Heavy, shifting gets tough after awhile, poor seat
Time Used:
More than 2 years
Comments:
I got this at a Wally World in Tn (passing through) for $79 off of the "specials" rack out front. I can''t complain at all, the price was right and it has held up awesome. I just started using it more again and aside from needing some work with the shifters and new cables, it performs just fine. Pedal is falling apart so will be replacing both soon, and I will be giving this a fine tune up with a friend who used to be in the LBS business, hope to get another 6+ years out of it after that.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Beowulf - 4/15/2012 7:40:14 PM
Pros:
Cheap price... I paid about $150.00 for mine about 8 years ago..
Cons:
shifter,derailleurs,rear brake, hard seat...
Time Used:
More than 2 years
Comments:
I am a casual rider.. I live in the country, so I have dirt roads as well as pavement. This bike has served it''s purpose for me, and I will continue to use it. I plan on making some after market upgrades...
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by intense - 4/2/2012 9:35:33 PM
Pros:
the bike works very well or everything works great when you ride it soft.
Cons:
after i started using it as a training bike the fork failed with many other parts.
Time Used:
6 Months
Comments:
after the fifth time i used it the fork failed, real derailleur, rear shock. i ipgrade the fork with a Sr Suntour, derailleur, complete rear wheel, and 9spd cassete. total cost $350 plus $50 i paid for the bike and now the bike rides like a champ when i use it for training. i recommed this bike to people that ride soft on pavement, I dont recommend this bike to those who ride agressive on rough terrain as this bike will star falling in parts unless you make some upgrades to the bike.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by bone head Ben - 11/18/2011 9:57:20 AM
Pros:
OK disk brakes but needs one on the back. A elment front fork really help take the hard bumps out of a rid.
Cons:
Cheap everything but that is way it cost $200. disk brakes work good cold but as they get hot they don''t grab well at all. Hard seat and rear suspension.
Time Used:
1 Year
Comments:
the real weak link is the rear axle after the first ride it was bent,that and I keep striping out freewheels i am up to 3 or so. All in all i have more than 1000 miles on mine and so far it held up ok.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by fast40 - 6/1/2011 12:12:34 AM
Pros:
Cheap
Build quality is actually pretty good
Front shock starts to work a lot better after a day of use
Disc brakes (see comments)
Cons:
rear rubber brakes squeal from time to time (may need to be broken in or adjusted)
it sometimes shifts weird, but just move it a click or less and it will be fine (may be the actual shifter it self)
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
Disc brakes work pretty good when you adjust them (loosen cable bolt and move the arm to make it closer to disc) and it worked a crap ton better then when i bought it.
I''m 220lbs and took this off jumps and over 30 mph downhill as long as going to mud and dirt and it actually did really well for a $200 bike.
And this is for the 2011 model, doesn''t look cheap, I removed all the stickers except the mongoose one and it looks clean and a lot nicer.
Rear suspension worked pretty good too, also I like that the frame has mounts for an aftermarket disc brake.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Ozzy - 4/3/2011 5:35:24 PM
Pros:
Nice looking and very responsive on and off the road. Its a good buy for the price.
Cons:
Derailleur not very smooth and need to be adjusted often.
Time Used:
1 Year
Comments:
I ride trails about three days a week and have lots of miles on this bike. I would suggest you take it to a bike shop before riding and get it properly tuned.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by astroflowerchild - 12/22/2010 4:06:51 PM
Pros:
price. built sturdy
Cons:
definitely has shifter problems. tried readjusting. will hope for the best till when I can upgrade shifter. after reading reviews expect to soon. also replaced seat first thing. thought ride ok so far. double checked all adjustments after walmart assembly. preparing for after market makeover.
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
good entry level hill bike. but be prepared to upgrade and fine tune. what can you expect from walmart?
Rating:
Recommendation:
No I would not recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Can I get a rational review? - 11/12/2010 1:39:17 PM
Pros:
Low Cost; otherwise I would go to a Bike Shop and buy a real bike...
Cons:
That is my question
Time Used:
Just Once
Comments:
Ok guys, tons of complaints I see talking about cheap; low end components, junk, etc. Que it up; this is WALMART! If you want high end; go to a Bike shop and pay a bunch of money; but stop complaining about a $160 bike you bought from the land of cheap, being;; well, "cheap"!!!
I look at these reviews to see if it is a bad idea to save a bit of money on a bike and just discount it when people use the term junk, or crap, cheap, etc. We are buying a bike from Walmart because it is cheap!!! Any serious mountain biker is not going to buy a bike from Walmart, period. We all know high end components are sold at bike shops. So, the market for these bikes is typically set for the casual biker; vs. hardcore who jumps, does parks, heavy trails, etc. So, the question is, FOR THE PRICE, does this bike perform for the casual usage to which it was intended?
Irritating when you try to get some reasonable thoughts on a bike, and you get whiners wondering why the budget minded bike they bought does not perform like an Elsworth… I think I am leaning toward buying it, so I will give an accurate review…
Rating:
Recommendation:
No I would not recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Scott - 11/11/2010 5:17:33 PM
Pros:
Brakes, Frame Design
Cons:
Seat, Front Forks, Free Wheel
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
I bought this bike to replace another which I had for fifteen years. My previous bike did not have full suspension or a disc brake. I do most riding off road where there are some fairly decent washouts, sharp turns, jumps, etc.. This is not a high end bike so if you''re looking for that kind of quality in this bike head to your local bike shop and open wide your checkbook.
After putting the bike through the paces I''m fairly satisfied. My first time out I noticed a knock in the driveline. Took it to my local shop and they determined it was a faulty bearing in the free wheel which is a press fit bearing. A new Shimano free wheel was $25. They also completely went through the bike. Trued up both wheels, adjusted front and rear shifters, cut back and re-routed some cables, and so on. Total bill was just under $100. Not a noise or complaint with the bike since. I did replace the seat with the one from my old bike. For under $300 I have a fairly decent ride.
I do laugh though after reading the other reviews; People griping about the parts being made in China and Taiwan. Talk to the mechanics at your local shop. Most components, no matter how expensive, are made overseas. Welcome to the real world!
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Brian - 9/2/2010 9:58:08 PM
Pros:
Looked nice but other then looks this is a piece of crap
Cons:
shocks blew out, pedals broke, tires were thin and tore, gears wobble, decals pealed seat tore
Time Used:
3 Months
Comments:
Did I mention that I had only ridden this bike 4 times during normal use to follow my son around while he learned to ride a bike. This bike is the biggest POS ever. Its not even listed on Mongooses website, I cant believe they put there name on this garbage. I would love my money back
Rating:
Recommendation:
No I would not recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Anozira424 - 7/16/2010 5:39:42 AM
Pros:
It''s a cheap bike and it LOOKS beefy.
