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Submitted by
mtnbikinggolfer
a Weekend Warrior
from Boulder City, Nevada
Date Reviewed: December 8, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | Snakeback to Reaper(Bootleg Canyon) | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$800.00 | | Purchased At: | Mountain Bike Wareho | | Strengths: | Light enough for cross country, strong enough for downhill. | | Weaknesses: | none | | Bottom Line: | It is a great, strong bike. This bike has seen some serious crashes. Several parts have been replaced but not often. It is fine for downhill. Actually, it is great for downhill. It always gives me a sense of accomplishment when I ride the shuttle up with all the downhill guys with their expensive bikes and me with mine. Especially when I pass them on the trail :). Great bike for anyone who wants to ride anything. Great price, superstrong. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
4anthony
a Downhiller
from st.catharines,Ontario,Canada
Date Reviewed: June 13, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | Brock and Glenridge | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$600.00 | | Purchased At: | Pinkbike off a guy | | Strengths: | I find the frames pretty strong but I do not have stock so besides that I m not sure lol | | Weaknesses: | I find the shock is weak because it bottoms out inless u land to tranny, I also see that the seat is uncomfy | | Similar Products Used: | hmm this is my first bike | | Bike Setup: | Junior T x fusion rear shock mrp crank haro pedals and seat bombshell rear wheel maxis tire and spezialezed front tire not sure what front rim is I think it could be tripple walled or a alex rim? Aheadset guy set it up wrong so its crap need a new one and shimano x7 dearilur and some rusty beat casset works though need a new one hayes solo brakes 6 inch rotors :( demo handle bars | | Bottom Line: | Its a great bike for what I payed its got some good specs I need to upgrade some stuff still (casset, headset, shock, hardware, need some spacers, new brakes and I think thats it maybe the frame after a bit and new crank arms one a lil bent but it is fine) | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Richard
a Downhiller
from Bracebridge, Ontario
Date Reviewed: March 27, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | the ones i make | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$800.00 | | Purchased At: | Nielsons bicycles | | Strengths: | the frame is god-it stands up 2 so much abuse its not funny | | Weaknesses: | the forks are garbage-try not to get them if possible or buy better ones wen buyin the bike | | Similar Products Used: | haro escape 8.3 | | Bike Setup: | better discs | | Bottom Line: | awesome bike for drops under 12 feet-wouldnt recomend goin over that\\. the frame is rock solid and is awesome for all types of riding(xc,dh,freeride,dj)would highly recomend this bike to everyone! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kevin
a Downhiller
from East
Date Reviewed: December 2, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | Anywhere pointed down | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$420.00 | | Strengths: | Strong...strong...ummm, did I say strong? | | Weaknesses: | Stock fork wasn't to hot for a bigger rider. | | Similar Products Used: | Kona | | Bike Setup: | Put on Zokes Z1 on the front...made a huge difference in the bike. Pushed Fox RC on the back. Avid BB7 brakes and Loco wheelset. | | Bottom Line: | This was a great bike for it's price. The bike is strong and will handle what you throw at it. I'm on the heavier side (about 230) and I've used it for light downhilling to XC riding. Stock components are ok. Use 'em till they wear out and get a quality Marzocchi/Fox on the front. Same for the back. Wrap the chain stay...it gets beat up by the chain plus it'll make the bike way quieter. I've run anywhere from a 120mm stem down to a 50mm. Using a 90 on it now and that seems pretty good. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Lim
a Weekend Warrior
from Penang
Date Reviewed: September 3, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | mt. erskine | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$500.00 | | Purchased At: | Chin Aik | | Strengths: | strong frame perfect for young freeriders with tight budget | | Weaknesses: | Actually, the sum of money you paid, went to the frame, thats why the strength is unpredictable (for the price)
the parts are bad that average | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | all original parts (currently), wanna upgrade later... | | Bottom Line: | the previous writer was right, if possible, get only the frame. it is strong --- but not for 20ft drops, at least it is stronger than what you'll expect. This can also be an all-mountain bike, great for XC too. unfortunately...HARO installs it with an XC fork just to reduce the building cost. it works well with a fork around 150mm of travel. with good parts, drops and jumps will be much easier.
* remember to adjust the rear shox to avoid bottoming during drops >4ft* | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mason Mason
a Downhiller
from , Malaysia
Date Reviewed: June 5, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | many | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$700.00 | | Purchased At: | bought used | | Strengths: | Extremely solid frame, I shall call this a downhill frame, if can, just buy the frame.
Rear rock shox deelux working very actively, thumbs up.
versatility
weight
cheap price | | Weaknesses: | some of the parts, esp fork, need upgrade. | | Similar Products Used: | santa cruz heckler, scott ransom, mountain cycle san andreas | | Bike Setup: | marzocchi bomber, alexrims, Panaracer fire DH, XT, amoeba handlebar, selle italia X0 | | Bottom Line: | This is a perfect bike for a downhiller/freerider/xc rider.
as it is very versatile.
