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Submitted by
Filip Lerch
a Cross Country Rider
from Czech Republic
Date Reviewed: January 23, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | dolomitas | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$1000.00 | | Strengths: | Beautiful frame and paint job, great design and geometry, internal cable routing | | Weaknesses: | components...i have replaced them already | | Similar Products Used: | non | | Bike Setup: | xt crank FC770, mostly XT and some LX parts , American Classic wheels, Nobby Nics | | Bottom Line: | This is my thrid bike. Previously: some steel DB and Specialized Hardrock 2006. When I first time saw this bike on the internet I was astonished by the beauty. Now I have it and I am not going to replace it, no way. It just listens to you. It can not be compared to any of my previous bikes. When I compare it to models 2003 onward, it is much nicer. It has all internal cable routings they lack. Newer models kind of lack the spark of this one. This is to be a classic for a long time as it seems Trek grabbed their know how and lets them drown. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Leigh
a Weekend Warrior
from Birmingham
Date Reviewed: July 4, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | Awesome, everything about this bike is AWESOME, from paint job, to rideability, you just dont wanna get off the thing!! | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | Scott Comp racing, Cannondale 2005 Team Replica | | Bike Setup: | FSA Mega Exo Carbon crank, FSA Carbon riser Bars. Tompson stem and Seatpost, Mavic Crossmax SLR wheelset, Chris King Headset. | | Bottom Line: | Really is the best Hardtail EVER!! Its looks almost TOO beautiful to ride until you jump on it and realise its like nothing you've ever ridden before! An out and out CLASSIC!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
evil geek
a Cross Country Rider
from calgary
Date Reviewed: May 5, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$1500.00 | | Purchased At: | Ridley's | | Strengths: | reasonable weight, understated good looks, stiff as hell. | | Weaknesses: | stock components are a mixed bag, with the bb, cassette and front dl being lower grade than the rest of the bike. | | Bike Setup: | manitou sx-r fork, hayes hfx mag brakes, lx front/xt rear derailleurs, rolf dolomite disc wheels, bontrager for everything else. | | Bottom Line: | This is the stiffest bike I've ever ridden. The first time I stood up in the pedals, I almost fell off the back of the bike as it leaped forward. It really does a great job of translating downward force on the pedals into forward motion. After 5 years it's still a joy to ride, and I'm just now getting around to upgrading some of the parts, starting with an xtr front dl and u.s.e. carbon seatpost. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
James
a Cross Country Rider
from Seattle
Date Reviewed: March 19, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$1500.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS Salt Lake City | | Strengths: | Light, Strong, and Pretty. | | Weaknesses: | If I have to hunt for one, it would be the factory Bontrager Crankset...But I am a Clydsdale at 6ft 3 and 240 | | Bike Setup: | Stock except for the Race Face Evolve Crankset and Bottom Bracket | | Bottom Line: | Though I do agree that this bike does deserve some better componants...The stock product is still a GREAT BIKE. I replaced my chainset because of the creeks that a Big Biker causes on Bontrager crap, but the OOHS and AAHS that my bike gets while I'm riding up a hill, passing people on a trail, or even in the bike rack on my car while gassing up, have more than made up for that. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
stefano
a Weekend Warrior
from aosta Italy
Date Reviewed: May 2, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$250.00 | | Purchased At: | ebay | | Strengths: | Weight, color, geometry. | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | e lot | | Bike Setup: | Fox fork, shimano XT 2004, hugi hubs, mavic rims, king headset, continental tyres, fsa stem, seatpost | | Bottom Line: | I am very happy, i bought the frame in ebay for 250 $, and i am very happy, it is light, rigid and responsive.
I lobe this bike and fron the day a bought it, i go more with my bike.
stefano | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
hans van boxtel
a Cross Country Rider
from the netherlands
Date Reviewed: June 3, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | drunense duinen | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$1500.00 | | Purchased At: | bike-tuning | | Strengths: | Look as no other! Very good paint! | | Weaknesses: | Lx-crap. Brakes (Avid-3) | | Similar Products Used: | Gary Fisher, Giant | | Bike Setup: | Stock, upgrade: XT-front, XTR-rear, Magura HS-33 brakes (white), XT-shifters | | Bottom Line: | A perfect bike for fast riding, climbs very well. It just looks and feels very, very good. I made 3000 km in 6 months, in every weather condition. I never had a problem with this bike, i thinks it likes me!
