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Submitted by
Dan
a Weekend Warrior
from Chicago, IL
Date Reviewed: August 3, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$500.00 | | Purchased At: | Red Rock, Ely MN | | Strengths: | Frame, LX rear derailleur, paintwork, exceptional price from dealer | | Weaknesses: | Deore front derailleur flagrantly not up to the standard of the LX rear, brakes a little weak in the wet, gear shifting a tad stiff on the thumbs. | | Similar Products Used: | Trek, Raleigh | | Bike Setup: | Stock pedals were cleats on both sides. Had the dealer substitute toe clips (I didn't see myself wanting to use anything other than street shoes with the bike). Now I know better. Shimano M540 cleats on both sides. Otherwise stock (LX rear, Deore front derailleur, Tektro brakes) except for less aggressive tires now that I'm in the city and more on paved surfaces than off them. The Deore front derailleur is next for the chop. | | Bottom Line: | This is the first genuinely good bike I have owned and it really makes one appreciate the difference, especially when they leave a token turkey of a component on the bike (front derailleur) to make you appreciate the rest of it. I see a lot of complaints on the site about the headset and shock -- no trouble with mine so far, other than that the boots on the shock don't attach very well. And buying bikes in Northern Minnesota in February brings great things out of dealers. Even if it means you have to test ride them on packed snow. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John
a Weekend Warrior
from Norther California
Date Reviewed: September 30, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | China Camp | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$350.00 | | Purchased At: | eBay (new in box) | | Strengths: | Solid frame, nice color (blue/grey), good components for the price. | | Weaknesses: | No disc mounts on frame. | | Bike Setup: | Stock, except shifters went out so I upgraded to LX. And I put so slicker tires on (Worm Drive). | | Bottom Line: | I like it, but I haven't ridden much else, so I can't say much else. The brakes work fine. I know a lot of people say V brakes are crap if they aren't Avid or Shimano, but the Tektro work fine for me and I ride a lot of steep terrain. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris
a Weekend Warrior
from Dearborn, MI, USA
Date Reviewed: July 9, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Brighton | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$650.00 | | Purchased At: | Jack's Bikes (year old model) | | Strengths: | Price, Looks, Durable Frame | | Weaknesses: | Fork quality and seat comfort | | Similar Products Used: | None | | Bottom Line: | I'm a heavy rider. I did not like the Manitou Fork. The fork was too soft. Fork started leaking fluid and no longer adjusted. Had it rebuilt. Fork did not last very long before same thing happened again. Going to replace my fork with a Marzocchi. Other than the fork, I beat the snot out the bike it and I'm a pretty heavy rider. It has taken a lot of abuse for this level of bike. Trade off is in the weight. I thought it to be a bit heavy. | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike Cianci
a Cross Country Rider
from Prague, Czech Republic
Date Reviewed: June 13, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | too many to list | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$875.00 | | Purchased At: | Cyclo 69 | | Strengths: | The frame--it is solid and can stand up to just about anything. Handles really well in all conditions, and is great on tough uphills | | Weaknesses: | The seat and grips were useless. Minor issues. Brakes aren't great, but adequate. | | Similar Products Used: | Enduro Pro, Stumpjumper FSR | | Bike Setup: | LX derailleurs, lots of "Specialized" brand stuff (hubs, cranks, pedals), Manitou fork. | | Bottom Line: | I bought this bike knowing I wanted to get more serious about biking, and this bike took me there without any problems. I am now always looking for bigger hills, steeper descents, and longer rides. One thing is certain--the bike will be able to handle it.
The frame is the thing on this bike--Other bikes I tried when I bought this one felt as if you are strangely perched atop the thing, whereas on this bike you feel as if you are one with the bike. It is solid, but still forgiving on the weight, and it handles great at all speeds and in all conditions.
My next bike is certain to be a signficant upgrade, but for someone who wants to get serious about the sport, likes to go hard but not that often, or for someone without a big budget but looking for great value, this bike is a hands-down winner! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Andrew Jones
a Cross Country Rider
from Kempsey,NSW,AUSTRALIA
Date Reviewed: May 16, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$500.00 | | Purchased At: | KBS | | Strengths: | Price | | Weaknesses: | Seat | | Similar Products Used: | Trek 800 AL | | Bottom Line: | Easy to chuck around, nice and light, and for $500 AUS it was a great deal | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Eric
a
from Boston, MA
Date Reviewed: August 15, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$750.00 | | Strengths: | great, responsive frame. rear LX derailer has never been adjusted after 2000 miles of hard riding. | | Weaknesses: | front deore derailer seizes periodically. tektro brakes are crap. the wheelset is very strong, but super heavy. | | Bottom Line: | i used to ride a $1500 khs team frame, but then it got stolen, and i got married (i.e. cost concious), and bought this bike because it looked to be a great deal. definitely a lot heavier than more expensive bikes, but i have been impressed with how the lx rear derailler has held up. i love the frame, the ride feels great, very responsive. need to upgrade the brakes and wheelset. otherwise its race ready... been tested a few times and had no problems at all. esp. good on the climbs! this is a good buy for an entry to mid level rider who plans to upgrade through the years. the frame is worthy of the upgrades. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Cook
a Cross Country Rider
from Holland