wit upgrades, 20 ft drop is possible | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brandon
a Downhiller
from Fruita, CO
Date Reviewed: January 7, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$800.00 | | Purchased At: | Brown Cycles | | Strengths: | Very good strong frame | | Weaknesses: | Brake rotors too small. Marzochi MZ Comp forks get stiff in cold weather. Not for huge jumps. Suspension must be very tight to avoid bottoming out over jumps 5 feet tall or bigger | | Similar Products Used: | Santa Cruz Bullit | | Bottom Line: | Good for a beginner downhiller that wants to get started with bigger drops and jumps | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
scott bifano
a Downhiller
from Westport, CT, USA
Date Reviewed: December 21, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$800.00 | | Purchased At: | smart cycles | | Strengths: | its a pretty good overall bike, ok for urban riding, rims, and all components hold up pretty well, no problems yet, except Derailleur hanger | | Weaknesses: | fork gets stiff when it gets cold (SR Suntour Duro) brakes arnt that good, Rear Derailleur hanger breaks alot unless Derailleur is upgraded | | Similar Products Used: | Santa Cruz Bullit | | Bike Setup: | Marzocchi 888 Bomber Works, 5th element rear shock, redlind 20mm axle hub with an Alexrims rim, 8" Hayes hydro, front and rear. yeti lock-on grips, shimano xt rear Derailleur, shimano deore shifters | | Bottom Line: | overall its a pretty good bike, better for downhilling. if you have te right parts on it, it can be a really solid bike. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Klank
a Cross Country Rider
from Tempe, AZ USA
Date Reviewed: November 13, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$230.00 | | Purchased At: | Friend/old boss | | Strengths: | Solid frame-, Steady forks (Marzies comp) rideline is easy to keep and the fork will take some serious rocks and steady small drops without changing a beat! Our mountain (South mountain)is mostly rock and has quick fast steps if you like to go fast. the 6in of rear travel on the X-force shock was a nice feature so to speak (my last full suspension was in a completely different class-Zemopi) | | Weaknesses: | Heavy frame, Forks have to be adjusted together (two adjust dials one on each side) would upgrade if cost allowed, turn radius sucks, sharp turns are almost impossible on a large frame (I'm a 6'8" rider) I rode a V3 (Old VGF model)for 7 years and it was a dream bike for a xc hardtail (it also took a serious beating-mostly concrete)! The X1 is heavy and knowing that this bike is designed to mostly move in the downward direction it is slow for a daily urban rider to huff around town on 2.25 tires but it makes for a damn good workout-my mountains are nice now. I cannot say much about the rest of the components as I transferred parts (bought bars, stem, fork and frame w/ rear shock)
| | Similar Products Used: | Haro brand-V3
Fullsuspension-Zemopi | | Bike Setup: | Large frame X1, Marzocchi comp fork, race face prodigy cranks, Race face XC BB, DDpro Titanium seat, stock guts and stem, geax sturdy 2.25's, Shimano XC 765 hubs with a rear Mavic EX721(built by me), Shimano XC cassette, Deore rear derailler (original-almost 8 years old!) Deore front Derailler, Mongoose Platform Oldschool pedals, Alex rims Front rim (rebuilt with XC hub) (original as well) | | Bottom Line: | Good damn job Haro-Lighten this b-otch up, call it the XC77 and put my name on it and we'll have a deal! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
William
a Cross Country Rider
from East Hartford, CT, Hartford
Date Reviewed: November 10, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | CASE | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$650.00 | | Purchased At: | Main Street, Manchester | | Strengths: | tough frame, very cheap price for what you get. Great ergonomic feel, ( I have medium size and am 5'9") | | Weaknesses: | lower end components, heavy, brakes suck. | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized FSR XC | | Bike Setup: | CNT monkeylite bars, ATAC pedals, fox float air shock, BI-CYCLE saddle. | | Bottom Line: | Very tough bike. I actuall bought it as a XC bike because my FSR needed too much $$$ to fix up. It decends very well, does not climb well, is heavy, but it is what it is, and does what it does very well. The head tube angle allows me to hit drops and descend downhill fast, something my FSR would make me nervous doing. I upgarded the rear shock, with a FOX float....completely transformed the bike. I am now riding a $900 bike ( w/shock) that rides better than my beloved FSR. The brakes suck, but juicers are on order.
The botoom line..the bike is bullet proof. I have ridden it very hard over very rocky terrain, and in 2-1/2 years have broken nothing. And thanks to my wifes cooking, I now weight in at around 190 lbs. So , for the $$$$ I do not regret buying this bike at all | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Pat Dalton
a
from Poland, Maine USA
Date Reviewed: September 4, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | www.bikebackcountry.com | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$800.00 | | Purchased At: | www.erniescycleshop.com | | Strengths: | rugged, simple, reliable, decent performance. | | Weaknesses: | wieght, paint job. bottom bracket. | | Similar Products Used: | 98 Schwinn S-30, Bridgestone MB-6. | | Bike Setup: | All Mountain SL 130-150, Rock Shox Pearl 3.1 | | Bottom Line: | First, this bike is being categorized incorrectly. This is a XC/All Mountain bike. Not a freeride bike. The fork that came on it was a MZ Comp, and by Marzocchi's classification, is a XC fork. I don't use mine for Freeride, so it dosn't matter. I love the bike. I upgraded the suspension, and the bike is now a kick-butt All Mountain ride. Once I got the fork and rear shock dialed in, I've enjoyed it more and more. In summer I ride 1 - 3 times a week. 1 - 4 hours/ride. I wore out the bottom bracket within 4 months. So I ride alot. This bike is very tough, and has not given me any problems otherwise. It is a little heavy, but the most important factor for me is that it is fun to ride. Therfore I ride more. I recommend this bike to anyone, just upgrade the suspension if you have the $$. Dollar for dollar, I have less $$ in this, with the same performance as a Heckler, or Prophet level of bike. Good value. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris
a Weekend Warrior
from Mesa, Az, Usa
Date Reviewed: January 18, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$300.00 | | Purchased At: | Friend | | Strengths: | Good All around Bike. Takes alot of abuse. But i really can't say awhole lot cause i build mine from scratch to take the abuse. | | Weaknesses: | On big drops the rear tire hits the tab on the back of the seat post. | | Similar Products Used: | Haro 8.1 | | Bike Setup: | 03 Med. Frame, 03 Jr.T, Manitou SPV 3-Way rear shock, Truvativ Cranks, Azonic X-Tension Pedals, Azonic Shorty Stem, Race Face Diablous Bars, Hayes Nine Hydro Brakes, Azonic Outlaw wheels with Minion 2.7 on front and 2.5 on rear. Azonic Love seat. Ohh yeah and the best upgrade of all the E-13 Chain Guide!! | | Bottom Line: | This bike is a good all around bike.. I have riden many trails on it and it hasn't had any major issues. I do 10 foot drops and it is still solid..but i know one of these days the rear swing are will break, like they seem to do in most haros but hey till then just bomb off stuff. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brandon hord
a Weekend Warrior
from hickory,n.c.
