Description:Giant's NRS 3 can help you ride further, faster and finish every ride less fatigued. It sports Giant's top-end ALUXX aluminum frame with NRS suspension technology that improves comfort, preserves momentum and increases control.
Submitted by
BUDI INDARWAN
a Weekend Warrior
from INDONESIA Date Reviewed: May 6, 2008
Favorite Trail:
puncak
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$900.00
Purchased At:
jakarta
Strengths:
I bought nrs3 1 year ago and mostly use at mountain area with variable surface,up till now i have no complain,this bike works well on me,i'm 167cm/68kg's,on flat surface this bike feel comfortable lite,uphill feels like hardtail bike,downhill a bit scary,but since i change with rockshox tora it feel great,for manouvering fantastic,the botom line this bike is worth it with the price
Weaknesses:
comes with shimano lx rd and fd,deore crank,avio shifter,
Submitted by
Mark
a Cross Country Rider
from Blacksburg, Virginia Date Reviewed: October 29, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Pandapas
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At:
Craigslist
Strengths:
Price, lightweight, sturdy frame with beefy welding, NRS system, Hayes hydraulic disc brakes, Manitou R7 air forks, Rockshox SID rear air shock
Weaknesses:
Shimano Deore derailleur, stock tires
Similar Products Used:
Ironhorse hard tail
Bike Setup:
Upgraded: Shimano XT derailleur, Avid Rollamajig, SRAM cassettes, SRAM Attack Trigger shifters, SRAM PC 971 chain, Bontrager Race Light UST wheelset, Panaracer Fire XC pro tires w/ tubes, 100mm FSA stem with Raceface riser bar.
Bottom Line:
Great frame that can handle most of the trail abuse. I've done several XC and 24hr races and the bike is still solid as a rock. Efficient climber that acts like a hardtail, but with better traction and bump absorption thanks to the timeless NRS system. Giant NRS may seem like an old frame design, but if you look at all the full suspension bikes now days, they're all still using the exact same rocker arm design! Why? Because it's the most efficient! The rear shock automatically locks up as you smash the pedal and transfers all the crank torque to the rear wheel, not the rear shock. Large swing arm bearings that are sturdy and smooth for an efficient suspension operation.
Overall an awesome XC/trail bike at a fraction of the cost of those multi thousand dollar blings on two wheels. Personally I think bikes now days are WAYYYY over priced... What gives?!?
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Submitted by
Julius
a Cross Country Rider
from San Diego, CA, USA Date Reviewed: October 21, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Noble Canyon, Descanso, CA
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$850.00
Purchased At:
Performance Bicycles
Strengths:
Light frame, solid shock, v-brake & disc compatible, price, and very VERY quick on singletrack.
Weaknesses:
Tires, saddle, RS Pilot SL fork (yuck!).
Similar Products Used:
Giant Trance, Giant Rainier, BMC Fourstroke
Bike Setup:
Stock
Bottom Line:
This bike may possibly be your best bet to start mountain biking. For the money it's a great value what this bike can do. Depending on your sag it's as fast as my hardtail uphill and goes downhill with just as much authority with no punishment on the rear end. The NRS (No Resonance System) rocks! My huge gripe was the saddle and I was thinking I was better off on the seatpost alone!
Anyways, THE BEST beginner's mountain bike in my opinion.
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Submitted by
Will
a Cross Country Rider
from Vienna, Virginia, USA Date Reviewed: June 11, 2007
Favorite Trail:
wakefield park or shaffer farm
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$900.00
Purchased At:
Performance Bike Shop
Strengths:
Climbing ability. Shifts fast and clean. Handles very well in around tight turns and fast switchbacks. The rear suspension performs like Giant claims it will. I have beat the crud out of this bike for over three years, ridden way to hard 3-4 times a week. I should probably own an all mountain bike to suit my riding style but I love to climb and this bike is great for climbers. I have overworked the shox on the descents and am currently waiting for my Fox float fork and rear shock to arrive.
