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Submitted by
deputydog
a Weekend Warrior
from Niles IL USA
Date Reviewed: June 21, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | forest trails | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$30.00 | | Purchased At: | garage sale deal | | Bottom Line: | great bike for the buck! | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Benjo Carpio
a Cross Country Rider
from Philippines
Date Reviewed: May 8, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Woodlands w/ some downhills. Pagudpud was 1st | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$460.00 | | Purchased At: | Extreme Bike Shop Timog | | Strengths: | Bike is light and user friendly. Easy to handle | | Weaknesses: | I need to get a seat post w/ shox. | | Similar Products Used: | My 1st MTB | | Bike Setup: | 2003 Giant Iguana with Disc Brakes. frame Supersized ALUXX butted aluminum, integrated gusset, XTC geometry, Disc brake mount
fork RST gila, 3.1" travel
derailleur Front: Shimano Alivio, Rear: Shimano Deore
derailleurshifters Shimano EF-29, 8-speed
cranks Giant, 22/32/44T
pedals Steel
handlebar Alloy 1.25" riser
stem Giant 1 1/8 Ahead
headset Integrated Ahead 1 1/8"
levers Shimano v-brakes
brakes Hayes Mechanical disc w/6" rotors
saddle Giant Groove, Dual Density MTB with Kevlar bumpers
seatpost Giant Alloy micro-adjust, 30.8, QR Seat lever
rims Alloy, 32H doublewall, black w/ brushed sidewall
hubs Shimano Disc, 32H, QR
tires Hutchinson Mosquito 26x2.0
cassette SRAM 5.0, 11-34T, 8-speed
spokes Stainless Steel 14G
| | Bottom Line: | Very, very, very, very, very, very good bike for beginners like me. | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Lukasz
a Weekend Warrior
from Connecticut
Date Reviewed: November 2, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$350.00 | | Purchased At: | E-BAY | | Strengths: | The bike is a dream for the money i paid. Came with hayes disk brakes (mechanical) which work like a charm. It comes with good components for the money. It looks totaly hot. And it rides like a way more expensive bike. | | Weaknesses: | Shock is way to soft for my weight. If you weight over 170 lb you should consider upgrading your shock or atleast the springs. Springs run for around $80. And new shock will cost you about additional 250. So keep that in mind if you considering bying this bike. | | Similar Products Used: | First giant. First bike of this class. | | Bike Setup: | 2003 Giant Iguana with Disc Brakes. frame Supersized ALUXX butted aluminum, integrated gusset, XTC geometry, Disc brake mount
fork Manitou Six Sport, 3.1" travel
derailleur Front: Shimano Alivio, Rear: Shimano Deore
derailleurshifters Shimano EF-29, 8-speed
cranks Giant, 22/32/44T
pedals Steel w/ resin body, toe clips and straps
handlebar Alloy 1.25" riser
stem Giant 1 1/8 Ahead
headset Integrated Ahead 1 1/8"
levers Shimano EF-29
brakes Hayes Mechanical disc w/6" rotors
saddle Giant Groove, Dual Density MTB with Kevlar bumpers
seatpost Giant Alloy micro-adjust, 30.8, QR Seat lever
rims Alloy, 32H doublewall, black w/ brushed sidewall
hubs Shimano Disc, 32H, QR
tires Hutchinson Mosquito 26x2.0
cassette SRAM 5.0, 11-34T, 8-speed
spokes Stainless Steel 14G
additional Chainguard
| | Bottom Line: | The bike is just perfect. It's worth every red cent that i paid for it. It's afartoble and very relaible. Shock is too soft but it won't cost you too much to fix that problem. You won't have to spend a lot of money in order to get a very good bike. You should defenitly get this bike. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ryan B
a Racer
from St.Louis Missouri USA
Date Reviewed: October 20, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | everywhere | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$145.00 | | Purchased At: | a pawn shop back in 1995 | | Strengths: | Well, I got this bike in '95 from a pawn shop...it's a '91 model I think. I put Rock Shox Indy S on the front a little after I got it. This bike rocks! Stable, easy to ride, durable, you can ride it hard and it comes out fine. Best bike I've ever owned(I'm 16 BTW). | | Weaknesses: | Mostly my fault, from not being moved the seat post fused with the frame, my dad tried to get it unstuck, and it's really stuck in there and won't come out for nothing...the top of the seat post was weak and