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PHYSICAL HEAT INC.
a Cross Country Rider
from CHICAGO Date Reviewed: August 5, 2006
Favorite Trail:
ANY!
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$380.00
Purchased At:
CYCLERY
Strengths:
ONE HELL-A-FIED BIKE! Stable frame, Smooth shift from any gear, tight brakes and one of the BEST investments that i've ever purchase.
Weaknesses:
I switch up the peddles about 3 years ago, very weak along with cracking.
Similar Products Used:
Cannondale, Montys...
Bike Setup:
No extras, it's fine as is except for a water bottle hitch.
Bottom Line:
Paid $380.00 for it when it firsat came out. In my eyes it's still worth the investment and i'm sure it's re-sale value is up there. This isn't my first bike, but one of my best bikes! I advise anyone who's looking to buy there first bike should get the Outpost GT, you can't go wrong!!!
PH
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Submitted by
Zac Zimmer
a Cross Country Rider
from Hastings, MN Date Reviewed: April 25, 2001
Favorite Trail:
afton alps ski area
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
Erik's Bike Shop
Strengths:
This bike rocks, I've taken it through hell and back, and it's still there.
Weaknesses:
I just had a problem with my front forks bending almost in half, but it's been 5 years and the bike has taken alot of punishment.
Similar Products Used:
Specialized Hard Rock, Pacific POS
Bike Setup:
stock, but soon to have rock shox due to fork bending
Bottom Line:
Probably the best bike at this price. I bought a GT for durability, and it has taken it and then some. I wasn't too happy when the forks bent because it was the first time out this year, but considering age and what it's been through, I guess it was just time to get rock shox anyways. Damn GT for discontinuing this model for 2001, I sure would have bought another one instead of upgrading my forks to shocks.
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Submitted by
Ian Troniak
a Cross Country Rider
from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Date Reviewed: April 20, 2001
Favorite Trail:
anything off road
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Purchased At:
United Cycle
Strengths:
Bike kix butt. I really love it. I bought it on a budget and as my first bike in about 10 years of not riding. I put it through everything I can and it takes it all well.
Weaknesses:
busted a pedal the other day, but replaced that as the beginning of my overhaul. Bike is a little heavy.
Similar Products Used:
nothing worth mentioning
Bike Setup:
have replaced the pedals with ARMY 1664 next step: Rock Shox
Bottom Line:
Great beginner bike and i think it will be a great keeper if upgraded with the right parts
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Submitted by
Harold Abrams
a Cross Country Rider
from Cambridge, England Date Reviewed: February 8, 2001
Favorite Trail:
North Shore
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
Cambridge Cyclery
Strengths:
Sturdy frame, Good traction on Maxxis tires. Fast handling in corners.
A good first bike. The Outpost trail handles well in tight corners and excells in narrow single track. I bought this bike 10 months ago and since have ridden alongside my two brothers who have a Cannondale f600, and a GT XCR 4000. The only thing to look out for is the grip shift shifters. I recommend this as a first upgrade for they broke on me while on a ride last week. Happy trails!
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Submitted by
Raoul Duke
a Cross Country Rider
from Urbana, IL USA Date Reviewed: September 24, 2000
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$320.00
Purchased At:
Changing Gears
Strengths:
Takes a beating. I've left it outside in crappy Midwest weather for four straight years and it still works well. I also run it into a lot of solid objects (I'm fairly clumsy) but I have yet to break it. (Mine's a 1997, I think. My girlfriend has a 1999 and her's is the same way.)
Weaknesses:
Heavy as hell, brakes aren't so great, crappy pedals.
Similar Products Used:
Specialized Hard Rock (1994, I think)
Bike Setup:
Factory; Schwinn pedals with clips added after the factory ones exploded.
Bottom Line:
I like my bike a lot, and my girlfriend likes hers. I've treated it like crap and it still works. I don't hardly ride it anymore, though, because it's so damn heavy and I HATE fighting wind on a heavy bike. Good for riding around town and super-durable for the price. I would recommend this for kids like me -- limited budget, using it to ride to class and occasionally on light trails or cross-country. Start doing some squats before you take it home, though.
