Iron Horse Maverick 4.0 Adult XC Dual-Suspension Mountain Bike

by Iron Horse

Product Features

• Dual-suspension mountain bike designed for recreational XC riders or new riders
• Shimano Alivio EZ-Fire gear system for precise shifting
• Promax mechanical disc brakes with 6-inch rotor; Shimano brake lever
• WTB Speed V Sport SE saddle with adjustable seatpost; 26-inch ITS Ninja tires
• Weighs 36 pounds; Fox Vanilla rear shock; Shimano front and rear derailleurs

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Maverick range of bikes is designed for recreational XC riders or people just getting into the sport of mountain biking. Engineered for a fast and efficient design, the dual-suspension bike offers 4 inches of rear wheel travel. The frame also offers a 1.12-inch integrated head tube to increase acceleration and minimize vibrations in the seat. Other features include a 4-inch Travel XC dual suspension frame, alloy handlebars, a Fox Vanilla rear shock, and a Shimano Alivio EZ-Fire shifting system.

Specifications

• Frame: 4-inch Travel XC dual suspension, single pivot with sealed bearings, 1.12-inch zero stack head tube, replaceable derailleur hanger, international disc brake mount
• Rear shock: Fox Vanilla, 6.5 x 1.5 inches
• Fork: Rock Shox dart, 100mm travel
• Handlebar: Alloy riserbar
• Stem: alloy
• Headset: Zero stack
• BB: FSA Power Drive
• Crank: FSA Dyna Drive
• Rings: 42/34/24T steel
• Pedals: Alloy platform
• Chain: KMC Z-72
• Saddle: WTB Speed V Sport SE
• Seatpost: Alloy micro adjust
• Front hub: Alloy disc, 32H
• Rear hub: Alloy disc, 32H
• Front derailleur: Shimano FD-C050
• Rear derailleur: Shimano Alivio
• Shifter: Shimano Alivio EZ-Fire
• Cassette: Shimano HG-30, 12/32T, 8 speed
• Brakes: Promax mechanical disc with 6-inch rotor
• Brake lever: Shimano EF-50
• Rim: WTB Freedom MTX 24
• Spoke: 14G stainless black
• Tires: ITS Ninja, 26 x 2.1 inches
• Size: 15, 17, 19, or 21 inches
• Colors: Black, blue
• Weight: 36 pounds

Amazon.com Bicycle Buying Guide

Finding the Right Bike
To really enjoy cycling, it's important to find a bicycle that works for you. Here are some things to keep in mind when you're in the market for a new bike:

The Right Ride
In general, bikes are broken down into three major categories:

• Road and Racing Bikes--As a general rule, road and racing are built for speed and longer distances on paved surfaces. Thinner tires, lightweight 29-inch (700c) wheels, and drop bars that allow for a more aerodynamic position are the norm. Most road bikes, regardless of price, offer many gears for tackling both hilly and flat terrain.
• Mountain Bikes--With their larger tires, hill-friendly gearing, and upright position, mountain bikes are very popular for all types of riding, both on pavement and off. Mountain bikes that are designed specifically for rugged trail use typically feature a suspension fork. Some may have rear suspension, as well. A quick change of the tires on any mountain bike--even one that you use regularly on trails--adds to its versatility and makes it a worthy street machine.
• Comfort/Cruiser Bikes--For tooling around on bike paths, light trails, or for cruising a quiet beach-side lane, comfort/cruiser bikes are the ticket. With a super-relaxed riding position, padded seats, and limited or no gearing, these bikes are made for enjoying the scenery and having fun with the family.

The Right Price
A bike's price boils down to three essentials: frame materials, bike weight, and component quality and durability.

• Entry-level--You'll find a wide range of comfort and cruiser bikes in this category, as well as some lower-end mountain bikes and road bikes. Most will have steel frames and components that are designed to last for several years with frequent use.
• Mid-range--Bikes in this range may feature a lighter aluminum frame with mid-range components that keep performing after miles of use. If you're looking for a quality bike that is relatively lightweight and will stand up to abuse, this is the "sweet spot." Most serious commuter and touring bikes fall into this category, as do mid-range mountain bikes with a decent front suspension.
• High-end--Racers and serious enthusiasts who expect lightweight, high-performance components will want to stick to this category. For road bikes, exotic frame materials (carbon fiber, titanium) and ultralightweight components can add thousands to the price tag. Mountain bikes in this class often feature advanced front and rear suspension technology, as well as components designed to handle lots of rugged trail action.