Buy is if you want a good, fast bike and like a great, sober, look .
The price in Holland is a problem, so fo my full-suspention i have to look for a Trek. A pity! | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ken
a Cross Country Rider
from Duluth
Date Reviewed: April 6, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Bull Mountain | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$1600.00 | | Purchased At: | Cycleworks | | Strengths: | Beautiful frame, decent components on the Attitude Race, stiff, light | | Weaknesses: | I wish it came with disc brakes | | Similar Products Used: | Cannondale F700 | | Bike Setup: | Attitude Race, XT/XTR drivetrain and brakes, Cane Creek Wam, Easton SL90, Bontrager stem and post, Manitou Mars, Time Alium | | Bottom Line: | I bought a 2001 the beginning of 2002. Ive put a lot of hours on this bike the past year. Ive had no problems. I put a piece of electrical tape on the frame underneath the cables so it wouldnt rub the paint off. Thanks for the tip! I swapped out the Rolf wheels for the Cane Creeks before 24 HOA (Conyers) because I knew they could take the beating. I havent switched back yet. I just replaced the Bontrager Racelite straight bar for the Easton riser (the Easton is actually lighter!). The Mars is the first shock Ive had so I cant compare it to anything. Airshock, not much adjustability. It beats a Headshok, thats for sure. The bike rides great and gets lots of oohs and aahs at the trailhead. I like the KLEIN that goes down the back of the rear triangle, so others know what Im riding when I pass them! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jost
a Cross Country Rider
from Eltville, Germany
Date Reviewed: August 21, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$1400.00 | | Purchased At: | Wellmann Bikes, Germany | | Strengths: | ++ frame fits perfect ++ great paintjob ++ outstanding framequality + klein rules !! ++ rolf wheels | | Weaknesses: | bontrager and sram 7.0 and deore-crap !! this is a no-no for klein-bikes !!! | | Similar Products Used: | several | | Bike Setup: | avid, dura ace, race face, flite, continental, onza, syncros | | Bottom Line: | when i saw the klein at ebay (offered by a bikeshop) i really had to buy it. price was very fair and i fell in love with it on first sight. even the poor component-combo could not stop me from purchasing. i tried a 2001 stumpjumper pro too (same price) but it did not thrill me at all.
my recommendation: when you ever have a chance to get a klein (for this price): go and buy but spare some cash for the parts your klein is built for (take a look on my setup) | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike
a Weekend Warrior
from Chagrin Falls, ohio
Date Reviewed: March 15, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | illegal rides in the metroparks | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$900.00 | | Purchased At: | Century Cylces Solon | | Strengths: | Cult following, frame is art (beautiful beed), the finish, bontrager saddle is comfortable, Rolf satelite wheels | | Weaknesses: | pricey for the componets, front LX derailure and LX brakes needs constant tinkering, bontrager cranks flex a little | | Similar Products Used: | lots | | Bike Setup: | stock 2001 | | Bottom Line: | When i was just kid about ten years ago, I would drool over pictures of the klein adroit in moutain bike magazines. I got away from the sport and when i decided to buy a new mtb instead of borrowing friends, i couldn't resist the klein. It didn't hurt either that i got it on sale as it was a 2001 model. The bike really is eye candy and I love the feel of my size small. I'm about 5-9 and have no problem with the small frame. And as i weigh about 225, it is still super stiff and flickable. The bontrager seatpost, while heavy, is plenty stiff as well. The rolf wheelset is a serious bonus- light and durable. Buyers of the 2002 get stuck with bontrager all around (for the extra cash, i'm not so sure the 2002 is worth it though you do get some upgraded tubing and rock shox). Anyhow, you buy the bike for the awesome frame. And chics dig the paint. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
doug
a
from long beach
Date Reviewed: November 22, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | clear springs, bude mississippi | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$1200.00 | | Purchased At: | wheel house, biloxi, mississippi | | Strengths: | Really sweet paint and a really soild rider on the trails and road. | | Weaknesses: | Components!! why the hell does a 1200 bike come with bontrager, lx crap when my buddies schwinn has xtr sh@t stock? | | Similar Products Used: | Schwinn mesa | | Bike Setup: | Full xt now(my bike never worked right with what was previously on it untill i upgraded everthing) | | Bottom Line: | Great bike but would have purchased a race or comp for better set up, or would have purchased just the frame and bought a blow out schwinn for donor parts. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Igor
a
from Seattle, WA, USA
Date Reviewed: November 19, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Mt St Helens | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$1000.00 | | Purchased At: | Reeds Sport, San Jose - horrible service! | | Strengths: | Beautiful frame (nice ride too), Rolf wheels | | Weaknesses: | Too flashy, LP-27 BB (still working thou), Bontrager cranks (too soft, suck chain), cheap brakes. Cables rub against head tube. | | Bike Setup: | Base model + Avid Arch Rivals | | Bottom Line: | This is my first serious mt bike and it's great BUT
I do think my Klein is too flashy for a mt bike.