Cons:
The pedals broke, crank completely stripped its self, and the rear gears developed a random wobble.
Time Used:
1 Year
Comments:
My XR200 did well when i only rode it a couple miles a day, but once I began to ride every day, it went downhill from there. It is currently sitting in the garage and i dont want to touch it ever again. I would definately save the money to buy a non-walmart bike.
Rating:
Recommendation:
No I would not recommend it to a friend
Submitted by DOWNHILL - 2/13/2010 1:26:35 AM
Pros:
Not too bad of a bike if you cut and chop it all i put rock shox tora 302''s on it get a Fox rear shock, new rims, kenda tires, tubes, crank brothers crank and pedals, and hubs
Cons:
it was heavy the old rims where horrable the shocks sucked
Time Used:
3 Months
Comments:
all in all it''s now just the xr frame up graded for about 600 bucks to ride like a dream
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Yaley Brothers - 12/15/2009 11:33:47 AM
Pros:
It is a cheap bike but you really get quality for how cheap it is!
Cons:
It''s really heavy and living in an apartment makes it very difficult to carry up the stairs.
Time Used:
1 Year
Comments:
I accidenally dropped it down some stairs and it held up very well all things considered.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Mr.Snitch - 10/31/2009 11:59:24 AM
Pros:
low budget offering, lots of wally worlds in the usa
Cons:
cheeep parts bad decals lousy seat
low budget tyres
Time Used:
More than 2 years
Comments:
well..this ain''t the pile o'' crap, that some of you have whined about.
i''ve owned my xr 200, four years now, and it''s held up quite well..the first year i rode it stock, and it did the deed,holding it''s own with bikes costing far far more. take that bike snobs.
later on--i replaced the seat, tires, and upgraded the brakes and finally replaced the rims...rides even better than it first did..quite a coup'' for such a low budget offering
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Kaorii Syen - 9/30/2009 2:16:17 PM
Pros:
Solid built frame, disc brake/v-brake combination system, good tire size/rims
Cons:
Uncomfortable seats, Disc Rotor needs constant re-alignment, chain derails on the front gear shift if not turned carefully. No room for water bottle cage.
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
Overall this was a solid bike. I used to build bikes from scratch so buying a pre-built one was new to me. I opted to not have Wal-mart assemble and instead put it together myself. A lot of things that were wrong with the bike are simple and easy upgrades with basic bicycle knowledge. I got rid of the front and rear axles and both had a stress fracture on them. The seat was replaced with a real mountain bike saddle, and I opted to buy aftermarket MTB Fox Racing Fork Shocks. My rims are long gone, but they held up pretty well. Replaced the gear shifters with aftermarket ones. Finally I ditched the V-Brake and I run front and Rear Disc Brakes along with non pro-max disc rotors.
I ride offroad and hard offroad, so I opted to install 3rd party parts from trusted MTB Manufacturers for my personal needs. But I spent a good 2 weeks riding it stock and despite the minor flaws, it''s a well built bike. I know it''s weird for a girl to use a "men''s bike" but it doesn''t bother me that much. It''s a good bike for what I want to use it for.
My #1 complaint is no room for a water bottle cage, but then again, with a frame shock, that does make it impossible to do anything with. I just had to learn to wear a hydration pack instead. I also Reccomend to anyone who buys a replacment seat, to A) Make sure it''s comfortable because if you ride for 2+ hours a day, you don''t want a sore butt and B) with front shocks and rear frame shock, get a Sealed Gas Shock Seat Post. It will save your back and butt a lot of pain. And don''t bother with your store''s "Retail Parts Plan Repair" w/e. Go to a credible and reputable bike shop. Don''t know one? Research.
With minor tweaking, this is a well built bike. And I did read someone say "After my warrenty expired, this bike broke." Guess what? That happens on EVERYTHING. Don''t let a few good or bad reviews influence you. Try it for yourself and you be the judge.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Kory - 9/21/2009 8:51:54 PM
Pros:
good tires, very inexpensive, disc front brakes, great pedals until you slip one into your leg, nice low first gear ratio, nice twist grip shifting, shifting relatively smooth, easy removal of front wheel for transporting,
Cons:
no rear disc brake, *****the frame cracked just behind the pedal crank right near the pivot for the rear suspension, of course i beat the shit out of this bike, so everyone should check theres, seat sucks not very comfortable,
Time Used:
More than 2 years
Comments:
when i purchased the bike several things were not installed right when i purchased it from walmart but if they cannot put it together right, why take it back to get repaired, so had several things to repair before riding, would not shift right, cables adjusted wrong, crank made noise when pedaling up hill,
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Bike Jorer - 8/15/2009 11:30:53 PM
Pros:
Inexpensive, handles well, smooth ride
Cons:
Needs a few minor upgrades but, that''s to be expected from a Wally World bike.
Time Used:
3 Months
Comments:
I bought this bike used at a flea market for $60.00 and it''s well worth that or more. I ride it on paved roads and I use it to run my dogs on old logging roads and off-road trails. So far, it has held up very well, even with 3 Siberians pulling it at a pretty good speed down the trails. I plan to upgrade the braking systems and wheel assemblies in the near future just for practicality because of how I use the bike but, it is over all a very good bike for the price. Just be ready to do some minor upgrades if you''re going to put it through any rough terrain riding. Of course, this is true of any bike yoou buy from a department store. If you want a good, solid bike you don''t need to do upgrades on, you should buy a higher priced bike from a bike specialty store or even a professional bike builder.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by suitepotato - 4/22/2009 9:43:01 AM
Pros:
Inexpensive, available at WalMart, good set.
Cons:
Basic medium duty wheels, rear rim brakes instead of disc, front disc brakes stress front spokes.
Time Used:
3 Months
Comments:
First, ALL WalMart bikes should be trued up by your local bike shop as WalMart doesn''t hire bike techs, they hire stock and floor staff.
Second, this bike when adjusted right rocks. I''m not a light person and have rode this thing more than 250 miles so far and only now is the front wheel beginning to run out of true.
The suspensions both front and back have yet to bottom out under me, the derails could be a little less sensitive, but the brakes grab on 45 degree downhill runs as expected, and the standard tires grab the dirt as well.
