Pros: Built like top aluminum Giant bikes.Shram components hold up and consistently work well.Entry level shocks absorb most entry level trails.

Cons: Stock tires may have to be changed depending were you ride.

Recommendation: I have one and my oldest son as well. Service is everyhing buy local.

Pros: For an old guy like me, this bike is awesome. It's lite, good looking.(Mine is Black, Blue and White.)The components are smooth. And the price was great.

Cons: The seat could be a little plusher.

Recommendation: I would recommend this bike to anyone who wants a good all around mountain bike for a good price.

Pros: Light weight, sturdy, smooth

Cons: Seat is very hard

Recommendation: GREAT BIKE!!

Pros: Very smooth, great look,and in my case very durable!

Cons: Seat,stock tires

Recommendation: Still love it!

Model/Year: Revel 2 2012

Pros: Great Components. Bike is smooth to ride and Fairly light.

Cons: The Saddle is about like riding on a hard piece of plastic.

Recommendation: Great Entry level bike. For the price about the best you can get as an entry level bike.