handles well, good geometry, love the blue/white color
Cons:
handle bar is weird, grip sucks really bad, and the saddle is uncomfortable.
Time Used:
3 Months
Comments:
got this two weeks ago for some "casual" trail riding in the local park. I went down the "black labeled" more advanced trail a few times now and the bike handled amazingly for something that cost $299. I initially wanted to get something more serious and leave this for my girlfriend, but after riding with it I''m considering just upgrading it. The bike''s frame is Steel, and that doesn''t break unless you are uber fat.
"it is not always about what you are riding, but how you are riding it" , to the idiot that jumped 11ft and broke the steel frame.. you probably weight 300lbs
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by AZbiker - 4/28/2009 3:36:35 PM
Pros:
durable great for beginers
Cons:
heavy and not the best forks
Time Used:
More than 2 years
Comments:
this bike is a great beginer bike it is durable and has even stood up to a couple races
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by martinos - 5/31/2008 6:44:50 AM
Pros:
Good on trails (survived some really muddy stuff), easy to ride and good for beginners
Cons:
Wheel rims snaped after 2 years because of brakes wearing them down and had to be replaced. Suspension and gears not so great.
Time Used:
More than 2 years
Comments:
I used this bike for 3 years and i had to make a few changes (above) after heavy use. Good for beginners but breaks easily.
Rating:
Recommendation:
No I would not recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Leadingme@gmail.com - 4/27/2008 10:49:47 AM
Pros:
Cost was lower than fixing a bike that I brought back from Iraq. I like the fact that it is a medium runner. With a few upgrades, I really enjoy this bike. I
Cons:
The front forks bleed grease and they are not a quick response. Not repaired as of yet.
Time Used:
1 Year
Comments:
After get a tune up (has not had one yet) it should run a bit better.
*I have read all the comments on this page. There must have been some guys that just bought the wrong bike for 11 ft jumps and the others that said it was to heavy. The bike is a trail bike, not a featherweight.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Jack - 1/29/2008 2:42:20 PM
Pros:
Great Bike overall for simple trails nice frame great rapidfire gear changer and best of all its even better when you buy it at Sunshine Bicyles
Cons:
derailer isnt that great and I would like to upgrade to disc brakes but I dont know if you can do that
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
I love this bike great handling great seat very quiet (great for night riding)
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by rich - 1/26/2008 4:39:06 PM
Pros:
adjustable strong forks, gd saddle, amazing sprocket and chainset, fast gear change.
Cons:
brakes wear down too quick
Time Used:
1 Year
Comments:
Amazing handling and grip through woods and can handle medium jumps in trials reccommend for beginners, never had any probs apart from loads of new brake blocks strongly reccomend
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by rich - 1/26/2008 4:38:21 PM
Pros:
adjustable strong forks, gd saddle, amazing sprocket and chainset, fast gear change.
Cons:
brakes wear down too quick
Time Used:
1 Year
Comments:
Amazing handling and grip through woods and can handle medium jumps in trials reccommend for beginners, never had any probs apart from loads of new brake blocks strongly reccomend
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by rich - 1/26/2008 4:37:33 PM
Pros:
adjustable strong forks, gd saddle, amazing sprocket and chainset, fast gear change.