Date Reviewed: January 2, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | hickpark | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$750.00 | | Purchased At: | clarks bike center | | Weaknesses: | a chunck of the frame where the pivot point is is barely hanging on! And I broke the swing arm almost in half near the pivots! But what do you expect hitting nasty down hill trails on a all-moutian bike? | | Similar Products Used: | s.c. bullit | | Bike Setup: | jr.t, mammoth rims, hayes mech., ect. | | Bottom Line: | This is an awesome starter bike! I had it for a year and then trashed it and what really suprised me that the Haro company replaced it for free! It can handle small drops and is also awesome on the dirt jumps! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Roman
a
from NJ
Date Reviewed: October 13, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | Chimney Rock | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$750.00 | | Purchased At: | Planet Bike | | Strengths: | Great value, takes alot of abuse, even 5' drops to flat, very stable even in loose rocks, very predictable handling and good weight distribution. | | Weaknesses: | The 03/04 models had bad forks (mine came w/ a 'zzochi comp1), hard to get up the hills, brake jacking and slightly sloppy handling, my model had terrible cranks that broke in the first month of riding.
On small and extra small frames the rear wheel hits the frame in the 6" travel mode- when called Haro said this is normal. 5" works better here anyway. | | Similar Products Used: | MZ-50, Enduro PRO | | Bike Setup: | Duro cranks, H2 disks front and back, Comp1 fork.
I recomend running a Blue Groove/Nevegal (front/rear) combo, works like a dream on this bike. | | Bottom Line: | Great bike for the price, a perfect fit for someone just getting their first real mountainbike, but unable to dish out several thousand for a serious bike. Most of the problems from my year model have been fixed at this point. The aforementioned problem with handling are caused by the bike having a too wide turning radius which sucks for switchbacks, otherwise it's very stable and perdictable. Those with good legs will appreciate this bike, but the single pivot platformeless frame+shock will take a toll on the weaker riders. Bike is dependable both on and off the ground, and has covered for me during some realy bad landings. If you get an older model with the Comp1 fork, switch it immediatly, it will break, as will the cranks on that model.
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Submitted by
dameo
a Weekend Warrior
from K.L Malaysia
Date Reviewed: August 18, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | Janies Addiction, Rubbish/4K | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Purchased At: | K.S.H Bicycle, Taman Tun | | Strengths: | Stregths, hmmm, can i say everything? Alright, Alright... i have riden this bike with the origonal components, but i just had a major upgrade. The frame is solid as a rock... it has survived 6 downhill race punishments and a 4ft drop to flat up by house. Componentry is tip top for 800$ | | Weaknesses: | The origonal fork was to small. I swaped it for a Marzocchi MX Comp, which was also too small. Really, this bike needs a 5" or more fork. Weight, this was a heavy bike, but if money is spent over time it becomes quite light. Bottom bracket fills with water. | | Similar Products Used: | n/a | | Bike Setup: | X1 with 2001 Physlo Sl fork, Mavic rims, Nova Light Hubs (Taiwan Rocks!), Easton EA 70 Seatpost, Thomson Stem, Easton EA 50 Handlebars, Shimano Deore Hydro Brakes, XT Drivetrain, Travativ Stylo Crank(External bearings), e.Thirteen Bashring
MOST IMPORTANTLY Manitou 3-Way Swinger air can.
WEIGHT: 28.5-29 POUNDS | | Bottom Line: | I Love this bike. I sometimes beleive that i am pusing the frame beyond its limits, but then i go and do something more stupid, and nothing goes wrong. Raced it a couple weeks back in a downhill. While practicing i could never get the courage to jump the doubles. The first time i went for it, i came up short and tumbled, oops. Not the bikes fault i told myself, next time came up short again. A buzz from the back tire, and everything was fine. Funny how far i have pushed it, never truely beleived its strength. Now, 0n the upgrades. The crank was unbeilivbly heavy, strong true, but heavy. The Bottom bracket fills with water, and after a couple months it started creaking like it was going to snap.
The X-Fusion shock was great for a while, but as soon as the drops started rolling my way the only way to set it up was to have it really harsh on small bumps (even with 6 inches!!!!) Besides, the shock weighs at least a kilo. The forks are pretty xc oriented. Plan on doing drops? upgrade fork or it will break. Handle Bars and grips were really comfortable, however the headset did give up on me a couple months ago, and it isn't really that easy to replace. The awosome paint job is chipping off the swing arm from chain slap, but an innertube wrapped around the area solved that problem. The tire buzzes on the front derailier cable guide whenever i bottom out. Hopefully cable guides are made on brackets and sold by some random company, or i am going to have to take this matter into my own hands. This bike Rocks
for xc (we'll see how well i do next month) and has been taken to the podium of a downhill. Great for the money, buy it. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Eric Bybee
a Weekend Warrior
from Sauk City, WI, USA
Date Reviewed: August 16, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | Devil's Head Resort | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$550.00 | | Purchased At: | on EBAY...on EBAY | | Strengths: | It's one tuff mofo. Great price. | | Weaknesses: | The seat sucks. After riding it for the first time I had to pry it out of my arse with a vise grips. Of course, with this kind of bike, I don't spend much time sitting. Also, front fork troubles that others mentioned. | | Similar Products Used: | My old bike was a Schwinn Moab. | | Bike Setup: | Covered in dirt and mud (self installed). | | Bottom Line: | If you're not rich, buy this...if you are rich, buy two. This is a hearty bike for a great price. I spent 2 months researching bikes/reviews online looking for a beginner downhill bike that was affordable. I finally have it now, and I know I made a wise choice. Bottom line: I'm a happy puppy.
