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Submitted by
Charles
a
from Valparaiso IN USA
Date Reviewed: May 30, 2008 | | Favoriate Trail: | None here, Mickleson trail in SD where I moved here from. | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$183.00 | | Purchased At: | Used, Bucks Bike Shop | | Strengths: | VERY FAST! With my raod tires on have reached over 40 mph down hill, about 5 mph slower with trail tires on same hill. Gears are smooth shifting and the speed shifters are great for trail riding where "shifting is everything". A nice comfortable bike that handles well in most circumstances due to its exceptional balance and light weight. I ride this bike 12 miles a day to and from work as well as trail riding and have only thumbs up for its performance. | | Weaknesses: | Here its lite weight is a draw back, on the trail. The frame flexes over serious trails giving a floating sensation that is rather unnerving and I am very hesitant to take any leaps of faith because I am not confident the welds would hold up. The highest I have dropped was 6' onto a 45 degree slope and although the bike held up I heard a very distinct cracking sound from the stress. Upon inspection at the shop no problems were found but I would not recomend trying it!! The front shocks though adjustable are a little stiff on the bottom end | | Similar Products Used: | Cannondale f700 (I broke the whole goose neck off this bike on the jump mentioned above)
Mongoose Tyax comp | | Bike Setup: | Stock | | Bottom Line: | A great bike all around for the price but I would not use it for any trails above novice and stay away from drops or jumps. Even after a year I still look forward to my long rides to and from work because I really like this bike! If like me you are riding alot, I have two wheel sets, One with road, one with trail and the quick release set up makes changing them painless. An all around good bike for moderate use and the price is good. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
greg c
a Downhiller
from mt kisco ny unided states
Date Reviewed: December 9, 2007 | | Favoriate Trail: | freeway | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$300.00 | | Purchased At: | bycycle world ny | | Strengths: | this bike is a good starter bike. Get it if you like cros country and are doing easy trails. the brakes lock well, strong frame | | Weaknesses: | the rims on the bike are relitivly weak and bend when you need to ride it hard. The stock peddals crack easily | | Similar Products Used: | canondale chase 2 | | Bike Setup: | all stock exept new handle grips and kona peddals | | Bottom Line: | this bike is great for starting cx but if you want to do beginer size stuf than this is the bike for you. when i got this bike it was great for me. until i started jumping, for a cros country bike this actualy holds up well for jumping 4 to 5 footers. i once tryed a 6 but then i snaped a weld. | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jimmy
a
from wethersfield, CT USA
Date Reviewed: November 3, 2007 | | Favoriate Trail: | any trails in Cape Cod | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$370.00 | | Purchased At: | pedal power | | Strengths: | awesome shifting, lightweight frame, great shocks, extremely fast | | Weaknesses: | paint chips easily | | Bike Setup: | speedomiter and new brakes | | Bottom Line: | awesome bike! i've had this bike for over 2 years now and everything works like it did the day i got it (and since then, my speedomiter says that i have 1,073 miles) this bike is great for offroad riding and its first gear is great, making it easy to ride in otherwise difficult trail conditions. this bike is also great on the road and can go about 27 mph on a flat road. SO DONT HESITATE IN BUYING THIS BIKE! IT'S PROBABLY GOING TO BE THE BEST BIKE YOU'LL OWN FOR THE PRICE! | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
ian
a Weekend Warrior
from grants pass, Or., US
Date Reviewed: May 3, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$280.00 | | Purchased At: | lbs | | Strengths: | Holds up to hard hits, I've beat the hell out of this bike, drops, jumps, whatever is in front of me. It still wants more.
Very light, a great trail/all mountain bike!
CHEAP! | | Weaknesses: | Slight flex to the frame, but hasn't effected anything.
As long as you take care of it it should take care of you. | | Bike Setup: | Iron horse Yakuza Aniki, 66, x-9, ? | | Bottom Line: | Great beginner bike, strongly recommend!