Cons:
brakes wear down too quick
Time Used:
1 Year
Comments:
Amazing handling and grip through woods and can handle medium jumps in trials reccommend for beginners, never had any probs apart from loads of new brake blocks strongly reccomend
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Steve - 12/13/2007 11:51:23 PM
Pros:
solid frame, great brakes, price
Cons:
crankset is poor, slow
Time Used:
1 Year
Comments:
I ride this bike everyday, i have converted to road tires and it really doesn't keep up with the road bikes, but i guess it isn't one, i have the 2006 model (non disc). i have never had to change a single part and its still going, good value
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Mike - 12/10/2007 4:02:10 AM
Pros:
Strong frame, decent components, solid, nice seat
Cons:
CHAINSUCK!! Dont ride in mud, you'll end up skidding to a stop with an acrobatic style of going over the handle bars followed by a faceplant and a beatiful sculpture of your face in the dirt - all because you got chainsuck. Bad fork, heavy, steel stem and handle bars, heavy and not so grippy tires, bad grips, pedals
Time Used:
More than 2 years
Comments:
This is an update to my review. All was good and well for a year and a half until I did a race with lots of mud. Didnt even do 2km and I was getting chainsuck like the bike was hooked on it! Ended up damaging my frame BIG time and now Im left feeling sceptical of my drive side chainstay with a good half of the metal gone. Just the thought of that thing snapping while crossing a robot intersection with heavy traffic makes me wanna puke...Dont be like me and be stupid and race with this bike, its not made for it. If you want a good racing bike then get something that can handle it. I did and Im now the proud and happy owner of a Merida MATTS TFS-800-D. My boulder has now retired to a leisure riding bike, but still, Im scepticle about that chainsuck damage...
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by giantboy - 11/8/2007 7:45:24 PM
Pros:
great seat, great shifting, great handling, great endurance, good at keeping up with road bikes (put 100 psi road tires on it) good at running over dogs and cats (they like to jump out at you, dont swerve, hit em!) In case you do need to stop, you have great brakes!
Cons:
well...I replaced the chain and had to get a spoke replaced so far...but the spoke incident was because someone was trying to pants me and I wanted to get away...gosh!
Time Used:
1 Year
Comments:
well...for the gay ppl who put one star...you must not be man enough to take a bicylcle without the nice shocks...and you mis-spell like crazy. once ya learn how to spell, then come back on and give a credible product review! And the dude with the 11ft drop thing...this bicycle was not made for that...lol
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by RHarris - 8/12/2007 1:05:00 PM
Pros:
Price, durability, style, brakes, shifting
Cons:
none as it fits my needs
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
I would think it's safe to say this bike is for the beginner or someone who is just looking for something to cruise around local park trails or the neighborhood or maybe for someone maintaining a certain quality of health and wants something to bike around with. I give it 4 stars as it what I need and nothing more or less, especially for the price. Nevermind some of the useless, garbage comments above.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Mike - 8/12/2007 7:50:47 AM
Pros:
Fucken SOLID frame!!! This baby wont snap too easily. Decent components. Upgradable, you can put anything on this beast! Strong and durable. comfy seat. Awesome braking power for V-brakes. A nice package for the price.
Cons:
A bit on the heavy side, but thats the trade off for a strong frame. fork is not the best hey, change it when you can. brake levers are too long! I prefer shorter brake levers, but thats personal opinion. Crap handle bar grips, gonna change those soon. Tires aren't that bad, but not that great either, but hey, its an entry level bike, so its not fair on cutting it down for the components spec.
Time Used:
1 Year
Comments:
This bike has served me well. I've put it through absolute hell, and its come back asking for more. That frame will never break. Its real strong! I've got the 24 speed australian model and I can safely say that the engineers knew what they were doing when they designed this bike. Ok now for upgrades. I changed the pedals to shimano m324. Changed the fork to an RST 120mm Gila plus T&L, which is a real charm. Changed the seat after wearing it out (yes I do ride enough to do that!). Gonna change the handle bar grips and tires soon. This bike is great, but yes there are indeed beter bikes out there and if I had like $5000 or so then I would definitly buy a beter bike like the trek 8500 (my dream bike), but Im not rich, unlike some of these people. But the truth lies in the old saying that you get what you pay for.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by 6ft stoner - 7/9/2007 11:49:02 AM
Pros:
look at coments ..................
Cons:
look at coments ....................
