Submitted by
scandinaviansystem
a Downhiller
from kalundborg, denmark Date Reviewed: June 5, 2008
Favorite Trail:
kalundborg skatepark
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$450.00
Purchased At:
cykelperronen, slage
Strengths:
easy to adjust to personal needs..
all parts(besides the tank-frame) are grinded after constant use for 2½ years, after that you can customize the bike as you want and still keep the respect for the brainacs at trek.(wich is where i am with the bike right now)
Weaknesses:
the aliviogear is a bit hard to sprayclean compared to the scram gear´s...
the fork is a big dull compared to the bike but its great in a skatepark(where i ride mostly)
last but NOT LEAST!!!
THIS IS A WARNING!!! YOU BRAKE YOUR BODY ON THIS BIKE!!!! YOUR GETTING DESTROYED!!
when i ride it i know that this bike can deal with anything logic on a trail.. but the human body cant, i have a list of damages for further readin..
Similar Products Used:
some old "BH Top line"
trek 4300/6700/6900
trek bruiser 1
some random ghostframe..
random bikes random bikes! lol
Bike Setup:
bigger crowbar
v-brakes instead of frondisc
Bottom Line:
used this bike ALOT!!
my thumb cant bend, my right knee hurts when its cold, my elbows have eyes but, my shoulder is getting better, it dosent click anymore! :)
there is a reason for why this bike is called bruiser, no safety atall, compared to what the bike can handle..
if you ever get a frame to this bike, BUY IT!!
the alivio gears from shimano could be better but its cheap to repair or even upgrade..
rest of the bike is awesome!!
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Submitted by
ref
a Downhiller
from canada Date Reviewed: July 3, 2007
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$450.00
Purchased At:
doug and marions
Strengths:
every thing rims brakes forks frame seat.
Weaknesses:
nothing
Similar Products Used:
norco katmandu
Bike Setup:
hayes v8 rotors with mx2 calipers wellgo pedals bar ends and screww grips
Bottom Line:
the best bike ive ever had if ur a biker and want a good bike for a desent price here u go no matter what ur style is.
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Submitted by
David Jordon
a Downhiller
from centennial, CO,USA Date Reviewed: May 11, 2007
Favorite Trail:
98 downhill
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
treads
Strengths:
the frame is so strong, imean i hit a moving car at 15 mph and my bike dident have a scratch on it. It is a very lite frame and pedals good and great for a skatepark.
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
specialized p2, kona chute, and the norco one 25
Bike Setup:
rock shox j1 front fork, e-thirteen bash gaurd, avid juicy disc brakes it is all costamized
Bottom Line:
this is a great dirt jump bike for the price and is awsome for the skatepark, needs little maitmence, and runs like a dream
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Submitted by
John McNally
a Downhiller
from Milford, NJ, USA Date Reviewed: April 12, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Mtn. Creek NJ
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$700.00
Purchased At:
Cycle corner in frenchtown NJ
Strengths:
Does not brack. Ever ever ever ever. light!
Weaknesses:
The forks i got with the factory bike were horrable but otherwise nothing is wrong with this bike.
Similar Products Used:
:Cannoadale Chase, Trek Jack 1,2,3, Transition trail or park.
Bike Setup:
Disk brackes, short stought handelbars, etc.
Bottom Line:
If you are looking for a bike to do some crazy stuff, or If you go big and screw up this bike will handel anything you throw at it!
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Submitted by
daniel roots
a Racer
from england Date Reviewed: January 23, 2007
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$550.00
Purchased At:
evans cycles
Strengths:
frame, rims,seat,seat post
Weaknesses:
rear cassette,gear leavers(snapped after a week)
Similar Products Used:
trek jack pro, felt jump shot
Bike Setup:
dirt jumper two's, buzz bars,sram pg850, gold nitrate chain, magura hs33 on the back,magura marta sl disk on the front.
Bottom Line:
its a brilliant bike if your prepared to spend money on it all the time. your stuffed if you want to respray the bike in original colours due to scratches because they dont make matte navy blue anymore you have to mix it your self.
