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Submitted by
Ron
a Cross Country Rider
from San Luis Obispo, CA, US
Date Reviewed: November 25, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$650.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | great frame!! | | Weaknesses: | wheelset, front fork | | Bike Setup: | Easton Aluminum, Deore/Alivio components, Manitou Magnum R fork,Sun Ringle rims, Maxxis tires | | Bottom Line: | This is a great entry level XC ride with a frame that demands upgraded components. The geometry was a little funky at first, but inverting the stem took care of that. Its cheap wheels made me a cautious rider too (I had to true them after every ride), but after getting a quality wheelset I was able to break more rugged peices of the bike like the fork. Once I decided to start racing I upgraded other components, and now I have much more than an entry level steed. The Soul is Rocky Mountain's way of getting a race worthy frame to a poor consumer who wants ridable components that will eventually be upgraded. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jamez
a Cross Country Rider
from BC
Date Reviewed: October 14, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$850.00 | | Purchased At: | Riders Cycles | | Strengths: | frame, components, Canadian, weight (its SO light) | | Weaknesses: | suspension, brakes wear down fast | | Similar Products Used: | none similar | | Bike Setup: | '01 soul, Black spire ring god, Big Flats, everything else stock | | Bottom Line: | Great value for the money, really fun to ride.great for going up and down. buy this bike if you want quality and fun at a cheaper price. i wouldn't buy another bike if it wasn't a Rocky | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jordan
a Cross Country Rider
from Canada
Date Reviewed: July 18, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | powderface | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$900.00 | | Purchased At: | The Bike Shop | | Strengths: | super light, nice front travel, I LOVE ROCKY MOUNTAIN, great bike for the price, good working components, no problems yet, | | Weaknesses: | seat was a bit hard but you'll get used too it, | | Similar Products Used: | specialized rockhopper | | Bike Setup: | easton ultra light aluminum frame, manitou magnum r, alivio-deore components | | Bottom Line: | Its a great bike. Its a nice light hardtail. have fun riding. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dan
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from ontario Canada
Date Reviewed: March 19, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$650.00 | | Purchased At: | duke's bike shop | | Strengths: | the fram is very strong and the bike it self i have found is very good at climbing hills in many differrent conditions. Rocky mountain really focused on the frame but is still has good componets. only now are the other companies putting there triger shifts closer to the brake making it easier to change gears. the bike is good at falling down drops and is very confterble with a manitou SX shock. | | Weaknesses: | i have found that when it is raning the brakes tend to sing their hated songs. for me the suspention was already changed to a manitou | | Similar Products Used: | rock hopper from spesilized | | Bike Setup: | shimano front and rear Derailleurs, SRAM 5.0 Brakes, Manitou SX Front Suspension, Michelin Tires | | Bottom Line: | the bottom line is that this is a good starter bike for who ever is interested in mountain biking. it controls well ouce you learn how to tame it. Soul is stong enough to take a down hill trail anytime.
I love the fact that this bike is made in Canada and has a life warenty on the frame. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
TeeP
a Cross Country Rider
from Edmonton, AB, Canada
Date Reviewed: October 21, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$850.00 | | Purchased At: | Revolution Cycle | | Strengths: | -very well made bike
-good components, smooth shifting
-lightweight (much easier to carry up three flights of stairs than my last bike)
-handling feels tight | | Weaknesses: | -the seat is hard as a rock! | | Similar Products Used: | -Specialized Hardrock, Marin Palisades Trail | | Bike Setup: | -stock except for the gel seat off of my last bike, and I added front and rear fenders | | Bottom Line: | Simply put - this is a great bike! I was really blown away at the quality, especially since my previous bike was an older CCM. I've learned that one of the most important factors of a bike are the quality of the components. In this case, it is very good. The rapid fire thumb shifters are very nice, I am now able to fly up hills like never before. The brakes are ultra responsive-even capable of sending you over the bars if you're not too careful.
I am very pleased with the suspension. I have not bottomed it out yet, but in the near future I may upgrade to something a little more plush. The fact is, if I wanted a factory bike with better suspension, there would be a big price jump to get to that next level.
This is largely why this bike is so appealing, you get great value for your money. I bought this bike when the last 2001 bikes were on sale to make room for the 2002s(my price above is in Canadian dollars). When I started shopping around for my first "good" blike I didn't intend to spend this much money, but after getting a good look at what's out there I came to the conclusion that you really DO get what you pay for!
Beginners and intermediate riders will love this bike - I sure do!
Just do yourself a favour and get a softer seat! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Gerry Cunningham
a Cross Country Rider
from St. Thomas, Ontario
Date Reviewed: October 12, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | country roads and parks | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$1100.00 | | Purchased At: | To Wheels, London | | Strengths: | Canadian made. Lightweight frame and good components.
Great colours. Excellent ride. | | Weaknesses: | The seat is hard, but getting used to it. | | Similar Products Used: | None, but my daughter has a Rocky Mountain Cardiac. | | Bike Setup: | From the shop. Manitou Magnum suspension forks and Shimano Alivio front and Deore rear components. | | Bottom Line: | Its a great bike. Finally got rid of my Raleigh Record 10-speed after 30 years. Fancy bike for an old fart. Kids on the block love the bike, think its cool. Ride it around town and through the country. I've taken it on some park trails and had a blast. I can't wait to get home from work, so I can go for a ride. Components are fine for me, but can see why others might want to upgrade the forks. Great ride, nice colours, glad I spent the money on a good quality bike. Cost was under $800 Cdn. Should last me another 30 years, hope I last 30. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dean Fradette
a Cross Country Rider
from Ft.McMurray,AB,Canada
Date Reviewed: August 29, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | confed hill & fishermans | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$980.00 | | Purchased At: | Revolution Cycle | | Strengths: | everything! the components are great!
canadian made i love it! | | Weaknesses: | the seat !
and the handlebars..i had straight bars on all of my bikes so im thinking of changeing them | | Similar Products Used: | Rocky cardiac | | Bike Setup: | good | | Bottom Line: | Its a great bike... i use it down hill and crosscountry and a little freeride but its great alltogether .. they need a new seat though ..
and the manatou magnums are pretty shytty so i changed them to marzocci bomber z.5
but i love the bike its great | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kyle
a Cross Country Rider
from North Battleford, SK, Canada
Date Reviewed: July 14, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$1100.00 | | Purchased At: | Spoke and Pedal Bike Shop | | Strengths: | -awesome frame;lightweight
-good components | | Weaknesses: | -none | | Similar Products Used: | 2001 Rocky Mountain Fusion | | Bottom Line: | Awesome bike. Raceable! I switched to a better fork not that there was anything wrong with the original fork. Mine came with a Manitou Magnum R and I switched to a Marzocchi Z5. The bike handles wonderfully.I paid $1050 CDN for the bike. It was well worth the money paid. High quality bike. Rides very nice. Good colors. Rocky Mountain is awesome. frame is all handmade 100% in Canada. Anybody would love it. Awesome bike. This is a buyer. You'll love it. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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