Submitted by
John David
a Weekend Warrior
from Virginia Beach, VA Date Reviewed: March 1, 2001
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$274.00
Purchased At:
US Bikes
Strengths:
Quality, price
Weaknesses:
ugly orange forks, but who wants to steal an orange bike? The shifter is a push-pull type that seems unnecessarily complicated and will probably be the first thing to break.
Similar Products Used:
none, this is my first mountain bike
Bike Setup:
usually on both wheels
Bottom Line:
This is my first "real" mountain bike and I love it. In fact, the last bike I rode was my Hutch Trickstar back in high school. I've never ridden any really expensive bikes so my review is probably really limited. I ride motorcycles and this bike steers the way a crotch-rocket does, quick and tight. The build-quality is GREAT. It feels like it will last forever. If this is an entry-level bike, I can't imagine how nice an upgraded bike will be like. And since I bought it for only 274 bucks, it makes it an even sweeter ride. The brakes are great. The second time I rode it I applied what I thought was moderate 50/50 pressure to the brakes and promptly flew over the handle bars. When you tell it to, this bike STOPS. Other than a cracked ego on my part, the bike came through without a scratch. The only upgrade I plan is a fully adjustable fork. I, obviously, won't need disc brakes. Who should buy this bike? A newby to mountain biking who wants a great, tough bike at a great price and who isn't worried about owning poseur cache. Who shouldn't? A newby to biking who has to have the most famous name on the block. I had never heard of Jamis before I saw this bike in the above listed shop but I'm glad I found it.
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Submitted by
Rex
a Weekend Warrior
from G-ville, FL Date Reviewed: December 14, 1999
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Bottom Line:
I'm really poor and already look like a dork. This bike is great. I can beat it up at Santos over the weekend and then ride it to school during the week. It stays tight and smooth. Of course, if you're used to $1200 bikes (I'm not) it's probably not going to suit your needs. On the other hand, it's MUCH better than the dep't store bikes!
Overall Rating:
Submitted by
Sam Anthony (Devon)
a Weekend Warrior
from Wollongong, Australia Date Reviewed: September 22, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Coal Dumper
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Good value, average forks, good levers and shifters
Weaknesses:
Shit frame geometry, the shape is shit, differnt from most hardtails.
Similar Products Used:
Avanti Hurricane
Bike Setup:
Alivio
Bottom Line:
Good for beginners, alright once you get used to the stuffed shape and feel.
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Submitted by
Yo MAMA
a Downhiller
from ATL Date Reviewed: September 8, 1999
Favorite Trail:
none ya biZ
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
UMMMMMM...........yaaaaaaaaa............It's real good..um.....thats it, REAL GOOD
Weaknesses:
no, not on this bike, a flaw or weekness! not on a 300 $ bike like this!
Similar Products Used:
Huffydbr x 10ventana m/pgt xcr 1000
Bike Setup:
judy 100
Bottom Line:
If you need a bike, and want to look like a dork.....get this bike. naw just a joke it's a real good bike, nice firm ride..........like a huffy.
Overall Rating:
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