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Submitted by
Andrew
a Cross Country Rider
from Atlanta
Date Reviewed: October 10, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Outside | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$500.00 | | Purchased At: | Miami, Fl. Bikeshop | | Strengths: | Quality construction. Durability.(This bike sat outside for four years untouched) I cleaned it up, tuned it up, and it was good to go. | | Weaknesses: | I've got nothing bad to say. This bike is almost ten years old and it's served me well.I upgraded most of the original stx-rc components over the years. | | Similar Products Used: | Tried them all! | | Bike Setup: | XT- Fd/Rd,Crankset. LX- Hubs. Stx-rc- Brakes,Shifters(7spd)
Thomson- Seatpost,Stem. Easton- Handlebar. Rigida- Rims. Michelin- Tires. Kool Stop- brakepads. Manitou- "4" Front forks. | | Bottom Line: | I think that I have one of the coolest "old-school" mountain bike/Street cruisers around. The Raleigh USA M400 7005 double butted/heat treated aluminum frame has been flawless. It still has its "high-dollar" two-tone paint job from 1994 looking sweet. Whether I'm running slicks or knobbies, and with all the added componentry over the years, this bike can hold its head high in any crowd. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
troy edmonds
a Weekend Warrior
from denver,colorado,usa
Date Reviewed: June 4, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Purchased At: | Bike shop new | | Strengths: | Great frame, price, responsive | | Weaknesses: | Rims are a little weak, cheap forks and bars, lousy seat | | Similar Products Used: | Tons | | Bike Setup: | Changed to Manituo forks and carbon fiber bars and ends , new gooseneck, new seat and lots of other goodies added
lots lighter now. | | Bottom Line: | Great bike I have put at least 2000 miles on it without too many problems, and I weigh 300lbs at 6'3"
it's been all over the world with me and now I'm going to AU to ride in the outback,
Great bike that still turns heads with good looks and performance. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Joe Babcock
a Weekend Warrior
from Auburn
Date Reviewed: March 1, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | All | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$500.00 | | Purchased At: | Bike shop | | Strengths: | Value, Frame | | Weaknesses: | Seat, Fork, Brakes | | Similar Products Used: | Lots of em | | Bike Setup: | XT Rear, XT crank, Arch Rival 5.0, Terry Saddle, Marzocchi Atom Bomb, Kore stem, GT bars. | | Bottom Line: | I bought this bike to ride because of the price. Had a Raleigh when I was just a brat. Liked that bike. When I decided to buy a new bike I knew that most of my riding would be on the street. My favorite place to ride is the local High School. Love those steps! Anyway I'm the guy who can't leave anything alone, so I knew that I'd be up-grading. The frame was real important to me. Needed to be solid, weight wasn't the main consideration because I wasn't going to be racing. Just playing and breaking ribs! So I found this bike and got what I thought was a good deal. Have since rode it pretty hard. Have replaced the weak stuff and love it. One of these days I'm going to replace the wheels. I did once, bought some wheels from Super Dooper something, Sunrims, LX hubs, the hubs are great, wheels suck, won't stay true. Best upgrade? That Terry seat, "if yer hurtin, ya won't be havin fun". That seat came off of my road bike, great seat. Also the shock, is there a better shock beside Marzocchi? This bike is a blast to ride on the road. You know who should buy this bike? People who like to upgrade. Buy a bike with a good frame. Lots of cheaper bikes, by all of the bike makers use frames that are used in their upper end stuff. Look around, except for paint schemes, there's no difference. Then build it to your liking.