Date Reviewed: July 27, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Yankee Springs | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$575.00 | | Purchased At: | Cross Country Cycle | | Strengths: | Color Scheme, Light for cost, Rims | | Weaknesses: | Chaingrings, Chainrings, Did I mention the Chainrings | | Bike Setup: | Stock except lightweight tubes and diff tires | | Bottom Line: | Great bike for typical trail riding. If you like me and want to jump, go over stumps and everything else. Well you might want to go up a few models. The bike is great for the price. however those chain rings MUST GO. I broke the small and the middle rings. Shifting was sloppy and not to responsive. As far as feel and handling. I loved it. Loved it cause I got a Stump Jumper Comp now. I busted the chain on this bike in no time. But for its intentended purpouse its a great trail bike to have fun with. Just stay away from the hard stuff. Or if you do then dont do it everytime like I did. I tore this bike up in less than one year of riding. But I cant complain It held up through tome tuff stuff besides the Chain Rings....Isnt Sr Suntour supposed to be making bike parts for little kids. Cause I think they should stop making parts for Big Kids!!!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
tyler
a Cross Country Rider
from mobile,alabama
Date Reviewed: May 22, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | the university trail system | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$100.00 | | Purchased At: | purchased from original owner | | Strengths: | this is a great bike it is light,fast,and very maneuverable on tight trails does well in wet conditions and night riding | | Weaknesses: | the stock grips tear up fairly easily,the seat is uncomfortable on some of the longer rides,and the stock rims are not strong enough for some jumps.not my bike of choice for jumps.also i have found that it does noy do well in sandy conditions | | Similar Products Used: | trek 850, specilized hardrock | | Bike Setup: | eggbeater pedals,sigma computer,specialized bg grips otherwise it is stock | | Bottom Line: | this is my fourth mountain bike and so far is the only bike that i have not managed to destroy within 6 months of getting it so far my trek 850 and specialized hardrock have not been able to compare to the rockhopper | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chuck7
a Weekend Warrior
from Tucson, AZ
Date Reviewed: April 6, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Orcutt/ Arthropod area | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$750.00 | | Purchased At: | FairWheel bikes | | Strengths: | Light, fast, strong, love the way it rides, tough, fits me perfectly (I'm tall), REALLY does climb the rough stuff, and steers and handles well when the going gets tricky. Just a joy to ride from day 1, as far as I'm concerned. Decent price. Great paint job and colors/graphics. | | Weaknesses: | Brakes weak, stock tires weak, small chainring weak, bb weak, chain weak, shifts sloppily at times, also, get stronger bars if you're a big rider and like the rough stuff. | | Similar Products Used: | Santa Fe Wolf- ca. 1990- my brother has it now. | | Bike Setup: | Wheels by Fairwheel's wheel guru, who made magic wheels tough enough for a big dude like me, long Icon stem, Michelin Wildgripper front, Conti Veritcal Pro rear, XT BB, stainless steel Raceface small chainring, Wellgo pedals. | | Bottom Line: | I do love this bike, and would describe it as a real hardtail, perfect for those who appreciate such things. It does really well on the Tucson area trails- rocky and steep and sandy and hotter that hell. And I'm happy riding back and forth to work, and on those rides where I choose to ride cross-city to get to the interesting stuff.
I had to put a few parts on it, e.g. the bb failed in 3 months, I'm fairly obsessed about having good tires and magic wheels, but the only limitation on this bike is me.
Fairwheel was happy to order the 23" inch frame (I'm 6'6") and put on a long stem so I could see if I liked it, while the Cannondale dealer told me I'd have to buy if they ordered it while simultaneously sniffing and looking down their nose at me. Another dealer laughed and said "you'll NEVER find a frame that fits you." So I'm pretty happy w/ Specialized and the dealer too. I dream about riding this bike, and really I have been on the coolest, roughest rides for almost 2 years and had a great deal fun and built my skills considerably. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Nate
a Cross Country Rider
from Wakefield Ma
Date Reviewed: March 24, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Holy Grail | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | Solid entry-level hard tail, has held up pretty well so far, the wheels i couldnt keep true for at first but after having to do it 5 or 6 times they, contine to be spot on. | | Weaknesses: | The brakes were the first thing that needed to go. The headset was loose from day one and needed to be way too tight to eliminate the problem. The manitou fork wore out after a year. Shimano chains are evil, swich to sachs now! | | Similar Products Used: | Gary fisher kaitai, trek 6000 | | Bike Setup: | rockshox SID xc, XTR v-brakes, XT dirvetain | | Bottom Line: | A good beginner mountain bike if u dont know how serious you're gonna get. Its not that light, even after all the upgrades ive done its just below 26 lbs. Basically its stuck with me and taken eveything ive thrown at it. I started racing and its keep me out of last place, but the rest is up to me. The bike fills the gap between casual mountain biker and racer. If ya got the cash get somthing a little nicer but if ya dont this will suit you just fine. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Alex
a Weekend Warrior
from Newtown
Date Reviewed: March 1, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$600.00 | | Purchased At: | Bicycle Habitat | | Strengths: | The whole thing | | Weaknesses: | The seat was horrible, and the front derailer needed adjustment and now it works great! | | Similar Products Used: | This bike is one of a kind. | | Bike Setup: | Specialized Barends, Specialized Comfort Plus Saddle, Specialized Speed Zone Comp, Spec. bike pump,and I need to get one of those saddle bags. | | Bottom Line: | My best purchase I ever made, bike works great and never had a problem, handles great off rode and downhill. I recently took it about 30 mph down and offrode hill with roots and rocks and the fork absorbed everthing. I love it and I will keep this bike forever!!!!!!!!!
PS The Blue/Silver color is awesome, best paint job on a bike I've ever seen(stock). | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt
a Cross Country Rider
from Massachusettes
Date Reviewed: November 2, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | North Peak - Gardner Forest | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$750.00 | | Purchased At: | Gear Works Cycles | | Strengths: | The transmission, specialized pedals, is great and frame is supperb! | | Weaknesses: | Tektro brakes, must upgrade! | | Similar Products Used: | Kona Cinder Cone, Trek 7000, Kona NuNu | | Bike Setup: | Manitou Magnum R, Deore - XT | | Bottom Line: | I'm still young rider and I think that it is a really great bike for getting statrted or just about any enthusiast whos into the sport. It is nice and light, climbs well and the fork gets the job done well.