just broke off by me just trying to turn the seat, so it's unrideable :( Also had an intermitten gear slam(like it missed a tooth but the gears are fine), and the chain broke off and almost hit someone's car... | | Similar Products Used: | Roadmaster Razor's Edge, junk, total junk. | | Bike Setup: | 1991 Iguana 21 speed, Rock Shox Indy S, rapid fire shifters, Trek speedometer, Shimano everything, black with the gold marks. | | Bottom Line: | An awsome bike in every way. After 7 years of use, the only reason it's not rideable is my fault. It goes through everything in stride. Try going to some pawn shops and pick one of these up like I did. I suggest this bike for advanced cycleing kids that can ride it hard but yet know what they are doing. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brian Peterson
a Cross Country Rider
from Duluth, MN
Date Reviewed: August 9, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | Love all the components! | | Similar Products Used: | Diamond Back Mountain Bikes. | | Bike Setup: | Stock except for toe strap pedals. | | Bottom Line: | This is one awsome bike. I have owned and used this bike daily for almost 10 years. I have never had to replace any components. I tune the bike up every spring and have had no problems with anything. This bike shifts very well under power. No compaints about anything! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
J. P.
a Downhiller
from Cranbrook, BC, Canada
Date Reviewed: April 4, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Anything thats fun | | Duration Product Used: | Tested or demo'ed only | | Price Paid: |
$800.00 | | Purchased At: | Kimberly ski hill | | Strengths: | Handle bars are good, tires are good | | Weaknesses: | Seat, forks are O.K, pedles | | Similar Products Used: | nothing | | Bike Setup: | every thing is stock but the pedles are oddosey platform | | Bottom Line: | this is a pretty good bike, it is used for dh, small drops/jumps, ladders, and basic free rideing. I recomend this bike to any free rider looking for a bike to go any where and not off big ramps. don't buy this bike if you are really extreme. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
bad stitch
a Weekend Warrior
from toowoomba
Date Reviewed: October 5, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | canyon | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$890.00 | | Purchased At: | bellstreet cycles | | Strengths: | Strong as, good components | | Weaknesses: | shocks bottom out on some dropoffs, seat post sucks | | Bike Setup: | 38 cm seatpost thinner seat,"better for downhill", widder pedals the ones u get are to small and your feet slip off them in downhill. | | Bottom Line: | Great strong bike u can give a bashing and won't break. if u can get a set of shocks with more travel. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
J.C. Kester
a Weekend Warrior
from Grand Junction CO. USA
Date Reviewed: June 2, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Dirt Hills | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | Excellent brakes, handles great, very durable, had it for 5 years, nothing ever broken, tires store setup- 2 flats since I've had it. | | Weaknesses: | kinda heavy, no shocks, grip shift. | | Similar Products Used: | Giant Awesome | | Bike Setup: | store, comfortable seat | | Bottom Line: | Been a great bike ever since I've had it, I am just now getting new stuff for it, don't want to buy another, they don't make em like they used to. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Joe L.
a Cross Country Rider
from Indy
Date Reviewed: April 14, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Gnaw Bone | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | Strong frame, nice forgiving ride, the STX and alivio parts actually hold up pretty well to a 240 Clydesdale. | | Weaknesses: | HEAVY!!! | | Similar Products Used: | Gary Fisher Paragon (current off-road ride) | | Bike Setup: | '96 Giant Iguana 650
stock except Shimano 545 clipless pedals, Conti Double Fighter tires, LX V-brakes, Serfas RX saddle, Avenir bar ends. | | Bottom Line: | This is one tough bike!!! I bought it in Feb. of 97 for $435 and have gotten MORE than my $$$ worth. I'm 240lb and it has held up to everything i've put it through. The deraileurs work surprisingly well and the cromoly is pretty forgiving.