Even the rims are still true! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Austin Olij
a
from Langley, BC, Canada
Date Reviewed: August 23, 2004 | | Favoriate Trail: | Stoke's Pit | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$411.00 | | Purchased At: | Sports West Bike & Blade | | Strengths: | It's still a good bike for XC but that's about it. | | Weaknesses: | Parts not durable after 6 months. Starting to break stuff. | | Bike Setup: | Shimano Exage 300LX cranks, VP565 pedals, Kenda Kinetics 26x2.35 tires, Kenda tubes, ATI grips, Alonzo brake pads, 2003 Marzocchi Bomber EXR Pro Coil 4" fork | | Bottom Line: | Don't buy it if you freeride. I learned the hard way and now I'm starting to break stuff. It's a sweet bike for XC because it's pretty light and the components are fine for that, but it won't stand up to even light to moderate freeriding. Ie: 4 foot tranny drops, jumping down stairs, skate park, dirt jumping, pedal kicking onto benches, etc. It's still a good bike, just use it for what it's meant for. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Austin Olij
a Weekend Warrior
from Langley, BC, Canada
Date Reviewed: June 7, 2004 | | Favoriate Trail: | Stoke's Pit | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$411.00 | | Purchased At: | Sports West Bike & Blade | | Strengths: | The frame. It's really light and it seems to withstand a good amount of abuse. I'm no hard core hucker but I know for a fact it can take 3 foot drops.
The tires are great too, they have excellent traction on everything!
One thing: THE PRICE!! You can't beat it | | Weaknesses: | The front RST Capa TL fork. On one hand, it's nice and plush and rides nice, but on the other hand, it doesn't have near enough travel. 3 inches is not enough.
The brakes wore out too quickly as well. Also, they overheat during long downhill racing. | | Similar Products Used: | None really | | Bike Setup: | All stock except for the addition of: custom aluminum bashring, Kenda 26x2.125 Puncture Resistant tubes, CCM mini pump, custom chainstay guard. | | Bottom Line: | It's not a hardcore bike. It's more for the new guy or the younger kid.
It's a great bike for cross country racing. I know because I've used it for just that. It's light weight is also very good. The gearing is good, and it's reliable, unlike some Sears or Wal-Mart bike. All it needs is some more travel and slightly wider tires.
The Giant Boulder SE delivers excellent quality, reliability, performance, and bang for the buck.
GO BUY NOW! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris Schuele
a Racer
from Florence, ky, usa
Date Reviewed: May 22, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$220.00 | | Strengths: | Frame is light and looks real good | | Weaknesses: | Rims,Components, and the fork it bottoms out on almost everything | | Similar Products Used: | trek haro leader | | Bike Setup: | xt components manitou black elite mavic x139 | | Bottom Line: | good bike to upgrade for 550 you get a good racer also good intro bike to take out and get started in the sport. looking at getting a giant xtc frame and building it up so if anyone know where to get a 03 xtc frame cheap drop me a line at prosoccer2115@yahoo.com | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
matt clemons
a
from newark, ny
Date Reviewed: May 18, 2004 | | Favoriate Trail: | smc230@yahoo.com | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$375.00 | | Purchased At: | Geneva Bike Shop | | Strengths: | The RST fork is a very smooth. It has been soft for the whole year. Also the shifting is good. the rapid fire is a nice edition. | | Weaknesses: | The deralliuer that came on the bike was weak and wasn't the greatest. I had to get an upgrade on that and the back tire | | Bottom Line: | The bottom line is for a teenger this bike is great for a first mountain bike. It works great off road and has nver let me down. I liked it and I'm sure so will you. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jdog
a Weekend Warrior
from Holland, Mi, USA
Date Reviewed: May 5, 2004 | | Favoriate Trail: | Fort Cuser | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Purchased At: | Lakeshore cycle and fitness | | Strengths: | -Very nice frame
-light for the price
-good components for the price
-nice shock, tires and pedals
| | Weaknesses: | The rear deraler wasn't the best until i got it replaced. I got the same one now and its fine. I think mine was just a lemon | | Bike Setup: | Stock with sigma sport wireless computer and replaced rear deraler. I also replace a tube and some wires. | | Bottom Line: | For some one who is new the mountain biking this a great bike. This bike is also good for someone that just likes to ride for fun. This bike wounldn't be for the hardcore racer. Overall this is a great entry level bike from a great company "GIANT" | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tauwolf
a Weekend Warrior
from Toledo, OH
Date Reviewed: May 4, 2004 | | Favoriate Trail: | Heritage Park, Adrien, MI | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$230.00 | | Purchased At: | Bike Route, Toledo, OH | | Strengths: | It's a ton of quality for the price. Possibly the absolute best choice for someone getting into XC riding. | | Weaknesses: | Low level components. Man is it heavy (but it's an absolute tank, which is a positive!). | | Similar Products Used: | An old late 90' model Trek. | | Bike Setup: | Mostly stock. Panaracer Fire XC Pro 1.8 on the rear, Ritchey Z-Max Millennium 1.9 on the front. Oury grips. | | Bottom Line: | I'm just getting back into XC biking after about 5 years off. Expecting to shell out $500+ for a new starter bike, I was super impressed with the Boulder SE - and you can still find 2003 models for around $200-230!
