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X-Rated XC.05 Mens Dirt Jump Style Bike 14"
The X-Rated XC.05 Dirt Jump Style Bike has a Hi-tensile gusseted jump style steel frame with suspension forks and V-brakes
Average Customer Rating:
3.8
out of 5
(35 Reviews)
Rating Snapshot (35 reviews)
5 stars
14
4 stars
12
3 stars
2
2 stars
2
1 star
5
28 of 35(80%)customers would recommend this product to a friend
Customer Reviews for X-Rated XC.05 Mens Dirt Jump Style Bike 14"
Review 1 for X-Rated XC.05 Mens Dirt Jump Style Bike 14"
Overall Rating
out of
5
rubbish
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June 04, 2010
By GIBS01
Quality
1
out of
5
Value
1
out of
5
Performance
1
out of
5
"My 14 year old son bought this cycle with his birthday money. took it to centre parcs for a week end and the gears started playing up, sticking and missing. My husband sorted this out, or so we thought 2 weeks later trouble again.
also this week the rear wheel has buckled after going over quite a small bump. we have only had this bike 2months, my son is very disappointed, after this weekend we are taking the cylcle back to halford."
also this week the rear wheel has buckled after going over quite a small bump. we have only had this bike 2months, my son is very disappointed, after this weekend we are taking the cylcle back to halford."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? No
Age Group: Under 25
Gender: Male
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Review 2 for X-Rated XC.05 Mens Dirt Jump Style Bike 14"
Overall Rating
out of
5
Very hard to beat
,
June 01, 2010
By Bouncyface
from Devon
Quality
4
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
Pros: fantastic value
Cons: heavy frame
"I bought this bike for my son because of the shorter frame. The frame is fairly heavy and I don't imagine it'd get far off the ground for jumps - however, for general cycling for my 11 year old it's great. He's just got back from a 17 mile trip across Dartmoor with no complaints at all. Having the guys put it together in store ready to go was really appreciated. This bike looks like it will last to be used by all my boys."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Male
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Review 3 for X-Rated XC.05 Mens Dirt Jump Style Bike 14"
Overall Rating
out of
5
X-Rated love it
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May 18, 2010
By carper18
from essex
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
"very good bike my son loves it.
he as not being off it gos everywhere on it and leaves the xbox off a bit longer now and hes geting fitter as well"
he as not being off it gos everywhere on it and leaves the xbox off a bit longer now and hes geting fitter as well"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Male
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Review 4 for X-Rated XC.05 Mens Dirt Jump Style Bike 14"
Overall Rating
out of
5
Good value for money
,
May 15, 2010
By druidsboy
Quality
4
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
3
out of
5
"Excellent buy - birthday present for my son who was thirteen and he was very happy with it."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 45 - 54
Gender: Male
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Review 5 for X-Rated XC.05 Mens Dirt Jump Style Bike 14"
Overall Rating
out of
5
X Rated Jump Bike
,
May 08, 2010
By VF12
from West Sussex
Quality
4
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
"bought this for my 11yr old son for his Birthday, looked at the more expensive version but this one offered all that he wanted.
Product assembled and collected from the store without incedent, son is pleased with it."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Male
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Review 6 for X-Rated XC.05 Mens Dirt Jump Style Bike 14"
Overall Rating
out of
5
second purchase
,
May 05, 2010
By vaguelynoble
Quality
4
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
Pros: nicely balanced nice looking tough lasted long
Cons: frame now a mess seatpost brakes
"Two and a half years ago I bought my first x-rated dirt bike on a whim because my then more expensive bike had let me down once to often.
I was a bit suspicious of the cheap price and the frame scratched during the first week. I did not expect this bike to last as long as it has, over the two and a half years it needed no major repairs and has been a good, reliable bike. I like its design and find it a nicely balanced and easy to ride.
Some things I don't like: The brakes can be a bit dodgy and need constant adjustment, the seat post is rediculously short and I got a new one, the gear shifters were playing up (but are still working) and the metal retainers on the frame for the gear cables popped off after about one year (I fixed this with cable clips...).
But I have used this bike nearly every day for both commuting and some off-rode fun and it has actually lasted a lot longer than my previous, more expensive bikes!
When the front wheel caved in due to metal fatigue recently I decided to buy a new bike and after some thought I decided to buy another X-rated bike, because I figured that if this new one also lasts me as long, this is money well spend."
I was a bit suspicious of the cheap price and the frame scratched during the first week. I did not expect this bike to last as long as it has, over the two and a half years it needed no major repairs and has been a good, reliable bike. I like its design and find it a nicely balanced and easy to ride.
Some things I don't like: The brakes can be a bit dodgy and need constant adjustment, the seat post is rediculously short and I got a new one, the gear shifters were playing up (but are still working) and the metal retainers on the frame for the gear cables popped off after about one year (I fixed this with cable clips...).
But I have used this bike nearly every day for both commuting and some off-rode fun and it has actually lasted a lot longer than my previous, more expensive bikes!
When the front wheel caved in due to metal fatigue recently I decided to buy a new bike and after some thought I decided to buy another X-rated bike, because I figured that if this new one also lasts me as long, this is money well spend."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Female
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Review 7 for X-Rated XC.05 Mens Dirt Jump Style Bike 14"
Overall Rating
out of
5
Not just for boys...