If you want a good start for modding, this is one. It really needs stronger wheels with heavier duty spokes or mags, disc brakes in back as well as front, and a better seat than the standard crotch killer it comes with. Other than that, very ride worthy.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by meekie - 3/28/2009 6:33:47 PM
Pros:
its sold at walmart
Cons:
it sucks- everything is made in china
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
ive had this bike for less than one month, i ride it to school everyday, i ride it on the weekends, so i ride it very often. The chain has snapped 3 times, the deraillure has broken, the rims are crap, the gears on the pack snapped, the grips are gone, and just now both of my petals broke. NEVER BUY THIS BIKe
Rating:
Recommendation:
No I would not recommend it to a friend
Submitted by MTBKJONG - 3/19/2009 8:44:34 AM
Pros:
Cheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeap
Cons:
wal-mart bike
Time Used:
More than 2 years
Comments:
There are a lot of haters for the Mongoose, and rightfully so. Maybe I got a freak XR200. I''ve had it for about 2 years. I put a free Capa Fork on it, swapped shifters, and tightened up the rear shock. It is working for now, until I get the funds for a e better bike. It''s a little on the heavy side, but 42lbs? that''s bullshit. Mine weighs in at 35lbs. I put it on a diet as soon as i bought it. It''s serving its purpose now...
Rating:
Recommendation:
No I would not recommend it to a friend
Submitted by TWONKY - 2/27/2009 10:56:45 AM
Pros:
low price ok extras, strange paint job average tyres..decent low budget ride-or good calling card to dah world of mt biking
Cons:
cheezy decals, hard seat, less than average brakes.
Time Used:
6 Months
Comments:
remove the decals. they suck. upgrade the brakes,and tweak the frame. very good low budget entry in the world of mt bike whoring..this is an older model, that was found in the back room of wally world, and was priced to sell..under 80 bucks, which is an steal..this model is far better than the current ''new'' mongoose xr 200..and cheaper...the blowzos at wal-mart, don''t know jive, of putting a bike together. find one in it''s box, and build it yourself..if you can. if not, take it home, and go over it and tweak-tweak-tweak..
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Ace - 2/22/2009 12:53:58 AM
Pros:
Shifts on demand, smooth ride, ok brakes, great dual suspension
Cons:
The Fucj=king retarted dicks at wal mart don''t knoe shit. Brake cabke fucked up
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
Great bike for enduro, off road, or jumping. FUCK WALMART FUCK WALMART FUCK WALMART FUCK WALMART o and a nice ass paint job
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by airforceguy - 11/28/2007 1:10:13 AM
Pros:
Great looks, cheap price, sturdy frame, walmart will replace it when you break it
Cons:
heavy, cheap rear deraileur, hard seat
Time Used:
6 Months
Comments:
I've owned this bike for 6 months and have well over 250 miles on it...mostly road/lite trail. Those punks that are trashing it cause it didn't hold up after heavy trail riding should have their head examined for taking it on hard trails in the first place....its a $160 walmart bike...nuff said. If you want to do heavy trail riding...buy a more expensive bike. If you want a decent for the money all purpose bike this is the one for you.I trashed mine over the last weekend. I broke the rear deraileur and I returned it to walmart. They exchanged it and gave me a brand new bike with no questions asked. What more could you ask for? Bust it and they replace it. Sounds great to me. I will be replacing the cheesy ass rear D though.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by dirtjumper5 - 9/28/2007 4:31:26 PM
Pros:
this bike is like a sloppy whore with aids you should avoid it at all costs this bike is like a sloppy whore with aids you should avoid it at all costs
Cons:
this bike is like a sloppy whore with aids you should avoid it at all costs
Time Used:
3 Months
Comments:
this bike is like a sloppy whore with aids you should avoid it at all costs
Rating:
Recommendation:
No I would not recommend it to a friend
Submitted by splattered - 9/28/2007 4:20:21 PM
Pros:
it's shiny and has a cool stickers
Cons:
everything THIS BIKE IS A FUCKING PIECE OF SHIT !!!
Time Used:
6 Months
Comments:
this bike is the bigest pos i have ever had the miss fortune of riding!!!
-wet noodles are stronger than the rims
-the grip shifters jam up after 2 weeks
-the bottom bracket is one giant heaping pile of wasted effort
-the rear derailor fell apart with in a month, it has a pointless piece at the bottom that wil catch on your spokes if you slide against a rock or somthing of the sort
-the handle bars will start to bend over time and one day you will look at it and say holly %^$# 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
if you don't believe me then buy one your self and try riding it off road every weekend for 3 months, you will kick your self in the ass for buying it
Rating:
Recommendation:
No I would not recommend it to a friend
Submitted by fugativejay - 8/9/2007 5:00:56 AM
Pros:
cheap, comfortable, stylish
Cons:
cheap, heavy, noisy, and doesn't stop!!!!
Time Used:
More than 2 years
Comments:
i had the bike for two years now, and i've upgraded everything, my rear cog set broke, my rear wheel broke so i bought a new set so i could put discs on the rear, i upgraded the front brake to hayes hydralic and that took care of the stopping issue new tires the old ones wouldn't cut it any more. i've invested about 500-600 bucks and then the worse thing.... the frame snapped at the swing-arm
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by som1 - 8/8/2007 7:17:24 PM
Pros:
disc brake, looks cool, affordable, full suspension
Cons:
nothing really just that wal mart sell them and i dont trust them for bikes or putting them together
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
really good bike other than the wal mart part you should buy it
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by BlurredVision - 7/1/2007 12:34:29 AM
Pros:
Didnt have to make payments. Someone stole it, renters ins paid for it.
Cons:
Heavy, rear shock sucked, bottom bracket sqeaked like I was stepping on a mouse. Pedals ate my shins cuz the drivetrain wouldnt stay in tune.
Time Used:
More than 2 years
Comments:
Spend the money on an LBS entry level hardtail. I hope I find the SOB that stole mine so I can thank him. The suspension is weak and flexes a bunch, steals to much pedalling effort on uphills. At 42 lbs my new Iron Horse is 13 lbs lighter which means if I see that suckhead on my bike I can catch him.