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Submitted by
ferg hk
a
from delemere Date Reviewed: December 16, 2006
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
very strong frame it bomproof nice and basic so nothing can go wrong
Weaknesses:
if u buy it new u get awful stock parts
Similar Products Used:
mongoose fireball and ritual
Bike Setup:
dj2s single speed, hayesnine rear 8" hydraulic no front brake super fat cranks
Bottom Line:
this bike is amazing but if u are very good customise it like i did. i would reccomend this bike to you if had the cash to customise it into your style
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Submitted by
forest gump
a Weekend Warrior
from mp Date Reviewed: December 10, 2006
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$699.00
Purchased At:
canarys
Strengths:
the frame
Weaknesses:
the stock bars suckk,most of the bontrager parts suck,the deraileur is horrable,pretty much all the stock parts are bad, and the forkss
Similar Products Used:
ccm
Bike Setup:
e.thirteen supercharger,dmr v8 pedals,holy roller rubber, axiom bars,hot pink oury grips,kona dj seat, dj 3, soon to be single speed, upgraded 8 inch discs
Bottom Line:
the bike wasnt good wit stock parts but wit all my new parts its sweettt
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Submitted by
ferg
a Downhiller
from weverham chesire england Date Reviewed: October 25, 2006
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$600.00
Strengths:
its AMAZIMG FOR DIRT I MADE MINE INTO A DIRT JUMPER and a very good aluminum frame
Weaknesses:
non that i know of
Bottom Line:
this bike rules
ferg
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Submitted by
Geoff Jensen
a Weekend Warrior
from Pullman, WA, USA Date Reviewed: September 30, 2006
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$430.00
Purchased At:
B&L Bicycles
Strengths:
Inexpensive! Lightweight, long travel (close to 5"), excellent brakes (8"front disc 6" rear), solid frame, very quick bike, some very good componentry, good maneuverability.
Weaknesses:
A bit noisy, very low top speed (but it gets up to the top speed very quickly), almost a bit too squirrely at top speed.
Similar Products Used:
'03 Specialized Big-Hit, 8" front & rear, race modified.
Wow, this bike is a STEAL at this price. The specs say it has 125mm travel, to be realistic I would say it has at MOST 120mm (which is still a lot).
I would reccomend this bike to ANYone looking to get into trials, jumping, or freeride/downhill. The brakes are EXCELLENT, they work as well as my old Hayes Nine hydros.
After a few weeks of riding the cranks began creaking something awful. Took it back in and had them tightened up, haven't had a problem since.
The front brake is giving me grief, it won't stay centered and rubs quite often. We had to hone in the screw holes o nthe front fork to get it to sit right, and it still isn't quite right.
Derailers are cheap, and I don't like the feel of the shifters. Plus, the shifters can only shift up 3 gears at a time, versus my XTR's which can shift up 4 at a time. But all in all, performs better than expected at this price range.
I personally don't like the feel of this bike. It is just a wee bit too squirrely at top speed. However, this is not the fault of Trek or the bike's geometry, it is my personal taste. My first two bikes were Gary Fisher Genesis Geometry, which I learned all of my balance points and riding techniques on. Thus, this bike has more standard geometry and I am not used to it. I have gone back to the Fisher Geometry and am selling this bike, only due to personal taste. If I wasn't spoiled rotten by Genesis, I would be riding this bike every day.
Highly reccomended buy, especially if you're just getting into the more extreme riding styles.
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Submitted by
Luke
a Downhiller
from J-Town USA Date Reviewed: September 28, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Snowbowl
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$750.00
Purchased At:
Rt. 15 Bicycle
Strengths:
Light Frame, Great Fork, Nice Brakes.
Weaknesses:
Derailers are weak. Tires wear down fast. Front crank bent but was cheap to replace.
Similar Products Used:
Mongoose, Giant
Bike Setup:
Stock
Bottom Line:
Awsome bike. I've beat the s#!t out of it both jumping and riding DH. Stood up to it all with only the crank being damaged and the derailer comming out of whack. Both fixed easily. Great Bike for the buy.
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Submitted by
Eugene Pitcher
a Downhiller
from st.johns N.L canada Date Reviewed: September 10, 2006
Favorite Trail:
loose teeth
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At:
canarys cycle
Strengths:
very durable rims, very light and easyto throw around, also the stock bike its self can take a beating!
Weaknesses:
the bars suck and dont have enough rise, also the derailer is pretty crappy!
