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Description:
- 7005 Aluminum TrailTuned frame
- RockShox Judy TT fork 89mm
- FR/RR TektroX9 Disc Brakes
- ALEX Black-Ano Aluminum Double Wall rims with Machined Sidewalls
- Stainless Spokes 36fr/36r
- M-Wings CompDisc hubs
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Submitted by
RENE MANUEL
a Cross Country Rider
from MEXICO
Date Reviewed: May 15, 2008 | | Favoriate Trail: | any | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$440.00 | | Purchased At: | sportymama e bay | | Strengths: | a real warrior | | Weaknesses: | non at this time | | Similar Products Used: | grisly alubike | | Bike Setup: | xtr shifters, sram 980 casette | | Bottom Line: | great bike with more than 5000 miles in all kind of trails, it´s geometry allows you to make big drops easy.
just bougth a fantom team. excelent price for the product. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
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Will
a Weekend Warrior
from Hot Springs, Arkansas, USA
Date Reviewed: April 21, 2008 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$440.00 | | Purchased At: | Sprtymama at Ebay | | Strengths: | Awesome components at this price range. Sturdy, beautiful bike. No complaints with the fork, but I have no reference comparison. amazing entry-level mountain bike. | | Weaknesses: | 30lb hardtail. front wheel spindle seemed overtightened from factory and almost grinding (which I retightened), but otherwise everything was good. one of the "generic bike" manuals that shipped with it was total waste of time. | | Bike Setup: | my 2008 model has Rockshox Dart 2 w/lockout, disc brakes, Deore XT rear derailleur; only upgrade planned: spd/eggbeaters to replace platform pedals | | Bottom Line: | This bike is a very high quality entry level (or mid-level) bike. It's a really beautiful bike; I love the polished metal finish. I greased it up so that everything washes right off (but be sure to keep discs degreased, of course, w/windex rag or something). The tires are awesome (aggressive horizontal bars on rear tires), and the disc brakes are way plenty. The shift system has quality components. I was presently suprised to find my Dart2 front shocks come with lockout; good for keeping the bounciness at bay on long climbs. It' not a heavy bike, but it's not light; about 30lbs for this hardtail. I look at the bike as a great trainer; I like all the components. More than 10 years ago, I had a rigid fork bike, and I was amazed how much more secure I felt going really fast with a front shock; sharp dip creekbeds that would have been practically impossible with a rigid fork are so much fun.
I plan to eventually upgrade the platform pedals (to "clipless" SPD's or eggbeaters) to have better control on fast obstacle-overs and rapid cornering, and so I don't have to hesitate joining the fastest riders. But right now I like to hop off the bike for a few hundred yards for a little crosstrain switchup occasionally (and give my dog Leo a break, if applicable), and being able to use regular shoes is probably more comfortable for that anyway. Just have to watch those sharp pedals on those shins.
My next bike would probably be the ~22lb ~$1200 Motobecane FLY9357, which will probably make some moderately competive XC very fun. Motobecane seems to make quality stuff; surprised this is not considered to have name cache; the trek or fisher at this price would have sucked crap. I did all the setup and tweaking on my own. Recommend trying to adjust the cable slack/tension before touching the derailleur screws; yours might already be tweaked pretty well from the factory.
After 5 weeks of use, I can say, the Motobecane 700HT is overall a really great bike. Hopefully, I'll remember to update my review several months from now. Tip: set brake levers at comfortable downward angle. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Scott
a Weekend Warrior
from Glendale, az, U.S.