Rating:
Recommendation:
No I would not recommend it to a friend
Submitted by KrAzY kRaCkEr - 6/11/2007 10:13:55 PM
Pros:
flashy,disk brake,full suspension,cheap,fairly fast
Cons:
heavy,crap tires,crap rims,crap axles and bearings,crap break pads,thin hard seat,breaks down after very minimal usage
Time Used:
More than 2 years
Comments:
Got this bike 2 years ago at wally mart... better than the next i have any ways. after replacing some parts like the tires,rear rim,and rear gear set its not that bad.. the pedals need constant tightening however and the front disk gets hot enough to make water vaporize on contact. the suspension is good after you get rid of the ring thats on the threads blocking the knobs movement. today i got a new rim and tire set because i had totally ahnialated the stock rim and axle i took the bike down a driveway ramp and the shock snapped the seats quick release... thanks to the next im back in action but beside that very good bike for a walmart price just keep it tuned up so ur bearings dont tear themselves apart.. take some of the stickers off too..dont ask just do...beside that i'd get it again... and just not overly abuse that curb air time with a stock rim.. good kids bike.. i know im 14 ok... thats all i have to say on this bike.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Mattdaotherdumbass - 2/20/2007 6:35:28 PM
Pros:
CHEAP
this is a good bike for a wally world special
easy to cusomize " add better parts"
take off the corny stickers and it looks half way deasent
Cons:
suspension sucks
( replace the front and rear shocks with more "pricey" but more practical components)
the seat sucks ass!
shifters suck balls
derailers suck donky dick!
rims didnt last
Time Used:
1 Year
Comments:
i bought this bike at wally world and have invested near $200 in it and its now a good bike but its not a high dollar bike dont get me wrong
if you want a bike to ride and fix up with better parts for cheap
this is the bike for you
if you want a $6000 dollar bike
all i can say is " its hard to hide money" some people just dont have it
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Mark aka Dumbass - 2/20/2007 11:22:49 AM
Pros:
Front Disk brake, light, affordable, full suspension, quick release wheels and seat, easly upgradable.
Cons:
Not enough travel in suspension, front derailer needs constant ajusting.
Time Used:
More than 2 years
Comments:
I love this bike!!! Mine has around 1000miles on it and still has all original parts. All I've done to it is ajustments and added grip all the way across the handlebars. This bike is a great buy for the price. It rides better then some 7,8,900 dollar bikes I've rode. My friend and bike racing teammate also has one and he loves it. His has about 500miles on it and is just as old as mine.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by commmander cool - 9/15/2006 9:08:31 PM
Pros:
looks cool, good for kids
Cons:
easily made, componets are junk,suspension almsot maxes out over my weight of 200lbs, gears not accruate, set is hard
Time Used:
6 Months
Comments:
Every time i buy a wal-mart i noticed one thing about there bikes. Once the warranty on the bike goes out The bike goes out. one maijor thing that happened to me while rideing this bike was my freewheel actually came off. than i tried to put it back on but it was useless it was strpied. so i had to buy a new freewheel for about 20bills and put it back on . than a week later my whole back rim collasped destroying it. never buy a mongoose mtb (unless you know what you are getting)
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Ben - 9/7/2006 6:58:37 PM
Pros:
Full Suspension, low Price, sturdy aluminum frame. Light weight. Good Looks. Great Potential for improvement.
Cons:
Cheap misc. parts that do not hold up well with prolonged abuse. Cheesy graphics aimed at twelve year olds. Poor in store assembly. Cannot find replacement parts yet.
Time Used:
Just Once
Comments:
I bought this cycle today at a local pawn shop for 40.00. It is well used, so I thought there might be some useful information I could add. I saw this model at China-Mart a couple of years ago, and I was impressed with the ultra smooth suspension, disc brakes, and relativly light weight. I ride on sidewalks, and over curbs with my 8 year old on weekends, so I need a full suspension cycle to save my nads, but not a full-off mountain bike. Unfortunately, with these cheap Chinese bikes, parts do not hold up well, and tend to create a snowball effect if not repaired, or corrected promptly.
I can tell this cycle was assembled by an Idiot. I originaly thought the rear shock was bound-up, but I later found all of the rear suspension bolts were super tight, not allowing the suspension to travel. Once I loosened the bolts, everything moved properly. I don't think the previous owner over tightened the bolts, it must have come from China-mart this way. The tight suspension caused the rear shock to fail early, because it couldn't travel more than half an inch, wich caused the suspension bolts to corrode because they couldn't pivot, wich caused the lower (steel) A-Arm to stress crack. Also, The rear wheel had been replaced. I read an earlier post about shoddy rear axles, so I assume this one was bad too. If anyone knows where to get a new shock, please e-mail me. i973olds@aol.com
This is a decent cycle, but China-Mart will hire any idiot for assembly. I wonder how many bicycles were ruined this way as opposed to actually breaking. I don't expect alloy brake handles, or decent derailleurs for $159, but Wal-mart could at least hire someone to assemble bicycles correctly.
PS the stress crack is on the rear (Black Steel) lower frame. it is underneath, on the chain side, about half an inch from the main pivot point, tward the rear. Check yours too.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Green Machine - 7/23/2006 6:07:50 PM
Pros:
Same as below
Cons:
Bad rear shock
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
A few days ago I bought the last one of it's kind at Wal*Mart. I used it before and it seemed good. Luckily I bought it from one that at least hired someone who knew what they were doing to put thier bikes together, so that sped the initial stuff up. scince then I've taken it out on the Pope and Talbot trails around Poulsbo, WA and it has preformed reasonably well. I have a complaint with the rear shock, though it is VERY stiff, even with me wieghing in at 220. But I got an upgrade on the front shock ( they didn't have any more of the Mozo M30, i guess), so the gave me a SR Suntour with more travel and, in my experience, a smoother ride. Eventually this bike will be scrapped, and be rebuilt again.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Green Machine - 7/18/2006 8:01:24 PM
Pros:
aluminum frame, SRAM shifters, great buy for the budget concious like myself, full suspension.
Cons:
some cheap parts, crap tires and wheel set. Seat is a rock
Time Used:
Just Once
Comments:
I used this bike at a friends house on a 10-mile, moderately challenging, up and down track. I'm not much of a technical rider, I'll plan where I go when I get there, I don't do much jumping, only when needed. On the long downhills, the suspension did great, made it a much smoother ride copared to my worse no-suspension bike. It preformed well on the major uphills, sometimes the shifting can be a bit touchy. I plan to get one and eventually replace everything on it 'til I have a completely new bike. If you are willing to do some tuning and repairs (I had to repair and tune my friends) yourself, then you should be fine with this bike if you aren't willing to shell out money for a "better" bike.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by shawn - 6/26/2006 12:38:42 AM
Pros:
low priced and good quality i dont really go on trails but i ride on the road with my buddies
Cons:
nothing on it is really tightend up but very easy to fix
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
best bike i have ever bought
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by dierte - 4/9/2006 9:54:21 AM
Pros:
cheap price.
Cons:
crappy components. heavy weight. no product service at walmart. put together poorly to begin with.
