Submitted by mikal winters iridefreeride - 7/25/2010 9:22:31 PM
Pros:
awesome geometry, frame has a downhill feel to it, fatbat setup,strong enough wheels(im a freerider,jumper,and downhiller, and im 12)disc brakes, wide bars, looks and feels AWESOME!!!!!
Cons:
i blew my stock fork out, (upgraded to a manitou splice air 100mm) could come with a beefier shock,i have to adjust my brakes alot, stock bars bend easy, bottom bracket started creaking
Time Used:
6 Months
Comments:
i love this bike. its awesome. has a great beefy feel to it jumps, whips, drops, and downhills good! im 12 and i love it!
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Aig - 6/1/2009 3:44:12 PM
Pros:
Fun bike to ride when it is not broken. Looks nice.
Cons:
Unreliable components; Breaks all the time; Lousy customer service; Useless warranty.
Time Used:
1 Year
Comments:
I always owned bikes purchased at department stores. So I had certain expectations when I bought the Giant Yukon FX from a bike shop. The quality of the ride was better than any of the bikes I had before. However, the joy was short lived. Things started to break almost on day 1. The fork leaked, the breaks squeaked, the gears skipped, derailleur broke, the hanger broke, the spokes broke, the cable broke. Some components like the hanger and derailleur kept breaking over and over. I had to take the bike to the shop for repairs over 7 times in the first year. I had real big issue with this, and I expected Giant to pay for the repairs under the warranty. The reps I talked to gave me the lip service, but refused to cover anything. They just wiggled their way out of honoring the warranty like slippery toads. This is a horrible bike marketed by a horrible company.
The ride may be better than the department store bike, but the quality and durability of the components is worse than anything I have ever experienced including the cheap department store bikes. Giant’s customer service did nothing for me. The warranty that came with my bike was useless. I will never buy anything from Giant ever again.
I could not go back to ridding a department store bike, so I bought a Jamis Dakar which very similar in configuration and ride experience to the Giant Yukon FX. I just don’t know what to do with the Giant lemon.
Rating:
Recommendation:
No I would not recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Fin - 5/28/2009 6:42:51 PM
Pros:
Smoothest ride, great bike for urban riding/mountain biking
Cons:
already had to replace the derailer with a Deore.
Time Used:
3 Months
Comments:
I owned this bike 8 years ago, loved it, had it stolen. Finally replaced it this year, and have fallen in love again. When I rode it years ago, it was a ridged frame, but now it''s got suspension. My only complaint is that the components are weak, I''ve owned a few bikes, but i had to replace this derailer after 3 months!
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Gman08 - 3/24/2009 2:25:05 PM
Pros:
Great frame. Light weight for the size and extremely durable. Nice breaks.
Cons:
Derailer is a little cheap.
Time Used:
1 Year
Comments:
This bike is great. It handles turns as well as jumps (3-4 feet) very well. Great manuverability and handling. I ride pretty hard very often and everything has held up well even after many spills.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by djpfool - 2/2/2009 2:05:18 PM
Pros:
Never let me down, components sound, shifters are the best for entry level. Shocks adjust well and front can be locked out.
Cons:
Front fork of course, but for the money its fine - does the job well
Time Used:
6 Months
Comments:
I was looking for entry level full suss, and in the end I went for a frame with a good rep, so I can change the parts later on
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by nojob - 1/17/2009 6:53:16 PM
Pros:
good value for what it is
nice light and durable frame
decent brakes
Cons:
small front shocks
if ridden hard will need a fair amount of maintenance
weak rims
Time Used:
More than 2 years
Comments:
i hacve had a pedal fall off
a shifter brake
a spoke brake
also numerous realignments/tune ups
for the derailer and brakes
there are way better bikes for the money available today
Rating:
Recommendation:
No I would not recommend it to a friend
Submitted by phinx^007 - 12/20/2008 8:09:33 AM
Pros:
awesome bike for the money.
Cons:
Pedals break to easily. BB wears out quickly. Shifters are sweet intil they snap cause of too much use. Too heavy and the front fork is horrible. and im only 150lbs. cheap components but i ride the bike to much for an xc rated bike
Time Used:
1 Year
Comments:
I ride it every day almost and the bike has stood up to a lot of punishment. make sure u have some extra derailler hangers in hand. this bike is a pain to work on if you are used to normality. the chineese stuff is a rip off cause u basically have to buy a whole new component cause they encase everything. i think this is an awesome begginer''s bike.