Very affordable and worth every cent!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
add_rock
a Weekend Warrior
from Grand Rapids, MI
Date Reviewed: November 2, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Cannonsburg State Game Area | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$459.00 | | Purchased At: | Village Bike Shop | | Strengths: | Strong, Light & Solid! | | Weaknesses: | None as of yet. | | Similar Products Used: | Looked at some Gary Fisher, Kona, and Schwinn rides. | | Bike Setup: | Stock except for bottle cage & Specialized Speedzone computer. | | Bottom Line: | This bike rides strong and smooth. It climbs like crazy. The component setup is perfect (probably better)for my skill level. It was a steal for the closeout price I got on it. I picked a winner! If you're shopping for a used ride and come across this one, or can still find a closeout deal grab it quick! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
ramo
a Weekend Warrior
from Arlington, MA, USA
Date Reviewed: October 14, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$300.00 | | Strengths: | Light weight frame, components ,quality | | Weaknesses: | seat, brakes | | Similar Products Used: | Gary Fisher wahoo , Raleigh m50 | | Bike Setup: | Completely stock except for Onza bar ends,cateye computer, and frame bag | | Bottom Line: | This bike has a lot of potential. The frame is awesome , Manitou shocks are decent and the components are great. I bought the bike used for 300 dollars of a lady who bought it and then never used it. The bike can take a beating and never complains. The tire(kevlar) and rim setup are very decent for the price. I plan to keep it and continue to upgrade . | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Paul
a Weekend Warrior
from Ottawa, Canada
Date Reviewed: June 21, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Gatineaus | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$800.00 | | Purchased At: | Tommy & Lefeve | | Strengths: | Durable and orange/black combo looks great. | | Weaknesses: | back and front derailleur is constantly needing adjusting as does the head set. Extremely annoying (especially the head set) when your flying down hills. | | Bike Setup: | Compact and otherwise solid. | | Bottom Line: | This bike has its crappy parts, but I drive it hard without mercy and it holds up like it did on day 1. I've yet to change any parts in over a year (but am constantly adjusting things). This bike can take its fair share of abuse and is a great starter bike for the naturally aggressive riders. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Anthony
a Weekend Warrior
from Potomac MD
Date Reviewed: June 12, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$550.00 | | Purchased At: | Hudson trail Outfitters | | Strengths: | Good value for the money. | | Weaknesses: | Chainrings/seat | | Similar Products Used: | Marin,performance | | Bike Setup: | std changed from deore to xt main improvement was getting "real" chainrings also got riser downhill wide handlebars | | Bottom Line: | My first (decent atb bike) Nice components for the money. After my upgrades the bike cost me about $750.00 I am finally happy. The chainrings that came std are junk. Bike is great for climbing and perfect for intermediate riders. compared to others bikes in the same price range this bike had some nice finishing touches. The people at hudson trail are not the least expensive but really back up with great customer service. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brian
a Racer
from Cedar Springs, Michigan, USA
Date Reviewed: June 6, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Any trail I'm on | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$469.00 | | Purchased At: | Village Bike Shop | | Strengths: | Adjustable Fork
Pedels
| | Weaknesses: | NONE | | Similar Products Used: | NONE | | Bike Setup: | Stock | | Bottom Line: | This bike is awesome. I got on closeout. It was originally 900.00(Has two levels higher parts then normal.)The seat is good for racing, and my pedels work perfect | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
BRENT LAFLEUR
a
from OKC. OK, USA
Date Reviewed: May 18, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | NUDRAPER | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$625.00 | | Purchased At: | WHELER DEALER | | Strengths: | THIS BIKE HAS A SUPER STRONG FRAME FOR THIS PRICE RANGE. IT ALSO SEEMS PRETTY LIGHT (26-27PDS?) I LOVE THE RITCHEY RIMS, VERY TRUE EVEN AFTER ALOT OF ABUSE. | | Weaknesses: | THE SEAT IS A LITLE HARD. ALSO THE CLIPLESS PEDALS ARE CRAP BUT ITS EASY TO CORRECT THAT PROBLEM. ALSO HAVE A LITTLE PROBLEM WITH DERAILERS RUBBING THE CHAIN IN A FEW GEARS | | Similar Products Used: | TREK 7000, SCHWINN M80 | | Bike Setup: | ALL STOCK(SHIMANO AND SPECIALIZED) | | Bottom Line: | THIS IS THE SECOND SPECIALIZED IVE OWNED. I LOVE THIS BIKE. FOR A STARTER BIKE YOU COULDNT ASK FOR MUCH MORE.LOOKS GOOD, HANDLES GOOD, GOOD COMPONENTS, LIGHT WEIGHT, TAKES ALOT OF ABUSE, AND CLIMBS LIKE A SCALDED ASS APE!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John Reddin
a Weekend Warrior
from Lenexa, KS, Johnson County
Date Reviewed: May 17, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$750.00 | | Purchased At: | Bike Source...These guys are the best in the bus! | | Strengths: | Never mind pushing it up those big hills, it'll probably climb them better than you can. it is also very light and very responsive. | | Weaknesses: | The seat and pedals will have to go. the only other problem i found was, the chain rubs the front derailuer, bat it's tolerable and it only does it in 2 or 3 of the 27 gears. | | Similar Products Used: | I either looked at or rode damn near every bike at the shop. | | Bike Setup: | Stock except for some basic aluminum pedals and a little more comfortable seat. | | Bottom Line: | I looked at, rode and researched just about every bike on the market betwean $300 and $1000 and i promise you, this bike is it! It's tough, it's light, and it's fast, and you'll be likely to fall apart before it does. I would recomend the Rochhopper to anyone who can handle a $700 dent in their pocket book. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
andrew
a
from chico CA USA
Date Reviewed: May 14, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$750.00 | | Purchased At: | Sports LTD | | Strengths: | Great Frame,Great components for the price good tires bad ass orange and black paint jod. fun as hell to ride all day.great 15 inc geomitry okay entry level fork
| | Weaknesses: | weak magnum r fork [replaced it with a Bomber Z4 Flylite Air the seat is a little hard but im not the kind of rider that gets a chance to sit down anyway
grips need to go | | Similar Products Used: | who gives a Sh!t this is the best | | Bike Setup: | stock except for a marzoochi Z4 and new grips | | Bottom Line: | this is the best entry level bike for the money. its stronge enough to free riding lite enough for cross country
the frame is the best all around hardtail frame for under a G. if you want to get into MT biking and try everything this is the bike for you. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Nancy
a Weekend Warrior
from West St. Paul, MN USA
Date Reviewed: May 3, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$500.00 | | Purchased At: | St. Paul Cycle | | Strengths: | Light responsive frame, Ritchie wheelsets | | Weaknesses: | Saddle, petals. | | Bike Setup: | SRAM 9.0 brakes with Avid Speed Dial levers, Terry Liberator saddle, everything else is stock. I'm not sure what to do about the pedals | | Bottom Line: | Great bike for $500, I couldn't pass it up. I didn't like the feel (and squeaking) of the TekTro brakes and got rid of them immediately. The SRAMs are fabulous and even better with the Speed Dial levers. I feel like I have a lot of overall control when riding and that inspires more confidence. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Cole St. John
a Racer
from Oakland, OR, USA
Date Reviewed: May 3, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | North Umpqua Singletrack | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$630.00 | | Purchased At: | Hutch's Bicycle Shop, Eugene, OR | | Strengths: | Ritchey wheelset is awesome and stays true forever!