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
a friend of mine owns this bike, and we went to Moab Utah for a week of riding. I own a real bike (kona roast) and he rode his wal mart special. He was consistently behind us, we had to stop once a day at least to fix his bike. one day we we had to stop like 5 times to fix his deralluir. we ended up breaking it off with a rock and shortening his chain. His rims were ruined, he broke the quick release front axle, the bearings in his front hub were toast. I think that he got a couple centimeters of suspension movement in the rear. bottom line, i was impressed that it held up as well as it did for the trails we were riding. but instead of having fun, he was working his ass off. this bike is meant for kids on the sidewalk who want to think theyre looking cool. not a *real* bike at all
Rating:
Recommendation:
No I would not recommend it to a friend
Submitted by yang - 3/25/2006 7:39:46 PM
Pros:
cheap. and easily available
Cons:
everything. it is all crappy
Time Used:
3 Months
Comments:
mine fell apart after 3 weeks of riding everything was screwed it was a piece of crap never buy one. in fact never buy a mongoose ever kill yourself before u get one
Rating:
Recommendation:
No I would not recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Alex - 2/4/2006 8:20:55 PM
Pros:
disc brake,flashy looks,full suspension,tough and durable
Cons:
the seat is too hard but can be replaced,need to adjust front derailer
Time Used:
3 Months
Comments:
this bike is great for city and trail use the stickers that say not for offroad ar probably reffering to those 1000 dollar bike offroads took mine down some good hills and some rougher terrain gravel rocks roots creek ect. its a good bike all in all not bad for a kid but could have the water bottle bracket higher on the frame..also can take a good flip..trust me dunno why everyone says its junk its only junk if ur comparing it to somthing out of its leauge by a lot say a toyota carrolla to a lamborghini
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Kevin Willis - 1/31/2006 5:20:27 PM
Pros:
Creamy Suspension, direct steering, good looks, good build quality, low price.
Cons:
crap tires, hard seat, rear shock, front disc brake(temp), no warranty
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
This bike was a christmas present of 06'. I wanted the xr250 but the store didn't have it. I rode it for the first time and was disappointed when the brakes wear so weak(coverting from rim brakes to disc brakes is so hard). I took it to my local bike dealer and they said I have to break-in the brake pads. I have a 1/8 mile hill and it took me 20 full speed stops to finally get the braking performance that I desired. Then I noticed that the brakes, after being adjusted, stuck in the closed position. this was fixed by putting a spring on the arm of the caliber. This still wasn't enough though. The roll resistance of the Kenda Klaws were of the roof!!!! So I replaced the trash with MTB slicks. This changed everything. My acceleration, braking, handling, and rain control were multiplied by 10!
Don't forget to lube the bike down to give the gears an easier time.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by gustopf - 11/2/2005 8:20:14 AM
Pros:
front disc brake is great going down hill, real smooth, gearing is decent rear shock is good
Cons:
the front shock is a little soft, seat is hard.
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
i bought the bike brand new at evil mart, only place i could get to that had bikes, i had a xr 500 that i loved so i thought the xr 200 might be nice. ive riden it up in the woulds for about 16 hours total, and after cleaning the mud off and adjusting everything, im pleased to say its a good bike. need to get a new seat though. ow. the front shock has a tendancy to bottem out though, i only weigh 150 and the shock bottems out quite a bit. not a bad buy for 164.00 ill post some more here in a few months
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Fox Strife - 10/28/2005 1:23:41 PM
Pros:
Cheap find... Wally World special, Disk front brake system, solid frame w/ swing linkage setup
Cons:
Heavy, rock hard seat, SRAM plastic derailer, Tires, Rear stock axle
Time Used:
1 Year
Comments:
I have had my XR 200 for over a year now and I will say it has been put through its limits... I got the bike at a wal-mart on sale for 110 dollars and it was the only bike at the time that caught my eye. I rode it back the 5 miles from the store to my house and it was like driving a nice car. The ride was smooth and the handling was great, minus the rock for a seat( put on an old pacific seat on it for some cushin). A few months into riding it, I experianced a few problems with the bike. The rear gearset began to stick as when I rode it back from the store with a gallon of milk, the rear gears locked up and sent me head over heels into a church parking lot :) I brought it home and found out that not only the gear set was crapped out, but the rear axle was bent. I ordered new parts from the manufacturer and had the stock gear set replaced with a closer ratio Shimano gear set and a new stock axle. Big mistake on the axle... A few months into riding it more, I found out that the axle was bent again...:( So I called the manufacturer again and ripped into them for there crappy design for a rear axle and ask to send me a new one... Again for the third time I have resently found out that my Axle is bent... So I went to the Bike shop in town and told the guy how crappy my bike's rear end is and if he can do something about it... He did... I just dropped 200 + into my bike, replaceing the SRAM plastic derailer ( Why the heck would someone in there right mind make a key component for a MB in plastic?) with a Shimano "METAL" derailer and got a compition lvl rear rim with Shimano Gear set and a H.D. rear axle... I also Traded in those crappy Kenda Klaws for some Raptors and Redid my brakes. It has done me justice for a Department store bike and I like to put more money into it by replacing the MOZO shocks in the front and getting a compition crank.
Overall, I think this bike is one of those sleeper bikes that if for some money, a couple hundred of money, It will definately pose a threat to some compition with some 600 dollar bikes!
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Fox Strife - 10/28/2005 1:23:29 PM
Pros:
Cheap find... Wally World special, Disk front brake system, solid frame w/ swing linkage setup
Cons:
Heavy, rock hard seat, SRAM plastic derailer, Tires, Rear stock axle
Time Used:
1 Year
Comments:
I have had my XR 200 for over a year now and I will say it has been put through its limits... I got the bike at a wal-mart on sale for 110 dollars and it was the only bike at the time that caught my eye. I rode it back the 5 miles from the store to my house and it was like driving a nice car. The ride was smooth and the handling was great, minus the rock for a seat( put on an old pacific seat on it for some cushin). A few months into riding it, I experianced a few problems with the bike. The rear gearset began to stick as when I rode it back from the store with a gallon of milk, the rear gears locked up and sent me head over heels into a church parking lot :) I brought it home and found out that not only the gear set was crapped out, but the rear axle was bent. I ordered new parts from the manufacturer and had the stock gear set replaced with a closer ratio Shimano gear set and a new stock axle. Big mistake on the axle... A few months into riding it more, I found out that the axle was bent again...:( So I called the manufacturer again and ripped into them for there crappy design for a rear axle and ask to send me a new one... Again for the third time I have resently found out that my Axle is bent... So I went to the Bike shop in town and told the guy how crappy my bike's rear end is and if he can do something about it... He did... I just dropped 200 + into my bike, replaceing the SRAM plastic derailer ( Why the heck would someone in there right mind make a key component for a MB in plastic?) with a Shimano "METAL" derailer and got a compition lvl rear rim with Shimano Gear set and a H.D. rear axle... I also Traded in those crappy Kenda Klaws for some Raptors and Redid my brakes. It has done me justice for a Department store bike and I like to put more money into it by replacing the MOZO shocks in the front and getting a compition crank.
