i love the way the shocks ride and feel, and the frame is crazy awesome.
Cons:
first off, i got an xxl frame... which was a mistake for the type of riding i do. normally the frame would fit me and i''d be perfectly happy with the bike, but i find my self at the pump track often, and i cant lower my seat very much... and jumping a frame so big is awkward. i love the disc brakes, but they seem to be finicky because they''re mechanical, and because my wheels never seem to remain true, so i find myself spending a lot of time adjusting the brakes and the wheels. also, the wtb pure v seat mine came with was magnificent... until i bent the rails on it, so it is now forever stuck in a funny position.
Time Used:
6 Months
Comments:
i actually love this bike, even though the review may not make it seem like it. i am incredibly rough on my bikes though, and go to fast and crash alot... which wasn''t what this bike was made for. it is primarily an xc bike, but that aside, it still tears up jumps and log drops despite its size. in the end, i would probably buy this bike again, just... not an xxl frame size. the bike has a perfect stand over height for me (i''m 6''3) but with jumps and pump track riding, you need to get a bit lower. i''d do it again if i got a large or med. frame.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by ordy - 2/23/2009 7:33:21 AM
Pros:
great bike love the forks, nice sturdy fram, very light, got for carying.
Cons:
i got the wrong books on it so i dont know how to agust the preload jumping gears almost breaking a tooth off the sprokets.
Time Used:
3 Months
Comments:
great great bike. these problems are just mine they probly wont happen to any one else i just have to get it to my local shop for my 100 mile tune up. the bike can handal alot. i mena you can jump it but not 10 feet like these other guys are saying. it can handle being thrashed around and beat. it also looks really good muddy..
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by GTrider - 10/9/2007 9:28:25 PM
Pros:
Shimano parts, very light, comfortable riding stance, lock-out front fork
Cons:
Left pedal seems to make a creaking noise recently. Most of the reviews I have read mention the pedals as being the main flaw. Perhaps I will need to replace mine soon as well.
Time Used:
3 Months
Comments:
This is my first bike in a long time (probably 8 or 9 years now?) and I am very pleased with it. I fell in love with it when I first took it out for a test ride. It's very easy to ride, lightweight, and comes with a reasonable price tag!
I haven't done anything too extreme with it like taking it off 10 foot jumps, but don't really plan to. I ride it around some local trails that aren't terribly harsh, and frequently ride on pavement. The lock-out feature on the fork is awesome. Just reach down and turn the switch and the fork will no longer compress. Really helps you on solid terrain to crank up the gears and fly (without a percentage of your effort being wasted compressing the shock again and again).
I don't know what an experienced/hardcore rider would say about this bike, but if you're beginner then I highly recommend this.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Smitty - 10/8/2007 12:44:25 PM
Pros:
Same frame as the 1.0 and Expert. Excellent price point and some pretty good components. Suspension lock-out (2007 and newer) is a great feature for those of us who ride multi-surface trails.
Cons:
Low-to-mid level components all-around. Specifically, the Shimano Acera front derailleur is a big hit. The pedals are also really cheap.
Time Used:
3 Months
Comments:
With some minor component swaps, makes for a great all-terrain touring bike. This one got me through all 180-something miles of the C&O Canal in a few days with only minor mechanical issues.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by bonzo - 10/29/2005 11:49:15 PM
Pros:
really easy to ride, load of fun and good for a beginner
Cons:
not good for big drops and stuff like that derrrr.