See ya... | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Barnabas Bowler
a Weekend Warrior
from Gooding,Idaho,USA
Date Reviewed: January 8, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Elkhorn Crest trail | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$500.00 | | Purchased At: | Raleigh Sports | | Strengths: | Good body and shocks | | Weaknesses: | bad brakes | | Similar Products Used: | raleigh m 600 | | Bottom Line: | the bottom line is that i have had ridden many types of bycycles and raleigh is still top on my list | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Eric Gilkison
a Downhiller
from Salem, Oregon
Date Reviewed: May 3, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Anywhere I roam | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$800.00 | | Purchased At: | The Bike Peddler | | Strengths: | Very solid bike. Have not needed to change much on it. | | Weaknesses: | The stock seat and rims are junk. The rear rim is slowly but surly falling apart. I have been trying for the last few years to keep it together. | | Similar Products Used: | BMX bought from Sears when I was little. | | Bike Setup: | Still fairly stock. The seat is one of those funky looking things with a hole in the middle of it. And the rear rims have got to go | | Bottom Line: | The bottom line is this. Doc said I got to keep my leg strengh up with out impact. Like swimming or riding a bike, or I would have arthritis by the age of 30. So I looked and asked around, and finaly settled on an m400. Ive been rideing it for about 3 years and am getting better and better at it. I can't wait untill my shop buddies build me a new rear rim so I can go romp again. It could be a little lighter but, I'm happy. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Al G
a Cross Country Rider
from Houston
Date Reviewed: June 5, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | CityPark/Ho-chi-Min | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | Frame Geometry | | Weaknesses: | Some stock components lame | | Similar Products Used: | Too many to list | | Bike Setup: | '96 Frame/XT /Manitou SXR/Mavic 138/Titec Stem & Riser | | Bottom Line: | Bought this puppy at end of year clearance for $400.(last year frame was made in USA)The ZAC rims lasted a couple of months. Replaced with Mavics. Added the Manitou/clipless pedals and risers etc...Bottom line-I've ridden alot of bikes in the last 3 years. Was one of the first bikes I saw out there with the radical slope on the top tube. Even though my Raleigh is actually only 17.5", it feels as comfortable as any of the 18"Fishers and has PLENTY of clearance for my 'nads. My other bike is a steel Voodoo w/ a Bomber on it but my fave is still the Raleigh. It just feels right, and I did'nt have to take out a second mortgage on the house to buy it. Word to any Raleigh exec's out there- work on those bike graphics dude's! They've gotten progressively uglier through the years. Whats up with that? | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris Bryant
a Weekend Warrior
from Tulsa, OK, USA
Date Reviewed: May 17, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | Great components, relatively light frame, got a GREAT deal on it. | | Weaknesses: | Seems to shift a little hard | | Bottom Line: | I was only planning on spending maybe $300 for a bike to get around town, but I found one of these on consignment at my local bike shop, and I got it for only $470 including tax!!! Even had a computer already on it, the last guy only put 20 miles on it and it looks brand new! Spent about another $100 on accessories: new seat, bottle/cage, headlight, etc... This is my first bike since high school, and first mountain bike ever, but will use it mostly for road and light trails. I have been extremely happy with it, I'm sure I'll put it to good use. From everything else I've read here, sounds like I got a good bike at a good price. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Russell Roth
a Racer
from Albany, NY
Date Reviewed: November 2, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
killington | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
Price, components | | Weaknesses: |
Tires try to slide out from under you when used on the road | | Similar Products Used: |
trek, giant | | Bike Setup: |
full stx-rc, rs indy xc | | Bottom Line: | Bike handles beutifully on the technical and the tires stop sliding out on the off road trails. Recieved its first try outs at mt killington and came out on top. Very quick to accellerate and climes like a goat. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Diel Rojas
a weekend warrior
from Dallas, TX
Date Reviewed: September 21, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I've had my M400 for about two months now and put about 200 miles on it with no major problems. I've taking the rims back to the shop 3 times to get them trued but I guess that's what happens when you are 6'1 and 210 lbs and try bunny-hopping anything in sight. I bought a 97 for $495, which I still think is a good deal. I am going to change the seat post and wheels as soon as I can get enough together for some spinergy rims and Ti post. I have endoed the bike twice with no damage, so as far as I am concerned, it passed the test. Give this bike a try, you won't be disappointed. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