LX rear derailleur, 2000 deore drivetrain and shifters
frame is okay but a little stiff | | Weaknesses: | flexy crank with rings that wear fast under hard use
name brand seatpost, handlebar, stem, and mediocre headset
seat should be upgraded for anatomical, 2001 lx splined crankset, spinskins, Avid and Aztex brake and shifter cables, platform pedals or ATAC aluminum clipless | | Similar Products Used: | trek 4500 | | Bike Setup: | Nashbar Anatomical seat, Kore Handlebar, IRC kevlar racing tires, specialized comp computer, and bontrager racelite barends, Ritchey True grip great grips | | Bottom Line: | This bike is okay for beginning racers, I've already logged hundreds of miles and logged two race wins on it, but I would spend the extra money for a bike with a whole lx and xt drivetrain now, and I'd rather have a little better riding frame. But it's okay overall. The fork tracks really well, but it's pretty mushy. It's held up very well though. I really don't like these clipless pedals because they're hard to get into. The blue and silver paint job is nice. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Daryn
a Weekend Warrior
from Ogden, UT
Date Reviewed: April 16, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Bonneville Shoreline | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$775.00 | | Purchased At: | Bingham Cyclery | | Strengths: | Best bike around for the money that I could find. Decent components (Shimano Deore LX all around), tough frame, nice shock (Rock Shox Judy C). Pretty light and fun as hell to ride. | | Weaknesses: | Saddle is like sitting on a brick, but I'm sort of getting used to it. Other than that I can't think of anything | | Similar Products Used: | Trek 6000, It was pretty much a tie, but I liked the shop that sold Specialized better. | | Bike Setup: | Stock except I had normal pedals with toe-clips put on and Put on a Specialized Speedzone comp Computer. I'll probably replace the saddle in the near future. | | Bottom Line: | Great bike for the money, the color choices are a bit obnoxious, but not too bad. I've had this bike for just over a month and have put 100 miles on it (mostly off road) and have no complaints. I think I made the right choice. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brian Biker
a Weekend Warrior
from Massachusetts/ Try to spell that
Date Reviewed: February 8, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Vietnam | | Duration Product Used: | Tested or demo'ed only | | Price Paid: |
$850.00 | | Purchased At: | Landry's | | Strengths: | This is one the 2001.
-The Frame is great and stiff
-The Fork is superb quality
-The Geometry is also sweet
-This bike is the best deal out there
-SWEET PAINT JOB IN THE BLUE AND YELLOW
| | Weaknesses: | None that I could find, except the pedals | | Similar Products Used: | All/ Gary Fisher Big Sur 2001/ Scwhinn Moab3 2001/ Giant Rainier Disc | | Bike Setup: | Stock Except the pedals are gone and i put on platforms | | Bottom Line: | This bike is the best deal for under 900. if you want a quality bike that can take whatever you throw at it, than this is the bike. Buy this bike if you need one. Better than full suspension! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mark Read
a Weekend Warrior
from Vista, CA United States
Date Reviewed: January 20, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Calavera Hills - Carlsbad, CA | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$650.00 | | Purchased At: | SuperGo | | Strengths: | Frame, wheels, and crank. | | Weaknesses: | The Brakes are really bad when they get wet, and the seat is uncomfortable. After several adjustments to the original seat I have finally found a reasonable riding position. | | Similar Products Used: | nothing even close. Columbia 20" ATB (Made in Massachusetts) | | Bike Setup: | Stock except for standard pedals, Team Trip computer, Fireball Sport headlight, and Firebal Back lite. | | Bottom Line: | The clip-on peddals were the cause of a broken collar bone on the third day of riding. After several months of healing I replaced the peddals with the traditional variety.
The bike is a very solid performer but the front shock is a little soft for a 200+ pound rider. I'm 6' 7" tall and tried several bikes in the 23" frame size and even the Giant in 24". The Specialized bike had the best feel during the short trial rides.
I do plan on upgrading the front suspension to a stiffer spring, and then replace the seat with a wider variation. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Liz
a Weekend Warrior
from Manchester UK
Date Reviewed: December 24, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Delamere Forest | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Purchased At: | Harry Halls (manchester) | | Strengths: | Very strong frame for the money (£600). Good forx, good drive train, great wheels. | | Weaknesses: | BRAKES!!!! Just don't try to ride this bike in the wet! and the headset is pretty crap... | | Similar Products Used: | GT timberline with RockShox Quadra 10's HUGELY mod'd to give descent travel but wear out in 3 months. Unfortunately it got stolen!! But hey, I got a WWAAYY better bike insteat. | | Bike Setup: | stock appart from my all new 50mm Art stem, and soon to be Mavic D521 rims on XT hubs and XT v-brakes and levers. Replaced BB with XT cuz it was only £20 and well worth it. | | Bottom Line: | This is a great bike. I'm 5'3, and female, and so had REAL trouble actually finding a bike to fit me. The 15" frame is perfect, and since I fitted a tiny stem, its the right lenth too!
