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Ru55el
a Commuter
from Date Reviewed: May 30, 2004
Strengths: Seems robust enough for anything the street can throw at me - including crazy Israeli drivers! Responsive - does exactly what I want her to do; or not, seeing as I am a newbie.Weaknesses: None that I have experienced.Bottom Line: She handles well, accellerates fast. Braking and shifting are great, no problems gearing up or down.
Favorite Ride: They are all great!
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At: A store in Tel Aviv
Similar Products Used: First Pro bike I have owned.
Bike Setup: Bought it used, so it has a number of custom components including Shimano 105 combination brake/gears, Shimano 105 rims; Raleigh handlebars; and a Forte saddle.
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Tim
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from Brea,CADate Reviewed: March 29, 2001
Strengths: Nice steel ride. 105 brakes and rear derailleur. Sun rimsWeaknesses: RX100 crank and front derailleur.Bottom Line: Very nice steel ride for the money. Not the greatest deal but I enjoy it. I put on an aftermarket big chainring and adjusted the front derailleur to only shift from middle and big ring. It shifts fine now and will hopefully last till I upgrade to a better dbl ring crankset and front derailleur.
Favorite Ride: Anywhere on 2 wheels
Price Paid:
$650.00
Similar Products Used: None
Bike Setup: Stock
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Orin Eman
a Recreational Rider
from Seattle, WA, USADate Reviewed: May 20, 2000
Strengths: A lot of bike for the money, especially that they are now $650 locally. 9 speed setup (yes, mine had 9 speed rings on the front). Fender clearance!!Weaknesses: Pedals - regrease them before use and they may last more than the 600 miles mine did. Bottom bracket - started clicking due to the LHS sleeve rocking on the machining marks on the cartridge. Dropout welds don't look aligned.Bottom Line: Unlike others, I only had shifting problems with the middle rear cog which wouldn't engage easily. It's OK with the SRAM chain that's on now. The upgrade to 105 was because Nashbar had a sale and this bike 'won' the better parts. (The RX-100 cranks/derailleur have been transfered to another bike which didn't have a triple crank.) I have put 1300 miles on it since mid January (now mid May) and it looks to be used well into the summer rather than just winter/wet weather/commuter.
I got this bike because I liked the older KHS and wanted one with fender clearance. The older bike had 7 speed RSX, downtube shifters, wheels I _gave away_, pedals that didn't leave the store, saddle that was quickly replaced, but the bike had a NICE ride. In comparison, the '99's pedals left the store and at least survived a few hundred miles, wheels that I see no need to replace and a saddle that went over 1000 miles before I put the flite on.
Favorite Ride: Reasonably fast club rides
Similar Products Used: Older KHD Aero Special
Bike Setup: Now has M-535 pedals, 105 crank and front derailleur, flite saddle
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Paul Casadevall
a Recreational Rider
from Tacoma, WA Date Reviewed: May 12, 2000
Strengths: Nice frame and components for the money.Weaknesses: Wheels, the stupid "Power Tools" logo on the saddle and the pedals.Bottom Line: The bike rides good. Braking and shifting are very good. I didn't have the problems with the front shifting that several people complained about. The bike suits me fine for 15 to 30 mile rides with an occasional longer ride. If I was to ride more I think I would upgrade. For under $700, it was a great buy.
Favorite Ride: Any time it's not raining
Similar Products Used: Old Paramount w/ Campy SR and several mtn bikes.
Bike Setup: Stock except for pedals.
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Peggy Churchill
a Recreational Rider
from Hawthorne,CADate Reviewed: May 8, 2000
Strengths: Great steering, moves quick, nice frame.
Weaknesses: Doesn't always shift when it should, chain slips off more than i would like.Bottom Line: Love the bike just need to get use to the shifting problem.
Favorite Ride: No.County, San Diego Coast Line
Similar Products Used: Varsity, years ago.
Bike Setup: Stock
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