I am not sure if paying so much for a nice-looking frame is a good idea. Every time I crash I see more scratches on the frame. Also, I noticed that the cables rubbed the paint off the front tube so I wrapped it in scotch tape.
The Bontrager cranks are known to be bad. They suck the chain in way too often (damaging the chainstay tubes - of course I have a lizard skin but it doesn't really help for chainsuck).
Also, I had to straighten the big chainring - pliers work fine since it's so soft.
The freehub in the rear wheel had to be replaced after I
raced at Downieville, CA. But that place is evil so I guess
that's ok.
Since this is my first bike I can't tell if my Klein rides
so much better than say, a Moab 1 but I think I would choose
a Moab now. At least, I wouldn't have to worry about the paint and of course I would get better components for less. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt
a Cross Country Rider
from sunnyvale CA
Date Reviewed: November 12, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | stiff, responcive, great paint job, great geometry, all round cool bike | | Weaknesses: | i cry when i scratch the paint. it's too lite, i had to put some thrasher rims on it to keep it from fling | | Similar Products Used: | trek al hardtails, specilized stumpjumper, gary fisher mt tam | | Bike Setup: | 2001 attitude race frame custom painted,
full xtr, tompson stem and seatpost
easton carbon bars, SID race
king headset and hubs | | Bottom Line: | it is the best hardtail ever, period. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steve
a Cross Country Rider
from Medford, MA, USA
Date Reviewed: October 31, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Fells | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$1800.00 | | Purchased At: | Lynn Shore Cycles | | Strengths: | Quick & light. | | Weaknesses: | Frame - none at all.
Components - the only thing I can complain about it the fork. Not that its all that bad. I upgraded to the Manitou Mars (an air fork). This fork has a very quick rebound. I'm guessing thats just the nature of an air fork. If I didn't care about the weight, I'd go back to a Marzocchi... | | Similar Products Used: | 1997 GT RTS
I also test rode the Fisher MT Tam and a Cannondale F900 SL | | Bike Setup: | Stock with fork upgraded to a Manitou Mars.
Hayes discs
Swapped out the flat bar to a Race Face low riser bar | | Bottom Line: | I'll never have to buy another hardtail again. This frame is awesome. I never remember being able to climb like this on my old GT. Going over rocks, logs, and waterbars while clibing on this bike is so easy since the front end is so light. I'm glad I replaced the flat bar with a riser, I love the riding position that it puts you in.
I'll pump up the tires on the roads and this bike is so quick. I can go on 25 mile road rides pretty easily. Although my next purchase is going to be a road bike. Basically if you want a light hardtail with discs, go with the Klein. It is a little rough on the behind on those rocky and rooty trails, but what can you expect. Of you want a cushier ride, go with a xc fs. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Pimp M. Daddy
a Cross Country Rider
from Lubbock, TX 79415
Date Reviewed: October 30, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | ANY | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Purchased At: | Pauls Parts | | Strengths: | What can you say, it is a Klein! Nothing in the world rides like it, and nothing ever will. Excellent attention to details and solid geometry make this a great buy. | | Weaknesses: | Paint is too beautiful to scratch, so the riding is less than all out. However after the first chip or two, you loosen up and enjoy it to the fullest.... | | Similar Products Used: | 2000 Klein Attitude Comp, Specialized Stumpjumper | | Bike Setup: | 2001 Attitude Comp.