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Submitted by
Craig
a Downhiller
from Cary NC
Date Reviewed: August 6, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | C to G at snowshoe | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$800.00 | | Purchased At: | allstar | | Strengths: | Strong frame for the money. I have majorly abused this bike, but with regular maintiance and buying new parts, it will last awhile. I have put to much money in this bike. | | Weaknesses: | Stinky parts. I have replaced most of the parts, xcept cranks, and rear wheel, and shock. I want to get a bullit frame and build up a big hucker, trade the pike for a super-t or similar fork. | | Similar Products Used: | Bullit, stinky, stab garbonzo, hardtails, blah blah blah | | Bike Setup: | Everything. Rockshox pike fork, atomlab aircorp front wheel, new tires, grips, stem, hayes hfx mag brakes w/ 8 inch rotors. And more. (Xt deralluer, sram cassette, raceface bashgaurd) | | Bottom Line: | Good begining bike. If you want to buy this bike, go for it. Its a good deal, and should last for a decent amount of time.
My skills are to much for this bike. (Not trying to be cocky or anything) but I hate people who get like $5000 dollar bikes and can barely ride. But I'm trying to make due with what I have.
I'll sell mine for $1000! Hehe
Craig
Cfolsom@bigfoot.com | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Billy McManus
a Weekend Warrior
from Montana, United States
Date Reviewed: May 19, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | Dead Mans Ridge | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$900.00 | | Purchased At: | High Country Sports | | Strengths: | Loved the shock and coil, and the dual push shifters | | Weaknesses: | The Duro fork is to slow with the rebound, and the seat is uncomfortable | | Similar Products Used: | '03 X2 that was my friends | | Bike Setup: | Stock right now, but getting either a Junior T or old Super T | | Bottom Line: | This bike is awesome. I like alot of stuff on it, but some of it I dont, stated above. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Lars Cat
a Weekend Warrior
from SW USA
Date Reviewed: April 29, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Purchased At: | Assembled from FRAME ONLY | | Strengths: | First off, this review is for the Haro FRAME ONLY. Someone gave me the frame last April, and I built it up with components from friends and my other bikes. The fork retailed for almost as much as the entire X1 build! | | Weaknesses: | The D'er hanger is complete crap!!! I break one almost monthly! That's $240 per year in D'er hangers - 1/3 the cost of the bike! My last one lasted two rides! Sheard while pedaling on nealr level terrain! | | Similar Products Used: | Tried a bunch of bikes, owned a few. | | Bike Setup: | Key Build components:
Sherman Firefly 130mm
Swinger 3-way
SRAM X.9 trigger shifters and rear d'er
XT front d'er
Avid Mech disks, 185mm
Mavix EX823 UST rims, Hugi FR hubs
Hussefelt cranks
Blackspire SuperPro / stainless rings 22/32
RaceFace ring guard
FSA Platinum Team DH bottom brkt, 118mm
Crank Bros Mallet M pedals
Thompson post
Titec Knucklehead 60mm stem
Titec HellBent bars
and most important, ODI Lock-on grips!
Weight ~ 35 lbs.
| | Bottom Line: | This bike took me from a trail rider to an AM / FR rider. I am priviledged to ride (all the time) with some of the most outstanding FR / DH talant, so I'm ALWAYS pushing my abilities, landing wrong, falling hard, slamming rocks... and this bike has not yet broken! Keep in mind, I'm chasing expert riders who are ALL on $$$ bikes w/ double crown forks!
The ride quality, as it is set up (see above) is quite good, esp. for agressive trail riding. For the FR stuff I'm doing, it needs a longer fork - 150mm Z1 would be ideal.
It is not a 4 bar or parallel link suspension, so it is limited, but the thing is built way tough. I do not think there is a better frame on an $800 bike.
Haro as a company redieves an F from me. Their customer service is the worst I have ever deal with in any business in my entire life, and on that merit alone, would never buy another Haro bike. So if you get one, get it from a deal who is known for excellent customer service! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kevin
a Downhiller
from Westbrook Maine USA
Date Reviewed: April 21, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | River Run | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$75.00 | | Purchased At: | Anthony's Stupid Head | | Strengths: | good suspension, room for upgrades, strong frame, smooth shock in the rear, cheap freeride bike, rims yet to be trued badly,decent tires | | Weaknesses: | low end front fork, derailurs are low end, under estimated by others, rear tires rub on swing arm if warped...no gussets | | Similar Products Used: | Diamondback response, Joshes Giant ds2 ( very nice bike ) | | Bike Setup: | 2004 green haro x1, dirt jumper 3, xt rear derailur, premuim products grips, rapid fire shifters | | Bottom Line: | Deffinatly a good bike for somoene who rides hard, but wants a cheap bike. I have taken 5 1/2 foot drops with this and not bottomed out the suspension. My buddy that owned this before me though did literaly snap his stanchions in half on the stock fork, so watch for cracking if your hardcore like us. But, the rear swing arm has no gussets so the 2.35's on there are pretty close so if u get a warp in ur rim u have to true it right then and there...i run a smaller one in the back though. MODS i belive a friend posted a stupid review under my email so can you please delete that or not count it and put this one in. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
matt macleod
a Weekend Warrior
from victoria, B.C., canada eh
Date Reviewed: April 6, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | my yard | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$800.00 | | Purchased At: | sports traders | | Strengths: | its awesome and can really take a beating.im probly gonna buy it since its a friggin good deal!!!!disk brakes and a sweet bak fork | | Weaknesses: | not so good front fork.....monster t shocks would make it so much better.....lol | | Similar Products Used: | a crappy sport mart bike that only costed me $200....it blows | | Bike Setup: | i just test rided it for god sakes!! | | Bottom Line: | i think its an awesome bike for the price ur getting it for. i recomend some 1 that cant make big money (like me im only 13)to buy this bike becuz its so cheep that u cood upgrade it alot after.....eh? | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dbohnsai
a Downhiller
from Chilli, Oh
Date Reviewed: March 19, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$800.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | Stiff, strong frame, decent components, price! | | Weaknesses: | Fork absolutely blows. Rear shock too gushy. not a fan of 8-speed not really a weakness though. | | Bike Setup: | Marzocchi Z150 DO, Evolve Cranks, XT STI brake/shifters, Vanilla RC Shock, E-13 DRS, | | Bottom Line: | If you are thinking about getting into mountain biking, get this bike and spend that extra money you saved on a new fork! Second I'd recommend upgrading the shock with something that has some kind of pedalling dampening as single pivot frames are horrible climbers. I bought this bike as my first FS frame and really liked it. Eventually I outgrew the stock components and and instead of buying a new bike, I upgraded everything instead. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ed Churchill
a Weekend Warrior
from Salem, Oregon
Date Reviewed: February 22, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | Bonzai Downhill | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$600.00 | | Purchased At: | Copeland | | Strengths: | This is a kick arse bike for the newbie and oldie at the same time. Plus the price can't be beat. It's sturdy as a 4 legged mule and can take a hell of a beating. Great rear travel and though it's got lower end components they get the job done. | | Weaknesses: | Front fork, it comes stock with a XC fork, but with the cash you save getting it you can use that to upgrade the fork. | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | Stock...for now | | Bottom Line: | Bottom line is if you are strapped for cash and want to get into this sport, get this fuggin bike. It's awesome.