Its really light, (I would guess at about 26-27lb), damn tough and durable, but change the headset...in order that the forx don't slop I have to have it done up so tight...and it likes to let sand in at every opertunity. Its good if you wanna start out free-riding, it can take jumps/drops, and moderate downhill (I'm only 140Lb thou..) and it has one of the best paint-jobs around (orange and black)
Basically, if you want a great bike in the £500-£700 range, and you are prepared to make minor upgrades get this. I would STRONGLY recomend it to the shorter riders out there...
(do check that the forx have damping oil thou...coz hime came without!)
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Submitted by
Tim Sabram
a Cross Country Rider
from Pittsburgh
Date Reviewed: October 29, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Hairball- Blacksburg, VA | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$700.00 | | Purchased At: | Hites Bike Shop-Butler, PA | | Strengths: | Smooth ride, and excellent geometry for downhill and xc. Nice bike for the money. I've had no mechanicals in a summer that has included: 24 hours of Snowhsoe, Hi-Tec race, and another smaller Adventure race in Blue Marsh, plus various weekend rides. | | Weaknesses: | Handlebar flexs when pulling hard. The seat is hard and uncomfortable. Definitely the first upgrade necessary if you are logging any serious miles. I ride 10-20 miles of singletrack on the weekend (I have to work other days) and usually put on some road miles during the week. I swapped the saddle for a body geometry comp which I ride on my road bike and it is worth the money. | | Similar Products Used: | Various Treks and Gary Fisher | | Bike Setup: | Stock minus the pedals and the saddle. I bought the bike for 700 minus the pedals, since I just used the ones off of my previous bike. Specialized should start putting the body geometry saddles on their bikes, but then they wouldn't make as much money when people upgrade. | | Bottom Line: | The best bike I could find in the price range. Although we all want more for our money then we actually get, the Rockhopper delivers a nice ride and solid componentry for beginner riders and people interested in starting to race. I'd buy a more expensive bike, but my wife would kill me. So if you are in the same situation as me (married with a life outside of mtnbiking), I suggest getting this bike.
As I said above, I have had no major mechanicals in three races. I also recommend Hite's Bike Shop in Butler, PA; where I bought the bike. The setup was excellent and they do free lifetime tuneups. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike
a Cross Country Rider
from Lexington,ky
Date Reviewed: October 5, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Big South Fork | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$680.00 | | Purchased At: | scheller fitness and cycling | | Strengths: | Good Looking bike! Strong frame(see below), nice rims,i like the brakes, clipless pedals | | Weaknesses: | The fork is ok for entry level(which this was for me), but I am ready for upgrade,lots of rubbing on the big ring and adjusting by me and the bike shop hasnt helped much. | | Similar Products Used: | test rode Trek 6500, 7000, Giant Ranier, | | Bike Setup: | Stock(so far) I will be upgrading fork | | Bottom Line: | This was my first REAL mt.bike and I have been very impressed. The frame and bike has withstood some huge crashes. The back derailer has to get maintanace more than I Would like, If I did it over again I would have spent the extra $150 to get the Rockhopper Prol, just for the xt stuff and the sx fork(because I am competing)But overall the bike is the best in the price range and I am extremely pleased. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ray
a Cross Country Rider
from Sacramento, CA.
Date Reviewed: September 15, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Downieville Downhill | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$650.00 | | Strengths: | Solid package for "entry" level bike. the only upgrade needed would be when your skills out grow the bike. | | Weaknesses: | poor seat. | | Similar Products Used: | Giant and Trek models of the same caliber. | | Bike Setup: | stock | | Bottom Line: | This was one of my first "serious" Mt. Bikes and I wasn't disapointed. I'm a big guy at 6'2" 250 Lbs and I haved never been able to get the shock to bottom out or any part to break. I have been beating it up on some of the worlds best trails here in Northern California and it just seems to want more and more. I know it's just a matter of time before fatigue sets in and something gives way but until then I'll keep riding. This bike is a great value and I recommend it for anyone just starting in the sport. You will get a strong bike with lot's of upgradability. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Antoine
a Cross Country Rider
from Niagara Falls, Ont, Canada
Date Reviewed: September 13, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | mud & jumps | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$850.00 | | Purchased At: | Liberty Bicycles - Downtown, St. Cathrines | | Strengths: | frame's still good
handlebars, shifters, pedals, and rims | | Weaknesses: | FORK!!!!! (read on and you'll find out)
front derailleur
HEADSET!
brakes are ok. | | Similar Products Used: | everything from Wal-Mart to Tomac Racers | | Bike Setup: | Stock exept for Rock Shox Judy Race fork! | | Bottom Line: | This is a follow-up from my previous review post:
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PEOPLE! When you buy this bike ask your LBS to swap or change the fork and you can pay the difference! Please change the fork, mine fell apart after 10 days of road riding! The fork was "defective", well crap from my point of view. My LBS was very helpful, they gave me a new one but I didn't want it so i paid the difference between the RS Judy Race and the Manitou Magnum R and walked out with a Judy Race 100mm travel fork! (it's so plush, + damping adjust *external*)
The bike rides very nice now! Very good for the price but i'm thinking of selling it cuz this sport's getting boring.
IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN BUYING THIS BIKE USED 15 times E-MAIL ME!
The headset's gotta go cuz it's making wierd noises and the seat's pissing me off! SWAP THEM WHEN BUYING THE BIKE!!!
Bottom Line: very nice frame, componentry's ok,
The bike's great if you change the fork (i recommend swapping the Manitou for a Judy Race, SL or XC), Get discs if you can (goes for any mtb).
BUY IT! you won't regret it after you get your first tune up! Take my advice though, change the fork, seat and headset(if you can). I'm happy with it so far exept that i need money for a car and need to sell it. :*(
Happy Trails,
Antoine
ps: 3 flamin' Chilis because of the fork, seat and headset!