Full XTR setup
Thompson post and stem
Race Face cranks and headset
Hayes hydraulic disc brakes
Rolf Dolomite wheels
ODI grips
Hutchison Python Lite tires
| | Bottom Line: | Excellent bike for the money. The components that come with the bike are pretty good and will handle the abuse for a long time. The bike climbs like a dream and will not get too sketchy on the downhill sections either. I love the bike and plan on using it for many years to come!!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
woburn mass
a Racer
from woburn
Date Reviewed: August 8, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | winchester fells | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$2000.00 | | Purchased At: | lbs | | Strengths: | lite-weight, fast and fun | | Weaknesses: | Attention to quality. My bike shipped with a $1.00 seat post clamp. Seat post would not stay fixed, got an upgrade. Shocks come stock for 160 - 180 lbs ride, had to pay Answer for extra springs. Not Klein/Answers problem they said though it was not documented. | | Similar Products Used: | quite a few | | Bike Setup: | stock | | Bottom Line: | For the price you pay your not getting good value. The shock and seat clamp issue really bothered me. Without the proper fit kit for the shock the bike does not handle well.
Otherwise, nicest ride I've ever had, is fast and responsive. If purchasing have the shock springs fitted and seat post clamp replaced before you pay. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Striker
a Cross Country Rider
from MA
Date Reviewed: August 7, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | light, handles great, stiff, etc.
PAINT JOB!
| | Weaknesses: | finish scratches a bit too easily | | Bike Setup: | stock | | Bottom Line: | This is a great bike and an incredible value. I payed less than 1000 bucks for it and it has held up well. Now I'm willing to shell out money to get better parts on it but the parts that come stock work well for what you pay for. The only problem I've had is that the finish scratched on a fall, marring the incredibly beautiful pain job. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
The Klein Kid
a
from Texas
Date Reviewed: August 6, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Still searching | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$2000.00 | | Purchased At: | Bike Barn (5935 Kirby Dr. Houston, TX) | | Strengths: | 2001 Klein Attitude Race:
Shimano XTR rear derailleur
Bontrager RE-1 clipless pedals
Internal cable routing
Manitou Mars fork
Avid SD5, linear pull brakes (F & R)
Aztec Gold finish
| | Weaknesses: | The weaknesses are really so minute, but I'll list them anyway.
Handgrips: They keep wanting to slide off the handlebars.
Seatpost: I kept having a problem with my seatpost sliding
down, so I finally had to get some LockTite and
glue that sucker in place.
Saddle: A little too small, but I'm fairly small in size
so it doesn't bother me. | | Similar Products Used: | 2001 Gary Fisher Paragon | | Bike Setup: | Everything is stock. | | Bottom Line: | I've been riding this bike now for over 5 months and I've never had a complaint yet. I could easily tell the differences between the Klein and the Gary Fisher. The Klein Attitude Race weighs around 24.5 lbs., which is a little bit lighter than most mountain bikes you'll buy. The Klein offers hassle free gear shifting because of it's XT (front) and XTR (rear) derailleurs. Unlike my Gary Fisher which has a LX front derailleur (avoid LX!). With a LX front derailleur your constantly having to adjust it.
Basically, the Klein Attitude Race comes with an excellent array of components that makes the bike a great bike. Eventually, I'll upgrade everything to XTR components, but obviously I'm not going to change anything on this bike unless it breaks.
If you have the money go with a Klein Attitude Race. People said I was stupid for paying that much for a bike, but I have no regrets. I wanted the best so I got the best, and I'm not at all disappointed.
Also, if there's anyone looking for a bike in the $1000 to $1300 range I would recommend the Klein Attitude Comp. It's basically the same components as my Paragon, but much cooler looking, better tires, and internal cable routing.
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Submitted by
Vegard Myrlund Hansen
a Cross Country Rider
from Gratangen, Troms, Norway
Date Reviewed: July 23, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | my own slope up in my own mountian | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$3500.00 | | Purchased At: | Parabolflua AS, Harstad | | Strengths: | very stiff and extreme climber and superb control.
low weight, cool finnish. the Comp is extreme. | | Weaknesses: | no weakness in the frame only remember to check your hardware and not use deore LX. try to use as much XTR as possible. | | Similar Products Used: | Klein Mantra (00), Klein Attitude (95 i think), Trek 8500 (01), HardRocx Helium (01), GT zaskar (01) and GT Avalanche 0.0 (01) | | Bike Setup: | XTR front and back. bontrager cranck but I'll swich to raceface shortly. XTR V-brakes. Shimano spd pedals,. | | Bottom Line: | This bike rules. you just gotta try it. You never get tired of it. Have owned and tried lot's of bikes in the terrian and nothing, nothing can compare to a Klein.