Date Reviewed: December 17, 2007 | | Favoriate Trail: | Any | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$450.00 | | Purchased At: | ebay | | Bottom Line: | I purchased this bike in 2005 from ebay as a beginner to MTBing. Since then I have ridden it in AZ, CA, and South Korea. I have logged more than 1,000 miles on this bike and have hit really beat it up. My skill level has greatly increased so I have replaced most of the compenants with SRAM X.0 shifters, X.0 rear derailleur, X9 front derailleur, SRAM PG-990 cassette, and a Truvativ NOIR XC 3.3TM Carbon crankset. I also replaced the brakes with the AVID bb7's and speed dial ultimate levers. I put a new Rockshox Reba Team fork on it and replaced the seat. The next part to be replaced will be the wheels and tires but will wait a few more months. All I can say is that this bike has really stood up to some punishment. I wrecked more times than I can remember. The worst being a 20 fall off the side of a moutain. The bike stood up great and I was able to ride it out. The only part that broke was the left brake lever. I will keep the frame until I have enough money to replace it with a high quality carbon. If you are looking for a good bike to get into the sport with this one is really the best choice. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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DOUG
a Weekend Warrior
from JENNINGS, LA USA
Date Reviewed: December 12, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$450.00 | | Purchased At: | BIKES DIRECT | | Strengths: | STRONG ALUMINUM FRAME. | | Weaknesses: | NONE THAT I HAVE FOUND THUS FAR. | | Similar Products Used: | N/A | | Bike Setup: | MOST FACTORY, INSTALLED FIVE SPOKE BLUE RIMS, UPGRADE TO HAYES BRAKES ,MAGNETIC NITE LIGHTS, SPEEDOMETER, | | Bottom Line: | AWESOME BIKE, LOGGED IN OVER 1,500 MILES SO FAR. STILL TODAY A REAL EYE CATCHER. CONSTANT COMPLIMENTS ALL THE TIME, WEEKLY. NICE RIDING BIKE. GREAT PRICE FOR A BIKE IN THIS TYPE OF SET UP. WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND BIKE AND DEALER BIKE WAS BOUGHT FROM. SEE YOU ALL ON THE ROAD OR TRAILS. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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John
a Weekend Warrior
from Libertyville
Date Reviewed: November 9, 2007 | | Favoriate Trail: | DesPlaines River Trail | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$450.00 | | Purchased At: | on-line | | Strengths: | top quality components, ease of final assembly, looks great, excellent value. | | Weaknesses: | crank does have a "hum" when put under stress.....that is to be expected for the price. | | Similar Products Used: | Compared against: Trek, Gary Fisher, Iron Horse, Specialized, IBEX | | Bike Setup: | straight out of the box. Deore / Deore XT F/R derailleur; Rock Shox Dart 2 Fork -Adjustable w/dampening, and lock-out;Truevativ 5D crank; Deore shifters; Tektro Aquila Mechanical Disc Brakes...comes in a touch over 29 pounds. | | Bottom Line: | Excellent value, great for 95% of the bikers out there, high end components for low-mid tier price, this bike is an "eye catcher". no one can believe that it came in at $450. most of the other bikes that I looked at with similar quality components came in at $250.- to $300.- more. can't beat this value anywhere. Highly recommended. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Deuce
a Weekend Warrior
from Stevens Point, WI
Date Reviewed: September 9, 2007 | | Favoriate Trail: | Green Circle (only in town) | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$349.00 | | Purchased At: | bikesdirect @ ebay | | Strengths: | insane value, solid frame, rediculously nice components, polished finish is very impressive | | Weaknesses: | for the money, non-what so ever... | | Similar Products Used: | treks, gary fishers, giants, specialized in the $3-400 range, for the money, these don't come close! | | Bike Setup: | Dart 2 shocks, Trektro Aquila disk brakes front and rear, Deore fronts, Deore XT rears, pretty much all stock 2008 parts found on bikesdirect.com | | Bottom Line: | i don't think you can do better for the money...i have a feeling i lucked out in a massive way because i was supposed to have purchased bikesdirect's 2007 stock with the crappy Judy fork and promax brakes but for some reason i got the 2008 model...couldn't be happier!
i HONEST do NOT know what these people are fussing about the deore derailers giving them problems...i am a amature with this being my first bike over $150 and i personally adjusted the front derailers so there is no noise and shifts beautifully. At first it wasn't so, it had a hard time moving to the highest gear, but all i did was adjusted the cable at the derailer and boom, no more problems...
i think even for the regular price of $450, i would have been very happy, but for $350, i feel i got an absolute steal!
