the shocks. Bottom line....GT have done good! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
benny
a Cross Country Rider
from sydney, australia
Date Reviewed: May 3, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | two creeks, oxford falls, red hill | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$470.00 | | Purchased At: | alstar....dont go there since tony sold it ....sux now | | Strengths: | the frame, the frame and the frame....its the only thing i havent broken :) | | Weaknesses: | ummm lets see....most stuff?
GT made a great frame and put schitt on it, thats how they sell it so cheap. | | Similar Products Used: | giant yukon, KONA caldera (v. good), KONA stuff (v.v. good)
giant iguana (rip off)
HUFFY (yay!!!) but it wasnt mine :( | | Bike Setup: | z5 bombers, full deore, Velocity mountain goat rims, V8 pedals, yellow handlebars (cant remember the brand), michelin wildgripper comp S and hot S tyres (i reallly recommend them! sweet tyres!) | | Bottom Line: | i wore the bike's cheap components out in two months, so upgrading is essential on this bike. for me, the only original part is the frame, i've replaced every single other part. so dont get this bike if you dont want to spend much on it.however if you are like me and love to customize your bike completely (and get some really groovy colours happening) then this frame is a great investment.
its a good bike for the price, though the top-end frame is the only thing worth talking about
5 for value because it is
but only 2 for overall because it has some really cruddy parts there on it
btw are those things chillis, turds, rocks or what??? | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
matt clark
a Racer
from long lake alberta canada
Date Reviewed: April 13, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | prov.park | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$609.00 | | Purchased At: | united cycle | | Strengths: | all mostly the frame its prime the same on all of the higher end bikes | | Weaknesses: | shock rst 381 el | | Bike Setup: | new back rim and sprocket | | Bottom Line: | sweet | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Scott
a
from Austin, TX USA
Date Reviewed: March 28, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Walnut Creek and Flat Rock Ranch | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$349.00 | | Purchased At: | Ride Away Bicycles | | Strengths: | Great frame, nice components for the price. Perfect MTB for beginner rides. The bike has potential to grow with the rider. | | Weaknesses: | Rear Derailor could be better. Slight problem with the chain sliding off front sprocket. | | Similar Products Used: | Walmart NEXT MTB was my first bike. | | Bottom Line: | Strong well built MTB. As I grow into a better rider I feel that this bike can grow with me. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Andrew Ferady
a Weekend Warrior
from Braintree, Essex, England, UK
Date Reviewed: March 27, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Any UK | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$500.00 | | Purchased At: | Halfords | | Strengths: | Strong frame. looks cool (like a Zaskar) in polished aluminium. Original RST Forks don't need any maintenance. (All they are is a spring and a piece of nylon rod). Original componantry is quite bombproof. | | Weaknesses: | Crap forks and poor rear derailler. Circled spline on the crappy Suntour cranks. | | Similar Products Used: | Marin Palisades Trail (Was better than mine in standard form but now similar) | | Bike Setup: | Marzocchi MXC forks in Black. Deore LX rear derailler. Black Deore Hollowtech cranks. Rear Deore/Mavic 221 wheel. (Front soon to follow). STX RC brakes. | | Bottom Line: | Thats the Bottom Line coz STONE COLD said so!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Adrian Jarvis
a Weekend Warrior
from London, UK
Date Reviewed: December 9, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Epping Forrest | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$350.00 | | Purchased At: | Bonthrone Bikes, London, UK | | Strengths: | Fantastic frame. Looks brilliant and very, very cheap at £280 (UK Pounds). Suits me for forrest paths and zipping through London neighbourhoods. | | Weaknesses: | The seat is far too hard and lacks any kind of ergonomics. | | Similar Products Used: | N/A | | Bike Setup: | 16" frame with standard set-up. | | Bottom Line: | I was recommended this bike by the staff in the shop for exactly what I use it for. I'm far from an expert and don't really push it hard enough to have any problems. Make sure you have a test ride to make sure you like the riding position - recommend you ask for a different seat! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
