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Submitted by
John
a Weekend Warrior
from Oklahoma City
Date Reviewed: November 4, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | Bayshore bikeway (San Diego) | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$350.00 | | Purchased At: | Holland's Bicycles | | Strengths: | The 1997 Mesa GS was anything-proof. I found it to be very customizeable myself, and since I load my bikes down, I didn't notice the weight. I changed the crankset from stock to a Shimano XTC, and the derailer problems vanished.
The rear rim became a Shimano Araya model.
This bike survived two bike to bike collisions, one of which landed me in the emergency room.
It's crazy fast (flat ground speeds up to 30 MPH), and ultra stable. I highly recommend this model and year for a used bike or restoration. | | Weaknesses: | Some skipping on the stock crankset, chain tends to jump off lowest sprocket a bunch.
The weight may be too much for some riders.
You gotta keep trueing the rims all the time, too.
RST fork is not really designed for front suspension as much as it just smooths out the ride. | | Similar Products Used: | Next Matrix FVM. That's a good bike, too, but I think the Mesa GS is a bit better. | | Bike Setup: | Hardtail with Rapid Suspension Technology fork and roughly 2 inches of travel. Bike was loaded, with additional lights, F/X frame padding, and a rear triangle rack. | | Bottom Line: | Pretty much what you see here--its a good beginner bike. You might stick with the Mesa line after riding one of these, or maybe upgrade to full suspension.
I like the fact you can use a rack with it. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jim
a Cross Country Rider
from Johnstown, Pa, USA
Date Reviewed: November 6, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | S&B | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Purchased At: | City Cycle | | Strengths: | Frame is very strong, The suspension Isn't bad. Brakes are pretty good. | | Weaknesses: | Bottom bracket broke on me. Components are cheap. Its a Heavy bike, It is not disc brake compatable. rims bend easily. | | Similar Products Used: | 1997 mesa, and many other hardtails | | Bike Setup: | factory components with spd pedals and irc mythos xc tires | | Bottom Line: | Its a great bike for entry level riders, but i don't reccomned it for a serious cross country racer umless you are just startng out. It is a great value for the bike you get | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sean Youdontneedtoknow
a Racer
from Newman Lk. Wa, a little thing next to Spokane
Date Reviewed: May 5, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | The one I made | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Purchased At: | Midway cyclery(Midway Rules!) | | Strengths: | Light but strong kicks butt, though not mine. It has very responsive steering and its Rockshox shocks rule. It is good down hill, and up, on assphault to mud to snow. is good for all rider skill levels, because it does not fight back as some better or worse bikes do. | | Weaknesses: | Schwinn's not a company anymore!!! Its front derailer bites ass hard, causing many smashed family jewels. Its middle front sprocket(or chainwheel) got the crap bent out of it under normal riding conditions, due to bad materials, needs to be replaced, is not Giant brand | | Similar Products Used: | first bike that is not crap | | Bike Setup: | What does that mean?? If it means how is it put together, look at any other hardtack bike. | | Bottom Line: | good for all conditions, making for a good first bike, but is realtively un upgradable. | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Wilson Low
a Cross Country Rider
from Singapore
Date Reviewed: October 19, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Tanjong Rhu | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$750.00 | | Purchased At: | Ewan | | Strengths: | Bombproof frame, responsive and stiff. Paintwork is durable. Components are cheap but take a lot to wear out. | | Weaknesses: | Heavy at 30+ lbs. No disc brake mounts. Stoppage of production and import - no improved 2001/2002 models to lust after. | | Similar Products Used: | First mountain bike. | | Bike Setup: | Bits of alloy, metal, plastic and rubber attached together to form a means of human-powered transportation. | | Bottom Line: | Value-for-money. You won't regret it. Solid construction will take a beating anytime, anywhere. Good for 1st timers. Can use for urban assault, commuting, and mild racing. I won't ever sell the bike. Have very fond memories riding it. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt
a Weekend Warrior
from North Vancouver Canada
Date Reviewed: May 5, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | ned's atomic dustbin | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | Relatively lightweight. Rear derailleur works well. V-brakes excellent. Rock shox OK. | | Weaknesses: | Lousy front derailleur. | | Similar Products Used: | First bike owned | | Bike Setup: | Stock | | Bottom Line: | Good first bike - it's held up well even on the toughest North shore has to offer (eg lady's only, bogeyman). I'd recommend it to anyone as a good starter bike - as long as you replace the front derailleurs right away. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
adam crommett
a Racer
from parsonsfield ME U.S.
Date Reviewed: May 1, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | this bike has pleased me in almost every way, the shocks are great as rock shox always are and it's light weight has made racing and jumping it relatively easy. | | Weaknesses: | the shimano derailor has displeased me somewhat. after the first couple races and jumps the derailor has started to get loose and gears are skipping i think the people at schwinn could have choosen better components than shimano. | | Bottom Line: | the part of the bike that is 100% schwinn pleases me.the others...well...suck. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jack
a weekend warrior
from Marina Del Rey
Date Reviewed: April 21, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This was the most inexpensive bike with Rock Shocks that I could find in my size-6.3'and the bike's a 23incher. The bike feels substantial but not heavy. I am using it for a beach cruiser and have used it for a few days now. The Rock Shock Indys work well on the pavement, and beach bike path here in L.A. The rains have created many insances of sand so I am jumping on and off the path. The shocks soak them up. I also like the shifter. It's noticeably easier than the base Mesa and was one of the reasons that I upgraded. I can climb pretty steep hills in Santa Monica and Palisades and so far, I am very pleased. The action is very smooth.So far, I'm pleased with the bike.
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