Serious off-roaders on a budget should look seriously at Durango Sport SX. Just check out the spec and the aggressive tubing manipulations on that heat-treated aluminum frame. Top shelf technology has just never trickled down this far before.
Jamis Durango Sport SX 06' took my GT seat and put on metal spike pedals
Bottom Line:
This bike is so durable. I beat the crap out of it and it survives. I got this bike cause i shattered 2 rear derailers on my GT and the third one was beant. The frame beant, both rims beant, and i bottem out easily with the cheap forks. So i got the jamis and no problems with it yet. I climb a 5 set of stairs with it by just ballin into the stairs and its fine. its fairly light and and shifts very smoothly. the triple walled rims r nearly impossible to bend. plus this bike is a very sharp looking bike.
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Justin
a Weekend Warrior
from Alpine, TX Date Reviewed: July 30, 2006
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$300.00
Strengths:
alex rims have been good manitou fork is fine shimano components are good
Weaknesses:
Bad saddle
Bike Setup:
added xpedo clipless pedals
Bottom Line:
I have enjoyed this bike; pretty light and takes abuse fine.
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Joshua Mallery
a Cross Country Rider
from Roseville Ca Date Reviewed: June 21, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Granite Bay/ Forest Hill Loop
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
Performance Bike
Strengths:
Very durable,reliable, and very light. Front shocks are great for cross country riding. Very smooth riding
Weaknesses:
Tires are ok but not great. need to be lighter with better traction for dry dirt trails.
Similar Products Used:
Mongoose, and GT Timberline
Bike Setup:
Shimano Deore are the stock components, have upgraded to LX Crank and XT everything else.
Bottom Line:
The bike is great for any type of rider. Frame and stock components are very durable and will get you around any trail you wish to try.
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Allan Caldwell
a Cross Country Rider
from St. Johns' Newfoundland, Canada Date Reviewed: March 30, 2003
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$900.00
Purchased At:
Fun'n Fast
Strengths:
Almost evry thing, especilly the frame
Weaknesses:
the saddle isn't great and the pedals are the toe clip type.
Similar Products Used:
Old rusty creature
Bike Setup:
Stock, exp. WTB saddle and Shimano clipless pedals
Bottom Line:
It's a great bike, it's very similar to the giant iguana except lighter and cheaper. relly great bike for a beginner and strong, good parts. Buy it buy shimano pedals. ride alot!
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Jill Raspier
a Weekend Warrior
from Calgary, Alberta, Canada Date Reviewed: March 28, 2003
Favorite Trail:
anything in the Kananaskis
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Eurotech Cycle
Strengths:
Great frame without being heavy, awesome tires....I'm not a small chick (6 feet and 200lbs) and this bike can definently do some damage.
Weaknesses:
The seat! OUCH!!!! Don't come down off the jumps too hard boys....
Bottom Line:
Good bike for Weekend Warriors...I love the fact that it's so light but yet can take some serious damage and still keep going. If you're gonna do any upgrades, start with the seat!
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Jeff Rago
a Weekend Warrior
from Longview, Washington, United States Date Reviewed: January 24, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Stella
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$375.00
Purchased At:
Copeland's Sports
Strengths:
Durrable frame. I'm a 220lb guy who enjoys a nasty single track. The adjustable front shocks are a bonus for different types of riding.
Weaknesses:
Need to upgrade the saddle. There is plenty of cushion but I prefer the saddle with the open slot in the middle.
Similar Products Used:
compatible with my wifes rock hopper. maybe even better.
Bottom Line:
I truly believe this bike would be a perfect machine for the advanced rider or the want a be pro, weekend warrior like my self.
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