James
a Weekend Warrior
from Orlando, FL
Date Reviewed: December 5, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Five Points | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$300.00 | | Purchased At: | http://www.fantisports.com/ | | Strengths: | Great value. Pretty good components for the money. Quality construction and finish. This is a fast, nimble and responsive bike and I am having a blast urban mountain biking on it. | | Weaknesses: | A little too stiff at times. Not the smoothest gear shifting. | | Similar Products Used: | Trek 930, old Bianchi MTB | | Bike Setup: | Stock | | Bottom Line: | This is the perfect bike for me. I am just getting back into biking after about 10 years. A reasonably hardcore bike for just a bit more than a kmart bike. If you can find them, the price is right on 2001 GT bikes now due to their financial restructuring. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sam Coxhill
a Weekend Warrior
from Hucknall, Notts, England
Date Reviewed: November 29, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Sherwood Pines | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$469.00 | | Purchased At: | Halfords | | Strengths: | I think the GT aggressor 2.0 is a really good bike, I really like the riding position and the steering,due to the angle of the headtube.The Bike is really comfy and feels strong and well built whilst riding it, it looks cool too. | | Weaknesses: | I found the forks (RST 381EL) bottom out to easily and are incredibly bouncy,but except from this it is a really good bike. | | Similar Products Used: | GT arrowhead and GT tequesta. | | Bike Setup: | The Crankset is Suntour and the groupset is Shimano acera which I haven't had any problems. | | Bottom Line: | All in all this bike is really it is strong, well built,and it has good components.The bike is aimed at Entry level racers and weekend warriors. This bike is really good for the price and it is made by a well named brand. The GT Aggessor 2.0 would be even better if the forks were replaced. I would advise anybody ro buy this bike. The bike is really strong and looks cool for a great price,go buy one. I have owned for a year and haven't had any problems, I'm very impressed with it(and I have put it through It's paces. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
NHOJ!
a Cross Country Rider
from UK
Date Reviewed: September 13, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | The world famous Park Wood bridleway. | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$450.00 | | Purchased At: | Bonthrone Bikes, London | | Strengths: | Great groupset for the price, comfy saddle, tyres, frame seems solid enough and it looks pretty cool too. | | Weaknesses: | Rims come out of true pretty easily, grips feel sticky and tend to slide off, fork tops-out even though it works well enough. | | Bike Setup: | Just the norm. | | Bottom Line: | Incredible value for money for the GT name and Shimano components. Worth upgrading the fork to something better and maybe get a new rear mech. A really great starter bike for the strapped for cash first time rider. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brad K.
a Weekend Warrior
from Greenville sc
Date Reviewed: September 8, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Dupont | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$375.00 | | Purchased At: | pedals plus | | Strengths: | Great all around bike. i like the agressive styling of it. looks good, i got the ball burnished and blue color. great GT frame, and can even take some of the tough stuff. RS Jett fork is nice, but bottoms out a little too easily, and i think i might be just a little loose for me. Good shimano parts all around. mine came with an alivo rear instead of acera. very tough durable bike. pretty light for a bike at $375. (27 lbs) | | Weaknesses: | the rims come out of true alot. the seat is the most uncomfortable thing i've ridden. no problems other than those two little things | | Similar Products Used: | some specialized bikes, a gary fisher | | Bike Setup: | stock, except for Selle San Marco ERA seat, and some well-go toe clip-pedals | | Bottom Line: | A very good bike for the beginner/ intermediate group. can take a serious pounding. Haven't had any trouble with anything breaking, and i think that will continue. well worth the money. very durable, and has been a great bike for me. im very happy with it and if your lookin into a bike at this price range, you might want to consider it. will want to upgrade seat and rims. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ben
a
from Milton, V.T. U.S.A.
