This is the strongest XC bike i have ever seen, I bought it a year ago intending to use it for XC but I started getting into dh and since i was only 15 couldn't afford a new bike, so i set this up for Dh with Jr t forks and D521 rims. I have given this bike hard abuse, flat landing 6 foot drops, casing doubles and generally going too fast and crashing. The frame is in perfect condition, and none of the components have broke, (part from the Sunn Cr 18 wheels which could do anything BUT stay straight) over all this bike is a ledgendary XC bike and will last forever if used properly, no doubt about it.
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Submitted by
Paul
a Weekend Warrior
from St. Catharines Date Reviewed: September 3, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Short Hills Provincial Park
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At:
Rapid City Cycle
Strengths:
Great frame, great mix overall and just a lot of fun to ride. This bike gives you tremendous confidence to ride anywhere.
Weaknesses:
I think the bike should come with XT throughout and scrap the LX. LX doesn't really belong on this bike. Like putting Canadian Tire tires on a high performance car!!
Similar Products Used:
Nishiki, Specialized Stump JUmper, GT
Bike Setup:
REynolds 525 Chomoly Frame, Black in colour, Rock Shox JUdy SL, Mavic Rims, Maxxis Hard Drive, XT derailer, LX shifters and brake levers
Bottom Line:
I did alot of research and test rode a lot of bikes prior to this purchase. Tried Kona's. Specialized, Giant, Trek and Divinci's in the same basic category and at the same basic price. I was intrigued by the chromoly frame as I wanted something more absorbing while not losing any strength. The Rocky Hammer was the only chromoly bike I could find. The price was 25% lower and the bike was 25% better than anything else in terms of overall quality and durablility. RM quality speaks for itself. Although all the bikes were good the hammer was excellent. I am very happy with the ride and the toughness of this bike. I have abused it quite well and it rides better now than the day I rode it home. I would also highly recommend Rapid City Cycle in St. Catharines. Owner, Chris tells you like it is about any bike and doesn't presssure sell. He is in it for the joy of the MB not because of the bread. Compare the hammer with any comparable bike and your choice will be easy.
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Submitted by
Scotty
a Cross Country Rider
from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Date Reviewed: May 31, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Saturday Night Lake (Jasper)
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$900.00
Purchased At:
River Valley Cycle - Edmonton
Strengths:
Great all around value. Good forks. Very responsive steel frame. Very durable (has taken incredible beating).
Weaknesses:
Mavic rims aren't that hard to pancake. A bit heavy. Don't like the Deore LX Rapid Fire Shifters or Deraileur. Definitely upgrade em. Dont like the LX cranks either (too much flex)
Similar Products Used:
Rocky Blizzard (drool), Specialized FSR M4, Kona Cinder Cone
Bike Setup:
Stock. Mavic rims. Judy T2 fork. LX Front Deraileur and Rapid Fire shifters. XT rear deraileur. LX cranks. Ritchey headset, seatpost. Upgrades - Race Race Turbine Cranks and BB.
Bottom Line:
This bike is definitely one of the best values out there. For not that much money, you get a great all-around cross country bike. The groupo is very decent quality and has been just fine for me (except for the LX shifters which I hate). The frame has lots of response and snaps back nicely when you pressure it. I have put this bike through some absolutely horrific abuse and it still keeps going and going. I have sent the bike careening down some very large hills (without me) and it still lives. The only real problems I have had are with the mavic rims (but rims can easily be replaced on ebay for dirt cheap). This bike is a pleasure to ride, whether on winding single track, down some crazy shoot, or over and around some technical rooty sections.
Its been one of the best investments I have ever made. Rocky has a buyer for life. Nobody beats em for quality. I would highly recommend this bike for any intermediate rider. I will be upgrading to a Rocky Blizzard or Rocky Element Race but I will definitely keep the old girl for commuting.
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Submitted by
Frederick Thompson
a Weekend Warrior
from Washington State Date Reviewed: December 10, 2000
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Excellent overall bike! Good looking, awesome forks, excellent reliability!
Weaknesses:
Stock stem is a little long and low, bike needs riser bars too. Also stock seat is pretty uncomfortable, and the price of the bike is a little too high.
Bottom Line:
Pretty awesome bike! I'd definitely recommend it, you won't have any problems with this baby! (If you can tolerate the stem and seat!) Check it out! Any Rocky Mountain bike is a good one!