Overall, I think this bike is one of those sleeper bikes that if for some money, a couple hundred of money, It will definately pose a threat to some compition with some 600 dollar bikes!
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Skeletor - 10/3/2005 12:03:09 AM
Pros:
good value for the price
( somewhat )
Cons:
poorly put together, certain
components blow chunks !
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
this is an update of my original review and post of the xr 200..for the past month, have dogged the heck outta this low budget wal-goose..and the
jury is in..it has held up real well..certainly not the typical crappy walmart mongoose..we all have ridden or read about..first of all..if possible, buy one in the box, and build it at home....instead of having some dork at wally world do it..or if
you get one all ready built..go thru it,
or have a local bike shop tweak it
for you..before i replaced some of the
components..i tweaked the sram deraillers and promax brakes, and loosen the swing suspension..and
it made a world of difference..rode
the bleep outta it..just whoop on it.and it held up real well..once i adjusted the brake and pads, and rear hubs..it rode just fine..although it is on the
heavy side..the rear wheel only needed a little bit of trueing..but i wore
the black finish off the rim..
as of late, have replaced the front shock, which sucked..with a rock shox
quadra q21r..replace the sram deraillers with a front and back
shimano deore xt..replace the rims
with a mavic..and replaced those
weird kenda klaw tires, with a pair
of wtb velociraptors..so for a couple of
c-notes, upgraded the bleep outtamy xr 200..which i got from wally world at
30 % off..( $ 114.50 ) so now i have a
mongoose that's not bad..and can
hold it's own with bikes in the 400.00
to 600.00 range....also if you're looking at xr 200's at walmart..look
at as many as possible..even at other
stores..as some have decent shimano stuff on them..others have
promax and sram stuff on 'em..and
some xr's are yellow and black..and
some (like mine) are black & red.
all in all..i am very happy with my
xr 200..can't wait to get a 2nd bike
which will probably be the xr 250.
but for the most bang for yer buck,
the stock xr 200, is a good choice,
and even better, if you can find a
100-200 bucks more to upgrade it!
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by stephen williams - 9/22/2005 9:14:42 PM
Pros:
Oversized tires, looks great, great for trails, front disc brake, full suspension
great budget bike
Cons:
seat will make your butt sore for days,
seems heavy
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
I just bought one for $159. I'm very happy and have been riding all over Knoxville for the last few days. So far so good. The decals were overkill, so I took a few of them off. I'm very impressed with the front shock, seems to be high quality. Disc brake works excellent. Seems great for a budget bike, hope to ride some trails and give it some abuse. We'll see how she holds up after a couple of months. I'd interested in hearing some other stories about this ride.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by mongoose fan - 9/15/2005 2:46:53 PM
Pros:
good bike for the ultra low price. as everyone has said, or has done-cheeep stuff, but easy to upgrade.
Cons:
bad decals. tires are lame. water bottle bracket,located on bottom of frame, too close to crank, and makes it hard to get water-during a ride. bad engineering from mongoose
Time Used:
6 Months
Comments:
the potential for improving this low budget ride,is there, and how much moola ye wishes to sink into this bike.
depends on the rider. if not, one should of bought a same price or slightly higher trek or giant,,the xr 200 is a hit for the goose men at pacific cycle
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by skcurrie@yahoo - 9/15/2005 7:51:24 AM
Pros:
Excellent bike for the $$. Full suspension, aluminum frame, disk brake for under 175!
Cons:
Just like everyone else says... cheap components.
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
I got mine, hopped on it and no rear suspension, and two rear tires... So, I did a little research and discovered that Wal-Mart employees are not bike assembly experts. I completely dissembled it, greased all the bearings, pivot bushings, and the "shock" and torqued to specs... rides like a caddy now... no mods yet, but probably won't be cost effective to do too many (first will be the seat). I am just starting out so I think it will be a great beginner bike.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by gary - 9/13/2005 5:48:59 PM
Pros:
looks great, low cost, easy upgrades
Cons:
hard to handle
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
Over all a great bike hard to handle and turns like a bus but for the cost it is great. Has a sharp look and you could not ask to much more for $155
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by twilight zone - 9/13/2005 2:48:08 PM
Pros:
seems to be a o.k. bike , for the
price. 159 bucks plus tax, takes it.
Cons:
walmart bike..so any real adjustments are out of the question.you are on yer own. cheeep parts on this bike.
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
good low budget bike. needs to be upgraded..besides the tires,and deraillers,what else should i replace on this bike ? you other xr 200 owners,who have upgraded,what exactly have you done? and was the improvement etc worth it ?
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Fruit Eating Snake - 9/13/2005 7:55:03 AM
Pros:
sharp looking bike for it's price range.
can be upgraded as needed.lots of potential..if your wallet will allow it!
Cons:
poorly put together by walmart bike dweebs,a tad on the heavy side, low end shimano parts...
Time Used:
6 Months
Comments:
for under 200 bucks,whatta expect?
the xr 200,isn't all that bad, if you can overlook some minuses..first of all, it has those crappy kendra tires,my 200
has two rear tires..the bike was poorly put together,and when i got it home,had to re-do the whole bike. once i did this, then it's not a bad bike, a tad on the heavy side,ok for riding in town,and maybe doing some light-to medium mountain bike riding.mongoose hurts this bike,by cramming it full of lower tier shimano parts,with low budget crank,cassette and rims. mongoose should take a page from wally world,by buying from shimano in bulk,and putting on higher quality parts..hence offering a better bike for the price. some xr 200's had decent parts,etc-while others had deraillers from sram..go figure. mongoose needs to figure out what market they are going after..the low budget under 300 or less bikes, or going after the one thousand dollar plus mt.bike. mongoose can't serve both masters..they could focus on the lower end,offering a really decent bike for under 3 bills,even in the 250 dollar range,with far better tires,drivetrain,and more...and use a better front shock as well..overall, this is a decent bike, as is,but if one spends a little more money, and upgrade from say,bike nashbar-replacing the low end shimano schlock,then people wouldn't be so quick to trash on mongoose. i paid a little over 170 bucks for my xr 200,and have upgraded the rims, deraillers,tires,and crank..and have gotten a pretty decent bike outta it. the stock xr 200,ain't bad,but it pays one to scope out other xr 200's,at wally world..as some are better than others,in terms of features,and the way they were tossed together. for a starter mt bike, this is a decent mongoose..now only if pacific cycle,who owns mongoose,would get their act together, and give mongoose some respect...
