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Submitted by
Malki
a Cross Country Rider
from UK
Date Reviewed: April 20, 2008 | | Favoriate Trail: | Aberdeenshire (kinord) | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$470.00 | | Strengths: | I have the Terrago Trail 2008. Just all round good. Best bike I have had. Factory shocks, brakes and wheels are superb and there is no need to upgrade. | | Weaknesses: | Haven't found any yet. | | Bottom Line: | If you like mixing between trail, road and downhill then I can see no better bike! Adapts well to all surfaces so will suit almost any rider!
A+++ | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Siegfried
a Cross Country Rider
from Geneva, Switzerland
Date Reviewed: July 10, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | This is an update to the first review. I've just changed the frame after it's survived 7 years of hard labour doing ANYTHING.
Bombproof
Excellent brakes (no need to bleed these hydros :D - they still work after 7 years!)
Good wheelset - I've never had to take a second look at the hubs in those many years. But I dented the rear rim taking a curb at too high speed with insufficiently inflated tires... oh well.
| | Weaknesses: | As mentioned before. (not many) | | Similar Products Used: | Giant Granite | | Bottom Line: | I've just upgraded my frame to something new. The old one is good, I just wanted some change. Got myself a freeride hardtail frame.
cheers to Giant for all the years of excellent service... i'll be remembering this one.
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Submitted by
Kyle
a Cross Country Rider
from Nottingham, England
Date Reviewed: October 21, 2003 | | Favoriate Trail: | Jacobs ladder | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$350.00 | | Purchased At: | Olympic Cycles | | Strengths: | Rock 'ard frame, solid components | | Weaknesses: | Hmmmmmm this is a tough one | | Similar Products Used: | American Eagle Mammoth, Rocklobster tig team, | | Bike Setup: | Stock but with alivio canti's | | Bottom Line: | This review is actually about the '96 terrago but I thought it was worth writing as a credit to giant. This bike has worked its ass off non-stop for 7 years and all I've had to change are the brake pads, a tyre and a headset. No I am not joking. This thing has taken a serious beating and come back for more. It ain't a bad bike to ride either. It's responsive and pretty quick too. If the city got nuked this bike would be the only thing left over. Thanks giant. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
graham howsam
a Downhiller
from england
Date Reviewed: August 26, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$350.00 | | Purchased At: | Je James cycles | | Strengths: | deore, good forks, comftormbale seat, | | Bottom Line: | very good | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Shalom Wulich
a Cross Country Rider
from Meitar, Israel
Date Reviewed: January 19, 2003 | | Favoriate Trail: | Mount Hiran | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$500.00 | | Purchased At: | Lohman, Amsterdam | | Strengths: | Magura HS11 !!!, rear LX derailleur, weight for 3 years ago, good Michelin tyres, great Rigida Rims, large frame. | | Weaknesses: | Weight. | | Similar Products Used: | Giant XtC SE2, Giant ATX..., Haro | | Bike Setup: | Upgraded fork for A RST Gamma EL and replaced rear rim which cracked after 2 years. | | Bottom Line: | This bike has been with me for the last 3 year and with over 4000 km half of which with 20 kg of luggage on a saddle (Plus my 85 kg). The bike has seen real XC trails and never failed me. When bought my new XtC SE2 could't trade it in or sell it and kept it just because we've been together so long.
If you're about to make long rides its perfect for you (or daily trips to work like I make).
Will do fine on the XC trails although a bit heavy.