I am 200lbs so I need a sturdy bike, and this thing is a tank.
I can see this being my "oldy but goody" backup bike in a few years. Slowly change out the components for newer, lighter stuff and you'll have yourself a great bike for years to come.
For now I am loving this bike. The components probably won't take uber-heavy abuse but I'm still a long ways from that level of riding.
Don't hesitate, you absolutely cannot go wrong buying this bike. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
DC
a Weekend Warrior
from Northern BC, Canada
Date Reviewed: April 15, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Purchased At: | $479 CAN @ McBIKE | | Strengths: | Low Price, stands up to use well. Good all around bike for use in the mountains, trails and road. Worth a look if you are buying a first bike or getting into the sport. | | Weaknesses: | Stock Tires and brakes. Weight. | | Similar Products Used: | Old Kona. | | Bike Setup: | Roll X Tires, Deore V-Brakes Easton Stem, new saddle. | | Bottom Line: | This bike has been up and down a lot (over 1200kms in a year) and has not failed me at all. It has been used for cross country, commuting and also for aggressive xc/light fr. I have upgraded the tires, brakes and saddle as a neccesity and the stem was a bonus off my other bike. I have since purchased a full suspension bike but will hold on to the Giant for lighter trail rides and for commuting. The drivetrain has not failed me yet but will likely be upgraded to 8 or 9sp when the time comes. The wheels have not had to be trued at all. The service at McBike is second to none. This bike is definitely worth a look and worth upgrading as part wear. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sashko Boboshko
a Weekend Warrior
from Kiev, Ukraine
Date Reviewed: March 11, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$320.00 | | Purchased At: | MTB Ukraine | | Strengths: | The main advantage is a rigid Al 6061 frame, a light and durable one. nice Giant seatpost. A-head stem. Great price and a well-known brand. | | Weaknesses: | Most of the components are lowest-level Shimano. Weak rims. No-name hubs. the frame is not a Fluid Form (r) one. RST Capa TL fork can not be used for XC riding | | Similar Products Used: | Author Mystique | | Bike Setup: | LX hubs and derailleurs; Mavic F519 rims; DT Competition spokes; Michelin Hot S; the rest - Deore. | | Bottom Line: | It's the best choice for beginners. Those who want to buy a good frame for good money should buy this bike or Giant Rincon. I bought it after my Author Mystique was stolen. Besides Rincon it's the best choice for those who plan to upgrade soon. I personally now have only the frame left. I've upgraded the entire bike to LX/Deore level and I'm happy!:-)) | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
unanimous
a Weekend Warrior
from Port Washington Wisconsin
Date Reviewed: February 20, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$210.00 | | Purchased At: | Wolf Cycle | | Strengths: | Light frame. smooth ride. great price. shifters. aluminum frame. Good for on road use as well as trails | | Weaknesses: | suspension bottoms out over jumps or any other type of maneuver that requies the bike to be airborne | | Similar Products Used: | Gitant Ricon Treck 4300 | | Bike Setup: | Stock | | Bottom Line: | BUY THIS BIKE not only a great trail bike, but good on the road for trips! super low price!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Billy
a Cross Country Rider
from Wynnewood
Date Reviewed: January 19, 2004 | | Favoriate Trail: | Wissihikon | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$280.00 | | Purchased At: | store in vermont | | Strengths: | it is a great bike for entry level riders, and is very affordable. I personally think the frame looks great too. | | Weaknesses: | Very enty level. Lots of the parts are lower level shimano, but for the price it was worth every cent. | | Similar Products Used: | similar bikes | | Bike Setup: | upgraded many of the parts, fork, like handlebar, stem, tires. ect because i am a better rider now. | | Bottom Line: | If you are a beginner, or a person lookin to buy a cheap bike to get around on or upgrade later, this is the one. It is a freewheel setup, which has led me into some problems, but other than that it has been a great buy for me. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
chad dykman