garvin.t
a weekend warrior
from TRINIDAD
Date Reviewed: July 19, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
It seems to me that raleigh, doesn't get the kind of 'raised eyebrow'effect that other bike companies get,like Cannondale,GT and Trek.Probably because they aren't into as heavy a advertising campaign in the .U.S. as these others.The fact is the 1998 raleigh M-400 is about the buy in its category,considering frame,components, welded construction and PRICE...I have but one problem, it should've been at least three pound lighter other than that THIS BIKE ROCKS! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Teddy
a weekend warrior
from Farmington Hills, MI
Date Reviewed: June 27, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
M-400 Love it. Bought it about a month ago and have put about 50 miles on it so far. Only prob so far is the rear brake, a little loose. But I would definately recommend this bike to anyone looking for a good deal adn a great bike. Paid $800 for mine with shoes and helmet. not too bad, if i do say so myself. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike Rasmussen
a weekend warrior
from california
Date Reviewed: June 22, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
For the most part I agree with what most people say about this bike. I went shopping around like I mad man and found the M400 to be one of the best buys for the money (I paid ~$670 with some free accesories) I've only been riding it for a couple of weeks, and I love it! I had a GT and a Giant before but this Raleigh is by far more fun. Good luck | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kevin Beere
a racer
from troy
Date Reviewed: June 10, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought the 98 model m-400 it is my first suspension bike ,i haven't changed anything on the bike yet but i am thinking about some spin energy rims and if I have more money left over maybe the mythos kevlar instead of the regular tires.The bike I think is brilliant and i give it the best rating i can. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ken
a cross-country rider
from Southern Maryland
Date Reviewed: April 8, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I learned of the M400 after it was recommended for its value in a magazine. I've also had a couple of Raleighs and have had good experiences with them. I looked at similar Cannondale and Trek in my budget, but for the money, I got a better set of components on the M400. I think Raleigh has a winner with this bike.I purchased a '98 model and so far this is the best bike I've ever had. I ride it on-road as well as off-road and it's very competent on either. I did change the seat since the stock seat dug in a little too much. Other than that, I'm very satisfied with the whole package. I don't race so I can't evaluate it from that perspective.The '98 models come in gold or dark metallic blue. I'd give it a 4.5, but I can't (why?). I think it deserves to be rounded up rather than down. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Josh
a cross-country rider
from San Luis Obispo/ Los Angeles
Date Reviewed: March 29, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought My M 400 the day the shop got it in more than a year ago. I paid 600 even for it and was happy, as it was my first front suspension bike. After one year, I decided that and Indy C and the parts were not up to snuff for a big guy like me. At 220 lbs, and with the stiff kit for the shock it didnt help much. The shifting was starting to slow down etc. The parts were showing their are. SO uprgade city I went. I put a full XT drive train, Hugi/217 wheelset, and a Specialized Ti bottom Bracket, Race Face cranks, new seat, new seat post new stem h bar, bar ends ( the third pair) I broke the other two, new headset and a 97 Manitou FS Ti, my bike lost almost 3 pounds, and is now 25 lbs flat, with Wellgo 800 pedal, AND I LOVE IT | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kent Berry
a downhiller
from Austin, TX
Date Reviewed: January 30, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I own a 1997 Raleigh M400. I searched over ten bike shops for the value and setup I felt most comfortable with. I wanted something quick off the line and nimble. It was a toss up between Trek with similar pricing and components. I was sketchy about purchasing a Raleigh, but the shop offered lifetime tune-ups and a component or two beat out the Trek. I'm really into descending and ascending steep hills and I do well on the M400, but my rear wheel is trashed and I'm afraid my 6'2 175# is going to break the Indy C fork while I'm descending rocky stairstep trails. I'm not sure the aluminum frame can withstand the geometry changes that a long travel fork causes but I want one. I'm currently seeking this info from Raleigh. I can't ride until I replace my rear wheel which will next be carbon fiber. Breakaway derail. hanger on my frame is too thin, and breaks off too easily, but I saw another 97 with a thick hanger. I love my M400. It's so light that I once endoed going uphill. The new '98 component lineup is really nice. The M400 is as nice as anything you can get for that amount of money nowadays, which is too little. I saw a '97 on sell for $429 dollars sitting next to a '98 on sell for a little over $700. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Stewart