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Submitted by
JOSH N.
a Weekend Warrior
from IPS., MA USA Date Reviewed: October 18, 2000
Favorite Trail:
PAWTUCKAWAY STATE PARK
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$999.00
Purchased At:
NORTHEAST BIKES, SAUGUS MA
Strengths:
SOLID, SOLID AND TIGHT!
Weaknesses:
LOW RISE ON THE STEM & FLAT BARS ADD TO SMALL COCKPIT ISSUES.
Similar Products Used:
DIAMONDBACK APEX
Bike Setup:
ROCK. MNT. REYNOLDS 525 CROMO FRAME, MICH. TIRES, SUN RIM RIMS, V-BRAKES, MARZOOCHI Z4 FORK, SHIM. DEORE XT SHIFTERS & DRAIL. SET., RACE FACE D TRAIN ETC...
Bottom Line:
I LIKE THIS BIKE ALOT SO FAR. BOUGHT IT IN SEPT. BEEN ON IT A MONTH +. 18" FRAME SOMEWHAT TIGHT..REPLACED BARS & HEADSET W/ RISER BARS & 15 DEG. SALSA MOTA ACE RISER BAR. IT HAS SOLVED MY EARLY TROUBLES. I'M BACK ON MY SEAT (WHICH ISNT A PROBLEM) AND MY WEIGHT IS BALNACED (50$) IS ALL IT TOOK. THE Z4 FORK IS NO LONGER PLUSH AS HELL ITS MORE RIGID AND MUCH MORE CONTOLLABLE. THE SPOKES/WHEELS ASSEMBLY?...HAVE NOT BUDGED. MAYBE THE BIKE IS A BIT HEAVY BUT FOR ME? AT 6'-1" 180 PNDS...IT WANTS MORE...I LIKE IT AND I RIDE AT AN AGGRESSIVE PACE ESPECIALLY ON DESCENTS...IT IS A HARDTAIL BUT IT HUGS THE GROUND AT QUICK SPEEDS THOUGH A KIDNEY BELT MAY NOT BE OUT OF THE QUESTION..(LOL)..SEE YA.
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Submitted by
selden daume
a Cross Country Rider
from montana Date Reviewed: August 15, 2000
Favorite Trail:
puker hill
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
snappy smooth steel frame, quick, agile,great value, xt race face, all the goods for an intermediate to advanced
Weaknesses:
judy shock could be better
Bike Setup:
17.5 frame judy xc
Bottom Line:
great bike great feel great bargin made in canada get it its worth it
no complaints with over 2000 miles and climbing
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Submitted by
Andrew
a Weekend Warrior
from Vancouver Date Reviewed: August 12, 2000
Favorite Trail:
anything offroad
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Everything but the Michellin tires.
Weaknesses:
hmmm...the Michellin tires? ;-)...they were too useless in anything other then loose dirt or mud. these tires have bad traction in hardpack or gravel.
Similar Products Used:
1991 Cannondale SM900 with full DX and no suspension :o
Bike Setup:
Stock except the following; took off the 44T and threw on a God Ring. After almost 2 months replaced the Michellin Wildgrippers with an IRC Mythos XC up front and a Conti Cross-Country on the rear.
Bottom Line:
This is an update review (I posted the 99 Hammer in the 2000 section before...my bad. The bike on a whole is extremely well built, frame and component setup are well balanced. Although right from the shop I got them to put on XT derails and shifters. I replaced the tires after a short while...the new setup gives the bike a whole new ride. I'd recommend you switch from the Michellin Wildgrippers to a similar setup as I mentioned above for any new bike.
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Submitted by
Alex Calcaneus
a Weekend Warrior
from Kelowna Date Reviewed: April 23, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Bullwinkle
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Strengths:
This machine is the best I have had....and that rates highly upon the bike public... it is warranteed for LIFE!!!! I have a bike with a SOUL not a bike with a multinational-corporation as parents like my friend who bought a Trek....
Weaknesses:
The tires were swapped before the day was over... The brakes were weak but that was before v-brakes....
Similar Products Used:
I have owned lots of BMX bikes, a Kona Cinder Cone (loved as well), and plenty of bikes tried before the Hammer.
Bike Setup:
I now enjoy Avid V-brakes/levers, IRC tires, a new front rinm, thats it.