a Weekend Warrior
from surrey, BC
Date Reviewed: November 15, 2003 | | Favoriate Trail: | no trail. but for now my fav place is stokes pit! | | Duration Product Used: | Tested or demo'ed only | | Purchased At: | friends | | Strengths: | the boulder is everything its supposed to be..
the magazine says its a recreational bike and thats what i think its mainly meant for.. i tried to do some 3 footers and stuff but the front suspension just bottoms out.. I really liked the smoothness of the ride though.. its really smooth and u feel in control of it..
| | Weaknesses: | the derailer can be a little sloppy with too much chain slack and the back rim wont handle too much abuse..
the cranks are saying to the rider.. keep me on the ground cause a few too many hits on them and there gonna be squeaking with pain.. | | Similar Products Used: | giant iguana
trek 800 | | Bike Setup: | rst shocks.. shimano something rim.. no name cranks..
| | Bottom Line: | ah..
trails.. thats what this puppy should be used for.. its nothing u wanna save up for if u want to start log rides or drops and jumps..
but if your looking for a good smooth ride and maybe a few small hits here and there.
then go ahead. the Boulder SE is yours.. ! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Shannon
a Weekend Warrior
from Albion, NE USA
Date Reviewed: September 12, 2003 | | Favoriate Trail: | Ponca and Keystone | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$285.00 | | Purchased At: | Andrew Cycle and Fitness | | Strengths: | Reliability of the components, usability on gravel and trails, PRICE. Had no real problems with it, except that I weighed 220 when I bought it, and had to have the rim trued a couple of times...took it to Keystone, August '02, bike did great overall, though. | | Weaknesses: | WEIGHT!! I have an '02 SE, and it's a steel bike...need I say more. The thing weighs a ton, but I think it's great for getting into shape...try pedaling a 40# bike through gravel and loose dirt uphill...I guess that would make it a plus, though. The rear dr won't do 4-5 or 5-6 shifts all the time, but that's just an adjustment issue. | | Similar Products Used: | none...last bike was a Panasonic Franken-bike. Was a pretty light bike, but it kicked my ass on bumps! | | Bike Setup: | Stock...didn't know enough to change anything | | Bottom Line: | This is my first suspension bike, so I'm not professing to be an Einstein on bikes. I like the SE for it's price, and half-compliment of name brand components...as for the rest (fork, crank), I haven't seen them on anything but entry-level bikes...but, that is what this is. Bottom line...I bought this for price, and I didn't know how much I'd be riding. Now that I can justify a Yukon or Iguana (Rainier?), I'd gladly recommend the SE for any other beginning rider...it'll give ya tree trunks for legs, and ya won't have made a huge gash in your wallet!! (I like that word...gash!!) | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John Petrie
a Weekend Warrior
from Wayne NJ
Date Reviewed: September 12, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$299.00 | | Purchased At: | Bicycle Source | | Strengths: | Seems to be a good all around bike. Have not done anything crazy just yet. | | Weaknesses: | Shifting not crisp at times. | | Bottom Line: | So far I love the bike. Only thing for people in NJ DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES BUY AT BICYCLE SOURCE IN POMPTON PLAINS. They have no clue. I am 5'8" and got sold a 19" frame. Had no clearance at all. Had to go back and get the 17" and then gto charged an extra 50. Only bad thing about Mtn Biking so far was my experience at the shop. Hell the dozen falls trying to figure out clipless pedals pales in comparision. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Paul
a Weekend Warrior
from Hartland, WI USA
