For the price and being a beginner this was the perfect bike but after I rode it way to hard it started to break had to replace a shifter and both of my wheels are bent... I have repaired it and still have it as a back up bike but it got me through most of my first season of hitting the trails I have upgraded to a mongoose 29er xr-pro and costing about twice as much as my Genesis 2100 it's still affordable atabout $350... Don't hesitate to buy the Genesis if you are thinking about getting into biking but be prepared to buy an upgrade bike if you decide that mountain biking is something you like!
For what I paid and what it has allowed me to do I have to say money well spent. I hit a few trails regularly and really my biggest complaint is clearance. Which is a purchase of a shorter crank arm (or set) and ill probably upgrade my front fork sooner or later. The durability besides snapping my handle bar on a freak fall riding around the neighborhood- I've taken spills and even bounced the bike out of the back of my truck down the interstate with out causing serious catastrophic damage to the bike. It has been dependable and required little maintenance perfect for a curious rider who is looking to dable before deciding if cycling is for you. Would suggest you take the time to get the bike tuned up immediately after purchasing it. My bike has been a great learning tool for me without having to worry about ruining a more expensive bike.
If anyone has bought aftermarket/upgraded parts let me know how that has worked out. I fear that will be difficult to find parts that fit.
Pros Durable, easily maintainable, cheap
Cons Terrible pedal clearance, seat is hard and handle bars aren't good
Upgrade to a decent pair of 100mm forks. I have about 1000 miles on this bike and it is still going strong, shifts well. If you are looking for an enexpensive bike this is it.
Pros Cross Country it works well with upgrades.
Cons Ditch the forks, seat, bars, grips. The pivot bushings ware out quick.
For the price and being a beginner this was the perfect bike but after I rode it way to hard it started to break had to replace a shifter and both of my wheels are bent... I have repaired it and still have it as a back up bike but it got me through most of my first season of hitting the trails I have upgraded to a mongoose 29er xr-pro and costing about twice as much as my Genesis 2100 it's still affordable atabout $350... Don't hesitate to buy the Genesis if you are thinking about getting into biking but be prepared to buy an upgrade bike if you decide that mountain biking is something you like!
Pros
Cheap
Cons
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For what I paid and what it has allowed me to do I have to say money well spent. I hit a few trails regularly and really my biggest complaint is clearance. Which is a purchase of a shorter crank arm (or set) and ill probably upgrade my front fork sooner or later. The durability besides snapping my handle bar on a freak fall riding around the neighborhood- I've taken spills and even bounced the bike out of the back of my truck down the interstate with out causing serious catastrophic damage to the bike. It has been dependable and required little maintenance perfect for a curious rider who is looking to dable before deciding if cycling is for you. Would suggest you take the time to get the bike tuned up immediately after purchasing it. My bike has been a great learning tool for me without having to worry about ruining a more expensive bike.
If anyone has bought aftermarket/upgraded parts let me know how that has worked out. I fear that will be difficult to find parts that fit.
Pros
Durable, easily maintainable, cheap
Cons
| ThankTerrible pedal clearance, seat is hard and handle bars aren't good
Pros
This is my first MTB so i don't have anything to compare it to. For the price you can't beat it for a beginner.
Cons
| ThankSome of the parts are kinda cheesey, but it is a wally world bike. Replacement parts/upgrades are easy enough to find and install.
Upgrade to a decent pair of 100mm forks. I have about 1000 miles on this bike and it is still going strong, shifts well. If you are looking for an enexpensive bike this is it.
Pros
Cross Country it works well with upgrades.
Cons
| ThankDitch the forks, seat, bars, grips. The pivot bushings ware out quick.