a weekend warrior
from Portland, Oregon
Date Reviewed: January 11, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Okay, fellas first of all let me thank everyone who has written a review on this site. I read lots and lots of reviews and found them a valuable research tool. I do find that there are very few bad reviews and I feel like the number of peppers given is generally too high, leaving little room for improvement. I really did my homework before buying my new mountain bike. I read everything and rode everything in the $500 to $750 price range. My overall impressions are that this is a great year to buy a bike. Money in this range buys a whole lot of bike from any of the quality manufacturers.I do feel like there are good bike shops and poor bike shops and used that as one of my criteria for which shop to by from. Some of the shops I dealt with were really unhelpful. One in particular, which I had driven across town to visit would not let me test ride their bikes because it was raining! Now, this is Oregon. The chance of a sunny, non-work day between now and June is slim. Besides, I was willing to ride in the rain what’s their problem. Anyway, I eliminated their shop from contention on the spot. Other shops I found went out of their way to make a sale. Me: I am 6’1, ~195# and this would be the second mountain bike that I have owned. I was upgrading from on older Nishiki steel bike that has seen better days but has always performed admirably. Fortunately (?) that bike was stolen at the end of summer and thus the shopping began. I was looking for a deal on a ’98 or close-out ’97 with either steel or aluminum frame, front shox, decent component group, rapid fire, v-brakes, but most of all racey, nimble geometry that felt fun every time I rode it, light weight and the ability to climb. Gary Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo: My LBS sold a ton of these last year. The reviews on mtbr.com were generally favorable from a feel and component level but none of them ever said much about whether or not the bike is fun to ride. I rode one and found it to be sluggish and long. It felt exactly like my old Nishiki steel stud. Smile factor: low, blah blah blah. Conclusion: Eliminated from contention.Trek 6500zx: I rode a close out ’97 one of these that the bike store guy was going to make a smokin deal on ($499 with LX v-brakes). I really wanted to like this bike but just couldn’t. The ride was nothing exciting. That coupled with the non-replacable rear derailer hanger and the less than exciting components and I was able to pass on this without regrets. Smile factor: low. Conclusion: Eliminated from contention.Trek 7000zx: I rode a used ’96 Trek 7000zx with about 100 miles on it and was really impressed. This thing was feather light and really nimble. It desparately needed a tune up and the guy simply wanted too much money for it. Plus it had grip shift (ugh!!) and cantilever brakes that could not stop the bike. I did the math and could not justify buying used when new bikes were available for the same money with all the things I wanted. Smile factor: High. Conclusion: buy new, Eliminated from contentionSchwinn Moab: I rode the Schwinn bikes along with Specialized at the same LBS. I rode a top of the line Schwinn as that what they had on the floor and compared that to a Rockhopper FS by Specialized. The Schwinn frames felt fun but just did not feel comfortable to me or my 5’8 friend. They seem to have value at this price point but I could not like the geometry. Smile factor: Medium. Conclusion: Eliminated from contention.I had narrowed the field down to two bikes that were both excellent as far as I was concerned. The Specialized Rockhopper FS versus the Kona Lava Dome. Kona Lava Dome: This bike is fun, fun, fun and loaded with great components for the price (’98 ~ $550 at LBS). I immediately like the ride and new that this would be a front runner. Nimble, light, quick, climbs like a cat. Shifted and stopped perfectly and literally shot out from under me with a push on the pedals. Smile factor: Ear to Ear. Conclusion: Great Bike. I recommend it highly. Best buy in this price range.Specialized Rockhopper FS: This bike was in contention for first place. Great frame, flawless construction, super feel and response. Components were less than exciting and the bike was being sold heavily on frame and upgradability. Despite the lackluster compo group I almost bought this bike (’98 ~ $550 at LBS). Smile factor: High. Conclusion: Great bike but make them upgrade the front derailer. Best buy in this price range.In the end: There it was; time to decide between the two. But, what’s that in the back of the rack? A ’97 VooDoo with LX rear, LX shifters, LX v-brakes, STX-RC fd, WTB saddle, more. Rode it, rode the Kona again, haggled awhile, bought the VooDoo. Super feel, steel bike, light, agile, cat-like, precise, and on and on. Smile factor: Off the charts. Conclusion: What can I say, I bought it. Price? $575. Happy? You cannot know. JSteel bikes still rule. I rode everything in aluminum and everything in steel. Give me steel.