Date Reviewed: August 31, 2003 | | Favoriate Trail: | Muir or New Fane- Kettle Moraine | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$270.00 | | Purchased At: | Wheel and Sprocket | | Strengths: | All around quality for the money; durable; nice seat. | | Weaknesses: | Heavy; Front derailer/shifting not too precise. | | Similar Products Used: | Gary Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo | | Bike Setup: | Stock, 2002 SE model | | Bottom Line: | I'm 38 years and took up mt biking one year ago after my knees said no more running. I did not realize I would become addicted to mt biking and have had to move on from the Boulder SE to a Hoo Koo. I will keep the SE for the occasional rail trail/family ride with my son or as an extra for a friend. I have abused the heck out of my Boulder SE for a year now on some pretty demanding trails including John Muir. It is supposedly not made for those kind of trails, but it has done the job without any significant problems. The bike is heavy as a tank and the tires spin a bit on the loose stuff, but all in all, for trails it is intended for, this bike does the job. Good first bike or for the not so serious rider. Can handle some rough stuff however. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Danny
a Cross Country Rider
from Amarillo, Texas
Date Reviewed: August 28, 2003 | | Favoriate Trail: | Rampart Reservoir | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$200.00 | | Purchased At: | Bike Korner | | Strengths: | Everything. | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | Mongoose vadium; Giant sadona | | Bike Setup: | stock | | Bottom Line: | Great bike!!! Smooth and effortless. I have yet to try it out on some technical stuff, but I have total confidence in it. I love the speed shifters, they really make this bike what it is, a great bike, for a great deal.
(mine is a 2004) | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt Clemons
a Racer
from Newark
Date Reviewed: August 9, 2003 | | Favoriate Trail: | Geneva Graveyard | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$350.00 | | Purchased At: | Geneva Bike Shop | | Strengths: | Paint job is sweet and hasn't chipped. Smooth Deore rapid Fire shifting Rst fork is very soft and takes the small stukk good. | | Weaknesses: | Not many. The Deore rear dr is a little un-smooth in the 1st chain ring at times | | Similar Products Used: | Nishiki Load | | Bike Setup: | Deore rear dr. onza Clipless. | | Bottom Line: | Very nice bike for the price. hasn't failed me yet. I ride in trails and on the road most every day and on both it has done great. if you have been thinkin about buying this bike do it it is great!!!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
TODD STRICKLAND
a Weekend Warrior
from PIEDMONT, SC
Date Reviewed: July 18, 2003 | | Favoriate Trail: | ALL OF THEM | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$289.00 | | Purchased At: | THE GREAT ESCAPE | | Strengths: | PRICE, FRAME | | Weaknesses: | COMPONENTS | | Similar Products Used: | FIRST BIKE | | Bike Setup: | STOCK, EXCEPT FOR CLIPLESS PEDALS | | Bottom Line: | Great if you don't use it as a mountain bike. I'm 6'4" and 220lbs and the bike was not made for that size. Front shock may as well not be there, bottoms out over a twig. The bottom braket only lasted 2 months. The stem also doesn't hold the handlebars very well. GO over ant mound and you find the handlebars inverted. I've had lots of trouble keeping the chain on but this could be due to the bike shop. Bike shop has offered me $200 trade in on it after they agreed that they sold me the wrong bike. All in all around campus or around the block the bike would be great. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jacob watson
a Weekend Warrior
from salisbury
Date Reviewed: June 28, 2003 | | Favoriate Trail: | all of them | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$289.00 | | Purchased At: | Spokes & Pedals Inc. | | Strengths: | Aluminum frame (durability), shifters work great, comfortable seat and overall handling good, considering the weight at 33lbs. | | Weaknesses: | Bottom bracket started clicking after a few rides, then replaced shortly after 500 miles.Rear axle broke twice after riding at Pisgah twice. Be shure and check the seat bracket allen screw every couple of rides, for it will work loose and you'll find yourself standing the rest of the ride back. | | Similar Products Used: | Fuji Boulevard XC 02, Specialized S-Works Enduro 03. | | Bike Setup: | Tioga Psycho front tire and Specialized Cannibal rear, the rest is stock. | | Bottom Line: | This is a great bike if your just beginning and your not going to ride agressively. For the money you can't beat it. I still enjoy using mine for exercise and pittling around on small trails. Otherwise spend another 300 and get better components,hubs and front shocks so you wont have to continue replaceing the ones you have and wishing you had a better set of shocks.