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Skeletor - 9/10/2005 6:49:01 PM
Pros:
not a bad bike, for the price at wally world. looks good,and you can upgrade the beejesus outta it..i bought my for $114.00 some 30% off wally world's price...
Cons:
poorly put together. some wal-head bike geek put two kenda 'rear' tires on it..the derailer was cheep and needed a lot of tweaking..some of the decals weren't on the frame very well.
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
pulled the majority of the decals off, replaced the tires, and the front and rear derailers..replaced the front disc brake pads, and tweaked them,as with the rest of the bike. added a decent front -rear bike light, and took off the kickstand. for the moment, i use it to ride to work 8 miles in and back..and on weekends, do some medium mt.bike riding..for heavy duty plowing, use my old pre 1998 as with mongoose d-40r,which is the dump truck of early atb bikes..overall, the xr 200, is not a bad mongoose,unless you're some sort of bike snob. the potential is there..and a better bike for the buck-compared to the mongoose renegade,or the xr 100..
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by TheBigE - 9/7/2005 11:01:19 AM
Pros:
Excellent Price. Stiff suspension is good for a 200+lb guy.
Cons:
New to the sport so i don't know mtb's yet... I can tell the gear shifting is not very smooth and the bike is a tad heavy.
Time Used:
3 Months
Comments:
For just starting out, this is a great bike to break you in. Puts older mtbs to shame. The disc brakes on front are a nice touch too most bikers think it is as expensive bike.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Alex - 8/23/2005 9:13:04 PM
Pros:
Personally for a 12 year old i like everything about this bike
Cons:
whoever built this bike put two rear kenda tires on it ughh dont wana replace but i guess i have to.and the derailler (or the thingy that moves the chain from the front sprokets) needs to be adjusted alot.
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
i like it's looks and disc brake im thinking of possibly putting a rear disc on it too. the rear suspension is a little hard so i put my NEXT MAX 24 seat on it and it's fine now. im thinking of taking the rear suspension off the next and putting it on this one but not quite sure yet.if u have anytips or tricks or advice on what i can do for my bike please email me at MVPlayer0151@aol.com
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Mike - 7/22/2005 4:36:20 PM
Pros:
everything is really good. it looks cool to so it looks more expensive than $160. Disc brake is effin awesome.
Cons:
ive got about 300 miles on it, and the only problem i found was that my seat was tilted back too far. if youre a guy, you know what happens when you hit a bump. Just loosen it and tilt it back a liitle.
Time Used:
6 Months
Comments:
I dunno what you dumbasses are talking about the bike being junk junk junk and shit like that or how its heavy and hard to turn. Its a good beginner bike and i love it. Plus i got a good 20 foot skid while drifting sideways in the rain.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by hammer - 5/27/2005 6:30:36 PM
Pros:
bike looks hot........
Cons:
swing link is shit.derailer also.adjust brake cotantly. i thought it was my old pan head for a second. carry a tool box.
Time Used:
6 Months
Comments:
they moutain bike dont belive it my son has had this bike for 6 months swing link broke at the bottm because its locked up or dont swing. i work to hard for my money to spend on a bike that looks good.dont ride it put it up or it'll fall apart.
Rating:
Recommendation:
No I would not recommend it to a friend
Submitted by z171mph - 5/16/2005 6:48:27 PM
Pros:
good looking bike, comfortable i did replace the seat, i don't know what most of you are riding or where but mine rides like a caddy.
Cons:
not enough height to adjust the handlebars, front disc brake needs adjusted alot.
Time Used:
6 Months
Comments:
I would have paid 300.00 for it ,i know what a dummy hu, but i would have.
for sure i have 2 friends that have went and got each of them one and they love it we ride sometimes 5-8 hours a day and at night.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by snake - 11/26/2004 4:38:09 PM
Pros:
great price, i dont know any thing else about it.....................................
Cons:
dont know/.....................................................................
Time Used:
Just Once
Comments:
should i get it?......................................
Rating:
Recommendation:
No I would not recommend it to a friend
Submitted by pos bike - 11/5/2004 10:28:11 AM
Pros:
junk junk juink junk junk
Cons:
junk junk junk junkl
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
junk piece of shit bike garbage its considered a "toy" it has stickers saying is not ment for offroad use.junk junk junk junk junk junk
Rating:
Recommendation:
No I would not recommend it to a friend
Submitted by N/A - 10/26/2004 1:29:29 PM
Pros:
Under $200,Looks like a real MTB bike,Rear brakes.
Cons:
Rear shock is just a spring & linkage for the rear shock was over tightened. Disc brake needs to be kept clean, or they work very poorly,Shifts poorly even with good adjustments,Top heavy & heavy.
Time Used:
3 Months
Comments:
This bikes biggest problem is no rear shock! it's only a spring, no damping. If you can set up a bike & do adjustments it will last long enough for you to know you need a new upgraded bike.Or that you don't ride enough to buy one. I am now waiting for the 05 Giant NRS to be released & will get my Wife to ride this on paved & very lite trails.Maybe she will find she likes riding & join me on yet another new bike.
Rating:
Recommendation:
No I would not recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Spencer - 10/12/2004 7:38:02 AM
Pros:
Good price, looks, and has a disc brake.
Cons:
Cheap parts, rims bend too easily, disc brake is cheap,stiff;little travel; rear shock, and the overall quality, Grip shifters
Time Used:
3 Months
Comments:
This bike is steal if you want a bike that looks great on the outside but is built poorly on the inside. For a kid, it will serve its purpose long and well enough (disregarding the rear shock). However, for an older ride if would fall apart. For example, it you bunny hop up a curb and land short because you looked at some lamborgini coming up the street, you would bend the rim a good centimeter over. Unfortunately there aren't as many good cars around where I live but I still have to true my rear wheel every several weeks. On the rear shock thing, I think they are defective or something on many of the bike because of the mixed comments about them and how when I took it off it all like changed into a bettter one. The drailer is fine, but coudl be better, mine bent in towards my wheel and would bang against the spokes whenever I put it on the first sprocket or whatever. Also, I don't like grip shifters but Walmart only has grip shifters or no shiftage at all. Well if you're on a budget, use this bike and break it before the warranty ends and get different bikes every 3-4 months like me. But I have to admit this bike is great for its price and would be great for moderate trails. Otherwise you might as well buy a better bike or be real good at trueing wheels.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by endo - 9/27/2004 2:27:15 PM
Pros:
good looks,front disc brake,lightweight
i just weighed it at 36lbs <--sweet.
great price, decent components.