The Right Size
Fit is crucial for comfort, control, and proper power and endurance on a bike. Here are some basic bike fit tips:

• Stand-over Height--To find out if a bike's overall height fits your body, measure your inseam. Next, determine how much clearance you'll need between your crotch and the top tube of the bike. For a mountain bike, you'll want three to five inches of clearance. A road bike should offer between one and two inches of clearance, while a commuter bike should have two to four inches. Compare the stand-over height for a given bike to your measurements (inseam + clearance) to determine the right bike height.
• Top Tube Length--You can measure your torso to get a good estimate of proper top tube length. First, make a fist and extend your arm. Measure from the center of your fist to the end of your collarbone (the part that intersects your shoulder). Next, measure your torso by placing a book against your crotch with the spine facing up. Measure from the spine to the bottom of your throat (the spot between your collarbones). Finally, add the two measurements (arm length + torso length), divide the number in half, and subtract six inches. This is your approximate top tube length. Compare this number to a bike's posted top tube length. You can allow for about two inches longer or shorter, as most bikes can be adjusted via stem length/height and saddle fore/aft position to make fine adjustments to the fit.
• Bikes for Women--Proportionally, women tend to have a shorter torso and longer legs than men. Bike makers design women's bikes that offer a shorter top tube and many comfort/cruiser bikes built for women may also provide more stand-over clearance.

The Right Accessories
When you make a bike purchase, don't forget these crucial add-ons:

• Helmet (this is a must!)
• Seat pack
• Lock
• Hydration pack, or water bottle and bottle cage
• Spare tubes
• Portable bike pump
• Gloves

Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000W8K3WK
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #553,508 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great price for full suspension bike, December 12, 2007

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E (VA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Iron Horse Maverick 4.0 Adult XC Dual-Suspension Mountain Bike (Sports)

I recently bought this on-sale from Amazon for $250.00. I just got it today, and, overall, I'm VERY pleased with the purchase. I think the bike is comparable to other $500-$700 bikes I've seen (I know the MSRP is $700, but I've seen it at other shops for about $550) and I think it's certainly worth the sale-price.

The bike arrived in a single, large box. It was MOSTLY assembled, but it took me about 45 minutes to attach: 1) The front disk brakes and brake cable, 2) The handlebars (the stem was upside down for some reason), 3) the pedals, and 4) The seat; and then to do some final adjustments on the brakes and cables. My only complaint was that there weren't any assembly instructions for the disk brakes (these were unfamiliar to me), but it was reasonably simple to figure out how to put them together.

What I like about the bike: The frame is aluminum, and appears to be of good quality. Another poster complained about the frames breaking, but I did some research and it APPEARS that issue applies only to older bikes (hope I'm right on that, but do your own research). The Shimano Alivio components are what you'd expect for a $500-$700 bike (I've even seen them on bikes more expensive than that), and the ride is VERY comfortable. The disk brakes work well, and also appear to be of good quality. Shifting is smooth and easy.

What I don't like about the bike: The cranks and pedals seem to be lower-quality; but I think they're in-line with what you'd get on any other $500-700 bike. I'm thinking I'm going to switch at least the cranks, pedals, and the front chainrings. The rims use Shrader valves instead of Presta (which makes me think they're lower-quality - this may not be correct), but they are aluminum alloy, and I'm sure they'll hold up-fine for the moderate trail riding I usually do. The bike weighs about 36 lbs, but I think even very expensive (1.5-2K) full-suspension bikes don't weigh much less than 33-34 lbs.

Overall, I think this is a GREAT deal for the $250-$400 offered by Amazon - the bike's well-suited to moderate trail riding, and it appears to be comparable to other bikes I've seen in the $500-$700 price-range.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Heavy but useful, June 4, 2008

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F. MEade (New Orleans, LA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Iron Horse Maverick 4.0 Adult XC Dual-Suspension Mountain Bike (Sports)

I purchased this about 8 months ago as I was getting tired of road riding. I was unhappy with the heaviness as my road bike weighs half 18lbs. Yet at the same time as an entry level bike having duel suspension I was very very happy. I do not like riding it on the road but find it very comfortable doing class one trails. The shifting is sluggish at times but I have gotten use to that and can anticipate it to be slow. I have lower back issues so riding this has me mountain bike riding a whole lot less painful. I also have a non-suspension older iron horse bike that I rode which is about 11 lbs lighter and find it remarkable how much more I enjoy riding on the almost 40 lb bike.

12 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Buyer Beware, frame has serious issues, fork does too, November 8, 2007

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kamikaziii (Atl,GA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Iron Horse Maverick 4.0 Adult XC Dual-Suspension Mountain Bike (Sports)

http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=349004
Seems like Amazon deleted many of the previous reviews as well, just to dump this bike off to many unsuspecting buyers. Buyer Beware, do you homework on IRON HORSE FIRST, as the swingarm has a weak weld where it connects to the frame. Hmmm, sometimes you REALLY get what you pay for, and sometimes you get even LESS.

http://www.bikedefects.com/index.html

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