if you're looking for a great deal and something different, i don't think you'll be disappointed! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Keith
a Weekend Warrior
from Clarkston, Mi. USA
Date Reviewed: July 20, 2007 | | Favoriate Trail: | Pontiac Lake | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$450.00 | | Purchased At: | bikesdirect.com | | Strengths: | Shifters are excellant. Brakes are very good. In my opinion the two most important things for me are great and i am very satisfied. Shocks are very good also. | | Weaknesses: | Noisy possibly but i ride with MP3 player at full sound so i do not really notice anything. Heavy but what do you expect at this price. | | Similar Products Used: | Trek bikes from local shop. | | Bike Setup: | Minor adjustments made but mostly stock. | | Bottom Line: | I am extremely happy that i went with this bike. I could have gotten a much lesser equipped bike at a local shop for the same price. I would recomend this bike for the price if you can take care of the setup and slight modifications yourself. This is a great bike for the non competitive rider who enjoys the trails regularly. If you can afford this price then you will be happy.
This is the nicest bike i have ever owned and i am sure that the 1000 dollar bikes are nicer. I am completely satisfied with my purchase. | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Dale
a Cross Country Rider
from Frederick, MD
Date Reviewed: July 12, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$450.00 | | Purchased At: | bikesdirect.com | | Strengths: | Price! XT and Deore drivetrain, disc brakes | | Weaknesses: | Stem, seatpost, cranks, handlebars | | Similar Products Used: | Cannondale M800, Cannondale Super V 300, Specialized M2 Stumpy | | Bike Setup: | Stock - for another day or so | | Bottom Line: | For $450 it can't be beat.
I needed a new bike and was low on funds so I took a chance with it, pleasantly surprised.
The RockShox Dart2 forks are ok, if you like stiff forks then you will replace these soon. The cranks are a mystery, can't decide if I hate them or not. The stem, handlebars, brake levers, pedals, and seat post will be replaced this weekend. This is not necessarily a bad thing, just personal preferences. Have never owned a bike that I did not replace them immediately.
All in all if you only have $500 and want a bike better than a cheap trek this bike is a great deal. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Paul VanDuyn
a Weekend Warrior
from Boston, MA
Date Reviewed: April 9, 2007 | | Favoriate Trail: | Emerald Necklace | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$500.00 | | Purchased At: | eBay - Sporty Mama's | | Strengths: | The disc brakes, when tuned correctly, are suitable. It handles well, and with the shocks set on the stiffest setting, they are not too bad. | | Weaknesses: | The Shimano XT shifters don't work very well. I have pretty much always had problems with them, even after a top of the line tune-up from a shop.
The crankshaft is absolutely terrible. Terrible. It clicks and grinds and creaks and no one seems to be able to fix it. I have many friends who know about bikes and they are all at a loss as well. | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | baseline | | Bottom Line: | This was my first serious bike. I thought I would be getting a good deal, a $1000 bike for half price.
It has been nothing but trial after trial. I have paid to have it tuned several times, made adjustments myself, done everything in my power to make this bike run smoothly to no avail.