Weaknesses:
A little jarring on fast, steep descents and rock gardens. The bike is a little heavy for long climbs.
Similar Products Used:
old GT hardtail, cannondale hardtail
Bike Setup:
Rock Shox Pilot SL fork, Rock Shox SID rear, LX drivetrain, Raceface XC crank, Avid levers and V brakes, Deore shifters, low end Mavic wheels, Hutchinson Pythons. I am solving the weight problem with Fox floats, Mavic Crossmax SL wheels, Avid Juicy 7 disc brakes, and a new XT drivetrain with XTR rear derailleur
Bottom Line:
This bike is awesome for people who like to climb and like a bike that handles well (steering and nice tracking on the rear suspension)
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Submitted by
Rob
a Cross Country Rider
from Philippines Date Reviewed: April 27, 2007
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$850.00
Purchased At:
local bike shop
Strengths:
price, looks! (stealth black), performs well.
Weaknesses:
heavy, not plush
Similar Products Used:
hardtails, roadbikes
Bike Setup:
changed cranks to fsa, forks to marzochi bombers, saddle to serfas, pedals to shimano.
Bottom Line:
mine is the 2004 nrs3 black with disk brakes. this is noticeably heavier (33 lbs!) than the older nrs3 with v-brakes. Price and looks was what attracted me to it. I changed the forks, cranks, pedals, saddle, stem right away. im 5'8" 148lbs and got the small size but put a longer stem.
Its pretty nice to ride once you have the right pressure in the rear shock. I use less pressure than recommended to get a more comfy ride. Can be harsh on rocky terrain.
I recommend this to riders who are on a budget and want a full-sus with disk brakes.
Dont buy if you want a plush ride or a very light bike.
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Submitted by
Dave Quail
a Cross Country Rider
from Johannesburg, South Africa Date Reviewed: January 6, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Lichtenburg
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Great geometry, Fox Float, Mountain Goat! Very nimble, virtually no suspension feedback (bob) when pedaling hard.
Weaknesses:
Not too much for the price.
Similar Products Used:
Scott, Merida
Bike Setup:
Stock, Xram7, Hayes Sole Discs, Fox Float R.
Bottom Line:
Value-wise, very hard to beat. Comfortable, and quick on single track. Climbs and descends very well. Feels very sure-footed.
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Submitted by
Gabriel Kovacs
a Cross Country Rider
from Kiriat Bialik , Israel Date Reviewed: December 4, 2006
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At:
SingleTrack
Strengths:
Great Geometry, Fun to ride. Strong on the uphills, and pretty good on the opposite direction too.
Weaknesses:
The stock judy sucks bigtime, replaced it with a Rockshocks DUKE XC 100mm (now it kicks ass) i broke a few spokes on the rear wheel, but maybe its just me cause my friends say i need a more aggressive bike. The original breaks dont break well but i replaced the pads to Klarks and now they rule (aldough i would die for some good performance hydraulic disks). had some problems with the BB, nothing serious. The stock Michelin tires were so bad that after the first ride i kicked them off and replaced them.
Similar Products Used:
Non full suspension, i had a Peugeot 500 Control for like 12 years.
Bike Setup:
Fork: Rockshocks Duke XC 100mm, Breaks: Clarks Pads, Seat: RMB, Tires: Front-WTB Mutano Raptor 224 Rear-Panaracer FireXOPro and the rest stock
Bottom Line:
great bike for XC riders, fun to ride, fast both on up and down hills. Good control I recommand it to everyone.
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Submitted by
Jack
a
from San Diego, CA, USA Date Reviewed: September 8, 2006
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$550.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Geometry, Fox Float Rear, works as advertised.
Weaknesses:
Stock components, especially the brakes, tires, crankset/bb, and the fork. Shiney red paint is not my favorite and chips easily.
Strippped to the frame and rebuilt with SRAM/XT/FSA/Thomson/WTB/Hope/Avid/Manitou.
