Model/Year: 2006

Pros: - Inexpensive
- Sturdy
- Well built and decently equipped for the price.

Cons: - It's heavy!

Pros: Sturdy not a lot of maintenance needed just regular stuff. I've had for 12 years and still love it for taking a ride around town or with my dog for his daily run.

Cons: It's not a racing bike. Probably kind of heavy for that.

Recommendation: Love my Giant. It's been dependable and awesome for the price of about $400 when I purchased it.

Pros: Solid bike

Cons: Solid equals weight heavy bike

Recommendation: Good starter bike for kids

Pros: Solid, smooth ride for the price. Also like the mega low gear.

Cons: a bit heavy

Recommendation: This was a step up from my 1st bike--a $124 Huffy (w/ aluminum frame). I was limited by my budget ($300) & my ignorance (I've only been a mountain bike rider for 1.5 years--& I'm a female over 50, so not likely to be doing much radical riding). Also wanted to buy locally. I did my homework, however, and feel buying this bike was a good move for my current abilities. The derailler has held up well under trying conditions--clay-like mud; my poor shifting skills. I suspect that in a few years (=3), I'll want a better bike. However, I'll definitely be keeping my Giant.

Pros: Simple good crank

Cons: HEAVY 21 gears v breaks

Recommendation: buy if your a simple rider great value