Rating:
Recommendation:
No I would not recommend it to a friend
Submitted by dhpete - 11/5/2008 12:17:12 PM
Pros:
bike breaks easy and you will have to hike!
Cons:
Biek breaks eaily and you will have to walk.
Time Used:
1 Year
Comments:
Ive broken this bike 5 times and giant wont cover the warranty no more.the frame is not good the back triangle is not even and breaks easy.......dont buiy this bike untill theyu change that flaw.
Rating:
Recommendation:
No I would not recommend it to a friend
Submitted by corbin - 4/26/2008 4:03:26 PM
Pros:
Inexspensive full suspension bike,
decent rear suspension geometry,
Cons:
Horrible seat, shocks wont last long
Time Used:
6 Months
Comments:
All you need is a better seat and upgrade the forks and you have a very good bike. Recommended to friends. Great job Giant for a $700 decent full suspension.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Robert - 1/1/2008 12:48:34 PM
Pros:
Great, bullet = proof frame. Good brakes, index shifting and shifters.
Cons:
Suspended fork.
Time Used:
More than 2 years
Comments:
Got tired of taking my bike on the bike rack to the local MTB trail, and decided to replace the suspended fork with a rigid fork. I've considered this move for a while.
The bike handles as well as a good road bike. The rigid fork makes it fast, and removes that 'squishy' effect when out on the road. I highly recommend this move if one wants to use their mountain bike on the road.
Rating:
Recommendation:
No I would not recommend it to a friend
Submitted by mountain_bike_fan#1 - 11/25/2007 2:53:27 PM
Pros:
very good components; front suspension (Rock Shocks Dart One) are excellent, in my mind second only to Fox Racing Shocks
Cons:
Really not any in my mind
Time Used:
3 Months
Comments:
I ride almost every weekend at the Farmdale Resavoir dam in Washington, IL. I recently went out when it was snowing and I had never had so much fun on a bike ride. I had to take my bike to a car wash to get as much mud as posseble off of my bike because I could ride as hard as I wanted to this bike is AMAZING
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by GTScott - 11/14/2007 5:20:35 AM
Pros:
Great price; Good all around performer; Decent weight; Fairly rugged
Cons:
stock pedals should be replaced; bottom bracket is a weak point
Time Used:
More than 2 years
Comments:
I have had this bike for several years and it has been a great all around performer. Recently it developed a creak in the bottom bracket which I think is the cartridge. I plan to keep this bike as a great trail bike as I move to a full squish model.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by MitchMedic - 11/13/2007 5:23:57 AM
Pros:
Light weight for a big frame,nice height, great tires, strong wheels, good front shocks.
Cons:
Factory saddle like sitting on a 2x4, factory pedals very tiny.
Time Used:
3 Months
Comments:
I am 6'5" 300Lbs, thought I would never ride again until I found this bike, makes me feel like I am normal sized when I am on the trails.... Except when I shoulder check the trees that everyone else flys by.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Yukon FX 08 - 10/25/2007 5:50:19 PM
Pros:
Cheap!
OK shocks...
good for beginners only.
Cons:
terrible components
breaks 2 often
bad tires, getting lots of flats
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
Weak...
cranks keep getting loose
rear shifter broke 1st week of riding
rims are weak... easy to bend (I am 155)
worst bottom bracket I have ever seen
rear break works, front 1 doesn't
maybe its just my bike...
Rating:
Recommendation:
No I would not recommend it to a friend
Submitted by dkido - 10/17/2007 5:57:36 PM
Pros:
Great frame geometry. generally solid components. great price.
Cons:
scrap the pedals for some clipless ones. seat also sucks.