I now use it mainly for neighborhood rides with my wife and 2 kids; it's retired from hard riding. But, if I decided to take it out again, it would be there for me.
A lot of people rag on the Wienman 519 rims but they have been nothing but good to me. I just finally needed some suspension so I bought a Paragon, but will always love and respect my Giant.
The only negative is it's HEAVY!!! I didn't think it was until I got my new bike. But, if you can climb on a heavy bike, you can really climb on a light bike. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
shawn
a Cross Country Rider
from winnipeg,canada
Date Reviewed: April 5, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | assinniboine | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | very stable,maneuverable,quick. | | Weaknesses: | heavy,stock parts are o.k. | | Similar Products Used: | trek830 | | Bike Setup: | lx deore gear goup,drivetrain,brake group.ritchy rims,rockshox seat post.gt bash guard. | | Bottom Line: | To be honest with you,this bike is the 1990 model, so the stock parts were pretty much worn out. I just put 500.00(canadian eh!)into this beast. And I do mean beast because this thing has got to weigh 30 pounds. Overall tho,this apretty good bike for the buck. 100.00 | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kim
a Cross-Country Rider
from Willoughby, OH
Date Reviewed: September 10, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Vulture's Knob, Wooster, OH | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Great bike for beginning riders! Solid chromoly frame and good, entry-level Alivio/STX components. | | Weaknesses: |
It's heavy; no shock fork, cantilever brakes. | | Similar Products Used: |
ProFlex Animal, Cannondale CAAD3 custom. | | Bike Setup: |
Currently own a custom-built bike on a Cannondale CAAD3 frame; 98 Manitou SX-R shock; XTR/XT components. | | Bottom Line: | This was the very first good bike I ever purchased: $400 at a local shop. Eventually, I built it up with XT brakes-the Alivio/STX gruppo worked great-and took out the rigid fork and replaced it with a Manitou ProC threadless fork. I also took off the platform pedals and put on a Nashbar clipless...What an improvement! It was a great set-up for someone just learning how to ride.My Iguana was a 1997 dark green metallic with white and gold graphics. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Scott
a Racer
from Charlotte NC
Date Reviewed: July 13, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Tsali | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
Bought it at a used bike shop as frame (199?-no idea what year it was, olive color if anyone knows, Id appreciate it if they could let ne know) for $50, built it up with 98' XT and 97' Manitou SX. It survived everything from 10' jumps to 200' downhills! It was the best cromoly frame I have ever owned | | Weaknesses: |
none that I know of... | | Similar Products Used: |
96' Raleigh MCC9
Cannondale Cadd 1,2,3
Cannondale Super V 900 | | Bike Setup: |
98' XT comps, 97' Manitou SX | | Bottom Line: | If your looking for a nice, entry level mountain bike, this is the one. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris
a Weekend Warrior
from Seattle , WA
Date Reviewed: June 12, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Bike Setup: |
Giant ATX 760
Shimano SLR brakes
Shimano Deore DX shifter
SR DuoTrack 8001 front shocks | | Bottom Line: | Had the bike for about six months and am pretty new to riding. Am really happy with it so far! Can anyone tell me anything about this bike? Like what the list price and/or year made....I bought this from a pawn shop for $100, it is in pretty fair condition, as I am new to biking, I amcurious as to whether this is a good bike..thanks.. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Stu
a Cross-Country Rider
from Rochester
Date Reviewed: May 28, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
Strong frame
Good components vs. $
Good colors
Giant quality
Clings to the ground | | Weaknesses: |
A little heavy
Lousy hubs
Oddball seatpost size
Only seven speed set
Threaded headset | | Similar Products Used: |
Treks, Gary Fisher Wahoo | | Bike Setup: |
Rigid fork, will upgrade | | Bottom Line: | If I knew then what I know now, I would have spent more and gotten a bike with a threadless headset, and a common seatpost size, so it would be easier to upgrade. However, at 350$, it is a sweet, strong, smooth bike. I test rode the Gary Fisher Wahoo and next to it, this bike was more stable, smoother, and had better components. It is a 98 Iguana, and I love it so far. The hubs seals come off easy, and have required some maintenence, but otherwise I have ridden about 15 miles a day on many terrain types and it has been a winner. Great bang for the buck! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Reef
a Weekend Warrior
from Ontario
Date Reviewed: May 22, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Chilkoot | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
Killer piece of machinery!!