Cons:
crank arms flex easy but surprisingly keep there shape. friends might tease you about your wal-goose
Time Used:
3 Months
Comments:
a good all around bike that can take a beating, as far as the suspension the front is a little soft, the rear is not as stiff as people say, i only weigh 150 lbs and it feels fine to me. i honestly prefer it to my gary fisher.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Chris - 8/31/2004 7:34:24 PM
Pros:
Good shocks, brakes
Cons:
rear suspension too stiff
Time Used:
3 Months
Comments:
Well I had this bike for three months exact and I go to replace the rear derailleur, because I bent mine, I find my frame is cracked lucky for me I got it back to Wal-mart before my return period was out. it was a really good mountain bike but i am gonna buy a Mongoose Masher to replace it. I had big plans for my XR 200 I was gona upgrade it to 24 speed but it broke after 89 days. I don't know what made it break but it did. :-(
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by slurm18 - 8/20/2004 7:35:55 PM
Pros:
great tires, great rear brakes, great shifting, very durable.
Cons:
front shock too soft, rear shock to stiff
Time Used:
3 Months
Comments:
I got this bike three months ago, I have 180 miles on it and nothing is wrong with it. I plan to upgrade the front and rear shocks. I will definitly put new disk brakes front and back. I think this christmas I will probably get an Ironhorse sgs pro downhill bike. you should definitly consider get this bike it is a great value for $159.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by xr200 26 - 8/5/2004 9:19:29 PM
Pros:
Great bike for the money, great brakes,derailleures,suspension and frame.
Cons:
Stiff suspension,bent rims, and wobbling crankset.
Time Used:
3 Months
Comments:
Awesome bike for the money, put a few suspension,crankset and other upgrades made the bike hanndle like a pro.Only spent $200 worth of upgrades and now i have the best bike for general trail riding.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Crzymountainbiker01 - 8/5/2004 7:13:23 PM
Pros:
good looking, good for light/medium duty trailbike, probably the best walgoose there is.
Cons:
rear triangle is steel and i cracked it after first trailride. fork is VERY soft after bottoming out on 6 foot drop off.
Time Used:
6 Months
Comments:
great starter bike for beginner/casual rider that understands that you cant thrash this bike to hell nad expect it to emerge unscathed. I ride a bit too hard for it but it has held up well. MUCH better than i thought it would be. cant go wrong with a $150 disposable bike. buy it and ride it till it breaks. then sell or strip and toss broken parts in trash, keep good parts for new one. take new parts off and replace with old, ride till they break, then you have replacement parts that are not damaged. but be careful about this because I hear that they are becoming hard/impossible to find. dont bother with other cheaper bikes, they are an injury or dissappointment waiting to happen. toughest fs bike you can buy without going to a bike shop and buying a hardtail.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by crzymountainbiker01 - 7/12/2004 10:23:42 PM
Pros:
Nice looking frame, nice geometry, good components
Cons:
softee front fork and cracked rear end
Time Used:
3 Months
Comments:
The rear end cracked after i went on an all day trailride that ended with me going off an 8 foot drop with lots of big rocks. probably the best bike ever made by pacific cycles. bottomed out fork on drop off, but replaceable because of standard headtube dimensions. thinking of goin with a marzocchi bomber. great bike for $150 at walmart. best walmart bike you can buy, PERIOD.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Izzy - 7/4/2004 9:19:20 PM
Pros:
THis bike is awesome good bike for the price Ilove the shocks you have to change the rear spring with softer spring
Cons:
rear shock is a little stiff but easy to change
Time Used:
1 Year
Comments:
I really love this bike its a very good performer i recommend this bike to everybody looking for a good bike
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Jo - 7/3/2004 2:23:18 PM
Pros:
everything you need in a good mountainbike that can be upgraded if needed as well
Cons:
all of the components are cheap and need the upgrade, but what do you expect for the price...
Time Used:
6 Months
Comments:
i have ridden this bike on a variety of trails and have had no problems yet. haven't done any 5 to 8 foot drops but then again who really needs to? the frame is a bit heavy but can be worked with. upgrading is recomended, highly. for the price this is an excelent bike for all around riding. i say put another 300 or 400 dollars into repacement parts and you still haven't broken the 600 dollar mark for this bike. great bike for any one
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by John - 6/6/2004 4:20:03 PM
Pros:
The price is the only pro i can think of...$159.00 at Wal Mart
Cons:
The whole bike in general.
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
I knew i should've just broke down and bought a real bike. This bike is heavy and cumbersome. It has poor geometry and handle like a school bus. It has the cheapest Shimano components I have ever seen. Within 3 weeks of 10 to 15 mile rides the bottom bracket is already loose and the cranks wobble, and this was from mostly flatland riding.
Rating:
Recommendation:
No I would not recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Chris - 6/1/2004 6:19:53 PM
Pros:
Great price, nice front racing suspension, realively light for the size of the bike. Nice front disk break and nice back break.
Cons:
The rear suspension is a little stiff but other than that the bike is excellent
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
Great bike, great price, nice parts.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by galt_57 - 5/14/2004 8:40:39 PM
Pros:
Low price. Looks pretty snazzy. Full suspension. Front disc. Partial aluminum frame.
Cons:
Cheap components. Excessive use of decals.
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
Interesting features on a cheap bike. Probably just fine for light use. Frame is aluminum -- sort of -- front forks and rear swing-arm are steel. Weight seems to be close to 40lbs. It will be interesting to see what breaks/wears out first.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by mongoose manyack - 5/1/2004 5:39:28 PM
Pros:
sweet-ride-durable-good brakes disc works awsome
Cons:
i bent the rims real easy free riding with jumps and drop offs
Time Used:
3 Months
Comments:
i really like the bike for its price i need new wheels thouh durable to i like to jump alot with my mtb.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Captain Dick - 4/23/2004 12:39:07 AM
Pros:
Great bike for the money. nice frame. black wheels, full suspension and graphics make it look like a much more expensive bike.
Cons:
rear suspension is too stiff. disc brake is weak. cheesy components.
Time Used:
Just Once
Comments:
I paid $159 at wal mart. One ride around the bay and she did great. It is a good bike for the casual rider and you can't beat these kind of features for a bike under 200 dollars. If you wanna look cool and have a decent bike for low cash, get this bike.
