this bike is the bigest pos i have ever had the miss fortune of riding!!!
-wet noodles are stronger than the rims
-the grip shifters jam up after 2 weeks
-the bottom bracket is one giant heaping pile of wasted effort
-the rear derailor fell apart with in a month, it has a pointless piece at the bottom that wil catch on your spokes if you slide against a rock or somthing of the sort
-the handle bars will start to bend over time and one day you will look at it and say holly %^$# what happened
-the seat post will strip out and the seat will smack you in the groin (happened to me on the third ride)
-last but by no means or strech of the imagination least, the swing arm is DANGEROUS today it snaped sending me in to a tree, i have beaten the crap out of name brand f/s bikes far worse than i treated this xr200 and they have stood the punishment,
if you want a bike for riding around town every now and then it might handle the job but anything off road it will buckle and you will probably get hurt
Rating:
Recommendation:
No I would not recommend it to a friend
Submitted by splattered - 9/28/2007 4:01:43 PM
Pros:
nothing it looks nice
Cons:
EVERYTHING !!!!!!!!!!!!!! see coments
Time Used:
6 Months
Comments:
this bike is the bigest pos i have ever had the miss fortune of riding!!!
-wet noodles are stronger than the rims
-the grip shifters jam up after 2 weeks
-the bottom bracket is one giant heaping pile of wasted effort
-the rear derailor fell apart with in a month, it has a pointless piece at the bottom that wil catch on your spokes if you slide against a rock or somthing of the sort
-the handle bars will start to bend over time and one day you will look at it and say holly %^$# what happened
-the seat post will strip out and the seat will smack you in the groin (happened to me on the third ride)
-last but by no means or strech of the imagination least, the swing arm is DANGEROUS today it snaped sending me in to a tree, i have beaten the crap out of name brand f/s bikes far worse than i treated this xr200 and they have stood the punishment,
if you want a bike for riding around town every now and then it might handle the job but anything off road it will buckle and you will probably get hurt
Rating:
Recommendation:
No I would not recommend it to a friend
Submitted by manny - 6/5/2006 9:05:28 AM
Pros:
nice disk brake, nice look
Cons:
rims are crappy and unconfortable seat
Time Used:
1 Year
Comments:
it could use some upgrades like the rims and wheels i bent mine like a month or 2 after purchase go figure but its a nice looking bike and for starters who want a nice looking bike its ok
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by KJ - 2/26/2006 8:11:13 AM
Pros:
Disc brake, 21 speed, rear brake also works well
Cons:
crappy suspension
Time Used:
1 Year
Comments:
Broke spring in front shock. The rear derailer has broke three times so I have went through three. Back suspension frame broke were it pivotes so i welded that back toghether. Disc brake is also hard to get tuned right. Finaly it doesn't shift well.
Rating:
Recommendation:
No I would not recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Alex - 8/22/2005 10:46:53 PM
Pros:
i like the disc brakes and styling and the quick release front wheel is nice for transport becuase we have a sedan
Cons:
lots of decals hard seat
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
i love this bike i mean im only 12 so im not abusing it but it handles well i dont really like the kenda tires or the rock for a seat. i think it would be a great bike with better tires and a better seat. i used a next max 24 seat on it perfect for me anyways. all around good bike considering it's from walmart....
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Uncle G - 7/26/2005 8:20:20 AM
Pros:
Cheep price ... front disk brake
Cons:
A bit on the heavy side at 40 lbs... rear suspension installed incorrectly and over tightened didn't even move at first readjusted and its better but still too stiff.
Cheepest wheels possible,trashed the front wheel first time out.
Time Used:
6 Months
Comments:
would like to know of an aftermarket rear shock upgrade if anyone has any ideas pleas email me heidelberg_pressman@yahoo.com
An all around semi good bike built for rookies and kids.
If your looking for a decent bike and like to do your own repairs ( you better ) then buy it.. i could go on and on but I wont.... good luck Happy trails...
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by ace - 7/15/2005 4:37:32 PM
Pros:
light,sturdy frame
Cons:
crappy shifter
Time Used:
More than 2 years
Comments:
this bike is awesome i ramp 12 foot gaps with this sucker,although, i tried to jump a twelve foot gap over a creek and i was'nt succesfull!(i nosed dived into the bank and bent my rim at a 90 degree angle and scrached-up my chest)
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by bike - 5/25/2005 2:24:25 PM
Pros:
nice suspension, brakes and gears. ($150)
Cons:
needs less decals
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
Had this bike for a month, and can't be happier considering the cost. I did spend $20 extra for a padded seat, and now the bike is comfortable as could be. Might add extras if I feel like it, but there is no need to do so at this time.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by cob clearer - 8/14/2004 12:14:37 AM
Pros:
inexpensive full suspension
Cons:
weak wheels
poor shifting
rattles
Time Used:
3 Months
Comments:
You could spend a couple bucks more at a real bike shop and get a more reliable and lighter one.
Rating:
Recommendation:
No I would not recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Jimbo328 - 8/6/2004 7:49:08 AM
Pros:
Good bike for the price, but looks better then it performs
Cons:
Bent both rims within two weeks, broke front hub, and goosneck on mild downhill trails.
Time Used:
3 Months
Comments:
I like the bike but there is a great need for the cheap parts upgrade, can't expect much from wally world.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by can d man - 5/16/2004 5:41:42 PM
Pros:
jood front suspention good back brakes.
Cons:
back suspention is to stiff frame if a little to heavy front disk brake can break your break cable when it gets in the litle holes.
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
I have a friend that races bike and has alot of them but when I got my mongoose he really liked the price considering what he has cost the double of that.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by kewwy - 5/2/2004 10:40:42 AM
Pros:
nice full suspension bike
Front disc brakes
Cons:
terrible stock wheels
bent rim first day on first jump
recomend new wheels
Time Used:
Just Once
Comments:
all around nice bike for the price around $150, much better out there but for the money you get alot of nice features of the more expensive bikes
