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Submitted by
Vince Cruz
a Weekend Warrior
from Dixon, CA
Date Reviewed: November 17, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | American River Bike Trail | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$233.00 | | Purchased At: | Bikeshop.com | | Strengths: | I bought the 2001 model. This was a vast improvement over the 2000 model. It comes with the RST front Shock and Shimano Group with Shimano EZ Fire Shifters. It was just what I was looking for in this price range. Also Great price at Bikeshop.com. No Tax, No Shipping, Free Setup, Free 30 Day tune, YEAH!!. | | Weaknesses: | I am 5'9" and the website suggested a medium. The bike seems to run a little small. I probably would have preferred a Large. I also did not like the handle bar that came with the bike. So I swapped it for a Specialized Straight Bar. | | Similar Products Used: | Univega Alpina Sport, Specialized Hard Rock Comp., | | Bike Setup: | Stock except for Specialized Straight Handlebar. | | Bottom Line: | This was a good bike at a great price. I was looking for a recreational MTB and this fit the bill just right. This bike is not for Hardcore Mountain Biking, too heavy, and not sure if components will hold up. For Serious riding I would suggest a better bike. For the price, I could not find a better Bike. Be sure you get the 2001 model if you buy one. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dennis
a Cross Country Rider
from Pittsburgh PA
Date Reviewed: April 18, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | Sturdy gusseted aluminum frame
Great price | | Weaknesses: | Lower end components, some not Shimano
21 speed drivetrain | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized Hardrock (rigid) | | Bike Setup: | Stock Univega with Manitou SX fork and toeclip pedals | | Bottom Line: | I bought this bike with the plan of upgrading it as I needed. When I bought it I wasn't really into trail riding, but I am now. The real value in this bike is the great aluminum frame. It is sturdy 7005 Aluminum and is not found on other bikes in this price range. About 3 months after I purchased it, I added the Manitou SX to make this a good trail bike. The crank and front derailleur are made by Tracer and Suntour, respectively. The quality of these is not as high as Shimano, but they work. I will probably upgrade to a 24 or 27 speed full Shimano drivetrain soon. All in all, the advantage of the Rover is the frame. I would reccomend it in spite of the weak components because they are easily upgraded. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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