Bottom Line:
The frame has little/no bob while pedaling/accelerating, yet engages bumps, drops, and dips with the confidence and comfort of a full suspension bike. This is straight up XC racing bike. If it was composite, it would be perfect. They make a composite model, but for $2000 more and only a couple pounds of weight. You decide!
Better than the Haro and Epic. Just as good as the Truth (though slightly heavier) for a fraction of the cost. The NRS revolutionized FS XC MTBing. I thought the Anthem would be even better, but the geometry is a little more "straight up". Not as much a racing bike as the NRS. I slapped $1500 in components on this bike that I saved in not buying the Epic or Truth.
Great bike overall. 5 flamin' chilis for value and 4.5 for overall (rounded to 5), cause a carbon frame would be better.
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Submitted by
Ben
a Cross Country Rider
from United Kingdom Date Reviewed: August 6, 2006
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$680.00
Strengths:
Very good price, fairly light, ridable as standard (if you're light enough!)
Weaknesses:
Front Suspension needs replacing straight away if you weight 220lbs (100Kg) like me!
Similar Products Used:
Giant NRS 1 (2005)
Bike Setup:
Wheels: Mavic 717 rims & Shimano XT Hubs; Front Shock: RockShox Tora 318 with PopLock; Brakes: Shimano XT; wide Riser Bars fitted
Bottom Line:
The frame is awesome value for money but for a really good ride you need to replace certain bits. The handlebars are a bit too narrow for the rough stuff so get some wide riser bars. Then replace the stem with one 75-90mm to stop it being twitchy on landings. The front shock is c**p so replace with an air-sprung one like the Tora (£169 EBay) and whilst the wheels and brakes are awesome (if you fit Clarkes cartridge V-Brake pads) there is nothing like decent Disc Brakes. In short: An excellent frame to build on!
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Submitted by
Matt Forget
a Weekend Warrior
from Chula Vista, Ca, USA Date Reviewed: May 5, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Otay Lakes
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$875.00
Purchased At:
Mission Cyclery
Strengths:
Handles and Rides like a champ! This bike is a perfect bike for single-track and light hill climbing. Not much tail-bob on this bike, "Just as the NRS is designed for"!
Weaknesses:
Front Shocks Suck for big-size riders (260lbs.) So do the rims. But if you are under 200lbs. the setup may work well for you.
Similar Products Used:
This is my "First Full Suspension Bike".
Bike Setup:
Changed the front forks from the AIr Judy RockShox to Manitou Black with upgraded Springs. Changed Mavic rims to the Sun RynoLites (for us clydesdales!) & Stem Riser. Thats it! I have over 1000 miles of singleTrack and Mexico Runs on the bike. with no problems since I replaced the rims and front shocks.
Bottom Line:
Because of my "Clydesdale" size, 6'3" and 206Lbs, it was hard to find a bike that would have the frame size, structure and durabilty for a 40 year old weekend warrior. THe cost of the bike for the quaity of the components was also a big plus on this bike. Great entry level bike for the money. I would recoment this XC-bike for larger riders.
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Submitted by
Matt Smith
a Weekend Warrior
from Newcastle, England Date Reviewed: April 11, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Chopwell freeride
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$750.00
Purchased At:
online
Strengths:
Great climber, good handling, virtually no 'bob'.
Weaknesses:
Fork not too hot.
Similar Products Used:
Scott FX, Giant Trance.
Bike Setup:
Standard but with discs and larger tyres.
Bottom Line:
I've only owned this bike for a month or so but i'm impressed enough to write a review already. Don't get me wrong, it's by no means the best bike on the market but at £470 (in a sale) it is very good value for money. Other full suspension bikes I have riden do seem to suffer more form 'bob' when climbing out of the saddle but the NRS remains pretty solid. It is no slouch on the downhill sections either, although travel is a little bit limmited at both ends (then again it never claims to be a downhill rig). The only criticism I have is the front fork is a bit low budget although they are better on the higher spec bikes in the range (dam my short arms and deep pockets!). If you want a full suspension bike on a budget I would recomend it without hesitation.