Time Used:
1 Year
Comments:
sorry i made a mistake there, i was ment to say the fox f32 RL 100mm that i wanna change to. at the same time put disc brakes on
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by 6ft stoner - 6/30/2007 4:00:06 AM
Pros:
strong. value for money. good components. good handling. decent shifting. upgradable. good brakes. light. not bad offroad
Cons:
fork is a bit hard, i wanna upgrade it to the fox f29 100mm. skips sometimes, but that can be fixed. remember to tighten the crank cuz mine came loose. grips are not too good, change em wen you get the chance
Time Used:
1 Year
Comments:
nice bike hey. not bad for the price. i like this bike, its much better than a raleigh or cheaper bike. it holds up well to abuse. i really need to get round to changing the fork and grips, maybe add disk brakes since it has bosses for that. convert to slick tires and you got a nice road bike
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Jared - 4/21/2007 8:23:15 PM
Pros:
Cheap, great, reliable....wished I would have found a great bike like this before the junk from Wal-Mart.
Cons:
The tires come out of true quick the first time...just go up to the shop you purchased it from...a few times and it will be rock solid
Time Used:
6 Months
Comments:
good for longer hardtrails, and even pavement if you get smoother road tires. Used for a 96 mile ride in one day and kept up with Road bikes!
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by surfaMIKE - 3/21/2007 6:49:21 AM
Pros:
decent components. same as all the other reviews - comfy seat. awesome reliability. strong. great entry level bike. um cant think of anything else...
Cons:
NOT I repeat NOT for the hardcore rider who likes fucking up a bike. dont try do hectic drop offs with it, it wasnt built for that kinda stuff.
Time Used:
1 Year
Comments:
overall i can say that its a nice bike. it suits my needs and is very reliable. there is the concern that my rails under my seat bent as well, but that was because i went A-wall with it in an offroad race, my fault, not the bikes. great bike actully, im very impressed with it...oh ya one last thing...WE HATE RALIEGH!!!
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by mtb'07 - 2/19/2007 4:52:35 PM
Pros:
great bike and light!!! very strong, and reliable.
Cons:
the seat is comfy,but the rails bent when my dad used it(I'm now 13).the bars are a bit crappy, and the derailler broke when Ihit a tree going down a hill.
Time Used:
1 Year
Comments:
very nice for almost anything. It has been through many excursions and ROCKS!!!
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by greg - 10/17/2006 9:16:36 AM
Pros:
Great price, good components, great seat.
Cons:
just barely fits my trunkmount rack.
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
Does what it is intended to do. If you want a full suspenion bike for hardcore downhill stuff then buy an appropriate bike, dont buy an entry level bike and complain when it breaks! I have two Giant bikes this one for my wife and mine which ive had for about 6 years. only problem ever was flat tires.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by uncle tom - 10/11/2006 9:53:49 AM
Pros:
very reliable, awesome quality, comfortable seat, i can go on forever
Cons:
jack shit, this bike is awesome
Time Used:
More than 2 years
Comments:
this is the ultimate hardtail, I have had this bike for 3years now and I just love it, and who ever doesn't like it is a gay mother fucking faggot
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by DIGGI - 10/10/2006 10:11:15 AM
Pros:
comfortable seat,excellent entry level bike,very versitile,so far very reliable
not too heavy but not too light, awesome bike!!!
Cons:
Not the best for hardcore shit, otherwise nothing
Time Used:
6 Months
Comments:
This bike suits my needs and is fun and practical, outstanding reliability, good for beginers to sharp up on their skill. I recently did a 24km off road cycle that was pretty hectic and it really withstood everything thrown at it. It came out in one piece (unlike other more expensive bikes). Words can't explain the love I have for this bike. I absolutly love this creature
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by me - 9/22/2006 2:06:01 PM
Pros:
very comfortable, easy to ride, perfect for what I use it for
Cons:
um...I do not do any hard core biking, just around town and campus, I ride a couple traisl around here, nothing major...it's perfect for that. Although I would imagine that if someone tried to use this bike for something other than what it is intended for, they may be disappointed.
Time Used:
1 Year
Comments:
It's an entry level bike, not the best out there but a good quality bike for people who want something that will last...unlike the bikes you may find at your local walmart.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Sam - 9/14/2006 11:56:44 AM
Pros:
great smooth gear change, good brakes, nice comfy seat.
