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Description:1999 Giant Warp DS2, mountain bike, front & rear suspension, Mountain Mix components, SR Suntour MG80 fork
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Submitted by
Gerald Audet
a Cross Country Rider
from Poultney, VT
Date Reviewed: August 28, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$200.00 | | Purchased At: | Bike Swap | | Strengths: | Fairly light for what it is
Simple
Super Strong
CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP | | Weaknesses: | Front Shock
Not super light
| | Bike Setup: | Tora U-turn upgraded front, 2.3 tioga tires, everything else original | | Bottom Line: | This bike is now going on 9 years old now, and the only thing I have replaced is the tires, fork (didn't need to be replaced, but I wanted too), and cables. Drive train is going to have to be replaced next year, and the rear shock the year after if I still have it.
I love this bike, and it's been very dependable. None of the bushing in the rear are loose, nor are the wheel hubs, or the headset, the rebound adjust still works on the rear shock, even the orginal brake pads are still good! Granted I probably only do about 250-350 miles a year on it (I'm mostly a road biker) but it's been great! I don't ride easy stuff, and like to play a little too, and it's been great for that as well.
Bottom line- it's the best mountain bike I've ever had, and while I've owned it I've had serval others as well (specialized, fuji, diamondback, and trek) and they've all died and this one is still rock solid! | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brandon Flynn
a Downhiller
from Katherine, Northern Territory, Austrlia
Date Reviewed: April 27, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$700.00 | | Weaknesses: | S#*T, every thing breaks i put marzocchi junior t's and a manitou swinger 6 way and its still crap,
so now m getting a norco vps shore | | Bike Setup: | stock with marzocchi junior t's and a manitou swinger 6 way coil over air, avid bb5 disc brakes xtr shifters, crosser x-pert rims | | Bottom Line: | dont get 1 spend your money on a Norco or a specialized | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Charles Huchette
a Cross Country Rider
from Canada
Date Reviewed: September 26, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$750.00 | | Purchased At: | don't remember heh | | Strengths: | nice design, relatively cheap, tuff, nice first all montain bike | | Weaknesses: | the paint scratches easily, noisy bushings, HEAVY!, rims are weak | | Similar Products Used: | many.. including kona, cannondale, GT, specialized | | Bike Setup: | factory default | | Bottom Line: | this bike is tuff and is worth his price.. i've had fun with it, i made over 3000km with it | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
David R.
a Downhiller
from State College, PA, USA
Date Reviewed: October 26, 2001 | | Favoriate Trail: | Campus ;) | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$650.00 | | Purchased At: | Saucon Valley Bikes | | Strengths: | I haven't broken one thing yet! adjustable rear shock rocks, even if only 4" travel.
I just got 4th in Mens-C DH at the Collegiate Easterns!!! And some people say this bike shouldn't be ridden off road?! | | Weaknesses: | Shifting is never right. Even with new shifters! A bit heavy for it's main purpose of a XC bike... | | Bike Setup: | PsyloRace Fork, 2.5" IRC tires, Avid mech. disc rear brake and Grimeca System 8 front disk. ComfortZone saddle, and stock seatpost for racing. | | Bottom Line: | Wicked bike for the money! A bit on the heavy side for XC, but lighter than most DH bikes! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Derek
a Downhiller
from chandler
Date Reviewed: July 22, 2001 | | Favoriate Trail: | NATIONAL | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$600.00 | | Purchased At: | BICYCLE WHEELERS | | Strengths: | IT CAN TAKE A BEATING | | Weaknesses: | THE SWING ARE BUSHINGS LOSEN UP ON ME AND I BENT THE STOCK FORKS LIKE A CHOPPER MOTORCYCLE | | Bike Setup: | all stock but i got a noleen chubby lt | | Bottom Line: | it is a great begginer bike but i got to get somthing new i beat mine to crap | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
nikola gasic
a Downhiller
from vancouver b.c. canada
Date Reviewed: May 21, 2001 | | Favoriate Trail: | nicoles pole | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$750.00 | | Purchased At: | bikes pacific | | Strengths: | i had this bike for over three years and it hasent had any majore problems. | | Weaknesses: | the rear gtm 7 shock on my bike fell apart after clearing a 2.5metre gap. | | Similar Products Used: | specilized fsr. | | Bike Setup: | dealers package. | | Bottom Line: | this bike is great for how much money it costs. and when i blew my rear shock up the dealer got my bike back to me fixed the next morning. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ken
a Cross Country Rider
from Avaino AB Italy
Date Reviewed: March 3, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$750.00 | | Weaknesses: | Shifting never in tune! in tune on lowest out on the highset. The chain would often come off, then after tuning wouldn't shift into the closest gear. | | Bottom Line: | The shifting would never stay in tune. Also had a chin break within 1mo. of buying the bike. Don't recomend anyone buy his bike for the cost, there are better bikes out there. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Craig
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from Australia
Date Reviewed: September 24, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$700.00 | | Strengths: | I found the Giant Warp Ds2 to have great control in tight situations. The rear shock works well, and the front shocks are good value. I think it's the best value full suspension bike you can get for the price. If your looking for a good value bike look no further. | | Weaknesses: | The rims seem to bukle easy, and the gears are a bit akwards at times. | | Similar Products Used: | GT, Marin | | Bike Setup: | Rock Shox Jett front suspension.
