the manitou six, the rims, the front hub, the brakes
Time Used:
1 Year
Comments:
This bike generaly kicks butt, but it needs some upgrades if your planning on riding it off road. The fork is no good (why would they put such a weak fork on a 19inch frame, I would have to be 6'2" and 120pounds to ride that thing!) I twisted the arch and front rim on a nothing bump and almost broke my neck. Anyways apart from a few cheap parts this is a good bike.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by bikingcr8zy - 3/31/2006 6:38:35 PM
Pros:
pretty light bike for the price. front and rear derailers worked good.
Cons:
not a lot of traction on stock tire. front derailer nocked the chain off a couple of times.
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
Really liked the bike did good for a beginner. would recommend
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Alex.ra - 11/16/2005 8:17:46 PM
Pros:
Great for tall people, lifetime warrenty on the frame, shocks kick ass adjustable with just one nob even while riding.
Cons:
Tires, not enought grip on the stock tires, but good for dry speed.
Time Used:
3 Months
Comments:
Im 6 ft 2 and still growing amazig bike for a tall guy used to ride a norco bigfoot couldnt even bunny hop on it couldnt even whelie haha but when i test rided the marlin i was able to bunny hop wheelie climb up stairs no problem. very good bike even when greas were coverd in mud (dried) shifted like nothing was on it.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Brian - 10/10/2005 6:52:24 PM
Pros:
Genesis geometry(I am 6' 2"), Manitou shock with lockout, Deore rear derailleur
Cons:
Alivio front derailleur, seat(as discussed by others), Suspension could be a little stiffer
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
I have a full suspension bike, but wanted to get a bike to relive the hardtail feeling. The Marlin was my choise after looking at many bikes.....it simply felt right witht he geometry. I plan on upgrading the front derailleur in time, along with adding bar-ends, and clipless pedals. Simply stated, this bike is a fun ride.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Dave - 5/31/2005 8:40:32 PM
Pros:
Great Bike! also a great bike to build on.
Cons:
First thing to go was the seat, the bike is a little on the heavy side but i still love it and havent had any problems.
Time Used:
More than 2 years
Comments:
As I was improving on my riding I have changed a few things. seat, bars, stem, deraiullers, seatpost and brakes... Planning on getting new crankset/bb, cassette, wheelset and forks after all ive had the bike for 6 years now and gave it a beating. Ive done cross country, lite downhill, urban riding, small dirt jumping and its been great!
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by jeepster - 5/28/2005 7:07:52 PM
Pros:
Great balance and an easy ride out of the box. Worth every cent, I have had it for three years and the frame has taken a good pounding. It fell 90 ft. and remained straight and strong.
Cons:
Like said before the seat had to go, and the derailers and rims were a little weak for my taste. It is a little heavy too, but not back breaking.
Time Used:
More than 2 years
Comments:
A great bike for the price and it has out lasted both my Trek 8000 and Diamond Back. If you like to ride hard and want to keep the frame invest a few hundred into the shifting components and suspension. I put about $375 into upgrades and it keeps up with my friends $800 dollar and more bikes pretty well.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Brian - 4/20/2005 9:08:37 AM
Pros:
love the Genesis geometry (great for me because I am tall), great aluminum frame
Cons:
none that really come to mind
Time Used:
1 Year
Comments:
great value in a mountain bike
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by David Canzoni - 1/29/2005 10:34:55 AM
Pros:
I love this bike! Lot's of bike for the money. Strong frame, and it has great componets. The genises geometry is great. I beat up this bike and it still keeps going, i only had to bring it back to the shop once, that was my fault! I recomend this bike to all begginers and novice bike riders, it is a great bike!!!!
Cons:
The rear derealer is not the best for extreme bumps, then again the bike is not made for that.
Time Used:
6 Months
Comments:
If you are not retarded, you will buy the bike.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by malikiliki - 9/30/2004 4:53:51 PM
Pros:
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Cons:
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Time Used:
Just Once
Comments:
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Rating:
Recommendation:
No I would not recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Thomas - 9/8/2004 11:20:21 PM
Pros:
excellent bike for the price
strong, responsive frame with pretty gfx
Cons:
heavy frame & components
front derailleur kept throwing my chain
Time Used:
6 Months
Comments:
changed derailleurs to XT (front & back) and now consistently shifts flawlessly
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Richo - 9/2/2004 1:26:31 PM
Pros:
Smooth on the shifts. A very solid ride, especially for the price. The geometry makes a difference. I have tried many other bikes and the genesis geo. just makes the bike handle like it's part of you. Pretty light for the price also.
Cons:
The seat has to go, however you should always ride with bike shorts.
Time Used:
1 Year
Comments:
My bike has held up to abou 250 miles in a years worth of rough riding. I am getting a more expensive bike, but that's because this bike has made me fall in love with the sport. I will definitely keep this bike and continur to ride it, I just like the idea of having a steel frame 27 speeds.
Shimano Avilio front derailiurs suck, required constant adjusting. Only 8 speeds.
Time Used:
3 Months
Comments:
Paid $480, and worth every cent.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by wavey - 6/23/2004 8:42:26 AM
Pros:
everything. bike is awesome for the money.
Cons:
you will need a new seat
Time Used:
More than 2 years
Comments:
i've had the bike for 3 years and haven't had to change or replace anything other than the seat.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Pysh - 5/24/2004 4:03:53 PM
Pros:
Great ride...Genesis geometry is very nice...handles excellent off-road!
Cons:
None thus far!
Time Used:
3 Months
Comments:
Couldn't imagine finding a better bike for under $500.00.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Bobby - 4/26/2004 2:15:48 PM
Pros:
Rides great. The standard equipment is good for the price.
Cons:
Front derailer a little weak.
Time Used:
3 Months
Comments:
I couldn't find a better bike for the price. The geometery does make a difference. Try it.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Nick - 9/23/2003 7:50:48 PM
Pros:
I had an older 99/2000 steel model. Frame was heavy but very strong and extremely stiff. Comes witha decent wheelset built onto Rhino lites. RST 281 served its time and did pretty good.
Cons:
Heavy in steel, cheaper Shimano altus gear (now specced with Deore i think) didn't work too good. Little travel in the RST 281's but a challenge to see what they could take
Time Used:
1 Year
Comments:
All round nice hardtail with good looks, good strength, and confidence inspiring. Dodgy running gear however.