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Submitted by
Jeff Nania
a Weekend Warrior
from schenectady, NY, USA
Date Reviewed: August 28, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | albany's pinebush | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$520.00 | | Purchased At: | plaine's bike ski snowboard | | Strengths: | PRICE!!!! I got mine for 520 bucks just by talking the guy down a little bit and also i got rid of the clipless peddles in exchange for aluminum peddles with clips and straps( i like clips and straps better) | | Weaknesses: | i havent had mine for too long but as of now it is holding up like mountain goat | | Similar Products Used: | gt 2001 agressor 2.0 | | Bike Setup: | stock except for advent water bottle cages and aluminum peddles and specialized clips and straps | | Bottom Line: | This bike kicks some major butt!! it allows for a lot of control and has a true racing stance about it. this bike is perfect for the intermediate rider, or even a starter that wants a hell of a bike and has some money to afford a better bike. it is a hell of a lot better then the treks and gts and similar bikes in its price range. the geometry is wonderful this bike looks and feels solid. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ben Bleything
a Cross Country Rider
from Portland, OR, USA
Date Reviewed: August 22, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | haven't found one yet | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$700.00 | | Purchased At: | Lakeside Bicycles | | Strengths: | -Frame
-Wheels
-COLOR (!!! The orange kicks ass, the blue is ugly)
-Shock (Manitou Magnum R) is decent
-Rides nicely => | | Weaknesses: | -Tektro brakes suck. So do the levers.
-Some chainline/crank/cassette issues, see below
-Fork boots won't stay down (MINOR issue) | | Similar Products Used: | Demo'ed the Raleigh M600, Fisher Kaitai, GT Backwoods, Trek 6500 & 7000, Specialized Rockhopper A1 FSR | | Bike Setup: | Mostly Stock, except for:
-Salsa MotoAce 15 degree 120mm stem
-Specialized Body Geometry MTB Comp Saddle
-Longer Bottom Bracket (see below)
-*NICE* Sachs Chain (see below again)
-Specialized Dirt Rodz barends | | Bottom Line: | I bought this bike as an entry-level mountain bike, to see how I liked the sport, and hopefully someday soon, to race on. I love it. I love the color, I love the feel, I love the way it accelerates and the way it goes over the trail. I would highly recommend this bike to beginners, as it seems to be the best bike package in the price range.
As for the other bikes I rode while trying to pick, the Raleigh M600 is a helluva lot of bike for the money, but when you get down to it, the emphasis is on selling bikes rather than performance. The Trek 6500 and 7000, in my mind, are the same deal. The ride is very nice and smooth, but seemed more suited for bike path and street riding that trails.
If you do pick up one of these fine bicycles, make sure you have your shop go over the drivetrain with a fine-toothed comb. The fine wrenches at Lakeside Bicycles in Lake Oswego, OR, especially JT Lackey (I think is his last name) were extraordinarily helpful in getting my bike set up correctly. First, there was a chainline issue, that caused the chain to skip and have other problems. Then it was something else, and something else, I don't really know the details. The end result of it all is that I have had 5 chains on it, all replaced for free, a longer bottom bracket, and some other minor tweaks. It all works right for now... so I'm happy as a clam.
Bottom line: a great entry- to intermediate-level hardtail for a good price. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Antoine
a Racer
from Niagara Falls, Ont, Canada
Date Reviewed: July 31, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | mud and jumps | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | stiff frame, sweet paint job, well thought out geometry, smooth components, rims r still true even with my idiotic riding, shifters are very crisp, clipless pedals | | Weaknesses: | forks are little too soft, headset's making cracks, the seat's kinda stiff but i got used to it, there's no disc brake mount on the frame, clunking sound from front tire on a side hit | | Similar Products Used: | Kona Cinder Cone, Gary Fisher Big Sur, Giant Atx, Specialized stumpjumper, GT Backwoods, a few Norcos and a few wal-mart bikes | | Bike Setup: | stock for now but headset's going, Front Brake's gotta go too. | | Bottom Line: |
I love this thing, i've shopped for a bike for a while and i liked the setup on this one, with the LX back and some Deore. I'm still a little on edge with the Specialized Crankset but i'll ride it til it breaks. I got mine for $1300 canadian and considering all the other bikes in that price range this one kicked all deir a$$es. It didn't have the glow in the dark crap that Konas have but it's alot smoother and more rigid than a Kona.
About the schocks......well Manitou Magnum R's are ok for the price range but Judys would have been apprecated (take a hint Specialized). They're a little too soft and i didn't see much of a diff between the Magnum R and Magnum even though i got the R's except that in the cheaper magnums the adjuster knob falls off in the store.
Components - LX rear and Specialized Crankset + Deore front der. Smooth with one problem. The chain rubs against the front deraileur in high gear. It can be fixed with a pair of pliers and a few ummm... "bending procedures".
Brakes - ok, yes they squeak but they also stop pretty good. I'm not a big fan of Tek-Tro's but as long as i can slow down dey're good. I'm upgrading to a Hayes hydraulic disc in the front when i go in for a tune up next week.
Bottom like is that the bike is one of the best u'll get 4 da money. I race it and it's handled well up and down the hills, especially up. As a wise man once said on here "climbs like a monkey on crack". U get clipless pedals too. Overall I'm pretty happy with it. I didn't spend a fortune either. IT TURNS HEADS! FLAMIN' ORANGE!!
Buy it and u won't be dissapointed. Frame's sweet! it's around 28lbs but not that bad considering the thick tubes on the frame and the mid class components.
IT's a SPECIALIZED!!!
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Submitted by
Killer Abraham
a Weekend Warrior
from Salem, OR, USA
Date Reviewed: July 26, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Middle Fork Willamette | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | Quick, nice starter bike. Great intro to the MTB world. Great components for the money. Clipless pedals, Don't leave home without them | | Weaknesses: | Brakes, Seat | | Similar Products Used: | Trek 6500, Fisher Kai Tai | | Bike Setup: | Gary Fisher "Fish Fin" bar ends, Bontrager FS+10 seat, Soon to upgrade brakes and seatpost | | Bottom Line: | If you are new to the sport or just want a good quality bike with above average components than this is an Excellent Bike to play with and get your feet wet or in the MTB case, you face dirty. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jim Ivey
a Cross Country Rider
from Salinas, CA
Date Reviewed: July 17, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Fort Ord Army Base | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | Manitou Magnum R Fork, Ritchey Rims | | Weaknesses: | Seat - I like the Specialized Body Geo. The seat that comes on the bike (Rockhopper) is a little weak. | | Similar Products Used: | Trek 6500, Trek 7000, Voodoo Nzumbi | | Bike Setup: | Added Time ATAC pedals, WTB Powerbeam wheel set with Shimano XTR hubs. | | Bottom Line: | I did my homework as this was my entry bike into XC. Really wanted to go into a Full Suspension however wanted to test by interest on a lesser priced bike. I rode the Trek 6500 and 7000. I also rode a Kona and Voodoo in the same price range. Chose the A1 Comp FS on riders and shops advice. This was a good choice. It climbs very well and tracks much better with the new wheel set. I am very happy with the bike..... now for the good stuff.... Talked my wife into letting me buy a Santa Cruz Superlite. My wife is taking this bike in to have the shop convert it to her size. New seat and bar riser and she will be styling. Good Choice !!!!
