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Submitted by
Find Shelter Roadies
a Cross Country Rider
from Clearwater, Florida,USA
Date Reviewed: August 1, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | Alafia State Park- North Creek , Gator back & Roller Coaster | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$220.00 | | Purchased At: | Sports Authority | | Strengths: | The price, Its competitors cant touch it price or what you get. If your a Trail rider its great for xc Although I dont see the front fork taking on huge drops and massive abuse but if your riding this hard you need to invest in a high end bike. Its probably one of the best Entry level bikes availabale, Rapid fire shifter not that handle twist grip crap (specialized had this on their entry level model NO good) This bike is very upgradeable, and the frame is ready for a disc break conversion VERY NICE! For what the bike is its a light bike! You people that go complain about the bike being to heavy give me a break than why did you buy the bike in the first place That should be one of the first things you notice!! | | Weaknesses: | None to current! except The original $400.00 price tag which I would have never payed, Maybe with upgarded components etc... But that is not the case. | | Similar Products Used: | N/A just lots of reading bike reviews on mtbr.com! | | Bike Setup: | 100% stock With a little bit of my love putting it together for our new rider! | | Bottom Line: | I got this bike for a girl who just started riding, its impossible to find a womens off road bike being limited to quality and how it will handle the trails However This is the bike of choice and shes loving it!! My personal bike is a full suspension specialized and If I went back to my roots and had to choose a first bike to learn riding trails etcetc I would have choosen this hands down! The fact you can still upgrade the bike the further you progress yourself, I would change the stock tires if you plan to trail ride but other then that its really a great beginners bike THATS THE BOTTOM LINE! | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sean Manley
a Cross Country Rider
from Panama City Beach
Date Reviewed: June 1, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Purchased At: | Steve's Bikes | | Strengths: | Great frame- it's light, stiff and ready for upgrades, SX-5 rear derailluer | | Weaknesses: | J1 front fork is a bit soft and mine needed replaced already(blown seals from day one), Front SX4 shifter is junk, I don't think these are common problems though | | Similar Products Used: | GT Backwoods, Trek 8000(well, not so similar) | | Bike Setup: | Upgarded to an LX front derailluer, Kore Lite handle bar and stem, Shimano M-525 clipless pedals, Fuji saddle, BB-7 Avid 203mm disc brakes, Mavic 223/Deore XT disc wheel set, and a Cateye/Velo computer | | Bottom Line: | Great value and foundation. The Gold label 'N lightend frame is worth the buy. | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Stuart Southgate
a Cross Country Rider
from Benfleet, Essex, UK
Date Reviewed: October 7, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$250.00 | | Purchased At: | Les Cycles Canvey Is. | | Strengths: | Great product, after looking at all the options for a new reasonably priced bike I would highly recommend the Mesa GS. Absolutely Brillent bike for the money and I cannot not fqault a single part of the bike excellent for a first bike, Light, strong and a great spec. BUY IT!!!! | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | Specialize bikes and Giant. They did not come close to the Mesa GS. I would go for the GS over the basic Mesa the spec. is significantly better. | | Bike Setup: | Standard set-up slightly softer front than factory set-up | | Bottom Line: | All I can say is that after looking at all the options there was no choice the Mesa 2006 GS Spec. was the only bike to go for. Les Bikes at Canvey were very supportive and helpful.
Both myself and my girlfirend have this bike in 19" and 17" frame size. Both have no issues, it just great to ride this bike. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
BEIST
a
from Holmestrand, Vestfold, Norway
Date Reviewed: July 14, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Strengths: | Good frame, and it comes with a great stock setup. Works for anything; trail, downhill, dirtjumping. | | Weaknesses: | The seat is big and in the way. This was the first thing i had switched. The pedals are small and fall apart. If you buy this bike, this is the things you should change. | | Similar Products Used: | Diamant Extreme 0G and G-force Hake(both where crap.) | | Bike Setup: | Rockshox J1 front fork and SRAM SX5 rear derailleur(comes stock with the bike), Tektro front disc brake and Promax rear disc brake.(was added from previous bikes) | | Bottom Line: | Great deal. If you're learning or don't go to extreme, this is a great bike to go for. Cheap and solid. Also light and easy to handle. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Luis
a Cross Country Rider
from Sydney
Date Reviewed: April 21, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | Blue Mountains | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$275.00 | | Purchased At: | Rebel Sport | | Strengths: | Great geometry, light, great truvative crankset, low price (50% managers special)great shimano shifters, v brake, alivio set wonderful overall ride and build quality | | Weaknesses: | bouncy manitou 6 forks, no disc brakes but thats just nitpicking... | | Similar Products Used: | none,..my first MTB was a crappy Dunlop bought at Target WTF?!!? broke down in two freaking months, got a refund though | | Bike Setup: | Stock Mesa GS | | Bottom Line: | Best MTB for a beginner like me. Overall this bike is well made and has great parts for the price. Absolute value for money! Recommended for weekend warriors and starting MTB afficionados. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Luke
a Downhiller
from Australia
