motiv bicycle dual suspension - good choice?
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I shop at Sam's Club and ride on of those Motiv dual suspended bikes. Be like me!
Posted by Bobby Dick riding a Motiv from Trailer #7 on 6/27/00
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It's probably okay for taking some of the harshness outta a road ride or LIGHT off-road riding. It's not really solid enough for serious MTB'ing. If it's the best you can afford, buy it!!! Just don't expect it to last long if you abuse it. Frame is the number one concern (IMHO, brakes are number 2). The Motiv is heavy, "stamped" and has poor workmanship. But, at least it's a bike. No matter your choice, have FUN!!!
Posted by Jimm on 7/04/00
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Thanks Jim, after searching bikes and reviews i decide to go with the trek 4500, a little bit more that I wanted to spend but I think is just what I needed for a beginner MTB.
Posted by Rob_p on 7/05/00
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I just purchased this bike and love it. its a true bargain at $299 at sams club! I've been told all dual suspension bikes are heavy, I'm not sure how much heavier this one is than others. I took it to a bike shop and they said it looked very nice for the money. The swing arm is much nicer than other bikes, and it has 24 speeds, and what looks like a solid frame. I had to buy a longer seatpost as the one that comes with it was not longh enough for me and I'm not very tall only wear 30" long pants. the bike suspension doesn't bottom out on me either and I weight 270 lbs! You'll need to modify your bike rack by using some large S type hooks to hang this bike from your bike rack, just make sure you double up the hanging technique with a cable lock as well so it doesn't fall.
Posted by Evn a 35 year old Cross-Country riding a motiv rockpoint dual suspension from Albany, NY on 7/11/00
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when did u get this? i got a "high ridge" by motiv about a year ago
Posted by Lysiak a 14 year old Weekend Warrior riding a high ridge from ohio on 02/10/01
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i ride a motiv yukon and its the best bike i've ridden but then agian it is running on a mazorici fork.
Posted by Novocaine a 19 year old riding a motiv yukon from england on 8/19/00
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no mine sucks always breacks
Posted by Emieminboy157 a 14 year old Die-hard Enthusiast riding a motiv rockpoint from ny on 8/22/00
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I too have a rock point and have hade not the first problem with the bike I was a bit leary of the grip shifters as I have always used quick fire but I am getting used to them very well. I too had to get a longer seat post but do be aware that there is not alot of clearence between the seat clamp and the top of the rear shock. It will be fine if you only have the seat up high, but I like to have the seat high for long straight level riding and lower for trail riding but it may not go all the way if you do not compromise with the height. Enjoy the ride and admire the scenery.
Posted by Herc Mech a 27 year old Weekend Warrior riding a Motiv Rock Point on 8/23/00
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I personaly have a full suspension Motiv Ground Pounder That I bought used and it has lasted me longer than any other bike I have owend. It has the aluminum fram and the suspension is pretty good for the price I paid. I was also trying to find out how much it cost brand new...
Posted by Rudolf Hess a 22 year old Weekend Warrior riding a Motive Ground Pounder from Mesa, Az. on 12/15/00
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That piece of crap runs $49.99 at any Walmart, K-Mart or Target.
Posted by Joe McCarthy on 12/15/00
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Bought today, 7/6/01, at Costco for $249. Full suspension, Aluminum frame (company says it's about a 34 pound bike), Shimano Aliveo rear derailler, Shimano Acera front derailler, SRAM grip shifter 24 speed, Muzo front shocks, Lifetime frame warranty, 1 year parts warranty, comes in blue or black. Excellent for an entry level bike, respectable components for even a more experienced rider. Call 800-515-5001 (ask for Leo) or 800-229-6684 and ask about the components and warranty yourself. Sam's Club sells the sister model called the Rockpoint. This is my first mountain bike experience. I did a lot of reading on the internet about bikes, spoke to bike shops, asked for advise from very experienced cyclists and I agree with others who advise to stay away from Target, Walmart, etc. if you plan to actually hit the mountains/hills. But if you only plan to ride around the block in a leisurely fashion, don't care if you may not get every one of your 21 gears to work perfectly, and really need to spend as little as possible, then I would buy a department store bike for less than $100. But if you can afford the extra $150, you will be glad you got this bike.