Like I said the price can't be beat and with the extra money saved you can upgrade either the components, fork or do as I am and get some gear, those pedals can really kick the sh!t outta your shins. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
julio garcia
a Cross Country Rider
from temecula, ca.
Date Reviewed: December 14, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | big bear | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$850.00 | | Purchased At: | cycopath, temecula, ca | | Strengths: | nice design in the frame and swing arm. rear takes in the hits and bumps, but does not bounce when you pedel hard. the rear sock's rebound ajustability is a definet plus and keeps you from pogo hopping of a landing. good welds through out, definetly a heavy duty frame. with those 2.35 kenda tires you have some meat gripping the earth. tuff tire they could take a beating. the haro freeride seat was build to last and take falls. you don't have to worry about trashing that puppy. the mechanical disc brakes are a nice touch, smooth and relayable. work well in wet conditions. cranks are also beefy and are able to withold hard hit. this bike is good for both free riding and crosscountry if you don't mind the extra weight. | | Weaknesses: | bike is a bit on the heavy side. weighing in at 35+ LBS. some low end components, but they do their job. i was suprised to learn the cassette weighed in at almost 500 grams. thats alot considering you can cut that weight down by half. the forks lack rebound ajustability, a feature no bike should be with out. tires, hum....well funny thing about tires sometimes it's strength is it's weakness. the tires haro put on this bike grip very well, which is a good thing, but not for your wallet. see being that they grip so well means that they wear down faster then normal. i got three trips to big bear mountain this pass summer on those tires. thats about 14 to 16 hours or 70 to 80 miles on a set of tires. | | Similar Products Used: | trek fuel 80, specilized rockhopper fsr xc | | Bike Setup: | high inpack carbon bars, bar ends and seat post, soft ATV rubber grips, SPD M545 pedels, 8 inch front rotor, xtr deraileurs and cassette, racing ralph tires, | | Bottom Line: | bottom line this is a great bike for those out there who like to mix a little cross country with a little freeriding. i replaced some of the low end components and saved myself 4 LBS. i could probably save some more weight, but that would really get expensive. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
trace
a Weekend Warrior
from Austin, TX
Date Reviewed: December 7, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | City Park | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$750.00 | | Purchased At: | Sun & Ski | | Strengths: | great value, tough frame, good suspension design, disc brakes, sealed bearing pivots, pretty good components for the price, cool unique army green color. | | Weaknesses: | forks, overall weight (doesn't bother me) | | Similar Products Used: | a couple nice hardtails | | Bike Setup: | stock | | Bottom Line: | the best double boinger you will find below $1200. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Trav O
a Cross Country Rider
from Ashvegas
Date Reviewed: December 1, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | North Slope | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Purchased At: | Galyans | | Strengths: | I got it 4 only Four bills cause Galyans was being bought out by Dicks Sporting Goods. Cheap bike.
| | Weaknesses: | Need to upgrade the rear shock to something other than the bunk one that's on it but can't complain for $400 | | Bike Setup: | XC w/light downhill action. Super stiff rear and med front | | Bottom Line: | $400 Yahoo! Will update after riding it into the ground all week! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dylan Ehrlich
a Downhiller
from Poway, CA
Date Reviewed: November 30, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | my back yard | | Duration Product Used: | Tested or demo'ed only | | Price Paid: |
$800.00 | | Purchased At: | bike empire in poway | | Strengths: | tis bike is awsom, it has a sick rear shock, the forks are pretty cool too. | | Weaknesses: | the forks could be better. | | Similar Products Used: | haro extreme x2 | | Bike Setup: | stock | | Bottom Line: | i have allways wanted to have one of these bikes. i do huge stuff on my wimpy little fuji, It holds up ok though. i took this bike on a ride for the first time, and i wanted it right of the bat.i seems like a sweet bike. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
zac-han
a
from K.L,Malaysia
Date Reviewed: November 30, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | anything i can go fast on | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$750.00 | | Purchased At: | KSH bicycle | | Strengths: | read old review(just after the person below my one) | | Weaknesses: | just found one after about 3 hours of offroading under the rain. the bb fills up with water. after offroading under the rain | | Bike Setup: | Maxxis Mofo 2.35 Tyre,Hayes HFX-9 carbon. other then that it is stock | | Bottom Line: | the only weekness is that the bb fills up with water after a never ending rain offroad. my suggestion is that to take out the seatpost and turn the bike upside down after a ride in the rain and watch the water come out like a waterfall(well it is only a small one. well it is not really a major problem so i will still give it 5 flamin' chilis. and the suspension system is great even when i set them at the hardest(not sure about my back one) it just flows down the trail very smoothly | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jason Kowitz
a Weekend Warrior
from Sequim, WA
Date Reviewed: November 26, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | anything with jumps | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$750.00 | | Purchased At: | Beckett's Bikes | | Strengths: | Stiff truvativ bars, deore rear derailleur, price, army green paint(almost gone from most dealers), and everything not mentioned in the weaknesses section. | | Weaknesses: | Bottom brackett is not sealed so it gets dirt in it and squeaks, shifters get in the way of grips (can be fixed by moving shifters down bars), weight if you care (I don't). | | Similar Products Used: | bike from target | | Bike Setup: | fully stock so far | | Bottom Line: | for 750 dollars this thing can't be beat, with a longer travel fork this would be a good freeride bike and as is it's a fairly good trail bike. It has decent parts and shifts well and is just all around good. High standover though, beware. You should buy this bike if you want a killer deal for your first performance bike of if you want a freeride bike you won't lose sleep over scratching. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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zac-han
a
from K.L, Malaysia