Giant GTM rear shock | | Bottom Line: | It you want a good strong mountain bike and dont want to pay to much the Giant Warp Ds2 is the best value bike going around, I have thrashed to crap out of mine and it's still standing strong. When mine wears out i think i'll get the same bike but newer model. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
joe rhee
a Downhiller
from New York
Date Reviewed: July 14, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | Tested or demo'ed only | | Strengths: | price | | Weaknesses: | weight, components, noise, awkward shifter (it's works opposite direction), looks
| | Similar Products Used: | Klein Mantra, Specialized Stumpjumper M4 | | Bike Setup: | Factory default | | Bottom Line: | People who buy this bike, in general,are either young kids or first-timers
who don't have much references to compare with. And that explains why it has
earned some favorable reviews. This bike is NOT suitable for off road.
It can be very unstable going downhill. Either you or the bike will break,
whichever comes first... | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Eds - 99 DS2 " warp "
a Weekend Warrior
from Guam
Date Reviewed: April 16, 2000 | | Favoriate Trail: | Tank Farm | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | it's " Great for the price $552.00
" F/S Frame " comments: HOLDING UP TO ABUSE I PUT INTO IT!
" RST 381DH " comments: I GOT MY MONEYS WORTH! | | Weaknesses: | " Components " - all together -
| | Similar Products Used: | None checks out...
| | Bike Setup: | "RACE FACE" -CRANKSET/ BOTTOM BRACKET/ 5DEG.STEM/ HEADSET.
" XTR " - 951-(R)& 950-(F) DERAILERS W/RAPID SHIFTERS.
" XTR " - V BRAKES / LEVERS.
" SPIN " - WHEEL SETS.
" Yette " - LOCKJAWS W/GRIPS.
" The " - FENDERS / CHAIN STAY.
" SALSA " - QUICK RELEASE / BRAKE BOOSTER.
" AMOEBA " - DH BAR. | | Bottom Line: | w/added upgards - it a keeper.... | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt
a Weekend Warrior
from Lenexa Kansas
Date Reviewed: April 1, 2000 | | Favoriate Trail: | Clinton State Trail | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | Very very good for the money. I have the 1998 model.. and I have upgraded the shiat outta it. I put a Mantiou SX-Ti on the front, Coda seat and bar ends, and a ritchey seatpost, as well as IRC Mythos tires. A damn good bike for $750. I am trying to buy a Ellsworth Truth though! hehe! I think the new ones are friggin' BUTT UGLY though. the 98' model was the prettiest, royal blue and yellow. | | Weaknesses: | the thing's HEAVY! UGH! I shaved off 2 LB's just by ditching the RST 381 DH fork! And I have broken the crank's teeth (SR Suntour... EWW), gone through 2 sets of tires, and shreaded the bushings! All in TWO yrs! what!? Since when don't cranks last 2 years? EXCUSE ME!? | | Similar Products Used: | I dunno... | | Bike Setup: | Manitou SX-Ti Fork, Ritchey Logic Seatpost & Clipless Pedals, Coda Seat & Bar Ends, IRC Mythos, and set on full plushness. MMM.. I race crosscountry.. so... | | Bottom Line: | Good. I wish I wouldn't of gotten it though. It got me through mountain biking, and it's a damn DAMN good first bike! I bought it when I was 13 (not 15) and it's held up until now. I have a $150 repair bill on it right now (waiting for it to get out of the shop... tick tock.. tick tock) I have Broken the chainrings, broken the monster-pivot's bushings, and busted the rear shock spring. It add's up... I am waiting to put new stuff on it.. and then to sell it.. ANYONE WANT IT!? hehe | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dan
a
from Waterbury, CT
Date Reviewed: January 14, 2000 | | Favoriate Trail: | you know, that one over there | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | Great for the price, fun full suspension. | | Weaknesses: | Rims, crankset, Alivio rear derailleur shifts when it wants to. Kinda heavy. | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | stock, except for new crankset (specialized strongarm, not the son of crap.)Also, new handlebar (profile, black looks a little snazzier.) | | Bottom Line: | Awesome bike for the money. You can upgrade and have a $1200 bike for $800. 5 chilis for the bad-ass full suspension. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
JUSTIN H.