Bottom Line:
This a mean machine that begs to be slogged--it has lasted me a good 5 years with only the normal replacements and upgrades. I will never sell this machine, just keep upgrading. In fact, it rides like my BMX bike so you know it's fast. My bike has soul.. does yours?
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Submitted by
sax
a Cross Country Rider
from Bonn Germany! Date Reviewed: March 31, 2000
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
sweet to ride around!
Weaknesses:
12.04 -way to much!
Bike Setup:
as I got it
Bottom Line:
like biking with that bike. love makin'it durty!
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Submitted by
Mudbuddy
a Cross Country Rider
from Sacramento, CA Date Reviewed: February 19, 2000
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Good component mix. Haven't worn out anything yet. Tough steel frame. Sweet fork. SRAM 9.0 are working great. Michelin Wildgrippers are good all around tires. This bike inspires confidence to do things and go places that get hairy. Got it for under a grand on a chain store discount.
Weaknesses:
I feel like a **** Canadian! Just kiddin' eh. I got the silver one though, the paint job on the one on the web site is a little cooler looking.
Similar Products Used:
Sat on some Treks and Specializeds but didn't find anything with the set-up for the price. Give me Bombers on all my bikes now.
Bike Setup:
stock for now, will probably upgrade the bar and stem when they start buggin' me much more.
Bottom Line:
Get this bike. Very tough, very smooth. Great all-around bike. Light enough for climbing, tough enough to drop or descend off most stuff.
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Submitted by
Mike
a Cross Country Rider
from Long Island NY Date Reviewed: January 23, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Stillwell
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Frame , Fork ,Drivetrain
Weaknesses:
Headset
Bottom Line:
This is the best bike for the money period !!!!!!!!!!!!
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Submitted by
REGAN
a Cross-Country Rider
from YELLOWKNIFE, NWT Date Reviewed: October 22, 1999
Favorite Trail:
bone rack
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
suspension is plush. bike handles very well and climbs like crazy
Weaknesses:
original bar, cable housings are brittle in anything below -10
Similar Products Used:
2 versions of KHS COMP AND KHS MONTANA
Bike Setup:
put shorter TI bar on and thats it
Bottom Line:
EXCELLENT!!!! the perfect bike for riding the slick and sick bedrock here in yzf
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Submitted by
Clarence
a Weekend Warrior
from Edmonton, Alberta CANADA Date Reviewed: September 7, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Millcreek
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
Great Bike Good Handling Great Price
Weaknesses:
Small Seat
Similar Products Used:
Trek 8000 & 8500 Oxygen Race
Bottom Line:
Great bike Comfy and worth the price. No probs yet and having a blast
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Submitted by
Rich
a Cross-Country Rider
from Long Island NY Date Reviewed: August 24, 1999
Marzocchi Bomber Z-4 RaceFace Cranks , RaceFace Headset , 9.0 rear LX front 9.0 shifters Avid V brakes Sun CR18 rims DT spokes
Bottom Line:
BOTTOM LINE IS , THIS BIKE IS SWEET !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Had my Blizzard Stolen , This bikes rides exactly like my blizzard !!! (same geometry frame ,only slightly heavier )You cannot , I REPEAT CANNOT !!!! get a better bike for the money . All you need to do is change the headset to a RaceFace and your set !! I paid $1060.00 for this single track machine . It rips thru single track and climbs with ease and on downhills is very stable . Some people think the fork is to plush , all you have to do is put in heavier oil !! I miss my Blizzard , but now I am totally sold on the Hammer Race ..........
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Submitted by
Joe MacLellan
a Cross-Country Rider
from Nova Scotia Date Reviewed: August 23, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Wrandees
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
frame ,drivetrain , brakes
Weaknesses:
feels heavy, seat is a little too skinny
Similar Products Used:
Giant ATX 870 trek 8000
Bike Setup:
Traded in the 2.1 wildgrippers for some 1.95's it feels faster now
Bottom Line:
This bike climbs like a tractor and descends like a missle through the singletrack, there isn't a better bike for the money and thats the bottom line.
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Submitted by
Bluedart
a Weekend Warrior
from North Bergen, NJ Date Reviewed: August 14, 1999
Favorite Trail:
NYC Streets
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Solid feel and i may just be out of tune with hardtail after ridng a Cannondale duel sup. for 3yrs.
Weaknesses:
Seat WAS lame. Seat post has nice styling and wieght charactristics but not offer enough support for my 200+ body.
