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Submitted by
Chris
a Cross Country Rider
from Truro NS Canada
Date Reviewed: March 19, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | Anything off pavement really. | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$540.00 | | Purchased At: | Hub Cycle | | Strengths: | Solid frame (awesome color, forest green!) Nice shifters, Tires have great grip, very good on gravel and loose dirt, Nice stopping power, all around good offroad bike, pritty much a 2 wheeled man powered jeep. | | Weaknesses: | I have not had many problems, gone through several tubes, the rubber protectors that keep dirt out of the shocks came loose but easily fixed with some electrical tape, My rims needed tightening but i haven't bent them yet. | | Similar Products Used: | None | | Bike Setup: | Stock but i am considering changing rims this summer due to the many problems i have heard about them. | | Bottom Line: | I am not an extreme rider, i do some light jumping but mostly off road trail riding. This is an excellent all around off road bike for general use, but probably not the best choice for more extreme riding styles. I have put 1000 k on my bike in a little under a year and it has been a joy to ride. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jake Forest
a Weekend Warrior
from Canada
Date Reviewed: August 11, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$700.00 | | Purchased At: | cycle path | | Strengths: | Good Frame,Disk brakes, Got to brake them in though, becuse iv fell into a river becuse of them, Ok shocks not good for anything over 3 to 4 feet iv bottomed them out off a 4 foot drop. | | Weaknesses: | My whole pedl fell off inculding the peice that attaches it to the bike. all that just from riding down the street, not very good. | | Similar Products Used: | None | | Bike Setup: | Stock | | Bottom Line: | This Bike is good from nothing huge. Trails and 3 to 4 foot drops. Very good bike for thoughs spesifications only. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
mike j
a Weekend Warrior
from ssm,on,ca
Date Reviewed: May 6, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$659.00 | | Purchased At: | duke | | Strengths: | frames is strong and derailer and shifters work good. i like the front and rear dicks breaks they were always there when i needed them,(lol), seat takes some getting use to. the 26" x 2.35" kenda kinetics were pretty sweet but mud sticks to them like crazy,(should be a problem if your going fast enough it will fly right off) | | Weaknesses: | in the first month the had to get the head set fixed the a week later i had to get a totaly new one put in. and the shocks arent for doing drops more then 3 feet if i would have keep the bike longer then the month i did i would have had to get new front shocks. | | Similar Products Used: | im getting the norco bigfoot in a couple day, (i hear good things about it) | | Bike Setup: | all stock | | Bottom Line: | not a back trail bike but not for free ride jumps or any big drops. fun while it lasted. so dont buy this bike think it will be good for free ride, like i did :p im an idiot some times, | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Curtis
a Weekend Warrior
from Belwood, ON, Canada
Date Reviewed: April 30, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | Noino | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$750.00 | | Purchased At: | Bits n Bikes | | Strengths: | Handlebars, frame, tires | | Weaknesses: | Forks bent, back rim warped the first day, seat | | Bike Setup: | Manitou Six forks (cuz the other ones suck) the rest stock | | Bottom Line: | I would never buy this bike again. Its fine for casual riding, but not for jumps at all, and if you do then you better have money to fix it up. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
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Ian
a Weekend Warrior
from Clarenville
Date Reviewed: March 23, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | don't got one | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$200.00 | | Purchased At: | Over the Edge | | Strengths: | I liked this bike for having a little fun on. It's small and quick for all the little hops and works fair to good on some of trails out here. The fact that it's a hardtail makes it good for what's trail or urban out here and there. | | Weaknesses: | It's more of a beginner to intermediate ride doing some of the smaller things. This bike isn't meant to go big anywhere near anything big. Also it's not the best for putting suff onto. My body count so far is: 3 left and 1 right crank, seagulled stock handle bars, 2 rear and 1 front derailler, 2 chains, 2 tires, 3 inner tubes, 1 fork, 1 rim, 1 seat and a nasty sacking. | | Bike Setup: | 17" wolverine frame w/24" wheels, Marzocchi DJ 3 120mm, Shimano Hollowtech Crankset, Shimano Deore FD & RD , Truvativ DH Team Handlebar, Raceface Chainguard | | Bottom Line: | A good intro to riding piece. Got all that I needed out of it at the time. However, I would definitely recommend a drastic upgrade or change before moving into the great beyond. But overall, a fun little beater to ride | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Kurt
a Weekend Warrior
from Comox Valley
Date Reviewed: August 28, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | lots and lots in the Comox Valley | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$450.00 | | Purchased At: | Black's | | Strengths: | Value, value, value. The frame! A disc brake! | | Weaknesses: | Components are probably on the weak side (buying a quality frame for this price means Norco had to trim somewhere) but for someone starting out an acceptable trade-off. Could have used a disc rear hub with the V brake for ease of upgrade. | | Similar Products Used: | Looked at Kona, Giant | | Bike Setup: | 12.5" Stock (for now). | | Bottom Line: | Looked around for an all purpose bike for my 10 yr old that can go from trails to downhill. Needed a bomb proof bike that he can toss around like a kid wants to do and I can feal safe that the bike can hold up to the punishment. One more fearless kid in the wings who will be using the bike in a few years and wanted something that will last. Expect to upgrade the bits as time goes by but a solid foundation. This is a great bike for somebody starting out. Excellent frame and upgrade as required. My son is a very proud owner and can't keep him off the trails now (his last bike was a piece of s#@& and wouldn't have lasted 5 minutes). | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Yehuda Mivasair
a Weekend Warrior
from Vancouver BC, Canada
Date Reviewed: August 26, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | dont know | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$350.00 | | Purchased At: | Bike Store | | Bottom Line: | hjdjjhd dkdshsdn fdknaews dfkwsw dfksa sdfkesd dkaSNdksd dfksdmksd asdmafedks fdmsd ksd kf fk dk dk fkf sdk fkdf s fvsk sdfk skddksj kd kdfs fgvgv kvslewmemn eosd fcvlok km kmn kbk k nj nk nlk mnjk kjn n lk nkn lknk lknlk.knmlknm lknlkn nnl k,m gujhfuy f uffu vjh vuhgv v jgvjgvjh gvfgtgt khghg yg yg g gy gy gy kj yg tcfvgjhj vvg g jhf v ugfjh jh hgg jhgj hjyt hgk jnk hkj hgk jhgk jhgk jhg kjhgjmnnghf gvkjh gjh jhg kjhg k jhng ikyujh ng kuyjhg oiyugh!!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Chris Fengstad
a Downhiller
from Richmond B.C. , Canada
Date Reviewed: August 18, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | don't know name | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$350.00 | | Purchased At: | local bike shop | | Strengths: | Almost everything
front disc added bonus
strong light frame | | Weaknesses: | Forks aren't great but fine for me | | Similar Products Used: | Norco Katmandu | | Bike Setup: | 20" frame stock | | Bottom Line: | this is an awsome bike for the price and for beginning trail riders. forks need to eventually be replaced.