Bike Setup:
raised bars and dropped seat fordirt jumping
Bottom Line:
over all the TREK bruiser 2 is a very good bike performance and looks wise
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Submitted by
honeytoast maple syrope
a Weekend Warrior
from nfld Date Reviewed: September 4, 2006
Favorite Trail:
my kitchen
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$1001.00
Purchased At:
a store
Strengths:
yeti grips,pedals,tubes,bashguard,
Weaknesses:
bars suk,i dont like the chain, or the lizard skin
Similar Products Used:
kona shred, cannondale chase 3, specialized hardrock sport. tech team,kona scrap, norco rival, and keiths bike
Bike Setup:
grips(yeti), dmr pedals, new tubes, new bashguard
Bottom Line:
i dunno man..this bike is pretty intense...buy it..its great..i like it...ya
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Submitted by
honeytoast maple syrope
a Weekend Warrior
from nfld Date Reviewed: September 4, 2006
Favorite Trail:
my kitchen
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$1001.00
Purchased At:
a store
Strengths:
yeti grips,pedals,tubes,bashguard,
Weaknesses:
bars suk,i dont like the chain, or the lizard skin
Similar Products Used:
kona shred, cannondale chase 3, specialized hardrock sport. tech team,kona scrap, norco rival, and keiths bike
Bike Setup:
grips(yeti), dmr pedals, new tubes, new bashguard
Bottom Line:
i dunno man..this bike is pretty intense...buy it..its great..i like it...ya
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Submitted by
wallace .
a
from canada Date Reviewed: August 16, 2006
Favorite Trail:
my drive way
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$2599.00
Purchased At:
mr c's bicycle shop
Strengths:
every thing
Weaknesses:
nothing
Similar Products Used:
crap on wheels,stunt bike
Bike Setup:
..........
Bottom Line:
i like to fly ramps im pretty bad but i think people call me poser so i an getting a shred
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Submitted by
Steven
a Weekend Warrior
from Victoria B.C Canada Date Reviewed: August 16, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Hartland & Whistler
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$829.00
Purchased At:
Fort Street Cycle
Strengths:
everything
Weaknesses:
nothing
Similar Products Used:
stuff sasquatch
Bike Setup:
stock
Bottom Line:
great
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Submitted by
Jeff Lorenzon
a Weekend Warrior
from Mt. Pearl Date Reviewed: August 12, 2006
Favorite Trail:
My Backyard
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$900.00
Purchased At:
Funky Bob's Bicycle Shop
Strengths:
My MZ Coke Fork
Weaknesses:
Everything excpet the new DMR V8 Pedals I Got At Funky Bobs's
Similar Products Used:
CCm, Norco Pinnicle
Bike Setup:
DMR Pedals And MZ Coke Fork
Bottom Line:
This Bike Is Pro. I like to take it off many sweet jumps but i fall and cry.
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Submitted by
john
a
from milford Date Reviewed: August 10, 2006
Favorite Trail:
devil's mouth
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$800.00
Strengths:
durable frame, nice headset, awsome breakes
Weaknesses:
front shocks, chain, both derailers
Bike Setup:
freeride
Bottom Line:
if you want to get this bike than go foe it! BUT JUST GET A NEW FORK AND YOU WILL LOVE IT!!!
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Submitted by
gordon turner
a Weekend Warrior
from calgary alberta canada Date Reviewed: August 7, 2006
Favorite Trail:
bazuca joe
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
cuzin
Strengths:
everything, this frame kicks ass, my 3 people have riden the snot out of it and it just keeps taking the abuse.
for the price £350 stirling its amazing.no problems apart from the breaks and the crank is a bit noisy otherwise its great. the forks are fine for what your paying as is everything else. im now lookin at some orange rims from a kona stab and some marzocchi drop off 3's.....oh and a dmr chain device
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Submitted by
Jason Jackett
a Weekend Warrior
from Moncton New Brunswick Canada Date Reviewed: June 16, 2006
Favorite Trail:
connaught
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$920.00
Purchased At:
sarich's source for sports
Strengths:
Great Geometry. Strong front end of frame.
Weaknesses:
Weak rear triangle.
Similar Products Used:
Any hardtail, Norco, Kona, Devinci, Giant, etc
Bike Setup:
Trek Bruiser 2 with all kinda of goodies. Almost nothing stock.