Great comps.
Can't complain, awesome grind for the buck!! | | Weaknesses: |
None what- so- ever!! | | Similar Products Used: |
GT Backwoods, GT Karakoram, Specialized Rockjumper, Mongoose, Rocky Mountains.... | | Bike Setup: |
1998 Giant Iguana....need I say more??!! | | Bottom Line: | Retail $600 purchased for $475....would of paid $4000 for it, it's that smooth---GIANT for life!!!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brandon
a Downhiller
from Georgia
Date Reviewed: May 21, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
Strong, light, beefy frame. Awesome shocks (RockShox Jett T2 Long Travel), rapidfire 24 speed, good brakes, cool valve caps. | | Weaknesses: |
none. | | Similar Products Used: |
Specialized Rockhopper A1 Comp FS, Specialized Hardrock A1 Comp FS | | Bike Setup: |
hardtail, RS Jett T2 Long Travel shocks, 6061 alu. frame, rapidfire 24 spd. | | Bottom Line: | The '99 Iguana SE is a HUGE improvement over the older models. The new shocks have 75mm (3 inches!)of travel (compared to about 40mm in RS Indy S or Quad 5s). The new frame is awesome! This thing handles like it's on rails! 24 speeds. Rapidfire shifters. threadless headset. I think this bike is far better than the Specialized Hardrock A1Comp FS or Specialized Rockhopper. Only $510. Check it out. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt Hawkins
a Weekend Warrior
from Markham Ontario
Date Reviewed: May 14, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Rough river trail | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Nice light frame, very confortable (except for seat) Very fast and good price | | Weaknesses: |
Not very good components. and terriable dia-comp v brakes and bad shocks | | Similar Products Used: |
Ralahe Sarengetti | | Bike Setup: |
Giant Iguana SE with Rock Shox indy s | | Bottom Line: | At the store I was trying to decide between the Ralahi Sarengetti and the Giant Iguana I chose the Giant because of the nice light frame and the nice looks after rideing it I wish I had Bought the ralagi because it has better componants and much much better brakes. If anyone from Dia-comp reads this tell your boss to start makeing better quality brakes because I was very dissapointed with these brakes every time I went out to ride they needed to be ajusted so I bought the Shimant deore LX very big improvement I also bought the Rock Shox indy XC again a very big improvement also I have boutht new Grips new chain and a new Crank (other one Broke)
Even with these problems this is still a good bike for it's money | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Richard
a Weekend Warrior
from Nashua, NH
Date Reviewed: May 13, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Durability, manuverability, comfort(with the aid of a new gel seat) | | Weaknesses: |
A bit heavy, but then again I'm unfairly
comparing it to my racer. | | Similar Products Used: |
assorted MTBs friends owned -- unfamiliar w/brands. | | Bike Setup: |
I have a 1998 Iguana SE w/Rock Shox Indy S fork. | | Bottom Line: | MAking the transition from Fuji road bike to Moutain biking. From speed to thrills. This bike is the NUTS. From the face plants, to the trees I've hit the bike continues to work like a charm -- me? I have great heath insurance (thank god).
