Frame is the Bomb! OEM seat, pedals long since replaced from OEM plastic. Rear pads twice or more, cable, rear rim and tires all replaced, but i expected to replace/upgrade anyway.
Cons:
The crank is starting to play and make noise. This might be the death of it.
Time Used:
More than 2 years
Comments:
For the $ this bike has met my expectations. But really, the crank too? Krikey.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by cityBiker - 3/20/2009 6:22:38 AM
Pros:
Good road / partial dirt road bike, good for price
Cons:
The rear axle broke, wheel rubbing frame but suprsingly fixed for free. Not a extreme bike just for average conditions the odd dirtpath but manily for road . Seat a bit hard but that can be upgraded.
Time Used:
1 Year
Comments:
It was only designed for road if you read the specs. So Even though the axle broke i would say it is fair because i ride my bike like nuts. So good value priced bike. I recommend putting the rear disc brake system on it too. But it will cost around 100 dollars which is a bit exspensive but may help with braking feel
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Grant - 9/18/2008 3:46:21 AM
Pros:
Easy to pedal
Cons:
Fragile axle
Time Used:
6 Months
Comments:
Bought this bike for riding to work - 7km each way, all on sealed roads.
Was quite happy with it until I started to pedal through an intersection and the rear wheel was rubbing on the frame.
Somehow, riding only on roads, the rear axle managed to bend - shop refused to fix under warranty, apparently Norco don''t cover it.
Hate to think how long this bike would last if I ever took it off road.
Rating:
Recommendation:
No I would not recommend it to a friend
Submitted by John - 11/12/2007 4:54:45 PM
Pros:
cheap, strong frame, can be used for city and less tecknical trails
Cons:
brakes require maintinence everynow and then but its not that hard
Time Used:
More than 2 years
Comments:
for the price its a good bike for goin around on easy trails, the shocks are suprisingly good but if i where you i would replace tires. I would recomend it if you want something under $500
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by John - 9/23/2007 4:23:54 PM
Pros:
Cheap price, if you only need this to get from A to B then go for it
Cons:
Good if all yer riding is the sidewalk and a park in the middle of the city, but go on a trail and it wont last 5 minutes
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
This bike is garbage... I've had it not even two days and i take a very minor spill and the rear brake is fucked up... cheap price, cheap bike ... u get what u pay for
Rating:
Recommendation:
No I would not recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Low Kong - 10/11/2006 4:55:26 PM
Pros:
Aluminium construction, disk brakes, good price
Cons:
I hate the seat! Too uncomfortable.
Time Used:
3 Months
Comments:
Got this 07 Mountaineer recently for local trail/road cycling. I like how it is lighter than my wife's Trek 820. for 07, it comes with disk brake. the rear derailleur isn't that great but once you get the hang of it, it shifts very well. don't like the seat. will replace it for something more comfortable. it's leagues ahead from my old Raleigh Mtb!
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by d@n - 7/6/2006 6:31:26 PM
Pros:
it's great i love the bike!!!!!!!!
Cons:
no disk breaks but i dont use disk breaks becose disk break break on me becose i dont like disk breaks lo0l accepte that the bike is great!
Time Used:
3 Months
Comments:
i love it . great in trails,great for long riding,great for driving and my first day with it som1 tryde to steel it but they did not get far with it becose me and my friends knew where the idiote loved so we whent and got it back and beet up the guy lol it's a joke nobody tryed to steel it (i never left the bike outside)and recomede it to all your frends very good not expentif and good frame good aaverything lol
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by back breaker - 4/1/2006 12:33:41 AM
Pros:
this bike is good value for money a perfect
beginner bike
Cons:
its a begineer bike
Time Used:
3 Months
Comments:
a very good all round begineers bike
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by leb - 3/29/2006 1:29:55 AM
Pros:
this bike is fully sick
Cons:
it needs a kebab holder
Time Used:
6 Months
Comments:
this bike s fully sick i got kebab oil on it though but thats alright
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by neck breaker - 3/25/2006 7:32:40 PM
Pros:
just keeps going
Cons:
nothing really but mines a bit old
Time Used:
More than 2 years
Comments:
a great bike ive ridden for 5 years around near by trails
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by john smith - 3/23/2006 11:11:36 PM
Pros:
good all around for the buck
Cons:
none, but all bikes have cons ill find one soon i bet
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
the best entry level bike around
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by higgins - 3/17/2006 3:48:39 PM
Pros:
a great all around hardtail good for riding to the shops or takeing to the trails.
Cons:
i agree with u other guys about the pedals, but its a minor problem. u can buy replacement alloy ones for like 20$ if u want
Time Used:
1 Year
Comments:
this is a great hardtail. probably the best on the market for under 500$.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by jimmy jazz - 3/12/2006 2:59:35 AM
Pros:
good price, good frame, surprisingly good front suspension
Cons:
no rear suspension, shit pedals and i mean really really shit made of shitty plastic and break really easily
Time Used:
6 Months
Comments:
i found them to be fairly good off road and are a good investment for the bigineer rider
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by yang - 3/12/2006 2:28:52 AM
Pros:
cheap but good value
Cons:
no disc brakes
Time Used:
3 Months
Comments:
good for riding round the neighbour hood but can also be used on bush trails very well
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by zeek - 9/2/2005 11:46:42 AM
Pros:
It continues to get me from A to B ,Nobody would steal it ,so I never have had to lock it
Cons:
It,s heavy and sluggish,Is a pig on bush trails.
Time Used:
More than 2 years
Comments:
I have had my Norco Mountaineer scince 1987 ,maybe 86 .I paid 319$ in Brampton Ont.It has at least 20,000 miles on it.This year alone I,ve put another 1500 miles on ,but its' rate of decay could kill it before winter.At 155lbs Ive had good success with wear.Recomended only for gravel or road.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Mark MacDougall - 4/3/2005 11:38:50 AM
Pros:
This is a very solid bike that can be ridden on many different trails. I like that I didn't have to spend $$$ for a great bike
Cons:
No Shocks, Other then that it is a great bike I don't know why everyone else has a problem with it
Time Used:
More than 2 years
Comments:
I have the 2000 model And I ride with the West Hill Mountian team and have never had a problem
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by mandanglo - 7/15/2004 3:35:42 PM
Pros:
the bike is cheap -low price
Cons:
the bike is cheap -low quality
Time Used:
Just Once
Comments:
It is a cheap bike, good for riding around the neighbourhood, but definitely not for riding on tough trails.