Date Reviewed: January 18, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | I have the new 06 model and it is mad. i do downhill trails and it works awesome. mad truativ crankset, wtb seat,its the all time great package | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | Giant Rincon & Boulder | | Bottom Line: | Buy it its awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sam
a Racer
from Norwich, England
Date Reviewed: November 14, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | Chicksands | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$300.00 | | Purchased At: | local bike shop | | Strengths: | this frame is strong, light and brilliantly machined. the crank is super sweet and the gears change so smoothly. its good for racing, downhill or trails. | | Weaknesses: | hasn't got disc mountable hubs!!!!! | | Similar Products Used: | Raliegh but that was ful suspension, it was twice the price and still doesnt have as good components as the mesa GS does!!!!! | | Bottom Line: | Super light, good looking and strong bike !!!! worth the money !!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jody
a
from australia
Date Reviewed: July 24, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | Great frame geometry. Great price. | | Weaknesses: | Brake pads. Bottom bracket. Grips. | | Bottom Line: | Fantastic bike for the money. Mind you I got mine for 50% off. Bottom bracket died and the Shimano replacement blew the original away. Nice geometry. I love him. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Carlos Martinez
a Cross Country Rider
from Monterrey Nuevoleon Mexico
Date Reviewed: June 25, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | montemorelos university track | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$260.00 | | Purchased At: | ebay | | Strengths: | really good frame,strong, the shifter all right, good accesories, I like the tires too | | Weaknesses: | can have beter suspention and pedals | | Similar Products Used: | No idea, is my first bike | | Bottom Line: | It is a really good bike for the price, easy to handle, I have tested other bikes but I like this the best, is good for the begginers, good price. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
mike walker
a Weekend Warrior
from St louis,Mo,USA
Date Reviewed: August 14, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Chubb,Blue Ribbon | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Strengths: | frame,frame,frame;This thing is BUILT!The bike is rugged and rock solid,unless you are one of those EXTREME freaks;
I disagree with the review about the handle bars,or the shifter;Its a RITCHIE, and when going downhill,you want some STUFF to grab onto;This is a bargain for the money;
Also, its totally upgradable;Very pleased with it | | Weaknesses: | front shifter can be sensitive;But after I figured it out,no problem; | | Similar Products Used: | Ross | | Bike Setup: | totally stock out of the bike shop | | Bottom Line: | You cant beat this bike for an entry level MTB;THE BEST frame I have seen for a hardtail; Schwinn did their homework
and got it right;Dont go pay $600-800 on another brand when
you can get this for $400; | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sigurgeir Bárðarson
a Cross Country Rider
from Hafnarfjörður
Date Reviewed: June 15, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Krýsuv´ðikurleiðin | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$37.00 | | Purchased At: | ´Hjá ása | | Strengths: | This is a very beutiful bike, and pretty light! It has good brakes and gears, and it rides very well. I think this is the best value on the market, at least in Iceland. I would recomend this for everyone! | | Weaknesses: | Havent found any yet, but there must be some | | Similar Products Used: | Trek and mongoose | | Bottom Line: | Buy It! You wont get anything better for this kind of money, so i would go for it, Mabey experienced bikers should go for something better, but its very good for the average person! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
ernie
a Cross Country Rider
from los angeles, california USA
Date Reviewed: March 8, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$399.00 | | Purchased At: | Bike.2itB.com | | Strengths: | The old Schwinn Moab hardtail alloy frame now with beefier seatpost tube and reliable heavy gussetted tubes. This frame with its Epicenter seat stay has been around for years and the reason why is that its a good hardtail frame thats stiff and pretty heavy duty. The Truvativ crank, Alex rims, RST Mag TL fork (89mm) and
one step below DEORE Shimano parts makes this an attractive buy. | | Weaknesses: | The shifter/brake lever combo stinks and looks cheap.
I also loathe the skinny Mesa downhill handlebar, it weighs too much and I think its made of steel. The stem blows too, but I saved it for another bike. The handlebar MUST GO. Also lose the pedals with the early 90's shoe cage---that looks pretty cheesy. That's all folks! | | Similar Products Used: | Mesa GSX, Diamondback Topanga Comp, Specialized Rockhopper | | Bike Setup: | Deore disc hubs, Deore mechanical disc brakes, Kore handlebar, Titec stem, Maxxis Highroller 2.35 F/ Calibos 1.95 R tires. | | Bottom Line: | This is the blue/black and silver model. 17". I got this one because the 03 GSX looks too pimped out for me with the gold and black colour. The bikes are pretty much identical with the exception of Avid mechanical brakes and disc hub wheels. Avids suck anyway, I broke the adjusting knob off of one on another bike and ended up having to walk the bike off the trail. So I re-laced the wheels with Deore disc hubs ($35 ea) and Deore disc brakes($45 ea) I really like disc brakes so I think its a good upgrade. The bike is a good all-around trail bike, even that sucky RST Mag TL is OK until you decide to destroy it. I rode up a steep and rocky road on the thing and it performed fine. Any fool who thinks a Klein, Gary Fisher or any other high-end hardtail will ride better than a Schwinn Mesa GS probably thinks Gucci underwear is better than Calvin Klein or Hanes.
But they ride the same. I'm keeping this hardtail in my garage next to its older sibling, my 1995 Moab steel hardtail. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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