a Weekend Warrior
from Los Angeles
Date Reviewed: December 9, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
FRAME | | Weaknesses: |
front suspensions(MG80 fork | | Similar Products Used: |
GT, TREK | | Bike Setup: |
XT, ALIVIO, MG80 fork | | Bottom Line: | for $ 600.00 ...... its the best !!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Luke
a Weekend Warrior
from Hobart Tasmania
Date Reviewed: September 9, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
Frame Strengh
Rear Shock
Quality Components for Dollars
Havent broken anything yet, probably wont.
Good Brakes | | Weaknesses: |
Front shock (RST381dh)
A bit heavy
Rims | | Similar Products Used: |
Diamond back Outlook (1st Bike)
Giant Iguana
Specialized Stump Jumper FSR XC. Mmm nice$ | | Bike Setup: |
Stock standard
RST381 triple clamp F/forks
GiantGM7 rear shock(nice) | | Bottom Line: | Have done 2000 km in 6 months and put the through hell and havent broken anything. Had a few problems with the rims not being true, will upgrade to some mavic rims eventually. Set of bar ends and Tioga Tyres, stock ones suck, is all I have done to it. Rear shock works really well. Cant get the front one to feel right. Really strong bike, didnt expect it for the dollars. This bike is excellent value for money. Will keep it until I wear it out. 4 stars for the way the bike rides & the 5 th for value. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Gavin
a Weekend Warrior
from Hamilton, New Zealand
Date Reviewed: September 6, 1999 | | Favoriate Trail: |
Te Miro | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
Frame, Weight, Comfort, | | Weaknesses: |
frame a bit small for me | | Similar Products Used: |
nil, previous bike was a hard tail GT with cheap front shocks | | Bike Setup: |
RST 381 triple clamps, giant rear shock, Alvio groupsets | | Bottom Line: | Even though its my first full suspension bike i am finding it really awesome. May upfrade shocks though. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jon DR DAMAGE
a Weekend Warrior
from South Africa
Date Reviewed: July 31, 1999 | | Favoriate Trail: |
Jonkers Hoek | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
Perfect for Xcountry
RST 381DH fork responds!
Easy dampening on rear shock. No biopacing!! | | Weaknesses: |
Creaky frame, Rear shock works better when seated. A tad heavy | | Similar Products Used: |
Way too many to list in this cramped space... | | Bike Setup: |
RST 381 DH triple clampRear:Giant ATM shock(nice) | | Bottom Line: | A whole lot of bike for a lot less in the price.
This baby rides like one of them expensive machines and takes on Down Hill X-country and dual slalom fearlessly...... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Eric Davis
a Downhiller
from Liberty Lake, WA
Date Reviewed: July 25, 1999 | | Favoriate Trail: |
Silver Mountain in ID. | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
Frame | | Weaknesses: |
components | | Similar Products Used: |
Trek | | Bike Setup: |
Will upgrade shocks, but no real hurry. | | Bottom Line: | Paid $600 for a bike that equals many $700 bikes.
Full suspension has already saved my butt many times. I feel I got the most bike for the money | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
stix
a Cross-Country Rider
from s.d. ca.
Date Reviewed: July 5, 1999 | | Favoriate Trail: |
anywhere I can die | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
hasnt broke yet.... | | Weaknesses: |
sr fork SUXS!! | | Similar Products Used: |
yfs240r | | Bike Setup: |
650lb rear spring,98 rockshox judy xl forks, ritchie hardrive f/t | | Bottom Line: | fork IS heavy ,replace with boat anchor and save a pound!I used a 98 rs judy XL what a difference!!! saved half a lb. going to triple clamps.better front tire and a softer rear spring ...bike rocks..big bear bound!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brian Hardy
a Weekend Warrior
from Toronto, ont., Can.