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Submitted by
Doug
a Weekend Warrior
from Madison, WI Date Reviewed: March 17, 2006
This is a follow up review. I've had this bike for 2+ years now. It's still riding great. I was going to upgrade the shifters and wheels, but I'm saving the money for my next bike. Anyway, the bike and components have held up very well, so I can't justify spending the dough to change them. My main suggestion, CHANGE THE FORK. For $200, a good fork will make all the difference. I've burned through 3 chains, but that's basic maintenance stuff. After riding for a while I realized the stock handlebars were kind of wide for me. I chopped 2 inces off and it's more comfortable with the narrower stance. I guess to conclude, this bike has made me a fan of Giant mtn. bikes in general. Oh yeah, just a word of warning. Make sure you set up the suspension for your weight. I broke my arm while trail riding because I had the rear shock setup for the road. When I landed a jump, the shock acted like a spring and threw me over the handlebars. (Don't do what I did kids.)
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Submitted by
Igi boy
a Weekend Warrior
from Philippines Date Reviewed: March 5, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Westgrove/Maarat
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$1400.00
Purchased At:
Extreme
Strengths:
Low cost but durable.
Weaknesses:
Squeaks when not properly maintained. Internal paint corrossion on allux....is this warrantable?
Similar Products Used:
None, this is my first FS bike.
Bike Setup:
XT components, avis disc brakes , american raicing hubs, Reba Race RS, Giant handle bars, seat post and stem.
Bottom Line:
Value for money. Not dissappointing for first FS bike. Upgradable. Durable, can withstand 2-3ft. jumps(make sure the air pressure is correct for your weight).
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Submitted by
Jake
a Cross Country Rider
from Idaho Date Reviewed: February 26, 2006
Favorite Trail:
city creek
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Strengths:
A little squish without the weight. An efficient climber. Perfect for cruising the singletrack. Fast and comfortable.
Weaknesses:
Don't sneeze too hard or the paint will come off, and the stock tires will lose their nugz. Mediocre componentry.
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
Avid bb7 brakes, flat pedals, panaracer XC tires, everything else is stock, includiing the fork (which I think is totally decent).
Bottom Line:
For the advancing biker on a budget, this is the best choice. I traded in my old hardtail and got onto this bike with Avid BB7s for around $1000. The truth is, it's hard to find a decent full suspension XC bike for less than a grand. I honestly think that this is the most efficient concept for a full suspension XC bike. Don't wait to upgrade the brakes, though. I rode the stock brakes for one season, and then put on the bb7s, and it was a whole new experience on the downhill. This bike fits like a glove now, and I don't know if I'll ever buy another one unless my frame gets mauled by a kodiak bear.
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Submitted by
simon chetwynd
a Cross Country Rider
from Newbury, Berkshire, UK Date Reviewed: December 21, 2005
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$1190.00
Purchased At:
AW Cycles, Reading
Strengths:
Frame, rear suspension, brakes, weight. The rear suspension works exactly as advertised, you set it up static with zero sag (~150 psi for a 68kg me) and it doesn't bob when you're pedalling. It's also well damped and soaks up the bumps well. The chain, cogs and cranks (Shimano Deore) are all OK quality but once they wore out I replaced them with XT bits. These save you a lot of weight and aren't a great deal more expensive than the stock parts. The real strength of the bike is the frame which is the same as the NRS1 and 2. You've got OK parts bolted to a really good frame so when stuff wears out or funds become available you can upgrade really easily. Put slick tyres on it and its a pretty good commuter as well.
Weaknesses:
Bearing seals. To be fair the bike has seen its fair share of abuse in the soggy UK winter, however, the bearing seals on the wheels are pretty poor. I got fed up with having to clean out the wheel bearings so I replaced the wheels with Bontranger wheels with sealed bearings, no problem with these so far. After 12 months the headset bearings started to grate. A quick inspection showed the seals were totally useless. For about $10 you can get a spacer from Giant dealers that allows you to fit a Chris King sealed headset in place of the integrated bearings. There's nothing fundamentally wrong with the integrated bearing concept, just that Giant saved a couple of cents by fitting bearings with crap seals. The forks (Suntour XCP 75) are OK but not brilliant, I've just upgraded to Rockshox Rebas which obviously are much better.