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Submitted by
Sand Negro
a Racer
from Mianus, Connecticut
Date Reviewed: June 13, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Purchased At: | rock n' asscheek | | Strengths: | fork works great under pressure, i really enjoy the b.i.g. seat with the hole in the middle. i thought the frame was as stiff as my errection, until i rode it off my roof. | | Weaknesses: | the FRAME had a major case of dick limp, when i rode it off my roof (i do that with my other ride) | | Similar Products Used: | your mom, your mom's sister, trek y1, rabbi faqher, kona fire bush | | Bike Setup: | STOCK all the way baby | | Bottom Line: | the bike is sick, if your that one weekend warrior ready to battle gonarhea like me, this bike is for you!!!
i would give it six flammin dildos, but there is only 5 | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
kenif
a Weekend Warrior
from tas, australia
Date Reviewed: May 12, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$240.00 | | Strengths: | the bike is a good cheap bike to learn on. its strong and has a whole 21 different speeds to choose from (what more could you want ; ) maybe 27 but anyways). upgradeable and looks much more expensive when out on the trail so you can hold your head up high and mingle with the best of them. the team blue colour is really swell. | | Weaknesses: | the weight and the transmission. but hey you can't have everything in life. the shocks are also kinda dodge, but they take the sting out of rocky sections. the tyres are pretty sketchy off road but what did you expect at this price. bottom bracket if full of crud and doesn't turn well anymore. the cassette isn't a mountain one either which sux cos you go from 24 tooth to 34. | | Similar Products Used: | giant rincon and old giant iguana (neither mine) | | Bike Setup: | boulder se, alivio cranks (check them out they are cheap and really pimpy), tioga terra firma tyres (also swell), aricle carbon fibre handle bar (worth its weight in saffron rice...not that is weighs much), hell tough mosh pedals. | | Bottom Line: | cheap beginners bike that gets the job done. upgradeable and looks really good in team blue. much more than i could have expected considering the price paid. get decent pedals, and maybe upgrade bits to lighten it and you'll have a friend for life. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Derrick Wild
a Weekend Warrior
from Cleveland, Ohio
Date Reviewed: March 24, 2003 | | Favoriate Trail: | vultures knob | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$260.00 | | Purchased At: | Parma Cycle | | Strengths: | right out of the shop, the bike shifted accurate and fast. it did have a bit frame-flex, but it was a perfect buy:) cruised along nicely, and stopped on a dime. | | Weaknesses: | I did not like the RST shocks on it very much, they liked to bottom out easily, but i wasn't expecting it to be impressive. The tires wore out kinda quick too, but that is probably my own fault;) other than that, its a wonderful intro bike. I do not reccomend this bike as a daily-rider for city riding, but excellent for toying around with trails | | Similar Products Used: | specialized rockhopper-ok, raleigh m40-eh, ok | | Bike Setup: | stock | | Bottom Line: | I don't know where anyone could find negative feedback about this shop, the customer service was un-surpassable. They took care of my bent-wheels and destroyed cables in a timely fashion, even when i was whining. If anyone out there is looking for a decent, durable introductory mountain bike, i highly reccomend the Giant Boulder, especially if you can find a shop with such nice customer care as I have! I am now the proud owner of a Giant AC-1, and couldn't be happier. The Boulder was great motivation to keep me interested in the cycling world | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jerome Q
a Weekend Warrior
from Toronto, ON Canada