Date Reviewed: July 1, 1999 | | Favoriate Trail: |
Hull Hills | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
smooth ride, handles well. the factory parts take most punishment. | | Weaknesses: |
a bit heavy | | Similar Products Used: |
velo-blast,mongoose- manitou | | Bike Setup: |
factory | | Bottom Line: | the factory part for the most part, take all sorts of punch.i had some problem with the front rim, but it was a one in a million sort of situation. all in all this bike, for the price is great, for all types of riders. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Gabriel Scully
a Weekend Warrior
from Mexico City
Date Reviewed: June 29, 1999 | | Favoriate Trail: |
Chilucs Mexico | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
Frame | | Weaknesses: |
Little bit heavy | | Similar Products Used: |
none | | Bike Setup: |
I changed all the group for LX XT, and a down hill rock shok judy,
I could say now is great! | | Bottom Line: | I am complete happy with my warp | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Leroy
a Weekend Warrior
from Houson, Tx
Date Reviewed: June 28, 1999 | | Favoriate Trail: |
Ho Chi Min (Memorial Park) | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
Excellent frame design and good looks | | Weaknesses: |
Grips, Clips and straps instead of clipless | | Similar Products Used: |
Looked at Haro-EX0, Trek Y3, Iron Horse G-8, GT XCR 4000. | | Bike Setup: |
Everything still stock, MG-80 front, Rock Shox rear, Shimano Alivio mix | | Bottom Line: | After years of riding a rigid bike, I opted for full suspension. Best choice I ever made. Looked at several different brands but couldn't beat the price to performance ratio of the Giant. Handles everything that I throw at it. Highly recommended. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tom
a Weekend Warrior
from Ogden , NY
Date Reviewed: June 18, 1999 | | Favoriate Trail: |
Minewaska State Park | | Duration Product Used: |
tested or demo'ed only | | Strengths: |
Attaractive frame styling, aluminum frame, decent components. | | Weaknesses: |
A little heavy. | | Similar Products Used: |
Univega DS600, GT XCR4000, and GT XCR 2000 | | Bike Setup: |
Trek 720 Hybrid rigid frame. | | Bottom Line: | My first experience with technical riding was on the Lake Minewaska State Park trails. Going back down Cardiac Hill at almost 30 mph on a rigid frame bike sure gives a heck of a beating. Right then and there I decided (between bumps and swears) that I want a full suspended bike. BTW, Lake Minewaska is south of Albany, NY. Got to go check the place out! Will not be dissapointed, great trails! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
brian murray
a Downhiller
from danvers ma
Date Reviewed: June 15, 1999 | | Favoriate Trail: |
dont have one | | Duration Product Used: |
more than 3 years | | Strengths: |
frame was cheep and has held up threw alot of torture | | Weaknesses: |
drive train and fork | | Similar Products Used: |
gary fisher,trek,gt ect. | | Bike Setup: |
spin,s,lx crank,lx cassette,club roost handlebars,marzochie jr.T fork!!,magura hs33 brakes,and some shin eating bear traps! | | Bottom Line: | I have spilled very hard a number of times and my giant has held up threw it all!! I would highly recomend this bike to anyone who is either first starting out,or if your going to go big and put some serious time and money into your riding.
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Submitted by
Mike
a Downhiller
from Burlington, Ontario
Date Reviewed: June 5, 1999 | | Favoriate Trail: |
North shore | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
bike is the best | | Weaknesses: |
no weaknesses at all | | Similar Products Used: |
nothing | | Bike Setup: |
RST 461 double crowns | | Bottom Line: | the bike kicks ass ok! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Robert G
a Weekend Warrior
from Misawa AB, Japn
Date Reviewed: May 30, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Bottom Line: | Cheap, bought two , one for me and my wife. $400.00 coz dollar is strong vs. Yen. Nice looking bike | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
pete
a Downhiller
from rochester new york
Date Reviewed: May 27, 1999 | | Favoriate Trail: |
ragged MT | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
price good frame desighn and well everything else | | Weaknesses: |
weight | | Similar Products Used: |
specialized fsr ground control | | Bike Setup: |
well i upgraded all to xt and xtr components from my old bike with 98 judy xc shox | | Bottom Line: | great bike for money and quality | | Overall Rating: |
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Aaron
a Weekend Warrior
from Rochester MN
Date Reviewed: May 11, 1999 | | Favoriate Trail: |
my back woods | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
Good tires. Nice frame design. V-brakes stop you pretty fast. Good on rocky parts.