Not much development from the 95 attitude to the 01!
TIP!
so If you ride CC this bike is for you. but have 2 wheel sets, one with slick and one with terrain! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Joel
a
from Ontario
Date Reviewed: June 21, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Durham Forest | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$1500.00 | | Purchased At: | Local Bike Shop | | Strengths: | Stiff frame, sweet paint! Internal cable routing.Light frame. Stiff wheels.
Bontrager Revolt tired hook up everywhere. | | Weaknesses: | The paint chips and scratches way too easily. A little contact between the brake lever and the top tube when i went over left a huge nick.
Manitou SX-R was defective out of the box. I sent it back, but it hasn't returned.
| | Similar Products Used: | cannondale F900, Rocky Mountain, Trek | | Bike Setup: | Stock, Race Face stem, Avid Arch Rival Brakes, Selle Italia XO saddle | | Bottom Line: | This is a wicked frame. The problems with the parts don't matter, although most work fine. I love the frame. It's light, stiff, and looks good to boot. Nice detail, the internal cable routing keeps things squeeky clean. I would definately recommend the Attitude Comp to a beginner/sport racer. Upgrades can only brign this thing farther into it's element. It climbs like a mountain goat, corners like it's on rails, and descends with confidence.(i'm starting to sound like a magazine editor) I only weigh 150 pounds, and i'm not an abusive rider, so things are holding up well. I don't think i would want to risk breaking something this beautiful by being overweight. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Venom
a Weekend Warrior
from Fremont, CA
Date Reviewed: June 20, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$2500.00 | | Purchased At: | Chain Reaction Bicycles | | Strengths: | The frame is very stiff and the Rolf Urraco Tubeless compatible wheels are very light therefore yielding a better and faster ride. | | Weaknesses: | None found yet. | | Similar Products Used: | Cannondale CAD3 1996, LX setup, Judy Forks | | Bike Setup: | Klein Attitude Race:Custom Setup/Custom Paint:Race Red
XT Components:crank(hollowtech),front derailer, shifters, brake levers, and brakes.
XTR:rear derailer.
Headset:Chris King
Forks:2001 Manitou Mars
Stem, Handlebar, and Seatpost: Bontraeger Race Mod/Race Lite
Saddle:Terry Fly Ti
Pedals:Shimano M858
Wheels: Rolf Urraco Tubeless Compatible.
Tires: Bontraeger Super X | | Bottom Line: | I'll be honest...I demand a bike that can handle very well on both uphills and downhills. This bike does it all! This bike truly is "Handcrafted Science". If you have the money you won't be disappointed. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sean
a Cross Country Rider
from Park City, UT USA
Date Reviewed: May 28, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$975.00 | | Strengths: | Fast, responsive, very pretty. | | Weaknesses: | The components aren't the best, but you get what you pay for w/ the standard Attitude(should've bought the comp)...but I'm not complaining. | | Similar Products Used: | Trek OCLV. | | Bike Setup: | Stock. | | Bottom Line: | My first mountain bike, and I picked a beauty. Handles like a dream, climbs effortlessly, looks great, and VERY fast...I don't even want to think about how good the comp or race are. If you've got a thousand bucks to spend, and you want a solid, sweet looking bike, throw it into a Klein. I got mine brand new for $975, and the average price I've seen is about $1050. I'm already saving up for my Adept. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
dan
a
from Austin, TX, USA
Date Reviewed: May 28, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$1200.00 | | Purchased At: | freewheeling bicycles | | Strengths: | everything!!!!! | | Weaknesses: | ???????????????? | | Bike Setup: | xtr front derailure w/ xt shifters, brakes, and rear derailure | | Bottom Line: | This bad boy is amazing. It just wants to go fast all of the time. It is a bit harsh on extended downhills but so what. You dont buy a Ferrari and then complain about how harsh the ride is. Flat out this thing is more than worth its weight in gold. It corners like it's on rails and seems to be reading your mind. If you can afford it just buy it and screw every other bike manufacturer. This thing is the real deal; from the awesome paint job to the maticulous welds, Klein is the Micheal Jordan of the mtn. bike world. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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