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Submitted by
Dave
a weekend warrior
from Denver, Colorado
Date Reviewed: December 2, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
This bike is my first real bike and so far I love it. I have riden it very hard on both rugged mountian single tracks and 30 mile curb hopping jaunts through Denver.
It has done great for me so far and I have about 300 miles on it.
The upgrades I plan on are a better seat and Shimano 747 clipless pedals.
I definately recommend this bike to anyone wanting a great component set at a good price. Although I paid more than most people reviewing it, I paid $750 after tax.
The Ultra Blue Linear paintjob blows the hell out of the ugly ass red/orange color on this page..it doesn't do this bike justice at all! If you are interested in getting one make sure you look at the blue model...you won't be sorry!
This bike kicks ass from Bergen Peak to Colfax!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike
a weekend warrior
from Salisbury,Md
Date Reviewed: October 15, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I love this bike. I never really had a good bike but now I know what one is. To anyone that is thinking of getting it do it as soon as you can. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dennis Hanson
a cross-country rider
from Maine
Date Reviewed: October 6, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I've had my M-400 for about 4 months and I love it. I looked at many other bikes, but the price and the components brought me back to the M-400. The shock works great and I've done some crazy off-road riding. I've race a couple times, and the STX-RC has stood up well. The only complant I have is the seat. My advise buy a softer and wider seat for weekend riding. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Doug Brown
a weekend warrior
from Hudson, OH
Date Reviewed: October 5, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Bought the M-400 for my wife as her first front suspension bike. We do some exciting rides in the Allegheny National Forest in NW Pennsylvania and have found the bike to be solid and dependable.I have ridden it several times and I think the shifting is precise and clean, the front shock works well and the LX-V brakes are very satisfactory. I personally prefer a FS bike due to back problems (I ride a Pro-Flex 856) but my son, who can easily outperform either my wife or I, greatly prefers the Raleigh to mine which cost more than twice as much. Maybe I should have saved my money and just gotten the same.A solid 5 chili rating due to the price/performance quotient | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steve
a weekend warrior
from Slater, IA
Date Reviewed: September 1, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought this bike in May, and have ridden it very hard this summer. I feel for $659 this bike was an excellent value. I love the V-brakes, and the shock and rapid fire shifters work well too. I also like the looks of the bike a lot.