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Submitted by
Cam
a Weekend Warrior
from LI , New York
Date Reviewed: July 12, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Greenbelt | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | Manitou Magnum R shock
Frame
| | Weaknesses: | Seat
Front Derailer | | Similar Products Used: | Fisher Marlin
Fisher Kaitai
Marin Nail Trail | | Bike Setup: | Stock excpet for Specialized Body Geometry Seat and bar ends | | Bottom Line: | This is a pretty good bike for the money. I got mine for under $700. It had more to offer than other bikes in its class (clipless pedals, Magnum R shock, Ritchey wheels)
This bike climbs hills with no problem at all and maneuvers down them just as good.
The biggest weakness I can find so far is the the front derailer. It does not shift smooth and I am definitely upgrading to an XT one soon. Also the brakes aren't the best ones either but they'll do for a while anyway. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Aaron (G) White
a Weekend Warrior
from Reedsburg, Wi USA
Date Reviewed: July 4, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | weight, very light but durable
shock very plush
climbs like spider up a tree, very smooth | | Weaknesses: | shifting could be more crisp
without barends handlebar seems a little small
maybe it is just me | | Similar Products Used: | trek 6500, gt rebound, fisher aquila | | Bike Setup: | stock, except clipless, new body geometry seat (I read the reviews the were right)
| | Bottom Line: | Very nice bike so far. I love how it climbs. Also it breaks very nicely. The shock is adequate and good for the price on the bike. The seat in my opinion should be changed. It handles very smooth. Very nice and i plan on beating on it (safely of course) and i know it should hold up only driven it a few times. rock on with the rockhopper. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Troy
a Weekend Warrior
from Fayetteville, NC, USA
Date Reviewed: June 30, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Governour's Creek, Sanford, NC | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | Great balance of good parts. I picked this bike especially because of the setup. I didn't want to have to upgrade much. | | Weaknesses: | Definitely get a new seat. The Body Geometry is great. I would eventually like to get a set of road wheels for toolin around town. The off-road wheels and tires are great though, they really bite and you can really hear the rear crunching over roots on occasion. | | Similar Products Used: | Cannondale M300 | | Bike Setup: | Stock with a new seat | | Bottom Line: | Couldn't get another bike as good for the same price. I have been trying to push this bike harder and harder. I keep getting beat up but it always pulls through with no problem. There have been no problems with shifting even in grinding situations. The brakes are more than adequate and easy to work on. I am very pleased with this bike and feel that I can depend on it to fulfill my two-wheel experiences. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
OneBadPhoo
a
from Hastings
Date Reviewed: June 18, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | Brakes, light, shocks | | Weaknesses: | none | | Bottom Line: | this bike is really good. you can a lot of fun with this bike. i just got it a week ago and i am having a blast. this bike was great for the money and i would recommend it for anyone who loves to bike. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mat Rolen
a Cross Country Rider
from USA
Date Reviewed: June 17, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | North Peak | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | Everything! It weighs nothing but is a sturdy piece of tin. The shoks rock, breaks are good, derailures are surprisingly outstanding and the tires grab the dirt good. | | Weaknesses: | Nothing reall. (replace the seat if you can)! | | Similar Products Used: | Trek 7000, Kona Lava Dome, and Kona Cinder Cone. | | Bike Setup: | Stock | | Bottom Line: | This bike is awsome for the money and riding. I love it! If you are looking for a leisurally and fun bike, this is the one. Perfect entry level bike. Holds up to everything. It Rulzzzzz! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Roger Berube
a Weekend Warrior
from Fairlee
Date Reviewed: June 17, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Brushwood | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | Frame, Brakes | | Similar Products Used: | Raleigh M-80, Trek 6500 | | Bike Setup: | Stock except for new Specialized Strong Arm II crank | | Bottom Line: | Great bike. This is a revision of a previous review. Had problems: Chainsuck and chain rubbing against the front derailer. Specialized responded to my E-mail with an immediate phone call. The dealer, Littleton Bike Shop, Littleton, N.H., worked on the bike and replaced what they had to (including a significant crank upgrade at n/ch) to make it right. Bike rides great again. Climbs like a mountain goat. Fast and sure in all conditions - single track to road and back. The bike is great. No matter how a company or a store tries there will be problems. Specialized and Littleton Bike Shop, thank you for standing behind your products and make sure my great bike works great! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Andy
a Weekend Warrior
from Wichita, KS, USA
Date Reviewed: June 11, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Horizon Camp Trails, Arkansas City, KS | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | A rugged bike that is a great jumper. Stock Magnum forks are pretty good if you ask me (I weigh 165). Brakes are not the best I've tried but are more than adequate. The Ritchey Rock Comp rims have held up great so far. | | Weaknesses: | Although I never tried it, the stock seat looked weak. I wish the shifting was a little crisper. | | Similar Products Used: | Several comparable Trek products | | Bike Setup: | Stock except for Specialized Body Geometry seat | | Bottom Line: | This bike is well worth the price. I've got 85 hours of fairly aggressive off-road riding on this bike since I got it, and so far it's been bulletproof. It's also a blast to ride. I'm glad I went with the Comp model instead of the base A1, you get better components, especially tires and rims. My dealer offers the option of swapping out the stock seat for an upgrade at a discount, which I did. I really like the Body Geometry seat. I thought this bike might need some more upgrades, but now I don't think so except for maybe the shifters. I would recommend this bike to everyone except for MAYBE the most aggressive 5% of riders. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Roger Berube
a Downhiller
from Fairlee, VT