Date Reviewed: March 24, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$350.00 | | Purchased At: | Wheels N' Boards | | Strengths: | Great frame and good RST suspension (with preload adjuster). The bike handles well and the tires are good. Smooth shifting. The seats are comfortable after you break it in and adjusted to your taste. | | Weaknesses: | Wish the bike is lighter but then again it's a entry level MTB. Brake pads are not very good. | | Bike Setup: | As is. | | Bottom Line: | It's a great bike for the value. Everything works well, although the components are low end Shimano parts. The frame is what you pay for really. It rides well and loads of fun! The Giant team blue colour looks gorgeous. Good bike to start on MTBiking sport or to just cruise the streets. If you are considering this bike - get it. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jackson billing
a Weekend Warrior
from Perth W.A Australia
Date Reviewed: February 16, 2003 | | Favoriate Trail: | every were | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$300.00 | | Purchased At: | joondulup city cycles | | Strengths: | the shocks and the seat is very nice and soft. also the brakes are very good | | Weaknesses: | the rims are very weak had it for 5 days and the rims were really badly bent but got them unbunt and have been good since and have only bent a little bit. the gears are very bad and when i try and go up a gear it usualy never does and have so give it a flick with my foot for it to chang gear | | Similar Products Used: | none that i no of | | Bottom Line: | it is a good bike the shocks are very good.there should be better rims put on this bike and a better gear set buut apart from this it is very good bike and would recomend it to any 1 to bye it. i love it and it is a sick bike | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mark "Donkeykong"
a Cross Country Rider
from Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Date Reviewed: January 17, 2003 | | Favoriate Trail: | Any/All | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$300.00 | | Purchased At: | Parma Cycles | | Strengths: | Price. | | Weaknesses: | My first time out I lost the chain, and the seat came loose on the bracket, When I pedal hard in the taller gears the whole bike seems to groan, and the big gear tends to "chirp" (the "mechanic" at the bike shop says that it's the BB flexing, I'm looking forward to going on some local group rides to find out what the problem might really be). The chain has already been replaced, and same with the rear cassette, and the rear "axel". The shocks adjuster is as good as useless, it has ceased to function. Other than that everyone who knows this bikethinks it's waaay too heavy. Under braking the front wheel seems to brake jack for lack of a better word, I think that it's because the front forck bends back and snaps forward as the wheel turns. Other than that, I've been told by the local riders that this will be a good bike to learn on....not only to learn the in's and out's of riding, but to learn HOW TO FIX DRIVETRAIN AND OTHER PROBLEMS.
| | Similar Products Used: | None. | | Bike Setup: | Me, sitting in the seat, hands on the grips, and feet on the pedals. (stock) | | Bottom Line: | If you want a bike that you will have some degree of problems with, buy this bike. If not spend a little more money for a nicer bike, and you probably already know to research into your bike. Other than that I'm more discusted in PARMA CYCLES service, and the fact that they misled me into buying this bike, because they knew how much money I had to spend, that being the case, I will never shop there again, the stores riders knew where I was going to be riding, but they insisted on selling me what they could that day, rather than showing me what I would really need for my kind of riding. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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a p
a Weekend Warrior
from lacombe. ab, Canada
Date Reviewed: November 25, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$270.00 | | Purchased At: | High 5 Sports | | Strengths: | Shock and the frame, the brakes aren't that bad | | Weaknesses: | i had trouble with my seat post but Giant replaced it and its been good since. | | Bike Setup: | Giant Boulder SE with 1664 pedals and soon some avids | | Bottom Line: | good bike for the price defietely a good beginner/intermediate bike. one of the better for the price U should definately by this bike if yuor getting into the xc biking | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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$ 280.00