Date Reviewed: November 11, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | anything fast | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$750.00 | | Purchased At: | KSH Bicycle | | Strengths: | everything on the bike is outstanding. very strong frame.nice big tires and disc brakes | | Weaknesses: | can't find any | | Similar Products Used: | montana, kona cinder cone, | | Bike Setup: | Maxxis mofo DH 2.35 tires and Hayes HFX9 carbon(upgraded before the bike left the shop for its first run) | | Bottom Line: | the bike is a little heaver then my older bikes but the weight makes the bike stable during high speed down off road terrain. very good bike for the price. i recommend this bike for ppl who are looking for their first full sub bike | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris Maclean
a Weekend Warrior
from Quebec,Canada
Date Reviewed: October 1, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Mont-St-Anne | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$800.00 | | Purchased At: | Mathieu Bicycle | | Strengths: | Solid frame,good shocks,light bike,good brakes. | | Weaknesses: | The front fork needs to be changed.The MZ comp is a really weak fork.
The crankarm bends if you do some jumping and cliff hucks. | | Similar Products Used: | - | | Bottom Line: | This bike is amazing!The 6 inch lets you the freedom to do freeride and then switch it back to 5 inches and you can follow your hardtail friend.The frame is really solid.
The front fork is recomended to be changed after purchase.
I bent my stem on the MZ comp and it's not under warranty.The crankarm also is a good idea to change if you dont want it to bend.
With the Haro X-1 you can do asbolutly everything,and the price is great for the quality. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Darwin Denetclaw
a Cross Country Rider
from Tuba City
Date Reviewed: September 14, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | The Rez single tracks; Ft def, Dilkon,grey mnt | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$800.00 | | Purchased At: | flagstaff bicycle and fitnesse | | Strengths: | great bike for the money you get the double boingy, disc brakes, and FAT tires. the bike handles really well in the rough and steep stuff . Took a little time gatting used to climbing on the haro never had so much travel before. I don't jump much so I don't think I'll be bottoming out the rear shox. Very sticky tires. | | Weaknesses: | Cheap wheels The spokes started loosening up after the second ride. Lucky I had A set of disc compatible Rhyno lites on my old bike.
The front triangle seems to have no clear coat on it, as it's getting scratched easily. It being alum makes me worry. I'll probably end up electric taping up as much of the frame as possible.
Haro could also have done 8 more inches of welding on the inner side of the shock mounts on the down tube. the gusseting the gusseting at the top of the down tube where it meets the head tube could have used some fusing. | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized full boingy from the early 90's | | Bike Setup: | Stock except for the Rhyno Lite rims, Ouray grips, Shimano clipless ped,and the titanium railed WTB saddle.(yes i'm proud of the only titanium part I've ever owned on my bike) | | Bottom Line: | Very great bike for $800.00 .Very stable going down or up hills. The wheels are junk though. replace immediately with stronger rims and save the Alec rims for a beater bike.Ten years ago for 8 bigs one I ended up getting a ridgid alum bike with 1.9 tires and flat bars,now things are more cushy and comfy. Things are getting better. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Craig
a Downhiller
from Cary North Carolina U.S.
Date Reviewed: August 17, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$800.00 | | Purchased At: | All star bikes | | Strengths: | The bike has plush rear shock, which is good for jumping, which I do alot. I havent had anything break so far after owning it for 2 weeks. After giving the disc brakes time to break in, the really do work quite well. I really like the tires. | | Weaknesses: | The fork is okay, but it seems more x-country oriented while I do big drops, so I would have prefered something like a Dirt Jump 2 or 3 fork. | | Similar Products Used: | I rode a 2004 Kona Stinky at snowshoe mountian for 4 hours. | | Bike Setup: | All stock. In the future I would like to get some 8 inch hydrualic discs, a dirt jump 2 fork and a fox vanilla rc rear shock, but that will take alot of lawns to mow to get that!! | | Bottom Line: | Great bike for the money, I would have liked to have a Kona Stab Surpreme, but I am just 14 so having a 5000 dollar bike is out of the question. Over all, you get alot of good stuff for your money! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt
a Weekend Warrior
from CA soon to be OR
Date Reviewed: August 13, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$800.00 | | Purchased At: | Copeland Sports | | Strengths: | Good parts for the price, Nice geometry, Nice brakes. Decent rear shock. | | Weaknesses: | Front shocks found lacking both bound and rebound. | | Bike Setup: | Stock, Forks soon to be replaced with marzocchi monsters or similar. | | Bottom Line: | For the price it can't be beat. With a few upgrades it will take plenty of abuse. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ryan
a Cross Country Rider
from Suffield, CT
Date Reviewed: July 24, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$775.00 | | Purchased At: | Valley Bicycle | | Strengths: | Excellent bike for the price! Would recommend it to anyone looking for their first full suspension mountain bike. Disc brakes and gears are flawless. | | Weaknesses: | The chain should be the first thing that you replace when you buy this bike. I literally took it on the road for no more than 10 minutes and it broke. Everything else other than that has been extraordinary! | | Bottom Line: | Excellent purchase, worth buying! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
william
a Cross Country Rider
from Manchester, CT USA
Date Reviewed: July 22, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | case Mountain | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$650.00 | | Purchased At: | The Bike Shop, Manchester, CT | | Strengths: | price, frame. | | Weaknesses: | weight, cheap forks | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized 2000 fsr xc | | Bike Setup: | stock exept answer carbon bars, wtb tires and saddle, time ATAC pedals. | | Bottom Line: | This is a second review. The bikes' suspension is starting to loosen up a bit and ride smoother, still not close to my FSR XC, but getting better. It does track real well going fast on down hills. It is a pretty big bike. I do find my self blowing over things that would have made me nervous with the FSR XC. It is longer and heavier. I can see where the extar weight can be an advantage when plowing down a rough, rocky single track. I am still adjusting to climbing with this beast. But overall, It is a great bike for the $$$ I have pounded on it relentlessly at case mountain for about 12 rides now, and the bike is holding up great. Love the disc breakes. And I really like the ergonomics of the bike very much. I am 5'9' tall and am riding a small, but it feels great, I am not stretching for the bars at all.