Date Reviewed: September 7, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Purchased At: | Alpine Shop in Burlington VT | | Strengths: | great built frame and looks great | | Weaknesses: | shox bottom out once and a while, and the hanger for the back derailer brakes easily.... cost $25 to replace a 1.5 inch piece of medal | | Similar Products Used: | other hardtail bikes around the $500.00 range such as some models of treks, diamondbacks.. | | Bike Setup: | I've added toe clips, climbing bars, waterbottle holders, pump, and looking to add a light | | Bottom Line: | very pleased with this bike and would recomend it to anyone who loves to have fun on a rugged mountain bike. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John Rider
a Cross Country Rider
from US
Date Reviewed: September 3, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$510.00 | | Strengths: | Light, Solid, very good intermediate bike. | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | Standard | | Bottom Line: | good for intermediate and fitness riding. The frame is very solid and the components work well. I would highly recommend this bike to someone looking for an intermediate level bike in the $500 price range. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kaho C
a Cross Country Rider
from Vancouver
Date Reviewed: September 1, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Trans-Canada Trail ( TCT ) | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$350.00 | | Purchased At: | Barnatt GT Bike Shop | | Strengths: | FRAME
LiGHT | | Weaknesses: | !!VERY CHEAP DURAILEUR!! -broke the first week..
Easy to lose-control
| | Bottom Line: | It is a Great bike but with some cheap parts..
I'm not an expert but i think the bike has the look and the shock is pretty good. Very Cheap dUraileur.. broke the first weak.. parts of the duraileur is made from plastic!!
A great Advance Beginner bike!
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Submitted by
ExtreMe RiDeR
a Cross Country Rider
from US
Date Reviewed: August 30, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Anywhere with this bike! | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$500.00 | | Purchased At: | ops forgotten! | | Strengths: | Strong and light Aluminum frame. Very sturdy tire rims. the bike is able to be upgraded easily, can go at a fast speed cause of it's light weight. | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | Giant | | Bike Setup: | RST 381 V-brakes... etc etc...
GT triple triangle.. | | Bottom Line: | I love this bike, the frame is strong and light.. speeding is not a problem for this bike.. it's much more nicer and cool den what u see frm the picture. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John
a Weekend Warrior
from Newtown, PA
Date Reviewed: August 30, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$780.00 | | Purchased At: | Guy's Bicycles | | Strengths: | Strong Aluminum frame. Very sturdy tire rims. Aluminum makes the bke light and fast. Also, the bike is able to be upgraded easily, if you choose to do so. | | Weaknesses: | Went through one back tire already. Piece of metal tore clean trough the tire and tube. Tires (WTB Velociraptor) are expensive to replace - around $23.00. Also, the seat exploded off of the post when I was riding on a trail. | | Similar Products Used: | Mongoose DX | | Bike Setup: | Stock | | Bottom Line: | Great bike if you don't plan on beating it up regualarly. It can take the occassional abuse, however. This bike is lightning fast, too! Going from a CrMo frame to aluminum is like night and day! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Harold
a
from Canada, Toronto Ont
Date Reviewed: August 11, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Purchased At: | Bike Depot | | Strengths: | Good Rigid frame,Rapid Supension Technology, Good looks,Fairly Light, Brakes | | Weaknesses: | Rims,small components | | Similar Products Used: | nil | | Bottom Line: | It's a very good bike for mountain biking and very useful for trails. It's also very good for trials. But the rims could be better. It's very Rigid (frame)Get it if you have the dough and if you cant get the 1.0. It's a good bike for any type of riding. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Peter
a Weekend Warrior
from Los Angeles, CA
Date Reviewed: August 7, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$450.00 | | Purchased At: | Safety Cycle | | Strengths: | Great bike, I think. Very solid, stable, and handles great. I've got a medium size. | | Weaknesses: | Components. | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized rockhopper A1FS. | | Bike Setup: | standard.. YETI grips! :) | | Bottom Line: | Awesome bike for the money. Upgrade, yes. I'd start w/ wheel/tire set, fork. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Richi
a Cross Country Rider
from NJ, USA
Date Reviewed: August 5, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$392.00 | | Purchased At: | Vernon Bicycle | | Strengths: | Frame is excellent and well worth your money. It is light, strong, and has a LIFETIME WARRANTY! The brakes are also very solid. The bike is comfortable and has great looks. I have a ball burnished version but the black and yellow version is also very good looking. | | Weaknesses: | The rims are not great along with the tires. The grips are the only uncomfortable part of the bike. | | Bottom Line: | The frame is the meat of what your paying for, so some components are cheap. However, it is only a $450 bike and you get what you pay for. I don't suggest hardcore offroad riding unless you upgrade some of it. It is perfect for an intermediate rider. Overall, this is a geat bike and i'm pleased with it. Your ride will be smooth and solid. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brad Paterson
a Cross Country Rider
from Nanaimo BC Canada
