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Mongoose RX 5.3 review
- Price Paid:$600.00
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User rating:(5)
- Would buy again from this company: Yes
- Used product for: 6 years
- # of logged workouts: 242
"Diamondbacks aren't known for road bikes.. not suprising since they no longer build them. But for what I paid and for the amount of use I've been able to get out of this bike. I am more than pleased with this bike.
Full specs can be seen here..
http://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/BikeSpecs.aspx?Year=1998&Brand=M...
"1800vtx
Ease of use
Tri-ring on front, seven speed on rear. Has been great in all grade conditions.
Quality of Construction
Aluminum 7005 grade frame.
Aluminum rims, stainless steel spokes.
Fit
53cm. Was most comfortable when purchased.
Comfort
Seat lasted for about 11 years, replaced with a Velo unit. Upright and lower stance has caused no pain.
Adjustability
Works for a 5' 10" frame.
Durability
I've had this bike 13 years. In that time the only replacements required have been seat, rim tape, tubes and tires.
Value
Definitely got my money's worth.
Appearance
Still get asked when I got it. Looks new.
Customer Service
Had free tune-ups for 5 years.
Performance
Not the lightest thing out there (could upgrade the components group), but sure does put a smile on my face when I pass someone who paid $$$ for theirs and I'm still wiping the floor with them ;)
Strengths
Solid construction. Have more than 10k miles on this bike and it is still in fantastic shape. Only replacements thus far have been a new seat, rim tape and rubber. Wheels have held up splendidly.
Weakness
Weight. Could be 10+ lbs lighter, but that is a simple groupset upgrade. Never really needed it. Did better losing the weight off myself than on the bike.
- 1 people use
- 242 workouts logged
- 3114.2 miles / 187.51 hours logged
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