Similar Products Used:
Cannondale F500, 98 Ibis Mojo, 98 GT Lighting
Bike Setup:
Upgraded to XT V brakes New saddle and tires, Mich. widegrippers are to knobby for the ciy. Other then that its Stock (Raceface cranks)
Bottom Line:
Its great to be back on steel, Stiff yet yields to bumps and responsive. And what a base to build a really strong racing machine to last a couple of years
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Submitted by
Hathead
a Racer
from Regina, Sask. CANADA! Date Reviewed: August 11, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Cypress Hill's
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Solid frame and well built Love the grip of the tires Nothing better for the money
Weaknesses:
I don't really care about appearace but this bikes paint job is faily boring.
Similar Products Used:
Trek 7000 RM Cardiac Specialized Y frame
Bike Setup:
1998 stock with Profile bar ends
Bottom Line:
This is my first racing bike and my first bike with a front suspension. I was a die hard rigid rider with my RM Cardiac but found after a year of reasonbly hard riding it had a few creaks in it from drop offs and bunny hopping. When I started to ride this bike at first I didn't like it but now I love it except for the fact it has rapid fire (LONG LIVE GRIP SHIFT). The bike is very solid with no creaks or anything. The ride is fairly plush and the bike is responsive with no real suprises. For the money there is nothing better and I think this is a real good beginners racing bike. I've crashed it several times and it's always come back for more.I don't know about the other's who are slamming it, can you tell me what is better in that price range.
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Submitted by
WILL
a Racer
from ONTARIO CANADA Date Reviewed: July 29, 1999
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
CANADIAN FRAME COMPONENT
Weaknesses:
GIRP SHIFT SUCKS CRANK
Similar Products Used:
TREK 8000
Bike Setup:
ROCK SHOX INDY XC AND JUDY SL XT SHIFTERS SUN SUB IV RIMS SHORTENED HANDLES BAR (3 INCHS) NEW RACE FACE CRANK
Bottom Line:
KICKS ASS I HAVE RACED THIS BIKE FOR 2 YEARS AND ITS STILL WITH ME I ONLY HAD TO PUT NEW RIMS ON IT THE SHIFTERS AND FORK WERE BECAUSE I HAD A BIT OF EXTRA MONEY. VERY FAST AND NIBBLE GOOOD ON TECHINCAL SINGLETRACK AND BOMBING DOWNHILL I AM IN LOVE WITH THIS BIKE AND PLAN TO BUY A NEW HAMMER THIS COMING YEAR
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Submitted by
better than you
a Racer
from canada Date Reviewed: July 7, 1999
Favorite Trail:
north shore(vancouver)
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
everything
Weaknesses:
none
Bike Setup:
stock
Bottom Line:
the bike kicks ass i have ridden the hell out of it and its still running strong. i work in a bike shop and this bs about rocky not covering their warrantys is total bs. i have had no problems with people getting warrantys covered. i own one rocky mountain bike and i plan on buying two more in the next season so all you fags who are b!tching about your wheels have fun with american or japanese made bikes!!! (and just a hint take your bike to a real bike shop to get your wheels trued not to some kona dealer)
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Submitted by
Jeff
a Weekend Warrior
from Jonnes Date Reviewed: June 24, 1999
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
Great mix of components for the money. (Full LX drivetrain with and XT rear derailler.
Weaknesses:
Bit heavy.
Similar Products Used:
Brodie, Oxygen race, Schwinn, Kona.
Bike Setup:
Z-4
Bottom Line:
I don't know what you people are talking about that this part's crap and that part's crap. Find something stronger, with better components for $1300, and I'll listen. This bike rocks.
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Submitted by
Grommit
a Cross-Country Rider
from Surrey UK Date Reviewed: May 20, 1999
Duration Product Used:
tested or demo'ed only
Strengths:
Build Quality, Bombers!
Weaknesses:
heavy ride feel, silly short flat bars, gripshift
Similar Products Used:
Raleigh RSP 853 custom
Bike Setup:
stock
Bottom Line:
lacking in the skippy 'zing' found on good light steel bikes, but a good solid bike. Needs wider bars for technical riding.