Date Reviewed: August 5, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Upper Cut | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$500.00 | | Purchased At: | The Realm (Nanaimo BC) | | Strengths: | good quality frame and good shox | | Weaknesses: | shimano everything and the tires and rims | | Similar Products Used: | gt avlanche 2.0, Norco Scrambler | | Bike Setup: | rock shox judy tt, shimano acera components | | Bottom Line: | Your bacically paying for the frame this bike is for the beginner to intermediate rider in mind with the sock upgrade provides extra comfort dropping goodness | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
ManOnWheels
a Cross Country Rider
from Singapore
Date Reviewed: July 26, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | BT, mandai | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$450.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | Quality Taiwan made frame, excellent neutral geometry suitable for all round hardcore riding. | | Weaknesses: | Everything else except the frame but for the price ... it's not hard to figure that most of your money paid is for the frame. | | Similar Products Used: | GT Zaskar Race, Schwinn Moab, Santa Cruz Superlight, Giant ATX 850 | | Bike Setup: | Aggressor 2.0 frame w/Sun Rhyno Lite wheelset, Judy XC fork and mix of Deore/XT/Raceface drivetrain. | | Bottom Line: | The frame is a fine piece of craftmanship with great attention to detail and quality with nicely machined parts, nice welding and a nice and lasting paintjob. The frame though heavy ... is bombproof for budget XC and urban assault. Just upgrade the wheels and fork when they wear out. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ralph Litton
a Weekend Warrior
from Pasadena, CA
Date Reviewed: June 21, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | many | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$500.00 | | Purchased At: | Bikecology, Torrence, CA | | Strengths: | Frame over all bang-for-the-buck. This is a very good intermediate bike. | | Weaknesses: | Rock Shox Jett Fork 2001 - This product was recalled and I was never notified. If you purchase this bike make sure you have a safe fork. For more info from Rock Shox see the following web site. http://www.rockshox.com/recall/recall_info.htm | | Similar Products Used: | N/A | | Bike Setup: | Basically standard except for Shimano hybrid clip pedals. | | Bottom Line: | I've been really happy with the purchase of this bike for intermediate and fitness riding. The frame is very solid and the components work well. My only complaint is that the Rock Shox fork was recalled and I was never informed. If you plan to purchase this bike make sure you have a safe fork. Other than than that I would highly recommend this bike to someone looking for an intermediate level bike in the $500 price range. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Corvus Lund
a Cross Country Rider
from Minnesota, USA
Date Reviewed: June 12, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Munger Trail | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$500.00 | | Purchased At: | Stewarts | | Strengths: | Light, Solid, smooth as silk, rugged, DAMN fine looking (chrome ball burnished version), quick as lightning, lovely shimano parts | | Weaknesses: | nasty grips, smaller handles on brakes are a tad annoying, but not overpoweringly so | | Similar Products Used: | Trek, Schwinn | | Bike Setup: | Standard so far | | Bottom Line: | Well people can say what they want about this bike, but it is a DAMN fine buy for around the 500 dollar level. For the people who have reviewed this bike before, complaining about cheap parts and such, why did you buy this bike in the first place if you knew you were going to get cheap parts? why not just buy a more expensive bike with better parts? You get what you pay for, this isnt a professional level bike, its a midrange. There's a reason the bike doesnt have incredible parts on it, its only 500 bucks, not 1500. The seat is a bit harsh, but that can be easily replaced. its MUCH better than the crap that GT used to put on their bikes. Havent gone on a rough trail yet, so I cant really review the shock, but it's fairly smooth, and handles well. Tires, well there again I cant say much, but again you get what you pay for, those who have tacoed their's out probably thought the bike was invincible. Its a 500 dollar bike, not 1500 yet again. Its bound to have lower end rims on it. *shrug* In my opinion its a very VERY solid, VERY smooth ride, WELL worth the money. Dont buy this bike if you are planning on going on some HEAVY offroading unless you upgrade it, but if you want a good starting point to upgrade, or a beautifully solid bike to last you a long time, go for it! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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adam coles
a Weekend Warrior
from barstpel north devon
Date Reviewed: June 12, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | ???????????????????????????? | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$475.00 | | Purchased At: | halfords | | Strengths: | it has a very good frame it's strong and looks good | | Weaknesses: | the derailleur is very weak and rims are weak and need upgrading forks are rubbish tyres are rubbish and dont last long stem and bars are weak to. | | Similar Products Used: | kona scab,trek bruiser,dmr trailstar | | Bike Setup: | rst 381,aggressor 2.0 frame,alex y-200 rims, | | Bottom Line: | nice frame but the rest is cheap buy the frame and add to it | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Olly Moore
a Weekend Warrior
from Southampton, UK
Date Reviewed: May 29, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Anything dusty and rocky! | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$470.00 | | Strengths: | FRAME: light weight, direct handling
BRAKES: almost too powerful! (I'm very light...)