Posted by Hugh a 40s year old Weekend Warrior riding a Motiv 2001 Ground Pounder from Los Angeles on 07/07/01
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That was the information I was looking for. I saw the Motive at Costco and was planning to buy it. This kind of review reinforces my decision to buy it.
Posted by All new rider a 27 year old Weekend Warrior riding a Motive on 01/06/02
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I own one and like it very much. I used to race with the Mount Baldy Cycle Club in the early 70's. My partner and I used to ride 150 to 200 miles per weekend for training, and although I haven't done that since the 70's I can say that I have no regrets with this bike. I used to ride Pugeot's the last being a PX10-LE and this Rockpoint is a replacment for a Gary Fisher custom MTB that was jacked out of my garage. Could not afford the $1500.00 for a new custom, but this bike suites me just fine. I also had to replace the seat post.
Posted by Allen Smith a 43 year old Die-hard Enthusiast riding a Motiv Rockpoint from Upland, California on 01/13/02
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I'M NOT LOOKING TO BE THE NEXT MTB CHAMP I JUST STARTED RIDING AND DIDN'T WANT TO SPEND A LOT OF MONEY ON SOMETHING I COULD NOT UTILIZE TO IT'S FULL POTENTIAL. I DID SOME ONLINE READING AND WENT TO EVERY RETAIL OUTLET LOOKING AT BIKES. I JUST BOUGHT THE MOTIV AT COSTCO FOR $199.00 WITH A $50.00 OFF COUPON AND AM VERY HAPPY. IT SEEMS LIKE IT'S BUILD TO LAST AND WHILE IT IS NOT PROFESSIAL EQUIPEMENT IT'S STILL QUALITY. I THINK THE NEGATIVE COMMENTS ARE PROBABLY MADE BIKE SHOP OWNERS TRYING TO DOWN PLAY A REASONABLE BARGAIN FOR MOST FOLKS.
Posted by FERNANDO a 34 year old Weekend Warrior riding a MOTIV from NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX. on 02/22/02
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DUDE! YOU ROCK! i'M GONNA GET ME ONE OF THEM MOTIVS TOO! ....Oh wait, we're responding to a post that's over a year old, why didn't we see this a year ago? Hey, let's go find some threads that are more current!
Posted by Duggle  riding a Magna NGX from San Diego on 02/22/02
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WOW, YOUR SO, SMART. I'LL BET YOU CAN EVEN TELL WHAT TIME IT IS.
I GUESS WHEN YOU GET OUT OF PRE K YOU'LL EVENT GET TO HAVE A REAL NAME.
Posted by FERNANDO a 34 year old Weekend Warrior riding a MOTIV from N RICHLAND HILLS, TX on 02/25/02
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Wow, You're so smart, I'll bet you can even tell what time it is.
I guess when you get out of pre-k you'll even get to have a real name. (not bad, only three errors, but writing in all caps sucks)
 Posted by Fernando (corrected) a 34 year old Weekend Warrior riding a Motiv from N Richland Hill, TX on 03/14/02
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- Motive 2001 Ground Pounder
I forgot to mention the Ground Pounder has Promax V-brakes and a rear kick stand.
Posted by Hugh a 40s year old Weekend Warrior riding a Motive 2001 Ground Pounder on 07/07/01
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I got my Ground Pounder about a month ago. It is an awesome bike. I love it. I took off the kick stand (dead weight). I also took off the very nice looking accessory hand grips (The two handles that are on the outer edge of the handle bars used for resting your hands on them for long up hills--i don't know the name of them).
Another thing I took off was the straight aluminum bar that is clipped straight accross the handle bar which gives the handle bar strength--but not needed. Two other things I took off to save weight are the two reflectors on the wheels. You don't need all that dead weight. you should try to take off as many things as possible off your ground pounder. That way, the bike will be lighter than 35 lbs. cheers.