GET THIS AWESOME BIKE!!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Chris
a Weekend Warrior
from Burnaby, BC, Canada
Date Reviewed: July 10, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Nicolae (Burnaby Mountain) | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$300.00 | | Purchased At: | Local Bike Shop | | Strengths: | Great frame and shifters. Front Hayes Mech's work great for downhill riding. Front RST Capa CL shock works great, very plush. | | Weaknesses: | Needs rear disc brakes, needs upgraded rear derailleur, rear deraillleur hanger stinks!!! keep an extra one in your tool box just in case. | | Similar Products Used: | Norco Bush Pilot, .243 | | Bike Setup: | Stock | | Bottom Line: | If you are just beginning to ride, this bike is for you. It takes very little maintenance, and is a great bike for the money. Save your money and start off with this high quality, low cost starter downhill, trail, or urban riding bike. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Alex
a Downhiller
from Burlington
Date Reviewed: June 28, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$350.00 | | Purchased At: | brant cycle | | Strengths: | Strong frame, awsome geometery, light wieght, awsome for freeriding when a new fork is added. Comes with good components. Disc brakes are a big bonus. | | Weaknesses: | fork, it does not have enough travel for the riding i do, so i had to upgrade to a Manitou Black comp 80/100 | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | 2003 wolverine, 2003 manitou black comp fork. | | Bottom Line: | this is probably one of the sickest bikes i have ridden for the price after the fork is upgraded. The whole bike with the new fork cost me about $1100 canadian and was well worth it. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jenn
a Cross Country Rider
from Ontario
Date Reviewed: April 25, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Inglis Falls | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Purchased At: | 400 | | Strengths: | tough frame, solid in the air
rapid fire shifters,front disc brakes
tires get great traction
easy to maintain | | Weaknesses: | FORK IS CRAP, noisy drivetrain, wider bars should be stock | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized Rockhopper, norco screamer | | Bike Setup: | 15" planning to get a Marzocchi exr, and Azonic bars | | Bottom Line: | Good value, Great for all recreational riding and the odd drop or jump. Perfect for the beginning rider with a budget. After a few upgrades, it'll be just what I need in a bike. Tough enough to handle a fall, light enough for trail riding.
GOOD BUY! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Stephen Donovan
a Weekend Warrior
from Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Date Reviewed: April 25, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$350.00 | | Purchased At: | Joe's Bikes | | Strengths: | Frame and other componants except fork | | Weaknesses: | fork needs more travel | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized Hardrock, Trek 4100 | | Bike Setup: | Stock except for DJ3, Primo pedals, Monkey Bars, Mo Fo tires | | Bottom Line: | This bike is exceptionally good for dirt jumping and cross county. Great bikes for the money. Buy this bike if you are a bit low on cash | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ian ''gay'' Ehler
a Cross Country Rider
from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Date Reviewed: April 25, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Jake Canton | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$200.00 | | Purchased At: | bikes by gays | | Strengths: | stimulates bum. has lots of holes that don't break. | | Weaknesses: | no vibration. needs more penetration. | | Similar Products Used: | jake canton | | Bike Setup: | asstro gel lubricant | | Bottom Line: | this is a good bike for gay people like me because it simulates the bum. it has strong holes and has held up many a gang bang. it need more penetration and vibration. by the way the chilies turn me on. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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travis pehlke
a Weekend Warrior
from Aldergrove
Date Reviewed: February 21, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | speedway | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$450.00 | | Purchased At: | Black dog bikes | | Strengths: | strong frame, good handeling,cumfy seat,good grips and the shocks are good but need to be bigger and good for dirt jumping. | | Weaknesses: | BIGGER SHOX and better rims | | Similar Products Used: | norco kamandu. | | Bike Setup: | norco wolverine, rst cappa cl shox. | | Bottom Line: | this is an overall good bike but needs bigger shox. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brandon Saliba
a Downhiller
from Milton,Ontario,Canada
Date Reviewed: January 2, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | My own trail | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$450.00 | | Purchased At: | Spokes N' Slopes | | Strengths: | Very ligt,goes fast,handles dropes pretty good and great for dirt jumpin. | | Weaknesses: | Original supension fork needs more travel. Tires are too narrow but they get good grip. | | Bike Setup: | I put a rock shox jett on it because the original zokes fork was junky. 12.5" frame ,orange | | Bottom Line: | This bike is a very good bike for a small person or a large person because of its wide range of sizes.I am 13 and can do a lot of things with this bike. It is a good bike for people who are just starting trials. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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