Maybe I got an anomaly with my specific bike, but I would definitely not suggest this bike to anyone else. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Richard Schultz
a Weekend Warrior
from Columbus Ga USA
Date Reviewed: February 7, 2007 | | Favoriate Trail: | Flatrock | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Purchased At: | Online | | Strengths: | Good control, easy to meld with the bike. Can't beat the price for the components. | | Weaknesses: | None noticed. Plan to change out bar stem. | | Similar Products Used: | Trek 4300 | | Bike Setup: | stock | | Bottom Line: | I was really unsure about buying this bike online. The price of the bike with the stock components seemed a little too much for the price and I felt like I was buying a pig in a poke. I decided to go ahead and take the chance. I ordered the bike and then started to worry as I began to find reviews on other sites that kept saying all the positive reviews were written by reps from the company that sold the bikes. It arrived about 5 days later and after a little wrenching I was able to take it out for the first time. I can only say I am very pleased and feel I got one hell of a deal. Not a $1000 ride and but most defenitly worth the $400 | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
DrSmile
a Weekend Warrior
from West Orange, NJ USA
Date Reviewed: December 17, 2006 | | Favoriate Trail: | one with hills | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$479.00 | | Purchased At: | Online | | Strengths: | Name brand components, albeit bottom of the barrel name brand components. Looks shiny. Once correctly routed and adjusted, the disk brakes work extremely well. Inexpensive entry level bike. | | Weaknesses: | RockShox Judy (J2) is useless. The rear brake cable comes mis-wired through the frame (where it is attached to the frame by the handle bar), requiring rerouting of the cable around the other side of the handlebar in order for the rear brake to work correctly. The grips need to be upgraded. Everything is low quality except for the dérailleur which is XT. The Truvativ cranks work, but they are obviously the cheapest model Truvativ makes and it shows. Shifters work adequately. The bearings in the wheels are crap and I had to service them twice already. | | Similar Products Used: | I mostly road bike and use this for riding in winter conditions. I swapped the knobbies for some GEAX Street Runners and the bike at least rolls now! | | Bike Setup: | Added street tires, grips, bar ends, lights, and it makes for a decent cruiser, but hardly a performance bike. | | Bottom Line: | I wouldn't buy this bike again had I known how bad the fork was. I think it would be acceptable if it at least had a lock-out. If you're looking to use this 5-10 times a year it is fine, otherwise look elsewhere. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Lewis
a Weekend Warrior
from Albuquerque, NM
Date Reviewed: October 30, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$360.00 | | Purchased At: | e-bay | | Strengths: | Frame, riding position, components, PRICE | | Weaknesses: | weight, brakes fade if you ride them too hard | | Similar Products Used: | Cannondale F300 | | Bike Setup: | stock | | Bottom Line: | Geat bike for an average rider like myself. Rugged and a great value. Excellent frame for upgrading components later. This bike can tackle some pretty rough terrain and at a fraction of the cost for a similar set-up. Highly recommended!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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neil
a Weekend Warrior
from conway, arkansas
Date Reviewed: August 1, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$450.00 | | Purchased At: | ebay -- sprtymama | | Strengths: | It's a nice little bike. Strong aluminum frame with lifetime warranty, comfortable seat, XT derailer, shiny, looks like serious business, nice rims/tires, disc brakes, excellent cost/performance ratio, solid ass-saving construction. A pleasure to ride. Tires, seat, grips, pedals + some bar ends make for an agressive/knurled look. | | Weaknesses: | Included disc brakes and RockShox are struggling. Disc brakes need to be watched closely. Not sure what to think about the crank. The frame is a bit heavy. I'm guessing the extra weight is for added strength to make the lifetime warranty economically sound. Personally, I don't mind the extra weight if it means the frame won't buckle mid landing. | | Similar Products Used: | -- | | Bike Setup: | stock + bar ends | | Bottom Line: | Great value, and will last a lifetime if taken care of. Relatively lightweight, fast, strong, easy to connect with, looks hot. Girly roomy oooooh'd "it even LOOKS expensive!" Maybe not for the serious racer, but a shoe-in for anyone who wants to get into XC/mountain biking and rest comfortably at an intermediate-advanced level with minimal equipment upgrades. Five chilis for unbeatable value, 4 chilis cause it is what it is. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Thomas Walker
a Weekend Warrior
from Colorado Springs