Posted by Wanglu a 30 year old Weekend Warrior riding a motiv ground pounder from northridge on 07/07/01
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Hi i ride a kona stab de-lux its one hell of a bike ive had it since 2000 and ive never had to replace or fix andy parts once. Truely excellent performance and the Avid Arch Rival 50 brakes make all the difference to the performance as you can always be sure theyll slow you down effectivly at high speeds.
Posted by Flash Master a 17 year old Die-hard Enthusiast riding a kona stab de-lux from United Kingdom on 08/23/01
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I have a rock point motiv that I paid 300$ for at sam's. It's a great bike, very strong. I ride over 3 to 4 foot drops daily with this thing and nothing has broke over a year of use. It has very good brakes. It's good/cheap bike for all types of riding.
Posted by Foxboy_25 a 14 year old Die-hard Enthusiast riding a Rock Point Motiv from Northern MN on 09/29/01
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I just bought this Motiv bike at Sam's Club and got it for only $99. Not too bad for an aluminum frame mountain bike!
I think they are being discontinued at Sam's. Get one if you can!
Posted by Jumper a 33 year old Die-hard Enthusiast riding a Motiv dual suspension from Michigan on 12/06/01
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The Motiv High Ridge has Shimano Tourney crank arms, Acera-x rear derailleur, and a brown Shimano chain. It has alloy Jouyu hubs (freewheel type). It has 'Pro Max' v-brakes which are dead copies of the basic Tektro. This bike has an aluminum handle bar and stem with an aluminum down-hill style cross brace. The front shock has an aluminum crown, stanchions, and legs. The rear swing arm has an over-size pivot just forward and above the crank. There's an alloy one piece seat post (with a steel clamp).
This is the most remarkable "department store" bike I have ever seen. Not only does it have the components found only on 'brand name' bikes, but the High Ridge is properly adjusted and ready to ride in literally minutes! On my first test ride, the gears indexed perfectly and the brakes were centered, adjusted, and didn't even squeal! I was stunned!
I would never recommend a department store bike to any one for any reason, much less a dual suspension one, but this is the most impressive example I have ever seen.
Oh, did I mention that my local Sam's Club was blowing them out for $99.95 apiece? It's insane! I just bought 40 of them and sold 3 already for $195 each. I'll be raising the price to $245 in the spring.
Posted by Todd/Basic Cycles bicycle shop a 34 year old Die-hard Enthusiast riding a Motiv High Ridge (but I ride a Scott Paisley) from 108 10th St. NW, Charlottesville, Va., 22903 on 12/08/01
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Oops, did I say High Ridge? I meant Rockpoint. The High Ridge is an earlier model, not quite as well equiped, with a swing arm pivot directly behind bottom bracket. I bought one of these puppies to years ago for $225. It had a Dotek crank, an all steel front shock(I refer to it as a "bed-spring shock), Sun Race (or whatever) grip shifters, plastic boddied v-brake levers, and the like. The reason I bought it was that I was looking for a cheap aluminum frame to build my 84 speed onto. This one had both the main frame and the swing arm made out of Al., as well as some Shimano componentry. I replaced every single component on it with middle to upper end parts, including: a Soft-Ride stem, a Tamer seat post, and a cheap RST shock.
Back to the Motiv Rockpoint: its weakest components are: silver coated steel bar-ends, steel seat clamp (one piece seat post), no-name bottom bracket set, steel headset (A-head type), rear hub is a freewheel type, the rear shock is a toy, and the steel (Huffy style) kick stand is mounted to the rear drop-out by the QR skewer. Wanna buy one? I got forty. e-mail:wheelnshifter@cs.com. Ph: 434-923-0355.