I would recommend this bike to anyone. A great bike for the dollars spent(about $480). | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jazz
a Weekend Warrior
from Ottawa, Ontario
Date Reviewed: May 6, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Great bike, very well constructed with great geometry and good wight for its price. | | Weaknesses: |
None that affect in a big matter. | | Similar Products Used: |
Kona Firemountain(Of course the Kona is better) | | Bike Setup: |
I own a 1998 Iguana SE, with a front Rock Shox Indy S fork, STS components, DP V-Brakes,... | | Bottom Line: | I like the bike, its a fantastic hardtail with amazing control for the price I paid. I reccomend this bycicle to anyone who simply wants a good quality bike that can take alot of pressure. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ulf
a Weekend Warrior
from Malmö, Sweden
Date Reviewed: April 23, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Bottom Line: | For you guys and girls who use your MTB for longer trails and journeys, this is my story:
I bought an Iguana in Darwin, Australia, and rode it for 3000 kms through the worst kind of trails in the northwest of the continent, through the Kimberleys, with 80 lbs of luggage stacked on it. And the results?? No problemos at all!! It performed marvellously through all that sand, water and dust! Thats what I call quality! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Andrew
a Racer
from Ontario
Date Reviewed: April 2, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Reliable | | Weaknesses: |
Heavy, very rigid. | | Similar Products Used: |
Gary Fisher Bigsur | | Bike Setup: |
Indy XC, STX components,
Stupid weinman rims | | Bottom Line: | A good starter bike, I will stick with my nice even more reliable big sur. It rocks. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Joe L.
a
from weekend warrior
Date Reviewed: March 7, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I own an Iguana 650 (96). I bought it in early 97 for $430. I love this bike!!! The killer paint job caught my eye and the decent components for the price sold me. The only complaints I have are the brakes which could be better. Besides that I have only positive things to say about this bike. rides great, looks great (imho), quality built, and no problems whatsoever. Grreat bike for the $$$!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kevin
a weekend warrior
from Yerington
Date Reviewed: December 14, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Incredible bike for the money. BB and Brakes could be better, but everything else is great. This bikes best feature is the frame, absolutly indestructable, I've dropped it, slammed it, and wrecked hard (more than a few times)and the frame is still good as new. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris Mills
a downhiller
from ma
Date Reviewed: October 9, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I recently purchased the Giant Iguana and all I can say is WHOOOOOOO Doggie, this bike rocks. I've put absolutly no money into this bike.... Why? Because the components that come standard cannot be beat. And Man!!!! is this bike durable, once in a fit or rage I threw it down a slope.... Not a ding on the frame! Hats off to Giant.... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Phil White
a weekend warrior
from Maine
Date Reviewed: August 31, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have an Iguana SE with a Rock Shox front suspension, Rapid Fire Shifters, 21 speed, etc. I like the bike and the way it handles, however I have a little problem with it, and was wondering if anyone else has had a similiar experience. About 4-5 miles into a ride the bike develops a clicking noise in the right crank arm. The dealer tightened a few screws, and even replaces the bottom bracket, but the problem is still there. I doubt if it is serious or even dangerous in any way, but it is EXTREMELY annoying. The clicking can be felt in the pedal, both with foot in or out or the sturups. I would appreciate any feedbavk on this. As of right now, I plan to sell the bike and never buy another Giant. I will be going back to Specialized, as they seem to built a far superior bike, in my opinion. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Andy Ebert
a weekend warrior
from Charlotte, NC USA
Date Reviewed: August 23, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Recently purchased a 97 (new) Iguana. I love the v-brakes. The frame has the right amount of weight and flex. I could not find a better bike for the money ($270). The Shimano rapid fire shifter works excellent. The bike handled great on narrow trails and sharp bends. Top grade bike for the money. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Landon Wright
a weekend warrior
from Germantown, Tennessee, USA
Date Reviewed: August 9, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I was very impressed with my Iguana. It's great on and of the trail.
The front suspension helps a lot when I go over bumps and rocks and stuff.