Date Reviewed: July 31, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$480.00 | | Purchased At: | EBay | | Strengths: | Price. Components pretty good. Good mix for the price. | | Weaknesses: | Heavy (frame and wheels). Breaks are so, so. | | Similar Products Used: | Niski Aeiral | | Bike Setup: | Stock (XT rear; Judy Rox Shock) | | Bottom Line: | Pretty good deal for the money but a little on the heavy side. Great bike for folks wanting to focus on the $800 range in a bike shop. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Scott
a Weekend Warrior
from Phoenix, AZ
Date Reviewed: January 9, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$440.00 | | Purchased At: | EBAY (sprtymama) | | Strengths: | Excellent price and Shimano XT gears. Frame seems to hold up very well. | | Weaknesses: | None so far!! | | Similar Products Used: | Mongoose, Schwinn, Trek | | Bike Setup: | As purchased (see www.motobecane.com for details) | | Bottom Line: | Excellent bike for the money. I see people have complained about the brakes and front forks but what do expect for the price? I will replace the brakes and forks but not until they wear out. I constantly abuse this bike on the trails and it has never let me down. Also, I always get other people looking at it and asking where I got it from. You can't beat this bike for under $500. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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John
a Weekend Warrior
from Huntington, WV
Date Reviewed: October 8, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$480.00 | | Purchased At: | e-bay | | Strengths: | Frame is really nice, very strong, very well ballanced. Bling Bling polished finish. XT group... Frame and XT group probably worth the 480 bones. Who else do you know that has one. Gets looks everywhere. | | Weaknesses: | Junk components to be coupled with XT. ProMax disc brakes. RockShox Judy TT fork. Bottom end Truvativ crank. Polished finish shows every little scratch. A little on the heavy side. | | Similar Products Used: | GT Timberline ChroMoly. Motobecane road sled back in the day! | | Bike Setup: | XT, Manitou Black Elite 100mm, Avid mechanical disc, Crank Brothers Egg Beater. | | Bottom Line: | For sub $500 you really can't beat it. But realize you HAVE to upgrade some components. I've always had a soft spot for Motos. I am just starting to get into serious MTN biking couldn't resist getting a another Motobecane after all the years. I am 6'2" 200lb. The Judy TT is junk. No rebound whatsoever... I set the sag up according to the manual.. holy sh!t... After that I cranked the preload as stiff as it would go.. It was then ridable. The ProMax disc brakes are the worst excuse for brakes I have ever seen. They put the excitement back in downhill! Never have been able to stop. Bottom line... great value... just realize that there is a reason for that... but use the $$$ left to change fork and brakes. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
kw
a Weekend Warrior
from tn
Date Reviewed: September 6, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$480.00 | | Purchased At: | EBAY | | Strengths: | nice weight for the price,easy setup,excellent rims and tires ,super well put together frame.great components,im 6-2 195 and have giving 3 weeks of hard riding and it feels great, nice aluminum finish | | Weaknesses: | promax disc brakes..better off using your feet, rotors come kinda worped and had to take to bike shop to get in line, much better now but they look like they wont last long. kinda curious about the warranty, didnt come with any info card, maybe justa slip up | | Similar Products Used: | trek | | Bike Setup: | serfas rx seat ,tricky dick suspension post | | Bottom Line: | for under 500.00 you will not be able to beat it.in the 350-700 range it will make you happy . upgrade the brakes and you have a 1000.00 bike, i may be wrong the promax may last awhile and mine hold great in the wet and mud . when i took it into the local shop to get the brakes adjusted the mech said it was nice bike. i asked him if anything he would upgrade and he said not unless it broke, the crank was good and he liked the deore components.this was froma guy that didnt sell the bike.i would be surprised if anybody has a complaint for this bike at this price | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Scott Guthrie
a Weekend Warrior
from Hendersonville, TN
Date Reviewed: August 1, 2004 | | Favoriate Trail: | Lock 4 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Purchased At: | Ebay (Sprtymama's Bike Store) | | Strengths: | I have recently gotten back into mountain biking and bought this bike off of E-bay. It is a tremendous bike for the money! Disc brakes. Shimano Deore XT components. Etc. I ride it once or twice a week at the nearby trail and have had no problems with it thus far. | | Weaknesses: | None that I have discovered yet. | | Similar Products Used: | My last bike was a 1993 Kona Explosif. | | Bike Setup: | Shimano XT 27 Speed, 7005 Aluminum TrailTuned frame, RockShox Judy TT fork 89mm, FR/RR TektroX9 Disc Brakes, ALEX Black-Ano Aluminum Double Wall rims with Machined Sidewalls, Stainless Spokes 36fr/36r, M-Wings CompDisc hubs, TruVativ FireX Crankset, M-Wings Comp 6061Al Bar, M-Wings Comp Threadless Stem and Micro-adjust Post, Kenda Koyote ATB Blackwall tires. | | Bottom Line: | I would recommend it to anyone that wants a quality hardtail. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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