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Submitted by
david
a Cross-Country Rider
from toronto Date Reviewed: May 19, 1999
Favorite Trail:
havent been to enough
Duration Product Used:
tested or demo'ed only
Strengths:
quality
Weaknesses:
touch heavy
Similar Products Used:
treck 7000, 8000, everything, researched everything, this felt best period
Bike Setup:
z4
Bottom Line:
quality, good solid ride, canadaian!
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Submitted by
KLAM
a Cross-Country Rider
from Toronto, ON Date Reviewed: May 14, 1999
Duration Product Used:
tested or demo'ed only
Strengths:
Strongly built frame, great for technical riding
Weaknesses:
Feels heavier than it is, slow, cramped cockpit
Similar Products Used:
Trek 6500, 7000, 8000, 8500, Gary Fisher Big Sur, Rocky Mountain Oxygen Race
The frame is bombproof cro-moly, with a unique geometry. There is a radically sloping top tube that provides great standover height, which is great for technical riding, but the cockpit was too cramped and offered a more upright position. Not ideally a XC machine, this bike was intended as a technical rider's platform. However, the somewhat plush Z.4 felt heavy, and even heavier than it was. In fact, the 99 Judy XC hydracoil fork felt more plush and agile than the Z.4. Generally the entire setup felt heavy and sluggish.Overall the bike is fairly well constructed, intended to be indestructable and technical riding intended. But even for that purpose it felt slow and sluggish. The almost identically spec'd Rocky Mountain Oxygen Race features the same bike basically with an aluminum frame rather than cro-mo, feels snappier and lighter. I think that if you're seriously considering the Hammer Race, to look at its aluminum sibling the Oxygen Race.
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Submitted by
Andre
a Weekend Warrior
from Yellowknife, NT Date Reviewed: May 12, 1999
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Strong Frame! Not too heavy. Rides nice.
Weaknesses:
Handle Bars and headset.
Similar Products Used:
Giant, mongoose
Bike Setup:
Judy T2 Shocks XT - Hubs, Derailers, cassette. GripShift 900 Sun (RW6000) and Mavic (517) Rims Avid 20 Brakes
Bottom Line:
Nice bike, very please with preformance. Had to change some parts . Came with SUN CR18 and LX hubs/cassettes, LX Shifter.
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Submitted by
Shaun
a Weekend Warrior
from Edmonton Date Reviewed: May 5, 1999
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Strong Frame Good component group on the '98s and newer
Weaknesses:
Rims could be stronger Judy T2 is not my first choice, New Z4 Zocchi's should fix that for '99
Similar Products Used:
A few Kona's, Brodie's and Specialized
Bike Setup:
'98 Hammer: RFP LX/XT, Judy T2
Bottom Line:
Alot of people complain about the rims, but from the way people write, it suggests they're not the most experienced riders. While the '98 and past rims have not been the greatest, with more riding skill and everything else being equal, the rims can easily hold up. I've taken mine through some good down hill and cross country in Canmore and Bragg Creek with only miner dents. Otherwise, great bike! Good value, a little heavy but strong. Brodie is giving them some healthy competion for '99 in this dollar range. Only 4 stars because nobody's perfect...
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Submitted by
ingmar
a Weekend Warrior
from hannover, germany Date Reviewed: April 26, 1999
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
frame, handling
Weaknesses:
cranks
Bottom Line:
this bike rocks! it is easy to handle and the frame is strong enough for king kong. i don't wanna ride another!
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Submitted by
Ferday
a Weekend Warrior
from Calgary,Alberta Date Reviewed: April 25, 1999
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
Z4,rims
Weaknesses:
heavy?
Bike Setup:
stock '99
Bottom Line:
expensive for the components but Canadian and it rides fantastic! good on the twisty trails and the technical downhills.Find me a better bike in the same price range
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Submitted by
Greg
a Cross-Country Rider
from Atlanta, GA Date Reviewed: April 21, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Yellow River
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Frame, Shimano components, Grip Shift
Weaknesses:
Forks, Cranks
Similar Products Used:
Diamond Back and Mongoose
Bottom Line:
Any bike that can withstand my 225 lb frame is good enough. This bike rules, put a race face crankset and a nuke proof stem and for the price, it's the best bike period. Too bad not too many people in the south know who Rocky Mountain is!!