Posted by Todd/ BasicCycles bicycle shop a same year old Die-hard Enthusiast riding a plenty of them from Charlottesville, Va. center of the Universe on 12/09/01
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Have you weighed the bike? How much did it weigh? I weighed one in Costco and it was a whopping 40 lbs. Also I don't recognize most of the brand names that you say are found on name brand bikes. The Shimano components that these bikes have are at the very bottom end of Shimanos line. I don't want to be a brand snob because I spent some of my poorer days riding whatever I could get my hands on but these bikes really aren't meant for mountain biking. They make a fine bike for riding to the store or cruising the boardwalk though.
Posted by Duggle a ancient year old riding a Sears Free Spirit from San Diego on 12/10/01
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Who cares if it weighs 5 lbs. more than a Giant or Specialized. For $99 you can't go wrong. This is the best bike deal I've ever seen...period.
Posted by Gpenegar@mindspring.com a 40 year old Weekend Warrior from Cheraw, SC, USA on 12/12/01
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I have a dual suspension motiv rock point. I got mine from sam's. The bike has preformed well, but i've had the bike for a yr now and i have had three new rims and axels put on it. i dont do any serious riding just to school and back. The customer service has been real helpful though in sending the rims out to me but not w/ all the parts to put the rim on the bike. The daul is a good deal only if you do light riding. and treat the bike right.
Posted by FFlyboy180 a 16 year old riding a Motiv Rock Point from Wilmington, NC on 12/14/01
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I have a dual suspension motiv rock point. I got mine from sam's. The bike has preformed well, but i've had the bike for a yr now and i have had three new rims and axels put on it. i dont do any serious riding just to school and back. The customer service has been real helpful though in sending the rims out to me but not w/ all the parts to put the rim on the bike. The daul is a good deal only if you do light riding. and treat the bike right.
Posted by FFlyboy180 a 16 year old riding a Motiv Rock Point from Wilmington, NC on 12/14/01
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I bought my Motiv Ground Pounder at costco for $299. This is a very nice bike to ride, but it has some seriours design flaws that have not been mentioned. On the first day of riding the bike, the right pedal sheared off from the gear arm (Shimano). I took the bike back to Costco and exchanged it for a new one. At the end of my second stroll along the beach I noticed that the pedal was about to fail. I looked closely at the pedal installation to the gear arm and noticed that the pedal screwed on to a threaded aluminum gear arm. From experience I know that threading aluminum is a bad design practice due to the softnest of the material composition. Instead of threading the arm, it should of installed some type of embedded steel (threaded) insert. To make this story short, I return the bike due to its manufacturing flaw.
Posted by Unsatisfied user a 28 year old Weekend Warrior riding a Motiv Ground Pounder from Torrance on 01/12/02
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I purchased a Motiv Highridge dual suspension bike about 3 years ago for $299. I have put this bike thru about 3 hard rides a week during every summer and had a couple of bad accidents and it is still solid. It was a great deal on an alumimum dual suspension bike when I first purchased it and is still a good bike. Even though the components are reliable, they are very low on the food chain (i.e. no sealed bearings) and require maintenance after a hard messy ride. This year I went to my local Raleigh dealer and purchased last years M7000 alumimum mountain bike for $470. It has upper middle components (deore), sealed bottom bracket, and higher quality shocks. Unless the motiv is out of the low quality components, I would not pay much more than 150 for a new one from sam's or cosco.
Posted by DRock a 35 year old Weekend Warrior riding a motive HighRidge mountain Bike from Raleigh, NC on 03/13/02
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I have a motiv ground pounder. It is a good entry level bike. I might later get something beter, but for now it keeps up with my friends and their expensive bikes.
Posted by Ryan evans a 26 year old Cross-Country riding a motiv groundpounder from chico, ca on 05/09/02
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I bought a Motiv Vortex full-suspension bike in Cosco for $274. I am very satisfied with this model after two exchanges because of air leaking and a broken gear mount.
