Mountain Biking Reviews

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   J. Lee
   August 28th, 2010 - 11:56

   Review by J. Lee for Pacific Exploit Men’s Mountain Bike (26-Inch Wheels)
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   For its price its a great deal you can;t go wrong with it. But, price does sometimes relate to quality which is true in this case. First off, assembly was nice and simple with most if the parts coming preassembled. However, the handlebar just doesn’t stay on. After, a few days of riding the handle bar gets loose and needs to get retightened. Also be prepared for all gears to not work, although you shouldn’t need all the gears anyway, the product should come in full working condition. Also, the brake pads that come with the bike is of poor quality and will wear out within 5-7 days. Prepare to invest in some good ones. Also it seems either the frame is too small or the wheels or too big for the bike because when turning the tires touch the pedals. Overall, the product will get you from point A to B. So if thats is what you are looking for go ahead and buy it, Otherwise take the money you saved in buying this bike to fix it up a bit and it should be all good.
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   M. Warner
   August 28th, 2010 - 12:46

   Review by M. Warner for Pacific Exploit Men’s Mountain Bike (26-Inch Wheels)
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   For something to use around town and on the bike path you can’t beat this value. Assembly was a snap. The wheels needed to be trued and the brake cables adjusted but that’s it. First bicycle I’ve owned and ridden in 15 years and couldn’t be happier with it.
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   Sumedh
   August 28th, 2010 - 12:56

   Review by Sumedh for Pacific Exploit Men’s Mountain Bike (26-Inch Wheels)
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   I would not recommend buying this bicycle for everyday use. The components are very cheap and the bicycle is too heavy to lug around every day. The brake pads wore out after about a week, the chain is too long, the derailer is too noisy and jerky even after calibrating, the wheels must be trued as they come very unbalanced, the brakes are plastic and feel very cheap. If you live in a hilly area, this bike is going to be a nightmare. Weighing in at almost 50 pounds, this solid steel bike will wear out your legs even before you make it up the hill. Overall, I would recommend spending a little more money and buying a quality bike with quality components with a light frame.
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   I. Miter
   August 28th, 2010 - 13:09

   Review by I. Miter for Pacific Exploit Men’s Mountain Bike (26-Inch Wheels)
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   Never buy the cheapest product. This bike was excessively heavy (50 pounds) compared to the normal 30 pound bikes they have. Thus, the cheap brakes were quickly worn down and eventually my derailer AND chain broke. I live in a hilly area so getting from one place to another required me to go uphill often, which was very difficult and energy-consuming. If you live in a flat area, I guess this bike would be okay, but going uphill constantly was terrible, and going downhill wore out those brakes. Biggest problem was that it was WAY too heavy.
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   David S. Vonk
   August 28th, 2010 - 13:38

   Review by David S. Vonk for Pacific Exploit Men’s Mountain Bike (26-Inch Wheels)
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   My personal experience with this bike is it is a piece of junk. No more than 3 minutes of assembling it, the rear derailer popped right off when I shifted gears and sheared the screw. I didn’t have to assemble that part (just stick the front wheel and the pedals on) so that’s a factory defective part. Of course, your mileage may vary but I suggest getting a bike from your local bike shop or wal-mart for ease of returning it.

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