Since I have Indy S. I am very greatly happy with the bike and the price I bought it for. I feel that the Giant Iguana SE is a great bike for anyone with a good while of bike experience | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
BRIAN DAVIDSON
a racer
from GlenBurnie,Maryland ,Anne Arundel
Date Reviewed: August 6, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I need to get update for redline bmx Bikes.pluse I need to see what kind
of bmx do you have.The only part I hate about my bike was that it did not
go as fast as the redline bmx bikes.I never ride a redline bmx bike.
so I do not know that much about redline bmx bikes. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dave Dowling
a cross-country rider
from Launceston, Australia
Date Reviewed: July 27, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Having recently purchased an Giant iguana (for the bargain price of 610 bucks) specced with STX/Alivio components, dia-compe brakes, PrimalRaptors, a pretty funky silver coat of paint and a decent giant finsihing kit.I mainly use this bike for x-country and playing in the mud, and the only place where the bike lets me down is the primalRaptors don't grip in deep mud, but that can be changed by asking the bike store too customise your choice of tyres. But this bike is competent bike, but some good things to bolt onto your spanking new bike are bar ends, clipless pedals and if you are feeling rich shocks.Dave | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Shaun
a weekend warrior
from Edwardsville, IL
Date Reviewed: July 8, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
The Iguana is one of the best bikes for the price. I had a Rock Shox Quad 21 R put on. It took a little custom work from the bike shop to get the stem back on, but it makes all the difference in the world. This bike is the only way to to go if you don't want to spend a lot of money, but want a professional looking and handling bike. Once again Giant comes out on top!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Phil King
a weekend warrior
from London, Ontario
Date Reviewed: July 7, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Just an update here. I'm still riding my '96 Iguana w/ RST 381 shocks. I abuse it pretty good about once a week and it has always worked perfectly. The ride is good and, like everybody else says, it's a bit heavy but if you're not racing or riding every day who cares. This year, I put on Shimano 535 clipless pedals and got Shimano shoes. WOW! What a difference. I'm getting up hills easily that I couldn't get up before - it seems like I'm always right on top of my bike. Now the only reason I can't keep up with my friends is because they're 10 years younger than me! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
James King
a weekend warrior
from Melbourne, Australia
Date Reviewed: June 30, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought my 98' model Iguana in early June as a replacement for my stolem Appollo Kosciusko from Freewheeling Cycles in Rosebud. So far it has done pretty well with exception to the front Dia-Combe 7 V-brake which has required constant maintenance and is still not right. I have not done a great deal of riding however I have done enough to get a feel for what it can and can't do. I have not ridden another bike with suspension so I don't no how the Indy's compare with other forks. Great value at $750. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Darryl
a cross-country rider
from Ontario
Date Reviewed: June 27, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought this bike a month ago, and it's great. I do alot of riding, and it hasn't let me down yet. It's a great handler, and it's fairly light for the price. I love the V-brakes. I had canti's on my old bike, and the v's are a huge improvement.P.S. Never ever ever ever ever buy CCM bikes. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
BIG Walt
a cross-country rider
from Irvine
Date Reviewed: June 17, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
THis is THE bike for the BIG guy.....25.5 frame with the strength to take me this 2000 miles do far. Bike commute? No problem. Desert fire roads, no biggie. It has done it all with my 300+ lbs. on top of it. THe cool brushed finish make for a ral head turner.
That is not to say I haven` changed it around a little......
Azonic 2.5 riser bar
8 sp. conversion
An actual seat..gel with springs(funky lookin` but real sweet on the seat)
Girvin Flexstem(at $7 who could pass)
Oury grips
Onza bar ends
And a set of Troika prototype wheels.......thanks Craig
The only thing is, with this L-O-N-G steerer, I can`t find a shock for it....and if it keeps getting worse, I may have to sell the bike as I had back surgery and I lose the feeling in my legs if I ride too long. Can anyone help with this? I like mine threaded. THe 25.5 is the only one that doeesn`t come in the SE model. Why can`t Giant get their shocks the length they want? | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
BIG Walt
a cross-country rider
from Irvine
Date Reviewed: June 17, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
THis is THE bike for the BIG guy.....25.5 frame with the strength to take me this 2000 miles do far. Bike commute? No problem. Desert fire roads, no biggie. It has done it all with my 300+ lbs. on top of it. THe cool brushed finish make for a ral head turner.