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Submitted by
John Fenger
a downhiller
from Eagan, MN
Date Reviewed: August 5, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Its a great bike for the price, I payed $650. In the last two months i have managed to taco both the front and back rims. This is not due to the weak rims any bike in this price range, rims would have been the same quality. But the components are great, I love the Rapid fire, V-brakes, and the Indy C is a quality Shock at the price. I compared the Big sur, Hoo Koo E Koo, and Various GT(rip off's) bikes. None could stack up. Enjoy the ride.. And watch out for trees!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike
a cross-country rider
from Tucson, AZ
Date Reviewed: July 7, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Who else makes a gusseted aluminum frame, Indy C, STX-RC, V-Brake machine for a price anywhere near this baby? 'nough said... I've ridden all over Arizona on every terrain imaginable from rocky desert trails to slickrock to forested singletrack and like my M400 more and more with every ride. For $575 (I think they list for $650), it's the best bang for the buck. (See Bicycling Magazine's top ten front suspension picks for '97 - The M400 got special attention!) Go buy one now... Go Man! Don't Wait! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
kul
a weekend warrior
from college station, TX, USA
Date Reviewed: June 27, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I have thoroughly enjoyed my '96 m400. I have added a rock shox judy xc ('96) and shimano 535 clipless pedals. Good price for good components. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ken
a weekend warrior
from Williamstown, NJ
Date Reviewed: May 13, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Only had my M400 a week. Most bang for the buck I could find! Good components, looks good, rides nice. Added a softer saddle which increased my ride time. So far have nothing but good things to say about the M400. Searched all over and compaired them all, rode a bunch and still kept comming back to the M400. Paid $649 for a '97. Now if I could just get my wife off it.... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steve
a cross-country rider
from South Florida
Date Reviewed: April 30, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Great bike especially for the $. My minimum requirements were aluminum
frame, stx components, indy c fork and v brakes. In my search, no other
bike met this criteria for less than an additonal $150.00 so I bought one.
Since then I put on a USE suspension seatpost and clipless pedals and I
love this bike!!! I highly recommend it to anyone unless you are a
serious racer and you have a lot of $ to spend. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Justin Pelej
a cross-country rider
from Milwaukee
Date Reviewed: April 15, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I recently purchased a Raleigh M400 this past summer. I chose it because the bike rigid cost
approx. $700 and I got a decent frame along with respectable componatry. I originally was
considering the M800 which is a identical frame, but I thought I could do better by putting a 21R
on instead of the Mag 21 the M800 comes with. Also, I prefer the Weinman ZAC's and the SL
shifters on the M400, even though the cassete is a 7-speed instead of a 8-speed. Overall, the
M400 frame is super ridid. I weigh 180lbs and the the bike preforms as if I was 5 inches shorter
and 140lbs. The bottom bracket is higher on this bike and the top tube is longer then most other
bikes I looked at. This bike is a true budget racer. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
gary rudel
a cross-country rider
from morganville , nj
Date Reviewed: April 14, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
i bought my m-400 about 6 months ago . i love it it is the best buy yo can make
679.00 for an alum frame stx-rc group awsome rims/tires and a indy c fork to,
what more do you want for a fist time bike and you know what, upgrade some stuff
(derailer f/r, brakes , etc.) and you have a great bike for still alot less then
some nerd who just sheled out 2500.00 for some thingimabob titanium. enjoy your ride | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
James Draeger
a cross-country rider
from Cleveland, Ohio
Date Reviewed: April 13, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
The M400 is a great bike for people who want a nice bike, but don't want to spend over $1000. The bike is all Shimano
STX-RC which are nice components for the price. I picked up a '96 for $600 back in August. After puting 50 miles or so on it
the first month it still rode perfectly. Some parts here and there needed to be adjusticed but I haven't had any problems with it
at all yet. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Blake
a weekend warrior
from Lubbock, TX
Date Reviewed: April 2, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
This bike is a great investment for the money. It has STX-RC rear derailer and hubs, STX front derailer and crank arms, and
a Rock Shox Indy C fork. It also carries Shimano XT Rapid fire shifters and V-Brakes. All this and an aluminum frame for
only $669. It rides really well, and was a great buy for my first bike. I will probably upgrade the rear derailer and front
suspension in a year or so. But, overall it is a great bike that takes the bumps, and is a great downhiller. I highly recomend it
for all the first timers who are looking for a great bike with good components, and doesn't cost an arm and a leg, to get started
with. | | Overall Rating: |
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