Submitted by
Matt
a Weekend Warrior
from Knoxville, TN Date Reviewed: March 27, 2008
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$357.00
Purchased At:
Ebay
Strengths:
Great bike for the money. Strong Frame. Great Looks.
Weaknesses:
It needs a few upgrades. (Seat, pedals, etc.)
Bike Setup:
Stock. Upgrading later
Bottom Line:
Best buy!!! Quality components and Great looking.
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Submitted by
alex Creveling
a Weekend Warrior
from knoxville, tn Date Reviewed: November 17, 2007
Favorite Trail:
any
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$320.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
Awesome ride...smooth and comfortable. This bike is able to take a beating and keep going.
Weaknesses:
Haven't found anything yet
Bottom Line:
For $320 I couldn't have asked for anymore... I'm more than happy with the product and see no reason to upgrade the components until I get a little more seasoned on the trail.
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Submitted by
Jason
a Weekend Warrior
from Jacksonville,FL,USA Date Reviewed: June 7, 2007
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$429.00
Purchased At:
Bikes Direct (Store near my house)
Strengths:
I love this bike! Great beginner bike for the price. I'm not a millionare so I was looking for a good setup for a good price and this couldnt have been better. Plus the free labor on any parts or repairs at Bikes Direct shops (as long as you buy the parts from them, and you are the original buyer) is a big bonus eventhough I like to do the wrenching myself.
Weaknesses:
I really dont like the stock grips. They seem to get real slippery if you get the slighest sweat on them. Also the seat post is a real piece of caca. Adjustable, but they should have gone with a better setup.
Similar Products Used:
Mongoose 700 something that I bought in 2001 and put 4,237 miles on. It was a piece of junk but lasted this long, so imagine what I'm gonna do on this bike.
Bike Setup:
Stock for now.
Bottom Line:
If you are looking into this bike for the geeked out top of the line parts they aint there, but if you are looking for a beginner to medium level bike that is a sold buy this is the bike for you.
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Submitted by
jay yomama
a Weekend Warrior
from sandy, utah, usa Date Reviewed: September 12, 2006
Favorite Trail:
jardines juniper
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
BHYZS BIKES
Strengths:
flat black is cool . Rigid enough I haven't broke it yet. Very upgradable. M wings are rad. aluminum is light and welds are strong
Weaknesses:
Haven't found one yet. , But also have all custom BHYZS BUILt components , and the stock stuff is in my garage.
Similar Products Used:
Mt. Tek.
Bike Setup:
Manitou minute forks. avid bb7's, all chris king bearings, shimano bottombracket, and gearset. tru-vativ bars.
Bottom Line:
Upgrade your frame and love it. Yes it is still warantied forever. yes my friends think it's cool. I've hurled myself down some preatty gnarly single track on this frame. Endoed twice. aired it out. ate sh^^^ many times. and there is only scratched paint. I think motobecane rocks!
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Submitted by
Tony Cek
a Weekend Warrior
from Lebanon, PA USA Date Reviewed: April 17, 2004
Favorite Trail:
St. Anthony's Wilderness
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$435.00
Purchased At:
eBay
Strengths:
Flat black paint job doesn't scream "steal me!" Disc brakes work (modulate) great and bring bike and my 240 pound frame to sure stops. Double-walled aluminum rims and Deore LX components. PRICE
Weaknesses:
Switch out the stock seatpost--limited saddle adjustments.
Similar Products Used:
None, traded-in in my classic road bike. No longer have a "death wish" riding the highways.
Bike Setup:
All stock except for a Trek suspension seatpost and Nashbar Gel saddle.
Bottom Line:
Great entry level mtb that will get you off the rails-to-trails onto the single-tracks less traveled.
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Submitted by
craig henson
a Weekend Warrior
from the colony tx Date Reviewed: August 8, 2002
Favorite Trail:
any
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$529.00
Purchased At:
cycle spectrum-frisco
Strengths:
the frame and componet group are excellent for this price. frame is very stiff. it came with an rst gila tl shock which has certainly been better than expected and i'd say better than any of the judy line that i've ridden in the past.
Weaknesses:
i dont like the stem and bars, but thats because of the rise of the stem and i just cant get used to riser bars.
Similar Products Used:
trek 8000(93) and a klien i sold long ago and can't remember the model name of.
Bike Setup:
stock
Bottom Line:
excellent bike for the price, and an lx drivetrain. by the way if your in texas and looking for a new bike, cycle spectrum gives free service for life to the original buyer, and no i dont work there.
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Submitted by
Smack
a Weekend Warrior
from Waxahachie, TX Date Reviewed: May 1, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Cameron Park
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$450.00
Purchased At:
Cycle Spectrum
Strengths:
Strong frame that will last through upgrades, nice component group for entry to mid-level riders. The flat black paint job is sweet!
Weaknesses:
A little heavy.
Similar Products Used:
Mongoose D-60 : A very entry level dual suspension that was about 5 lbs heavier than this bike, so the weight doesn't bother me at all.
Bike Setup:
Shimano LX drivetrain, SR Suntour M9050 fork, Panaracer Fire XC tires
Bottom Line:
I purchased this bike without the disc brakes and with a fork that had been switched out by the shop. My first major upgrade will be to replace the fork.
This is a great bike for intermediate level riders who want to get out and do a little of everything. It handles great off-road and is not too unbearable on climbs.
Overall, I'm very satisfied with the bike. It looks like so far it will handle some serious abuse.
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Submitted by
James Drulia
a Weekend Warrior
from Middleburg Fl Date Reviewed: April 29, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Blanding National Guard Post
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$680.00
Purchased At:
cycle spectrum
Strengths:
super strong frame that dosen't flex under presure and the stealth paint job( flat black). The disk brakes are a plus which stop well even when wet or muddy.Most of the components are quality and worth the price I paid.
Weaknesses:
The brakes did squeek a little at first but after break-in they work well. The bike is too heavy for raceing and I would rather have RockShocks up front rather than RST
I would recommend this bike to anyone that puts in from 10 to 40 miles per weekend ride on level or mostly flat surfaces. It's not light enough for extended rides or competition.The frame will last a very long time and the components will last with a little TLC. Well worth what I paid for it and I'll buy Motobecane again when I wear this one out
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Submitted by
Chico
a Weekend Warrior
from Houston Date Reviewed: April 28, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Ant Hillz
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$700.00
Purchased At:
Cycle Spectrum
Strengths:
solid frame, Great Mid-Level Components. Perfect for the first time serious rider. Brakes are double-edged, they tend to be heavier and this bike seams to be more than overweight for a jumper.
Weaknesses:
Weight, disc breaks particularly. Did not appreciate the poor construction from Cycle Spec... Service has been much better than expected
Similar Products Used:
Rock Hopper
Bottom Line:
Great upper entry bike. Could have gone without the disc breaks, and overall could have been lighter. I would have chosen a Rock Hopper for hte money. Same price, better name.
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