Really inexpensive. | | Weaknesses: |
Heavy, it's pretty hard to do a bunny hop over about 20 in. | | Similar Products Used: |
My first dual suspension bike. | | Bike Setup: |
Suntour shocks | | Bottom Line: | It's a really good bike for the money, but you have to make a few adjustements. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tris
a Downhiller
from Aldgate
Date Reviewed: April 15, 1999 | | Favoriate Trail: |
Mt Lofty | | Duration Product Used: |
tested or demo'ed only | | Strengths: |
Cheap, good specs for the price | | Weaknesses: |
Heavy | | Bike Setup: |
RST 380DH | | Bottom Line: | This is a great bike for the price. I am going to buy one in the near future. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dean
a Weekend Warrior
from Mesa, AZ
Date Reviewed: March 22, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Bottom Line: | I picked up a '99 model after my Trek 7000 hardtail was stolen >:( I thought I'd try a fully suspended bike - and for $650, why not?I like the frame gemetry - it is more comfortable than my laid-out Trek. The rear suspension design (BB behind the swingarm pivot) means you don't use the rear shock unless you are in the saddle. Stand up and you have a hardtail. The bike's heavy, but what should I expect for $650?The bike is good for rocky trails and seems to work well on steep, bumpy descents. The WTB TyrannoRaptor tires have good grip. The Alivio derailleur doesn't shift as well as my old STX-RC setup, but not bad really. The Dia-Compe 733 V-brakes stop very well, so far. The Suntour MAG 80 front shock seems quite soft to me, and I don't seem to be able to stiffen it up much. I swapped the saddle for a Specialized Body-Geometry model which is very plush. I would highly recommend it. The bike comes with riser bars and no bar ends. I swapped for a straght bar and some ends. Overall, a very good deal for $650, but I miss my fast, light hardtail Trek. If I had it to do over, I might have spent a little more for a Specialized FSR (lighter, better rear design) or the like. Normally, this would be a 3-pepper bike, but I'll give it an extra chile for bang-for-the-buck.Check it out here:
http://www.giant-bicycle.com/usabikes/warpds2.htm | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
john mcman
a downhiller
from australia
Date Reviewed: February 22, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
Giant warp ds2
The ds2 is a very good bike for the price. Its got preety good weight fairly easy to do a desent bunyhop. Picks up and holds speed preety well. Good bike for fun and professional racing. Great bike. Good to start with.But bad grips. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
M. HERSH
a weekend warrior
from FLORIDA
Date Reviewed: February 5, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
HERE IS THE LOW DOWN. 2 WEEKS OF TRAIL RIDING.UPGRADED TO XT-CRANK , BB-UN72, ESP 9.0 REAR DER.&GP SHFT. ESP 9.0 BRK
LEVERS, XT V-BRAKES F&R. NOW ONE AWESOME RIDE.BABY FLYS
OFF A RAD 4 FT. DROP ON OUR LOCAL COURSE. THE STOCK EQUIP. WAS SHIM. ALIVO AND DIA-CMP. 737 BRAKES AND SINGUINO CRANK
WAS NOT BAD BUT XT & ESP IS REALLY SMOOOOOOOTH..............
BEST FRAME DESIGN I HAVE SEEN. SOLID. WEIGHS IN AT 23 LBS.
NOT BAD FOR FS. THIS ONE IS A KEEPER........ | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
marc hersh
a weekend warrior
from florida
Date Reviewed: January 20, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
my first susp. bike. awesome................. spent two weeks going to 12 different
bike shops in my area. tested em all. this one had the looks alum. frame and rear
frame. dia-comp brakes the works. rides smoooooth. trail ride coming soon . i`ll
keep you posted. old bike was a specialized hardrock fs. comp. chose this one
over haro exo, ironhorse g-8, mongoose 6.7 and 8.1. giant came highly recommended. they do build the frames for 90% of the bike mfgs. they must be doing something right. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Craig Vuccola
a weekend warrior
from Central PA
Date Reviewed: November 5, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
As good an entry-level, full suspension bike as you can get for any money.
Tooling over railroad ties or jumping off or over rails/curbs/logs, etc., this bike is easy to handle at any speed. Shifts smooth no matter the bumps it's taking. Cons?: A RockShox Super Deluxe,(with damping) would be nice. It will pogo stick when really pumped off the seat. Grips kinda suck. But hey, it's entry level! 650 bucks retail! This adult finds it a winner. | | Overall Rating: |
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