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Submitted by
Ricksom
a Cross-Country Rider
from Toronto, Ontario Date Reviewed: April 20, 1999
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
Good Buy, great frame
Bottom Line:
You know, I fail to understand why it is in fashion to pick on the Rocky Hammer. Must be a group lemming phenomenon, or the average I.Q. of people rating this bike is much lower.Hey folks! The Rocky OXYGEN RACE bike is spec'd out exactly the same as the Hammer with the components!!!!! Has been for the last few years. Why is the OXYGEN RACE rated much better!!! The only difference is the frame.Stop your whining, will you!
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Submitted by
Aub
a Cross-Country Rider
from Victoria BC Date Reviewed: April 16, 1999
Duration Product Used:
tested or demo'ed only
Strengths:
Frame
Weaknesses:
Drivetrain
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
judyT2,98',...?
Bottom Line:
My friends(3) have this bike. I've rode it a bit... Every one says the drivetrain is crap but i thhought it did ok. A little expensive. could get a better bike for the. Congrats to my man that raced BC on this thing. I really can't rate this very good but i'll give it 3 flaming peices of sh!t.
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Submitted by
Zim
a Weekend Warrior
from Reno, Nevada Date Reviewed: March 24, 1999
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Bottom Line:
No, no, no, no.
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Submitted by
david
a
from canada Date Reviewed: February 19, 1999
Bottom Line:
this bike licks. the frame sucks susp. ok th drive train sucks. this thing is the wurst bike from rm. do not buy it. save your money and go specialized. thats what i own now and the specialized rock hopper a1 fs comp could kick this bikes arse in any fuk'n race. no chillies for this shit. so go to hell
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Submitted by
Edmund Lee
a weekend warrior
from vancouver, canada Date Reviewed: February 10, 1999
Bottom Line:
I haven't tried the 1999 version yet, but the 1998 model is awesome! The bike is light but yet strong to handle tough terrain. Last summer I took the bike on a 4 hour excursion in the back country trails of Whistler - it was tough, but the bike handled everything flawlessly. I may update my bike this year by changing the front forks to Marzocchi Z4 (like the one they have on the 1999 model)
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Submitted by
Glen
a racer
from Vancouver Island, British Columbia Date Reviewed: February 1, 1999
Bottom Line:
I have no idea what Rich is talking about, I've had my hammer for three years, now and it has no original parts; the frame out-lived them all. The wheels on mine where so well built that they lasted almost a year (no small feat for my style of riding and the local terrain.) Hammer frames are one of the worlds strongest, period. A trials ridin buddy of mine has the new reynolds framed ('98) hammer, and he's raving about the strength already (he's only had it for a month and a half.) I have freinds at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, and have ridden around that town, the trails there are totally tame, and Rich still insists he warped the frame and wheels. Listen guys, I won my fist BC cup and UCI race on a Hammer. They rock. Rich must have such little riding skill that he's damaging the frame and wheels by sloppy handling, and droping the bike. On the down side, the frames are pretty heavy; but they more than make up for it in strength. Excellent handling, stiff yet compliant, and excellent geometry for climbing and descending, VERY stable, yet still able to dice it up on the singletrack. Hammer's are awesome bargains, and a poor racer's or rider's dream. I'm moving on now from my hammer, I've got a few more bucks now and am going for a sub-three pound frame and sid, but I'll never forget that I got started on a hammer race. That bike is reponsible for my riding and racing today, I owe it; so will you. Only four stars because it is fairly heavy, but its one of very few four star bikes I can think of in its price range.
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Submitted by
Mike Hoskins
a cross-country rider
from Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada Date Reviewed: December 15, 1998
Bottom Line:
I haven't actually ridden the 99, but I have a 98 and it is the best bike I have ever ridden. I worked in a sports store and had lots to choose from because of the amount of recommondations I heard from fellow Rocky owners. Keep up the good work Rocky Mountain! Canada rocks!!!!!
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Submitted by
Garf
a downhiller
from iraq Date Reviewed: November 28, 1998
Bottom Line:
i luv this bike from canada please let me in the country the bike handles well on all terrain i will always have it close to my heart thaks for your time by by
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Submitted by
Rich
a
from Winnipeg, Manitoba Date Reviewed: November 12, 1998
Bottom Line:
Purchased this bike with lottery winnings two weeks ago. Should have shopped around. Mars' shocks are great. Frame is now warped from single track riding. Dealer said talk to Rocky Mountain; Rocky Mountain said talk to dealer. Both said I'm not covered. And what is with the wheels; they are warped too. Not a good dealer and a really bad bike. I will not buy from Rocky Mountain again.
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