If you are looking for a great priced full suspension bike to start out with, or as a more seasoned rider , want something that you can pound on with out losing sleep over scratching it, this is a great bike . The front fork seems a little harsh, but it is a lower end fork, but should loosen up a bit. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
William B.
a Cross Country Rider
from Manchester, CT Hartford county
Date Reviewed: July 10, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Case Mountain | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$650.00 | | Purchased At: | The Bike Shop, Manchester, CT | | Strengths: | price,great frame, travel, hates disc brakes | | Weaknesses: | components not the greatest, but decent for the price. | | Similar Products Used: | 2000 Specialized FSR-XC with Betd link/bearing kit, with answer carbon bars. | | Bike Setup: | Stock so far except, WTB speed V saddle, WTB tires, and Time ATAC pedals | | Bottom Line: | I am a bike fanatic. Just got married and buying a house. I am using the FSR with 100psi tires for a commuter, ( i know FS is overkill), because the rodas are terrible here, and in my older age I don't want to feel the bumps. I wanted a fs disc bike for offroad. For now until I can build my dream bike this is good. I rode a friends x1 and was impressed, so much that when the lbs had a sale on the x1, i went for it.
The frist couple rides, it is apparent that it does not ride no where near as smooth as my FSR, which climbs better and rides better, however, I am told that after some time on the bike, the suspension does loosen up a bit and much smoother ride results. I hope so. The rear end seems decent, but the forks seem extremely harsh, and you feel every bump. Myabe it is just a different feel over a air shock. It does seem to track real well as I "opened it up" a bit on a fast downhill. It seemed the faster I went , the more stable it felt. the bike feels like a chopper compared to the FSR. It is heavier, but it is not a problem for me though. I am 165 lbs. My frind is 6'2" 190lbs and has had his since March 2004, and has not broken anything yet, and we have pounded the ultra rocky terrain of case mtn.
Overall, not my $4800 dream bike, but a real decent machine for the price,and for my budget right now. A well built frame. Maybe some suspension upgrades in near future will make this a real decent bike.
I would encourage anyone lookinf for a fs bike at a great price to check it out.
There is a lot of bike here for the | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
green
a Weekend Warrior
from Yuba City, CA, United States
Date Reviewed: July 8, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$799.00 | | Purchased At: | Copeland Sports | | Strengths: | Great bike for the money spent. I have been out at least twice a month and have no complaints. Although it is a bit heavy 35.5 lbs, climbs well. Great ride and good control while decending. Not a big hit rider, but the suspension handles 2 and 3 foot drops well. | | Weaknesses: | Stand over height. I am 5'7" and was stuck between an XSM and SM. | | Similar Products Used: | Spoiled when introduced to the sport while riding a 2003 specialized Epic. | | Bottom Line: | This bike is not for the big hit rider or the true XC rider. It is a bit heavy, but does climb well. It does make up for it's weight when decending. If you are looking for a low priced full suspension free ride, this is the bike for you. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Eric Godfrey
a
from Tempe, AZ, USA
Date Reviewed: June 5, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$800.00 | | Purchased At: | Tempe Bicycle | | Strengths: | Everything I don't mention in the weaknesses box. | | Weaknesses: | That tire rub when you bottom out. Which has only happened to me in the 6 inch position. Actually, that's all I can think of. Everything else has far exceeded my expectations. | | Bottom Line: | It's a good bike if you want a bike that works well in an off road setting, but is also one you can ride through the city to get to those trails. But if you're looking for something a little more, I'd go with the X2 or 3. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brandon
a Weekend Warrior
from Charlotte, NC USA
Date Reviewed: May 17, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$699.00 | | Purchased At: | Sun & Ski Sports | | Strengths: | 6 inch travel in the rear. Sturdy frame. High stand over. | | Weaknesses: | I recommend up grading the fork, stem, and bottom bracket. Could use a 9speed cassette and better chain. | | Similar Products Used: | Giant Warp DS1 | | Bike Setup: | I have only changed the the componets that I took off my Giant. Race Face DH crankset, Race Face Evolve BB, Race Face DH stem, Marzocchi Drop Off 2 fork, Sram Attack shifters, XT 9 speed cassette, Rhino lite wheelset. | | Bottom Line: | I basically bought the bike for the frame. Better deal to buy the whole bike than to buy just a frame. The componets could be better but it is the bottom of the line of the series. I plan on up grading the rear shock soon but for now is not failed me. I am not the extreme riders in the mag. but do hit a 4,5,6, maybe 7 foot drop whenever I get a chance and I do still ride up the hills. Hit parks and greenways to ride with my girl. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Conor
a Weekend Warrior
from Oakland, NJ, USA
Date Reviewed: March 20, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$800.00 | | Purchased At: | pedal sports | | Strengths: | The haro extreme x1 is a great bike. the front and rear suspension are top of the line and they can really take hard hits. so far ive done a 5 foot drop and the bike took it like it was nothing. if you are 1/2 downhill and 1/2 trailrider.... this is the bike u should get | | Weaknesses: | there is no weakness its the best bike to get with 800 | | Bike Setup: | marzochi comp 100mm.. x fusion 6in (rear) | | Bottom Line: | buy this bike u wont regret it | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Jordan Doolittle
a Downhiller
from Barneveld,NY USA