Bottom Line:
Great bike. My frame cracked after a year of riding. I'm going to try to send it back to Trek and get it replaced. Bruiser frames usually crack at the chainstay, as mine did. Don't believe me? Here's a picture:
Submitted by
mac money
a Weekend Warrior
from soldotna, ak usa Date Reviewed: April 14, 2006
Favorite Trail:
mine
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$700.00
Purchased At:
beemuns
Strengths:
this bike can handle a lotta hits....i have hit some 10 footers to not such nice landings and it handled it..nothing broke except the forks and its been a year
Weaknesses:
ive been through 2 forks and i just got some sherman flick plus and they are sweet,,,,other than the fork this bike will manhandle anything pretty much under 12 feet or so..if you hop hard on the pedals the frame squishes down maybe a quarter inch....just flex..which is good most of the time because it gives a little when you hit the big stuff
Similar Products Used:
scrap, shred, cowan, stuff, cannondale chase 1
Bike Setup:
completly modified bruiser 2
Bottom Line:
this is a sick bike and i would recomend it to anyone that goes out to have fun and doesnt have to have the record air or be a pro..like i said this will handle pretty big drops but i dont recomend it if you are gonna constantly take hits from 15 feet or more..to much flex in the frame
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Submitted by
Luke Masi
a Weekend Warrior
from J-Town Date Reviewed: April 12, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Ridge Jumps
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$450.00
Purchased At:
Rt. 15 Bicycle Outlet
Strengths:
Strong frame, rims, crank, and handlebars. Great shifting.
Weaknesses:
Shocks are soft for DJ-ing, but great for trail riding. 1 shifter sticks but I think thats because I fell on it.
Similar Products Used:
Mongoose, but dont think that counts(it was garbage).
Bike Setup:
Stock
Bottom Line:
Great Bike. No problems yet and I have taken it on a few falls. Shocks can be adjusted, but doesn't really help that much. Only two gears in front so not great for long rides or racing. Rims are really strong. Has great response and takes a beating. Great bike for the price.
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Submitted by
First Name Last Name
a
from Maple syrup Date Reviewed: March 31, 2006
Favorite Trail:
maple syrup
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
cycle path
Strengths:
What strenghts
Weaknesses:
lets just say everything
Similar Products Used:
nothing i didnt want to buy a mountain bike after seeing this crap
Bike Setup:
stock
Bottom Line:
if you like rectangles buy this bike.if you like cheap stuff on your bike buy this bike. if you like to trash bikes buy this bike.
its a good bike for 20 dollars
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Submitted by
Dave
a Weekend Warrior
from Gowdall Date Reviewed: February 19, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Brayton Barff
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At:
JE James in Sheffield
Strengths:
Strong Rims, Strong crank, good sized frame, light as anything , loads of height off jumps due to soft fork- good for drops- took a nasty landing on a 10ft road gap ok. Overall a good strong bike for the money.
Weaknesses:
rebound on fork a bit of a handful,discs not too good,Cant go far without feeling tired as only two front chainrings.
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
as stock
Bottom Line:
great value for money- no better bike for £350 anywhere- better than a gt chucker spec wise- forks a bit on the soft side for dirt jumping- maybe upgrade to marchozzi dj's. Great for people who wantto go on a bike ride and dirt jump in the middle. Takes a lot of hammer. I have had considerable pleasure out of this bike every time I go out- a pleasure to ride.
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Submitted by
Peter Lavergren
a Weekend Warrior
from Canada Date Reviewed: January 24, 2006
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$630.00
Purchased At:
Suncoast cycles
Strengths:
Good fork, nice frame, good seat,shifters, ok tires the brakes rock.
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
very nice bike setup.
Bottom Line:
good fork, brakes are good, nice shifters. good bike for beginers and intermediate riders. bike is good for pretty much anything.Overall its a very fine bike. TREK IS THE BOMB!!!
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Submitted by
zack carter
a Downhiller
from newbury park Date Reviewed: January 11, 2006
Favorite Trail:
switchbacks
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$850.00
Strengths:
Really strong bike, takes any drop i go off of, really strong wheels/rims, tough frame
Weaknesses:
the fork is not that great, will get a manitou
Similar Products Used:
trek jack 2
Bike Setup:
big earl 32/22,
Bottom Line:
best bike for the price, if you like DJ-ing this is your bike
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Submitted by
James
a Weekend Warrior
from San Diego Date Reviewed: January 10, 2006
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
$660
Strengths:
Very strong and durable bicycle. Relatively light for its size and price. Nothing else out there is remotely this affordable for the quality of parts and durabilty. I'm a former BMXer who wanted to move into a geared mountain bike that's still aggressive enough. This bike has suited me well for riding in town to work or beating it on the trails on the weekend. Very nice and worth every penny.
