With 5" of suspension travel, mechanical disc brakes and a Shimano Deore 24-speed drivetrain the Rocket Comp is great for all-mountain excursions.
With so many on offer these days, it is great to have a name you can trust. This item is certainly that and will be a perfect buy. The distributor have added some great touches and this equals great value.
You can trust this review, i hope you can try to buy this product and then you know this product good or no. Next time you can make a review for another people.
Left Crank Became Loose
I've had this bike for a few months now. I mostly use it to take 10 mile treks on dirt roads in the Florida Everglades. Only guessing but I probably have near 100 miles on this bike. On my last trip the left crank nearly fell off. I'm glad I recognized the looseness before I lost the nut as I was 6 miles in from the road. I read elsewhere that the Truvativ Isoflow drivetrain on this bike is notorious for its left crank becoming loose.
For the rest of the bike, it has been holding up well. There are two pre-threaded holes on the lower part of the frame for an accessory attachment which I have used for a water bottle. I wished they would have provided another pair of holes on the upper part of the frame for an additional accessory.
Update 8/23/09: There was a clamp in the box that I did not realize until now that it goes under seat and pairs up with the height adjustment clamp to provide two attachment points for another accessory. Once attached the seat is no...
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Pros: Great components for the price Cons: Heavy
For the quality components that this bike has: 7005 aluminum frame, Hayes Disc brakes, Fox Vanilla rear suspention, Manitou Axel comp 120mm, Shimano LX and Acera, and the truvative cranks, the price cannot be beat! The suspension is very smooth and provides a great ride over rocks and bumps. I love to use the bike for light downhill riding at the Sundance resort in Utah, and short cross country trips up on the Bonneville Shoreline trail. To add to my love for this bike is the Geometry. The bike does not bob like other full suspension bikes, which is important for a more enjoyable uphill riding experience when you need to throw your weight into your pedaling.
The only downside to this bike is its weight. It is a heavier bike, but when you consider it has 120mm (5 inches) of travel it seems a little bit easier to over look it. I think it weighs around 35 pounds. Names like Specialized and Gary Fisher may sell a similar bike that weighs around 24-28 lbs with similar...
Bad deal overall.
I bought this bike mainly because it had good reviews and it's wasn't too expensive. I made a mistake in doing so. When the bike arrived it looked great. After 50 miles of use and the left crank(peddle arm), fell off because the screw fell out. I put it back together making sure the screw was tight, but it keeps falling out every 20 miles or so. The gears on the bike don't switch smoothly and the front gear won't switch to first and the back gear won't switch to eight. The other parts seem ok. Barely rideable though.
Product Features :
- Responsive men's mountain bike with iso-drive suspended 4-bar proprietary frame
- Manitou radium flexible air spring shock; manitou axel comp fork
- Shimano deore rapid-fire trigger shifters; clipless, double-sided pedals
- Hayes HML-1 levers with MX-2 calipers
- Spokes: stainless-steel, black-coated 14 gauge
Rating : 4.1
List Price : $699.99
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