Similar Products Used:
Cheapo Saracen MTB
Bike Setup:
Bontranger race disc wheels, Giant MPH3 brakes, XT cranks and bottom bracket,Chris King sealed head set, Rockshox Reba forks.
Bottom Line:
Good, very good. I've done over 3000 miles on it in 12 months, which includes cross country most weekends and commuting to work during the summer. Other than bearing seals I've no complaints at all and wouldn't hesitate to recommend this bike. That said, the bearings haven't had an easy life. You get a hell of a lot of bike for your money and every component on it rates at least "OK" in the quality stakes. Cross country performance is excellent and if you put slicks on it its no slouch as a commuter either.
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Submitted by
Graham
a
from Phoenix, AZ, US Date Reviewed: November 23, 2005
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$1200.00
Purchased At:
LBS - South Mountain Cycles
Strengths:
This bike is great! Read the bottom line
Weaknesses:
Fork. Cranks pretty heavy, no disc brakes.
Similar Products Used:
Giant Boulder, 2001. A friends Motobecane 800HT (doesnt even compare)
This bike is fantastic. Ive pummeled this thing for well over a year and have no complaints at all. The fork in reality is a piece of junk, but for beginers wanting to step it up from hardtails or 400$ or so bikes, this is perfect. The pedalling efficency is as its claimed, no pedal feedback on the shock. This thing ascends and descends technical parts like a dream, and is simply, a rocket! Value is amazing, you can buy the bike, upgrade what you need, and be content. Its like buying a funtioning frame, then just upgrading what you see fit. I would recommend upgrading the fork though, the Pilot... not so hot. Im getting into racing and theres not a doubt in my mind that this can compete with 4000$ bikes, its an amazing value. 5s all around.
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Submitted by
Nate Johnson
a Racer
from Indiana Date Reviewed: October 16, 2005
Stock so far: next week i'm getting a set of Shimano XTR 965 Disc Brakes
Bottom Line:
This bike is awesome. Plane and simple. It weighs almost nothing and is extremely agile and fast. I cut close to 10 minutes off my race time today with it.
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Submitted by
Charlie Boris
a Cross Country Rider
from Neenah WI USA Date Reviewed: October 13, 2005
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
1200
Strengths:
light,strong, and never ending fun
Weaknesses:
the fork is not the best but can be upgraded
Similar Products Used:
trek fuel 70
Bottom Line:
if your looking for a great fun bike to ride for under 1500 dollers this is the bike for you.
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Chris
a Cross Country Rider
from Ocala, FL, USA Date Reviewed: August 31, 2005
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$1200.00
Purchased At:
Santos Bike Shop
Strengths:
Price Weight Frame Suspension System
Weaknesses:
Components My front Mavic rim bent easily
Similar Products Used:
None. This is my first FS bike.
Bike Setup:
Stock: Fork: RockShox Pilot SL F Der: Deore R Der: LX Shifters: Deore Crank: RaceFace Ride XC Handlebar: Titec Hellbent XC Stem: Titec Fast Al Headset: Integrated Aheadset Brakes: Avid SD3 Seatpost: Titec X-wing Wheelset: Mavic X139/generic hubs Tires: Hutchinson Python Cassette: HG50 Saddle: WTB ? Pedals: SPD
I've replaced the saddle with a Specialized saddle.
Bottom Line:
I've owned this bike for around 2 years now, and I am very pleased with it. I've ridden it regularly on XC trails and to and from work. I cannot compair it to another XC FS bike, but it is a huge improvement from my previous bike (a 10 year old Mongoos hardtale).
For the price, you get a great frame and suspension system. You also get lower-end components; but, they work well. If you only have around $1K and you want a FS XC bike, this is it. Replace all the low-end stuff and you've got one hell of a bike. Once I'm done upgrading, I don't think I'll have to replace this bike for a long time.