Weaknesses:
The seat is a little uncomfortable at first and the gears could probably use an upgrade.
Similar Products Used:
Kona Fire Mountain, Giant somethin'
Bike Setup:
I've still got this bad boy stock and figured i would replace items as needed. The only thing I've gone through so far is the chain and tires.
Bottom Line:
Awesome bike. Not just for the price but all together. A real bargain. It's only a shame that Trek stopped making them. Really too bad. But if you can get one used, do it.
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Submitted by
Cole dillon
a
from sarnia,ontario,canada Date Reviewed: November 30, 2005
Favorite Trail:
chemical valley
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$850.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Bottom Line:
this bike is the best one i ever had and takes the abuse that i give it. the trails that i ride are not the best and this bike takes it.
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Submitted by
ben b
a Weekend Warrior
from n.s.w australia Date Reviewed: October 15, 2005
Favorite Trail:
wyoming levals
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$700.00
Purchased At:
erina bike worx
Strengths:
forxs
Weaknesses:
crank
Similar Products Used:
bruiser 2
Bike Setup:
good
Bottom Line:
aorsom
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Submitted by
Matt
a
from Anacortes, Washington, United States Date Reviewed: October 7, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$450.00
Purchased At:
Island Cyclery
Strengths:
The Frame is really strong.
Weaknesses:
The Fork is pretty weak.
Bottom Line:
This is a really good bike. It can take a lot of beating. The fork isn't that good, so I'll probably replace it to a better one.
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Submitted by
Matt
a Racer
from Ancaster, Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: September 29, 2005
Favorite Trail:
urban
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
a friend
Strengths:
everything. man the bike is crazy the rear rim is a lil weak but yeah, i put a sunrim single track on it
Weaknesses:
rear rim, and cranks make an annoying sound. but yeah just get it reoiled.
Similar Products Used:
kona cowan, trek brusier1, brodie somthing,
Bike Setup:
new rear single track rim, new tires (maxxis holy rollers)
Bottom Line:
crazy bike, good to buy used for cheap. the frame is extreamly strong. this is by far treks best hardtail bike. real solid bike that can take alot of abuse.
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Submitted by
matt
a Downhiller
from A town, Ontario, canada Date Reviewed: July 27, 2005
Favorite Trail:
the back of ancaster cycle
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Purchased At:
test ridden from ancaster cycle
Strengths:
disc brakes, handle bars, components, fork (for the price), cranks/bb, and geomonetry (cant spell)
Weaknesses:
colour, should come in more sizes like: 13.5, 14.5, 15.5, 16, 16.5, 17
Similar Products Used:
kona cowan
Bike Setup:
stock, only ridden for 15 mins
Bottom Line:
this is a great bike for the price and it does the job for dh, fr, and just all round biking. it should come in more sizes tho.
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Submitted by
Andreas Jensen
a Weekend Warrior
from Denmark Date Reviewed: June 23, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At:
Local store
Strengths:
Damn good bike, havent explored any real weaknesses yet :) The Frame is really cool :) and u get some pretty good stuff for the money
Weaknesses:
Hmm, might be that the chain is a bumby when u drop high :D
Bike Setup:
Still Stock
Bottom Line:
I am just jumping around, and it takes all that i've thrown on it...yet :) and about the price... In Denmark it is a normal price for a bike, but in U.S it's damn expensive :) so u guys in U.S.... Be Happy :D
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Submitted by
Aidan
a Cross Country Rider
from Townsville Date Reviewed: June 21, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Douglas Track
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
Queensland Cycle Supplier
Strengths:
It's so strong man, lifetime warranty! I can do dirtjumps and xc with a very light frame. This is close to one of the best hardtails around.
Weaknesses:
I wouldn't really know if it had any because I only bought the frame. If I had to choose I would say... the colour?
Similar Products Used:
Trek Bruiser 1
Bike Setup:
Wouldn't know, frame only.
Bottom Line:
Great overall bike. Even handles the occasional downhill with shinning results. Great for dirt jumps.