Cons:
nothing wrong
Time Used:
1 Year
Comments:
great bike very versitile great for anything
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Marc - 5/1/2006 8:58:34 PM
Pros:
Smooth shifting and ride, great braking, comfortable seat.
Cons:
The one downside could possibly be the tires but this is an entry level bike and when taking that into consideration, I really see no cons.
Time Used:
3 Months
Comments:
This bike is perfect for it's intended target audience, entry level mountain bikes. Even my buddy prefers it's ride and handling over his Specialized Hardrock.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Mal - 4/27/2006 12:13:00 AM
Pros:
Easy to ride
Cons:
none yet, it goes well
Time Used:
3 Months
Comments:
no problems with bike it is just right for me. Not the quickest bike I have ridden.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Brezza - 4/15/2006 5:32:08 AM
Pros:
great stock braking, good derailleurs and cassette, strong frame, good rims
Cons:
shit saddle, bars, headpiece, crank, and tires and the bottom bracket is fucked in the head and shocks dont tend to do much annd bottom out easily
Time Used:
3 Months
Comments:
i dont no wot model(year) that yourall going on about, but i have the 06' model and its great. i have spent over $350 dollars on it so farwith new tires, headpiece, bars,crank and saddle but i use it for pretty hardcore shitand it hasent broken on me yet!!!
great bike for less money
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by 3 Bike Owner - 2/8/2006 2:37:52 PM
Pros:
A very capable and reliable bike with decent equip. at a Walmart price.
Cons:
It wasn't meant to be a hardcore mountain bike. But you get what you pay for.
Time Used:
More than 2 years
Comments:
A great path and trail bike,love the gearing. It won't "run away" while the seat is still warm. Cost is a third of my Raleigh c200 hybrid cruiser and tenth of my Specialized rockhopper comp fsr, which would be a logical choice for the hardcores.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by rider212121 - 6/17/2005 9:08:32 PM
Pros:
it sucks do not bye the bike everthing sucks
Cons:
it is relly heavy
Time Used:
Just Once
Comments:
it it it ti it it it it it it it it sucks
Rating:
Recommendation:
No I would not recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Skylar - 4/11/2005 8:09:11 AM
Pros:
It handels well. the brakes work really well.
Cons:
the gears skip a lot. the tires stink same with the tubes.
Time Used:
3 Months
Comments:
I do'nt care what everybody else says I like my bike!
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Sara - 7/27/2004 7:11:14 AM
Pros:
This bike Isn't that bad once u get into it.The thing that makes it bad is where u get it from.LIke Sunshine Bike shop kicks ass!!!
Cons:
Its a good bike
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
The shifting does get a little fucked sometimes, But I dont see whats so shitty about everything else!!!
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by beginner mountain biker - 4/24/2004 5:52:42 AM
Pros:
Are u idiots this bike is for begginers not for pros and 11 foot drops and its in expensive
Cons:
There are no bad things about this bike
Time Used:
More than 2 years
Comments:
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Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by minelli and specailize man - 4/8/2004 4:30:19 PM
Pros:
there is no pros it sucks
Cons:
the frame is to weak i drop it off a 11 foot drop and fucked the frame and bike up
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
i would recommend the bike to a pussy
Rating:
Recommendation:
No I would not recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Braini - 9/23/2003 8:04:55 PM
Pros:
None, this bike eats the shit off a pig farmers soles.
Cons:
This bike eats your mums bad stuff. Shit fame, shit rims, shit hubs, shit cranks, shit running gear, shit tyres, shit gears, shit fork, shit handling, shit endurance. Well done giant
Time Used:
Just Once
Comments:
Just to reiterate, this bike is homosexual, do not buy it, it will make you gayer than julian clary. Thankyou
Rating:
Recommendation:
No I would not recommend it to a friend
Submitted by poop - 9/8/2003 5:23:27 AM
Pros:
this bike is pretty stingy it has crap gears and crap shocks