Posted by Isaac Lee a Cross-Country riding a Motiv Vortex from Fairfax,VA on 05/24/02
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I too bought a Motiv Vortex at Cosco for $249.95. Dang, what a deal. I thought since my last two bikes were stolen, it was a waste spending big bucks. However, it looks, handles and rolls better than the last two much more expensive MB I owned. It's well balanced and easy to control. However, it's a bit on the heavy side. I mainly use it in flat open fields and for curve jumping while carrying photo gear. Nothing has broken after several months of regular use. It may not be up to heavy off-road use, but is a great general purpose bike. Kind of a killer smoothie bike.
Posted by Gochugogi a 48 year old Weekend Warrior riding a Motiv Vortex from USA on 01/12/03
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Bought one of this MOTIV GROUND POUNDER BIKES. Good suspension, nice looks. But that is it!!!!!!!!. Chain rings won't take a hour ride! Soon enough the the rings will break like a soda pop can. What ever metal they're made off, it's a very cheap make. This bike's only good parts might be the gear changers and the front suspension. I seriously believe that it would last a long time if you only rode it around the block for no more than 20 mins. At any price is not worth the money. Unless you plan to replace the chain rings every month. Purchase it at your own peril.
Posted by Mauler a 49 year old riding a Motiv Ground Pounder from Winter Springs, FL USA on 06/05/02
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The short answer to your question is "Yes, the Motiv dual suspension Ground Pounder is a bargain". Motiv gave me a free long seat post. You have to call them to get it. I have had mine for three years now and nothing has broken. I keep up with fully suspended Cannondales or Treks, of course depending on the rider. Last night I rode it about 12 miles over difficult singletrack including a wavy old railroad bed that had gravel about one third the size of a baseball. I had to walk it up some of the steep rocky hills and so did the guy with me on his expensive Cannondale full suspension version. I bought two of them for $200 each with $50 off coupons. One was for my wife. These are the best bargain priced bikes you can find anywhere, as evidenced above by the bike store guy that bought 40 similar bikes and is reselling them for more.
Posted by Agoetz616  a 58 year old Die-hard Enthusiast riding a Motiv Dual Suspension Ground Pounder from Hopatcong on 08/25/05
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Awesome! I think that Ron_p should go out and buy one now.
Posted by Duggle a ancient year old riding a Motiv XCE from San Diego on 08/25/05
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My wife has a Motiv bike. She never rides it. I even put the Bell "love seat" on it from Wal-mart, still no riding. She says it's a peice of c rap. It has Shatmano parts and an RST rubber donut suspended fork, "Hi-ten" steel frame. I hose it off and lube the chain when she decides to ride it here and there. I think it rides nice, it doesn't flex much, it pedals and shifts very well, it has an upright, comfortable riding position. I think if I bunnyhopped on it and landed hard the frame would fold in the middle and some of the parts would fall off. It fits her skill level. My friend I ride with purchased a Mongoose dualie on sale at Wallymart for $100.00, he used to go riding with me all the time. I'd say the worst thing about these bargain bikes is the wheelset, then the suspension. First few rides on the 'goose and he hit the front brake a little too hard, steering crossed, wheel folded, he did a combination no footer, no hander, no bike, gravel skid faceplant. I talked him into buying a Psylo fork on sale at Supergo, gave him a Vanilla R shock and a cr appy old set of 7 speed LX hubbed araya wheels. Not a single problem with the bike after several seasons of riding and no attention to maintenance. The bottom line is, with these type of bikes, you can upgrade as your skills progress or ride it once or twice and hang it in the garage like most folks do, then it really doesn't matter what the durability or quality may be? Only that it doesn't leak oil on your laundry when it's hung upside down. I just checked with my LBS and they couldn't offer me anything for my wife above the Costco level for less than $500, and that bike is a Specialized, which has an OEM fork and a bunch of Chinese made Specialized "brand" parts. The one advantage the LBS has is color selection, YAY!! COLORS!! and they carry 20" and 24" MTB's for kids.
Posted by Sevenzero a 666 year old Die-hard Enthusiast riding a Intense Tazer from Spawn Ranch on 09/06/05
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