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Submitted by
Miguel Garcia
a Weekend Warrior
from Placerville, CA Date Reviewed: June 17, 2005
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$700.00
Purchased At:
Placerville Bike Shop
Strengths:
Every thing on this bike it stout. It takes a beating, and comes back for more.
Weaknesses:
It shifts a bit slow, but haven't had the shifter fail.
Similar Products Used:
Specialized Hard Rock
Bike Setup:
Stock
Bottom Line:
You get disk breaks, and the majority of the components are mid grade. A good starter bike that takes a beating and looks good doing it. If you were into BMX and want a good mountain bike to start with, this is what I would choose, no regrets.
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Submitted by
Alex Guy
a Weekend Warrior
from Australia Date Reviewed: May 15, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Dirt Track
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$1199.00
Purchased At:
1199
Strengths:
Every thing
Weaknesses:
zero
Similar Products Used:
Trek Brusier 3 and 4 , Kona Stuff
Bike Setup:
Great
Bottom Line:
Trek rules every thing else sux
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Submitted by
Nick
a Downhiller
from Canada Date Reviewed: May 3, 2005
Favorite Trail:
any
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At:
Olympia ^ $1000.00CAD paid for.
Strengths:
the frame is really strong and the breaks are awesome along with the bashgaurd... ITS ALL GOOD.
Weaknesses:
It could use a better fork
Similar Products Used:
norco 250, kona scrap etc most DJ bikes
Bike Setup:
basicly stock with some upgrades
Bottom Line:
its a real awesome bike ESPECIALLY FOR THE PRICE! I paid 899.99 Canadian for it without tax and then some upgrades etc its really worth the money.
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Submitted by
John ason
a Weekend Warrior
from sudbury Date Reviewed: April 25, 2005
Favorite Trail:
nature trials
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$780.00
Purchased At:
subury cycles
Strengths:
awesome bike really stong weak shocks(bought new ones already.!
Weaknesses:
really weak shocks as stated above^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Similar Products Used:
trek 4300
Bike Setup:
really nice??...
Bottom Line:
well this bike is really pimpin if u need a ike that can take a beating this would be it im tellin ya it is super de duper highly recomened i really dont kno w i better bike out there ...its super sexy too it looks HOT!!!! good bike BUY IT NOW!!!!! (only if u need a bike that can take a beating)
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Submitted by
Ray Frias
a Weekend Warrior
from Las Cruces, NM USA Date Reviewed: April 22, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Local Dirt Jumps
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$650.00
Purchased At:
OutDoor Adventures
Strengths:
Real Nice Frame! The wheels can take some Abuse. And the Earl Components from Bontrager are Great ie.. Seat, Stem, Tires and Cranks.
Weaknesses:
The forks are not very stiff. I bottom them out the first day. And some of the components need changing.
Similar Products Used:
First True Mountain bike.
Bike Setup:
XTR Rapid Riser rear derailer with 02 XTR fron and rear shifters. Marzocchi Z1 F3 05' Forks. Azonic OutLaw Wheelset. Riff Raff Stem with Downhill Bontrager Bars.
Bottom Line:
Great Frame. I can just upgrade everything on it and never have to worry. One review said he paid $25 dollars for the bike and cracked the frame after a 2ft drop. He more then likely got it after it was run over. I have taken it off 10ft drops to flat in street and 25ft drops on trails. By Far the best frame for the money.
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Jason Jackett
a Downhiller
from Elliot lake Date Reviewed: April 10, 2005
Favorite Trail:
any trail is good.
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
Sarich's Source for Sports
Strengths:
Frame, Disc brakes, bash guard, just about everything is fairly good.
Weaknesses:
The fork is a little weak.
Similar Products Used:
Trek Bruiser 1, kona stuff, Norco bigfoot, Gt chucker 1 and 2.
Bike Setup:
stock
Bottom Line:
awesome bike that can take anything you want to dish out. The tires on it are beautiful, I love them. The bike looks sexy from a distance, beautiful.
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bon scott
a Weekend Warrior
from penetang, onatrio, canada Date Reviewed: April 2, 2005
Favorite Trail:
mountainview
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
georgian cycle
Strengths:
nothin it has no strengths is the worst bike ever
Weaknesses:
evertyhing sux balls has no good parts
Similar Products Used:
none this is horrible it had a crack in it after i hit a 2 foot drop
Bike Setup:
dont hav enemore bought bigfoot GO NORCO
Bottom Line:
GO NORCO TREK SUX
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