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Submitted by
RANDY
a Weekend Warrior
from HESPERIA,CA. US Date Reviewed: April 27, 2000
Favorite Trail:
LOCAL MT. TRAILS
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
LITE,GOOD BRAKES,FAST& HANDLES GOOD!!
Weaknesses:
HARD TO KEEP THE FRONT END DOWN ON STEEP INCLINES.
Similar Products Used:
PACIFIC,HUFFY...JUNK
Bike Setup:
STOCK
Bottom Line:
THIS IS AN EXCELLENT BIKE FOR UNDER $300. I,M 6'1 300+LBS AND A FREQUENT RIDER,I DON,T BABY THIS BIKE I RIDE IN LOCAL HILLS,ON FIRE ROADS,SINGLE TRACK AND DOWNHILL AND THIS BIKE HAS PERFORMED GREAT!!! I FEEL THIS BIKE IS GOOD FOR ANYBODY THAT DON'T RACE IT PROVES YOU DON'T NEED AN EXPENSIVE BIKE TO HAVE FUN!!
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Submitted by
Shane Colvin
a Racer
from Ohio Date Reviewed: March 22, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Hellyer Trail
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
This bike is light. It has a great Frame.
Weaknesses:
nun
Similar Products Used:
Trek,(other) Gt, Cannondale
Bike Setup:
put you some rox shox on there and maybe some nice disc brakes and you've a hell of a bike
Bottom Line:
This bike is very light.If you get some nice rox shox on here and a DMR'S V8'S AND THIS BIKE WILL FLAT ASS MOVE.HAVE FUN AND KICK SOME ASS!
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Submitted by
Olly
a Weekend Warrior
from Southampton, U.K Date Reviewed: February 10, 2000
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Oh My God this is amazing. THis s the best bike alright I do ride with RockShox up front but there isn't a GT Outpost TRail in the Front Suspension section. It is a really really good bike especially once you've started upgrading it.
Weaknesses:
None Zilch Zero
Similar Products Used:
DMR Trailstar (Good, Heavy) Kona Cindercone (Wasn't set up well but didn't like it anyhow) GT Arrowhead (Naaaaaah too flimsy)
Bike Setup:
GT Outpost Trail Rockshox Indys Planet X Stem Azonic Bars DMR V8's Acera, Acera X groupset
Bottom Line:
The best bike I have ver ridden it is so good some of my mates have like 1000 quid bikes but this beats the brown stuff out of all of them.
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Submitted by
Eugene Goffredo
a Weekend Warrior
from Ramsey, NJ Date Reviewed: April 17, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Not going to work trail!
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
Great value for price Feels very responsive Price
Weaknesses:
Some componetry seems a little rough looking
Similar Products Used:
Trek
Bottom Line:
My first new bike in 25 years! Very easy to ride, and is comfortable for my near-middle-aged body. When I pump the tires up, it's real nice on the bumpy roads here.The bike looked cool in Matte Ivy! Super bike for the price!
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Submitted by
Greg Ellis
a
from Tacoma, WA Date Reviewed: March 6, 1999
Bottom Line:
This bike is sensational. Yea, it is on the low end of the scale but if you don't want to spend a lot of money then get this one and you'll get a lot of bike! I have owned mine since last October and just turned 100 miles on it today. No problems yet and not expecting any either. My dealer has been an important part of my purchase. They are always there when I need an accessory or just some information. Buy this bike and you won't be sorry.
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Submitted by
Joan
a weekend warrior
from Indiana Date Reviewed: January 10, 1999
Bottom Line:
This was a surprise Christmas gift. This bike handles well on ice and snow. It has a full cromo frame and linear pull brakes. I love the color and some of the sweet extras like dirt worm tires and a womens specific saddle. I really prefer road riding to mountain biking and this bike is really comfortable and enjoyable to ride on the road.
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