As I give it a little break after 3 years I can sum up the experience with it and say that if it is your first real MTB you will not be disapointed. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris Coles
a Cross Country Rider
from York, UK
Date Reviewed: November 9, 2002 | | Favoriate Trail: | Cropton to Goathland via Fylingdales | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Purchased At: | Local Gaint dealer | | Strengths: | Magura Hs11 brakes with boosters (better than V brakes and better pad life had to change rear pads after 7 months not 8 weeks)
Alux 6061 frame was light and good value
Good spec for price Lx rear mech, StxRc 8 speed shifters | | Weaknesses: | chain broke within 3 months (caused by stress fracture)
Front mech
crank flex | | Similar Products Used: | Marin Bolinas Ridge
Trek 820 and next model up
| | Bike Setup: | Have put on clamp headset and stem, 2001 rockshox judy xc and replaced chain and saddle. Otherwise as it came. | | Bottom Line: | Hey for the money it is far better than a Marin or a Trek. Who gives a stuff about the brand name. I've ridden it for 2 years off road (1 year off for foot and mouth) and have had no real problems or failures. This bike is a good starter for getting 'Off road'. Add a front shock and your away. Have now replaced it with a 2002 Gaint AC1 which again was superb value for the spec. (did not pay recomended retail for this one though) | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
bladteth
a Cross Country Rider
from Lodz, Poland
Date Reviewed: June 10, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | + good quality frame (alu 6061 T6)
+ excellent brakes (Magura HS11 hydraulic)
+ wheelsets (Rigida rims, DT spokes, Michelin tires)
+ shifters (STX RC) | | Weaknesses: | - crappy chain (Sachs PC20)
- weak cassette (Suntour PowerFlo)
- disposable front derailleur (Alivio)
- flexible crankset (Alivio) | | Bike Setup: | Giant Terrago '98 (what did you expected ? ;-) | | Bottom Line: | This review is for Giant Terrago '98 (without Suntour fork). I can recommend it to every beginner in MTB but it will not disappoint even more demanding riders. The bike has a few weak points and if you want to buy it do not forget to ask the shop staff to replace the rubbishy chain with something better (at least Sachs PC51 or IG70). Next thing that I think needs replacing is front Alivio derailleur. It has a bad play from the beginning and it only get worse with time, worsen the shifting and causing very irritating noise. On the other hand, Terrago has strong points like good frame and hydraulic brake system. Hubs are quite interesting part of the bike. Although noname, they perform really well.
Terrago has a good price/performance ratio (I bought mine for about $400). Go for it ! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
max flavian
a Weekend Warrior
from antwerp
Date Reviewed: October 2, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
Very solid ride for a good price. Powerfull maguura hs11 brakes.fairly light.Nice control.Good riding position. | | Weaknesses: |
lx gears can 'clunk' a little, maybe thats just my setup | | Similar Products Used: |
Specialized rockhopper sport.Marin pine mouantain.Decathalon | | Bottom Line: | Im extremely pleased with the bike, furthermore I managed to buy cheap due to last years colours (I least I think it was a good buy £260) can anyone let me know if the price is OK??
Im going to give this 5 stars for the price I paid, I have ridden better bikes, my brother in law rides for peugot france (downhill), and I sometimes have a blast on his gear. Anyone going biking in france, try Millau, excellent possibilities for loads of outdoor sport ( Checkout the company ROC ET CANYON: excellent advice and gear)Cheers Max | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
James Marchant
a Cross-Country Rider
from Doncaster
Date Reviewed: August 5, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
Magura HS-11 brakes very powerful indeed, able to lock front wheel at high speeds on tarmac. | | Weaknesses: |
Have'nt found one yet | | Similar Products Used: |
Gary Fisher Tassajara, Univega Alpina 550 | | Bike Setup: |
LX rear derailleur, SR Suntour MG 80 | | Bottom Line: | Excellant bike found most conditions | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Siegfried
a Weekend Warrior
from Geneva, Switzerland
Date Reviewed: June 5, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Good overall value for money, excellent brakes (Magura HS-11); nice transmission | | Weaknesses: |
Crankset (somewhat too flexible). | | Similar Products Used: |
Giant Granite | | Bike Setup: |
Rear: LX
Front: Alivio (changed to XT)
STX RC Shifters.
Magura Hydraulic brakes | | Bottom Line: | Excellent overall rating.
I'm gonna get a fork one of these days :) | | Overall Rating: |
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