Date Reviewed: June 2, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Brushwood | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | Brakes, shocks | | Weaknesses: | Cranks - 2 had to be replaced, brake pads- replaced 1 set, shifting - rubs against front derailer at high gear and next gear down. Lost a screw to clipless pedal - dealer has not been able to get a new one from Specialized. Disappointed - dealer still working on problem. | | Similar Products Used: | Trek 6500 and Raleigh M80. At this point I wished I had bought one of these instead. | | Bike Setup: | Standard except upgraded seat. | | Bottom Line: | Dissappointed. Is there a problem with Specialized? my dealer? the mechanic? I can't recommend this bike and I am surprised at the other reviews are so positive. Did I get a lemon? Will Specialized come up with a fix? Will my dealer make good? I'll update this review if things improve. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jamon
a Weekend Warrior
from Los Angeles, CA, USA
Date Reviewed: May 18, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Santa Monica Mountains, CA | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | For the price you pay, you get a great deal of items. This bike comes with clipless pedals, a heavy duty fork, and shifts like a dream. The high riser bar is a nice touch, and it's pretty light too. Great intermediate bike, or even for a first timer!! | | Weaknesses: | My ass kinda hurts, and the handle bars seem a little farther apart than usual making conrol a bit shaky for a 5ft 7in person. | | Similar Products Used: | Mongoose 60X | | Bike Setup: | Stock, trail pouch. Soon to add high risers. | | Bottom Line: | Get It. Otherwise, you could spend about $200 on another bike with a similar set up. It hauls ass, and the pedals are reliable. Don't waste your time on those $300 bikes you see at Costco or Wallmart. Spend $300-400 more on something that's worth about $850 MSRP.
Only thing this bike might need is a soft seat, and high risers. = ) | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Gary
a
from Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Date Reviewed: May 16, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | Is good value, looked at a few other bikes.
Frame is really good for the price, some components could be better but the frame makes up for.
I like the doublesided pedals one side clipless the other clipped, it's really handy. | | Weaknesses: | Seat is a pain in the butt. And the aggressive rider position is sometimes a bit much when you've been doing the urban assault, but hey you can always ride without hands on the handlebar to sit up straight. | | Similar Products Used: | Trek 6500, Voodoo Nzumbi (wicked little frame), Bianchi B.a.s.s, Surly.Dutch opa/oma fietsen, peugeot BMX, GT BMX bikes | | Bike Setup: | Stock, have got some new cranks lying around that are gonna be put on it | | Bottom Line: | Buy it.
It feels way more aggressive then a trek 6500, not as evil and mean as a surly 1*1
And save up for that titanium single speed which is gonna break the 15 pound barrier | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sam
a Cross Country Rider
from California
Date Reviewed: April 22, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | This is a great bike for your buck. It has middle class components and a pretty nice fork for the money. I have shopped till I could drop for a mountian bike and of all the bikes I looked at in the $600-$800 dollar range couldn't compare to the killer deal on mine $769 w/clipless shoes and pedals out the door. Couldn't pass it up.I'm 6'4 and a 21" only ways 24lbs. good for the $$. Go test ride one of these they kicks ass! | | Weaknesses: | Like all mountian bikes,(stock), the seat but you get used to it. That's it so far. | | Similar Products Used: | Anything with two wheels | | Bike Setup: | STOCK | | Bottom Line: | Great bike for a begginer to intermediate downhiller.With a brand like Specialized you know they have a good product and stand by their warranty!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Robert O'Donnell
a Weekend Warrior
from Blasdell NY USA
Date Reviewed: April 17, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | snow snake | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | strong lightweight frame and a good magnum r fork. I also liked the riser bar and clipless pedals also the price was very good for what you get | | Weaknesses: | I think the tectro quartz breaks were a little weak and the wheels feel a little flexy | | Bike Setup: | I think the overall setup is great for the price | | Bottom Line: | great bike for the price worth upgrading | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Victor Davila
a Weekend Warrior
from St. Louis, MO, USA
Date Reviewed: April 13, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | I love this bike. I considered upgrading the fork, but decided not to, and I am glad I saved the money. The fork is awesome. I have a friend who has a Schwinn Rocket88 and the forks feel the same. Ritchey rims are kick ass and they can take a beating, no doubt, I've put mine through hell and they are still true as ever. | | Weaknesses: | invest in a comfortable seat | | Bike Setup: | standard stuff that came on it. perfect as she is | | Bottom Line: | bad ass bike, can't get a better deal on a bike with a great fork, and nice components. I feel great that I got such a great bike for a great price. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ryan Haberthur
a Cross Country Rider
from Kearny, NJ, USA
Date Reviewed: March 8, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Hartshorne State Park | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | Great bike for the price. Light weight, sturdy, Magnum shocks give a great ride both X-country and downhill riding | | Weaknesses: | None to report so far | | Bike Setup: | All Specialized factory components: Shimano gearing, Ritchey OCR/SCX rims, disk brake compatible, etc. etc.. | | Bottom Line: | Great overall bike, good bike for a person who is a wants to step up and get a BIG bang for their buck. Will handle an aggressive rider who like to push the bike. Great response in braking, rapid fire gears are plus. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Justin Matthews
a Weekend Warrior
from Myrtleford, Austalia
Date Reviewed: March 2, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | canyon walk, Bright | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | The Rockhopper has a good sturdy frame. I t cost me $1200 Australian and is worth every penny. | | Weaknesses: | I didn't like the Manitou Magnum Forks they are far to soft.
| | Similar Products Used: | Giant ATX 840? | | Bike Setup: | Mainley DEORE. Specialized cranks, Team master and contyol tyres. | | Bottom Line: | Pretty good bike for an avarage rider. Wouldn't sujest it for racing but overall not to bad. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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