Q: I have this bike and want a tire that is more durable and that will have better traction on dirt and rocks. Does anyone have any recommendations on what to switch to?
Pros Pretty nice ride with good components. Strong and reliable.
Cons My biggest complaint is the chainstays are very narrow where they meet the bb shell making it almost impossible to upgrade to a wider tire, and with stock 2.05" tires makes it impossible to go up to even 2.2" tires. You might be able to get away with 2.1" though. The stock honey badger tires aren't the greatest. Not very good tread. The stock weinmann u32 rims are impossible to find out anything about them. The seat is ok, I've rode worse.
I have had this bike for a year now and used it on roads and trails primarily. One concern with this bike is the tires. As a starter bike, the tires weren't dependable at all. Living in washington, there was lots of different riding opportunities, but the tires were always unnerving. After the 3rd blown tire i changed wheels and was fine
Pros Strong and reliable bike, light weight, handles climbing well
Cons Saddle is weak, tires easily blown and arent't good over different terrain
This was a very good bike and it was a greater starter bike. My only real complaint would be the tires. As an entree level mountain bike, the tires did not allow for use on diverse terrain. I had to change blown tires multiple times
Pros Very sturdy frame, light weight, smooth shifting, great for price
Cons Clip holding cables are weak, tires were not reliable (not good over different terrain).
I've owned this bike now for 2 years and have put many miles on it. In rough terrain, I was not nice to it. I did have to upgrade the drive system do to my riding style.
Pros Light weight, great bang for the buck, durable.
Cons My only complaint is this was my starter, and I'm ready to move up.
Pros
Pretty nice ride with good components. Strong and reliable.
Cons
| ThankMy biggest complaint is the chainstays are very narrow where they meet the bb shell making it almost impossible to upgrade to a wider tire, and with stock 2.05" tires makes it impossible to go up to even 2.2" tires. You might be able to get away with 2.1" though. The stock honey badger tires aren't the greatest. Not very good tread. The stock weinmann u32 rims are impossible to find out anything about them. The seat is ok, I've rode worse.
I have had this bike for a year now and used it on roads and trails primarily. One concern with this bike is the tires. As a starter bike, the tires weren't dependable at all. Living in washington, there was lots of different riding opportunities, but the tires were always unnerving. After the 3rd blown tire i changed wheels and was fine
Pros
Strong and reliable bike, light weight, handles climbing well
Cons
| ThankSaddle is weak, tires easily blown and arent't good over different terrain
This was a very good bike and it was a greater starter bike. My only real complaint would be the tires. As an entree level mountain bike, the tires did not allow for use on diverse terrain. I had to change blown tires multiple times
Pros
Very sturdy frame, light weight, smooth shifting, great for price
Cons
| ThankClip holding cables are weak, tires were not reliable (not good over different terrain).
I've owned this bike now for 2 years and have put many miles on it. In rough terrain, I was not nice to it. I did have to upgrade the drive system do to my riding style.
Pros
Light weight, great bang for the buck, durable.
Cons
| ThankMy only complaint is this was my starter, and I'm ready to move up.
If youre looking to get started in mountain biking...this is the best deal. I got mine for $430.00 in Scottsdales in 2011
Pros
Light weight, great cornering, smooth shifting, climbs well for a starter bike
Cons
| Thanksaddle, clips holding cables break off (use zip ties) pedals are cheap
Great for people looking to start the sport with a moderate budget.
Pros
Octalink crank from Shimano. Nice powdercoated rims.
Cons
| ThankForks definitely need rebound damping.