LOOKS: Looks like it costs twice as much! | | Weaknesses: | Harsh seat, OE tyres not great, grips are nasty. | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized Hardrock A1 Comp FS (Tested) | | Bike Setup: | Standard. Haven't had much time to play yet, but bar-ends, better pedals and different tyres are all on the shopping list. | | Bottom Line: | After a break of a few years from mountain biking, I was pleasantly surprised at the price/quality balance available overall, but this bike wins by a long head simply because of that frame! WOW! It's lovely... It's light, stiff and strong, easy to flick the back end up, and looks amazing, too!
This is my first time on suspension forks, so don't really know what to compare them too. Better than rigid over rocks, anyway :-)
The Shimano components seem reasonable... I will see over time how well they perform and last, but I'm sure it'll be easy to upgrade / replace components as needs and budget allow. The 24-speed gives me a pretty good range, although perhaps a little low at the top-end for fast road riding.
Maybe it's just me, but the seat is really harsh.... feels great when you're out of it, though!
Overall, I am very pleased and impressed: a light, agile, reasonably specced bike with a brilliant frame for £300. For either a beginner just starting to go off-road, or an intermediate rider wanting a strong base for future upgrades, this is a bargain. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Chris McFate
a Cross Country Rider
from Davenport, Iowa USA
Date Reviewed: May 26, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Elroy-Sparta | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$450.00 | | Purchased At: | Jerry & Sparky's Bicycle Shop | | Strengths: | Style, frame rigidity, shimano components, comfort. | | Weaknesses: | Could use stronger rims, Rock Shox Jett suspension (comes standard with the bike) seems to bottom out easily. | | Similar Products Used: | Other "cheap" mountain bikes. | | Bike Setup: | Standard. | | Bottom Line: | This is a great, GREAT mountain bike for those who are just getting involved in mountain biking and love riding on gravel, dirt/offroad, or paved trails, but are NOT hardcore offroaders, as the rims seem to not be up to the challenge of being beaten the crap out of, and the Rock Shox Jett suspension (standard with bike) seems to bottom out on big bumps or drop-offs, but is great none-the-less. They don't really bottom out unless I shift my weight to the front wheel while jumping (I weigh 175 lbs), so all in all they are a great suspension for non-hardcore offroaders. The frame is great, and holds up superbly to offroad vibrations and harshness. The seat is incredibly comfortable, and the pedals are great. The shifters work well and the handlebars are comfortable. All the Shimano components are great and reliable. The chain is also strong, and can put up with the loads of torque stress for uphill climbing. All in all a great bike. I have had no quirks with the bike so far and am extremely pleased with the bike. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Tim Lyons
a Weekend Warrior
from Troy, NY
Date Reviewed: May 24, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$440.00 | | Purchased At: | Rudy's Schwinn Cyclery | | Strengths: | Great frame, with solid brakes and shifters. | | Weaknesses: | Rims | | Similar Products Used: | Various other mountain bikes. | | Bike Setup: | Standard | | Bottom Line: | I was looking for a good frame to build off of and that's what I got. I love the agressive styling of it, and the rock solid performance. I went with the 2.0 to get the slightly better components, and I am pleased with them. However I managed to screw up the back tire the first day I got it, but it's close enough to true to work. I also managed to turn the front rim into a taco about two weeks after that. Overall it's a great bike for the price, but you'll need to either ride softly, or get some new rims. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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