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Submitted by
Kelvin Lamb
a Cross Country Rider
from Knysna, Southern Cape, RSA Date Reviewed: June 23, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Petrus se Brand
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
Sport & Cycle Centre
Strengths:
Handling, Precise gear selection, Climbs, climbs and climbs quicker than my hardtail, downhill no comparison. Fatigue is dramatically less, I'm good for at least an extra 30km on my regular circuit.
Weaknesses:
Yet to find one.
Similar Products Used:
none - Hardtail only
Bike Setup:
Stock, Xram7, Hayes Sole Disk, Fox Float.
Bottom Line:
If name dropping isn't your thing, having real value for money is, this is the real deal. Exceptional value, great bike, loads of fun
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Submitted by
Jim
a Cross Country Rider
from Fort Jones, CA, USA Date Reviewed: June 20, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Alien
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$900.00
Strengths:
Great bike for the price. I bought this bike over the StumpJumper because it is easier to upgrade. So far I have put about 100 miles on it. Climbs great, and fast on the downhill.
Weaknesses:
The fork (way to soft)but other than that none.
Bike Setup:
All stock but I just put IRD dual banger disc brakes on.
Bottom Line:
I bougth this bike because I did not have the bread to kick down for a more expensive bike. I love this bike it climbs like my old hard tail(no bob) and is smooth and fast on the downhill. So if you don't have the cash to spend on a high dollar bike but want to upgrade later on look no further. My next move is to upgrade the front fork. It is the weakest part on the bike.
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Tim
a
from new zealand Date Reviewed: June 16, 2005
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Components,rear shock,brakes(came with hayes sole hydraulic) nice feel,PRICE
Weaknesses:
JUDY forks
Bottom Line:
this bike is an awsome bike in its price range nice rear shock that works well,sram and deore Lx do the job fine came with hydraulic brakes that stop when you want to. Only worry is the RS judy that doesn't work and lets the rest of the bike down majorly, I'm upgrading to some RS reba's sl u-turn.This bike has been reliable so far with not a worry apart from the forks.
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Logan
a Cross Country Rider
from Denton, TX Date Reviewed: April 28, 2005
Favorite Trail:
IDB, Northshore
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At:
Bike-O-Ramma
Strengths:
Light as hell, especially for a FS. Great components, upgradeable hubs to disk breaks. comes with clipless petals. Good front and rear suspension. fast tires. good breakes,
Weaknesses:
With all FS you can't stand as much when you ride. If you stand on a hill with this bike you will not make it. Handel bars too long, had to shave a few inches off the ends.
Similar Products Used:
GT I drive, Raleigh M-60
Bike Setup:
all stock
Bottom Line:
I love this bike; I would take it over a fancy Trek any day. I have beat the hell out of it and whipped out pretty bad and it just keeps on kicking. This is the lightest FS I have ever seen. I do wish it had one of those shut-offs for the rear suspension. I ride it about 3 times a week when weather is nice.
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Simon
a Cross Country Rider
from Sydney, Australia Date Reviewed: April 1, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Majura Pines
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At:
Cyclesport Thornleigh
Strengths:
Value for money, frame, and fox float rear shock, sweet.
Weaknesses:
Judy SL forks, the weak link in the package!
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
Changed forks to psylo XC's, changed seat for my old selle italia flite saddle. Changed brakes to a set of Shimano M525 hydro's.
Bottom Line:
I was looking for an XC duallie that rides well, saves my dodgie back, and doesn't bust the bank, I found it with the NRS. I've ridden hard tails for the last 10 yrs, I don't think I'll go back in a hurry. The NRS is a very sweet ride, fast, efficient, and comfortable. The rear suspension design is excellent, very efficient at soaking up the bumps and doesn't bob when climbing out of the saddle. Only gripe would be the judy forks, but you can't expect everything to be perfect for a $1000! Great bike for XC and enduro racing on a budget.
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Doug
a Cross Country Rider
from Madison, WI, Dane Date Reviewed: March 12, 2005
$ 1000.00
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