That is not to say I haven` changed it around a little......
Azonic 2.5 riser bar
8 sp. conversion
An actual seat..gel with springs(funky lookin` but real sweet on the seat)
Girvin Flexstem(at $7 who could pass)
Oury grips
Onza bar ends
And a set of Troika prototype wheels.......thanks Craig
The only thing is, with this L-O-N-G steerer, I can`t find a shock for it....and if it keeps getting worse, I may have to sell the bike as I had back surgery and I lose the feeling in my legs if I ride too long. Can anyone help with this? I like mine threaded. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
lisa
a weekend warrior
from maryland
Date Reviewed: May 29, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Just got the Iguana SE, with shocks. Have had it for two months now. I crash more than I fly, and think the bike is pretty durable and easy to maneuver. The big test will be taking it to White Tail ski resort for a full day of down hill this summer. I've had to carry it quite a bit, and for a 135lb shorty like myself, I find the bike is no burden at all. It' may not be as fancy as some of those new bikes coming out, but it's simply a good bike without the steep prices. I just wish I'd see more of them on the trails when I'm out riding:) | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike David
a weekend warrior
from Nova Scotia, Canada
Date Reviewed: May 27, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I ride the 98 Iguana se on mainly offroad conditions although it's rock shocks do bottom out at times on extremely rough terrain it is an overall excellent ride, has a sharp paint job and has good components for the $$$.I am pleased with my purchase and look forward to the next ride. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bzzzzz
a weekend warrior
from Scottsdale, AZ
Date Reviewed: May 18, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I purchased an Iguana a couple of months ago. I chose it based on its entry level price and acceptable quality componetry. And I must say that besides the fact that my woman now calls me a bumble bee (based on the paint job and factory stickers), I really like this bike! I have ridden nearly everyday since purchase, at times over some trecherous desert terrain, all without incident. Definitely worth its paltry price tag. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Happy Guy
a weekend warrior
from USA
Date Reviewed: May 13, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I really like this ride. It has some decent, mid-range components that work quite reliably. The frame is as good as it gets in the Chro-Mo market. It will probably outlast me if the frame is taken care of. Although it is a bit heavy, the price tag is light. Enjoy. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dav
a weekend warrior
from joppa, AL
Date Reviewed: May 10, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
purchased my Iguana SE in November of 97, awesome paintjob caught my eye,
and after checking the components, figured there was no way to go wrong.
mainly ride on paved/gravel roads, but recently got off road and the bike
preformed flawlessly. (paved/gravel comes into play while working P.D. bike
patrol) nice to have a GIANT Iguana between your legs. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Stuart Campbell
a weekend warrior
from Beaconsfield, Quebec
Date Reviewed: May 5, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I recently bought an Iguana SE (Alevio/STX; Rock Shox Indy S; good Shimano shifter; Diacompe 7 brakes; upgraded chain; bar ends) and have put it through its paces for about a month. My verdict: for $699 Can (equivalent to $460 US), who could ask for more? You could spend a bundle to shave a few pounds or get flashier comps on a higher- machine, but for a rec rider what's the point? (Some guys feel they need 90 megs of RAM in their computer when all they do is send email and surf.) This very solid ride seems like a very solid value: great handling, smooth shifting, and built to last. Go for it! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
LJ
a weekend warrior
from Utah
Date Reviewed: April 22, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have the 95 Giant Iguana SE with RST 381 shock. It is soo very smooth. I think this bike rocks! The front derailer is nice to upgrade, but at this price range, that isn't a complaint. This is a great all-around bike that will take you anywhere without killing your credit rating.... | | Overall Rating: |
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$ 570.00