Time Used:
More than 2 years
Comments:
highly recommended, although had my time a gain i would have stretched the budget to the next model up for higher level components as I have replaced a rear hub and cassette after giving it a little more than it could take on some trails.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by harpdaddy - 10/15/2007 3:28:21 PM
Pros:
excellent frame, great brakes, lightweight (compared to what I was on)
Cons:
swap out suspension spring for heavier spring, also swapped out platforms for toe clip pedals, cheap plastic chain guard broke immediately
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
i'm 6'6" - 260 - and this bike is a godsend. 24" and has been put through the tests and performing great so far running lots of fast downhills, roots, jumps, and mud
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Bill - 6/2/2007 1:58:43 PM
Pros:
great frame
good disc brakes (for mechanical)
Cons:
deraileurs could be better (Deore would be nice
Time Used:
More than 2 years
Comments:
I have had this bike for like 3 years now. Great bike for the money. You cannot go wrong with a Giant. Was considering getting a Fuji Outland but decided on the Yukon instead
Rating:
Recommendation:
No I would not recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Trav B in Everett - 5/9/2007 7:50:46 PM
Pros:
I love it and for what i payed what can i say it works really well
Cons:
A lot of mid priced stuff on it but so fair so good
Time Used:
3 Months
Comments:
Over all its a good deal
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Chris - 5/6/2007 8:43:25 AM
Pros:
breaks are dead nuts, Front shocks have plenty of travel, rims havent bent yet and i weight 255, frame is very nice
Cons:
Shocks seem weak, but it could be that im too heavy for them
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
perfect 470 dollar beginners bike
make the bike ~525 MSRP with slighty better shocks and a basic suspension post(which i added myself) and i give it a 5 stars
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Jason - 5/2/2007 11:46:19 AM
Pros:
Shifters, Hayes Disc Brakes,Strong Frame, Wide Handle Bars, Dual Duty Rims and Aggresive Tires.
Cons:
Uncomfortable Seat and Forks are a Little Weak.
Time Used:
3 Months
Comments:
This is the 2007 model and I have put it through it's paces. It is a very good bike for the price and even if you ride aggresivley it will withstand all the abuse you throw at it.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by mtb review master - 11/18/2006 9:43:00 PM
i bought this bike in 05, and just upgraded to the new Hardrock pro disc. It is a much better bike, stock with a Marzocci fork, Avid BB5 discs, a beefier frame, SRAM derailler and shifters, and Doublewall Ditch Witch rims. I love The hardrock, and would take it over the Yukon any day.
Rating:
Recommendation:
No I would not recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Robert - 4/9/2006 3:57:29 PM
Pros:
Comfortable frame geometry, solid frame feel and excellent shifting arrangement.
Cons:
One week after I bought my Giant Yukon the crank came loose while I was on my way to the bike shop.
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
This is the second mountain bike I've owned in ten years. Overall, this is the best mountain bike I've owned.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by justin - 11/22/2004 8:38:06 AM
Pros:
great beginer bike
Cons:
shifters sux , forks no good
Time Used:
1 Year
Comments:
pay a little more and get a bike with good components ,like a rianer.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by mandanglo - 7/15/2004 2:44:09 PM
Pros:
It's a tough and durable bike, frame is very solid. Very good and strong bike for its price. I like the disk brakes and the smooth paint job.
Cons:
Not many problems except for the weight, could be a bit lighter.
Time Used:
6 Months
Comments:
Good overall bike. I've been riding it on all sorts of trails and it hasn't given me any problems yet.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by fish - 6/1/2004 3:07:12 PM
Pros:
Beefy frame feels solid. Wider bars than other bikes I've tested give a feeling of control, love the disc brakes, for the money, they're awesome. Shifting is crisp and the pedals are brutal, you're not slipin off! Looks good - I like red.
Cons:
Bike is a bit heavy, my wife's Gary fisher is definitely lighter. Stock tires are a little too prone to latteral slide in the curves on the loose stuff. Climbing is a little wheelie prone.
Time Used:
3 Months
Comments:
The bike is a blast for the dollar. I'm just a weekend rider but I do my best to punish my bike. Overall feels very stable, controlable and capable whether hopping down narrow root and rock staircases or leisurely cruising an open trail or fire road. Your buck goes a long way!
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Brent Johnson - 8/14/2003 9:12:15 AM
Pros:
The Bike for the Price is as strong and smooth as I have seen. It handles well for a intermediate price range!!! Verry Tough through rough Contitions!!!!
Cons:
The bike is a little to heavy. Brakes system could be better!
Time Used:
More than 2 years
Comments:
I have ridden mine for over two years and have had no mechanical break's. I would recomend that Everyone from beginner to intermediate riders look into the "Youkon".
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by James - 2/19/2003 10:55:50 AM
Pros:
Really smooth bike, it shifts and rides smoothly.
Cons:
color could of been something other than orange, and the shocks could of been upgraded with 2 springs instead of one.
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
This bike is a good bet if your a begginer like me.
Rating:
Recommendation:
No I would not recommend it to a friend
Submitted by pokey333 - 10/7/2002 3:55:33 PM
Pros:
Durable. Affordable.
Cons:
None that I can think of right now.
Time Used:
More than 2 years
Comments:
Great Mountain bike frame. It has taken lots of abuse and lots more riding. It's still hanging in there. If I ever replace the bike it willbe with a Giant.