Date Reviewed: March 1, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$800.00 | | Purchased At: | Big Al's BIkes | | Strengths: | good tires and a sold frame, the MZ Comp fork is a good all-round fork and is handling abuse well | | Weaknesses: | I had to replace the crank twice in a period of 2 weeks and eventually upgraded to a FSA pounder, the stock FSA crank didn't quite hold up to 7 foot drops and i am only 160 pounds. Also when the rear shock bottoms out the tire rubs up against the frame. | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized Hardrock Pro | | Bike Setup: | Stock besides the FSA Pounder and outer ring bashguard. Also i switch between a 24" & 26" tire setup depending on the riding | | Bottom Line: | very good bike for the price, i have put the bike through plenty of abuse and it is holding up really well since i replaced the crank | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jon
a Weekend Warrior
from Connecticut
Date Reviewed: February 22, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Metavomit | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$800.00 | | Strengths: | Good price for what you get overall. Good geometry, won't kill you on the climbs. I wouldn't say weight is a problem, 35 pounds, if that is too much for you then i don't know what to tell you. | | Weaknesses: | Its not a big hit bike, or as "extreme" as haro makes it seem. And i think the name extreme is lame. Also, moving the shock into the 2 positions can be extremely difficult, the width of the space where the end of the shock has to go is quite a bit smaller in the 5 inch position, this can be extremely frustrating and could result in other parts of the bike being broken or hurting yourself if you are using force. Mabye its just my bike, or others, either way its a major design flaw, i just leave it in the 6 inch position anyways. Thats my only big problem with the bike. | | Similar Products Used: | First FS | | Bike Setup: | Stock, size M | | Bottom Line: | Great bike for the price, i think it would be worth it to upgrade fork and shock eventually. I wouldn't buy it has a big hit bike, but that would be obvious once you see it. If you're smoothe and don't rely on your suspension then you can do pretty much whatever you want with it as any other bike. If you can figure out a way to safely switch shock positions working on the bike is fairly straightforward. Bottom line is that its a good do-it-all bike and great for the value. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Hugh
a
from San Francisco, CA
Date Reviewed: February 18, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | Tested or demo'ed only | | Strengths: | Nice & supple ride, surprisingly plush. Amazing what $800 gets you these days. | | Weaknesses: | High standover. | | Similar Products Used: | Bullit, K2 brass monkey (hardtail) | | Bike Setup: | Stock | | Bottom Line: | Took this bike on a day ride as a bike shop rental & wasn't expecting much. It handled some pretty technical stuff with surprising ease, such as babyhead rocky single track, step ups and twisty downhills. The fork was decent and tracked well -- I'd say on par with my psylo -- and the rear hooked up on or off the saddle, with the possible exception of getting bogged down on the uphill transitions of dips & gullies. The little fire road climbing I did wasn't even that painful. Components: decent performance, even from the brakes. There's no comparing the X1 to a more sophisticated duallie, but for the price bracket I'd say it was pretty darn good. The one major complaint is the high standover: the bike feels really tall (I'm 6'1" and was riding a medium!) so steep stuff with the seat all the way down was pretty sketchy, particularly after stopping (NOT good on scary, unfamiliar terrain). For an entry level bike, it's a pretty good pick, but I'd shop around & test first to make sure the fit is right. Great value, OK ride quality. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Shane C
a Weekend Warrior
from Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
Date Reviewed: February 10, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | anything descending is good | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Purchased At: | AU$1430 | | Strengths: | Tough, 6-inches in the rear, cheap for the spec. | | Weaknesses: | Front forks need an upgrade to balance out the bike (mz comps feel great otherwise). Only the blue/silver piant job was available in OZ, green one in catalogue looks much tougher. Oh yeah, stem is only two bolt, had some bar movement but have a shorty on the way to fix that. | | Similar Products Used: | - | | Bike Setup: | stock (at the moment) | | Bottom Line: | I only got serious about freeriding and trailriding when i got this bike. I was gonna get a hardtail cause you can get more spec for my limited dollar but found this puppy and am stoked on getting the dual. Has taken anything i have thrown at it (and i am 6'4" and pushing 90kg). 3-4 foot drops and decent gaps ride out well, i haven't really noticed the bottom of the suspension yet. I'm stoked on it, won't take much upgrading to make it fuuully siiiiick maaaate. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jason davies
a Downhiller
from newcastle nsw au
Date Reviewed: February 1, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | anything fast or scary | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$1390.00 | | Purchased At: | hadleys cycles | | Strengths: | how i actualy own 1 i can say ohnestly and truthfully that this bike is awsome handling is great boasts 6 inches to take up the big hits fsa crank is strong and solid and the bars are stiff | | Weaknesses: | well so far there are only minor weeknesses mostly to do with the chain being 1 mill from the fraim in some way in a lot of gears ive had the bike for 4 days the lizardskin i put on at day 1 has been worn threw!!!! ive resorted to maxxis downhill tube remains and cable ties so save the paint job also i have the blue\grey couler and i find the paintjob a lil sketchey in places | | Similar Products Used: | specialized hardrock uno, intense m1, orange | | Bike Setup: | 04 haro extream maxxis downhill tubes in both ends covered by tioga dh pro 2.75 rubber i replaced the standard tubes and rubber after flats on the first day of riding | | Bottom Line: | this bike is great id recomend it for any biginersand intermediat riders who are serious about owning a 6 inch travle rig and for the price your getting some good brands like hayes mx2, marzocchi mz comp coils, fsa alphadrive w\replacable rings, shimano deore and a x fusion glyder shock w\rebound dial | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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