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May 02, 2010
By TaylorFamily
from Medway, Kent
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
"Bought this for 'girlie' 10 yr old daughter & she loves it! Reserved it on-line & it was ready when we arrived to collect it - easy peasy. Very reasonable price, brakes & gears work fine. She's a happy bunny."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: Under 25
Gender: Female
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Review 8 for X-Rated XC.05 Mens Dirt Jump Style Bike 14"
Overall Rating
out of
5
Good lookong bike
,
February 13, 2010
By Debster
from Macclesfield, Cheshire
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
"Great bike and stylish too! Bought it for my 12 year old son and he loves it!"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Female
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Review 9 for X-Rated XC.05 Mens Dirt Jump Style Bike 14"
Overall Rating
out of
5
bike
,
February 13, 2010
By jumpmaniac
from chertsey
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
"i would recomend this product to peeps ages 12 to 30 years old due to the bikes size you would hav to have short legs to"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: Under 25
Gender: Male
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Review 10 for X-Rated XC.05 Mens Dirt Jump Style Bike 14"
Overall Rating
out of
5
good purchase
,
January 05, 2010
By czg7
Quality
4
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
"Very pleased with the bike for my son's christmas present. There was no instruction book or toolkit with the bike but staff in local store were really helpful."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 25 - 34
Gender: Female
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Review 11 for X-Rated XC.05 Mens Dirt Jump Style Bike 14"
Overall Rating
out of
5
X-rated mountain bike
,
January 02, 2010
By SuttonGuy
Quality
4
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
"Bought for my son, the X-Rated 05 mountain bike has proved a big hit."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: Under 25
Gender: Male
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Review 12 for X-Rated XC.05 Mens Dirt Jump Style Bike 14"
Overall Rating
out of
5
christmas cracker
,
December 29, 2009
By LeFrunk
from Co Down
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Pros: good price
Cons: none
"I picked this bike as it looked sturdy and hard wearing , my son hasnt been of it from xmas, loves it , the colour and finish are just right , gear change is easy and chunky tyres for the bumps , GREAT BIKE. Built and checked over before i left Halfords, Thanks."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Male
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Review 13 for X-Rated XC.05 Mens Dirt Jump Style Bike 14"
Overall Rating
out of
5
Super Duper bike
,
December 14, 2009
By jadoncaster
from Norfolk, England
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
"Bought this for my son and he immediately fell in love with the style and colour. It it a fantastic looking bike which oozes appeal because of the colours blended and the style.
Perfect"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Female
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Review 14 for X-Rated XC.05 Mens Dirt Jump Style Bike 14"
Overall Rating
out of
5
cycles at affordable prices for all family
,
December 14, 2009
By croftamie7
from loch lomond
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
"one of best cycles money can buy
best store for top performance Cycles in any price Range"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 45 - 54
Gender: Male
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Review 15 for X-Rated XC.05 Mens Dirt Jump Style Bike 14"
Overall Rating
out of
5
great quality
,
December 11, 2009
By hotshot
from kilmarnock scotland
Quality
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
"great value bike very sturdy but light wieght well built"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Male
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Review 16 for X-Rated XC.05 Mens Dirt Jump Style Bike 14"
Overall Rating
out of
5
Bought for my son, 10
,
November 09, 2009
By Montygoobers
from Cambridge, England
Quality
4
out of
5
Value
3
out of
5
Performance
3
out of
5
"He sat on it in the shop and that was it, no other would do. Feels very solid and he's delighted with it. However, give it 6 months and I may change my product ratings as it gets used and abused. But at the moment, it's doing a great job."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 35 - 44
Gender: Female
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Review 17 for X-Rated XC.05 Mens Dirt Jump Style Bike 14"
Overall Rating
out of
5
Not a bad bike
,
October 25, 2009
By Ricky1989
Quality
1
out of
5
Value
1
out of
5
Performance
1
out of
5
Pros: cheap
"It is a good bike but I have got to say if u buy this bike look at it and try it first I got home and I had to fix the gears breaks and I am still having problems with it now."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? No
Age Group: 25 - 34
Gender: Male
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Review 18 for X-Rated XC.05 Mens Dirt Jump Style Bike 14"
Overall Rating
out of
5
Brilliant Racer
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October 02, 2009
By Ellis12
from Kent, England
Quality
3
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Pros: brilliant on and off roader fantastic racer.
Cons: it's very unreliable and very unpredictable
"Brilliant off-roader I was riding this on a bumpy hill in the dirt and even the steepest of hills it was brilliant. Perfect for all weather the tyres are fantastic they provide so much grip on any surface.
There are a few problems though if it gets wet it squeeks very loudly and I have to grease it with WD-40 all the time it can get very dirty through that though. Mines heavily modified but still it's a great bike and very fast.
Theres a few problems with the gears. When I first got the bike I was changing through the gears and always a bit wonky and take time to wear in. I have a problem with the 1st gear on the right-hand side it will never change for me and also when I want to go from 3rd on the left it doesn't change so I have to use 1st to do that and when on the rare occasion I do get it into 1st I have to use 3rd to get it into 2nd. And switching up into 3rd is always 50/50 it either goes up there or doesn't change at all and just rub or my chain gets clogged up through the plastic chainset and then comes off.
In terms of reliability this bike isn't worth it but it's an extremely good racer on and off road and very fast which is brilliant by me. 8/10"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: Under 25
Gender: Male
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Review 19 for X-Rated XC.05 Mens Dirt Jump Style Bike 14"
Overall Rating
out of
5
Mixed emotions...
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September 19, 2009
By VenturerX
from Hastings, England
Quality
3
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
Pros: good price, general riding performance is good, wheels seat and handlebars are good, friendly salesman
Cons: no 'free build check', about 80% of the bike was misaligned, 3 hours spent re-aligning everything
"I bought this bike from the Bexhill branch of Halfords. The salesman was very helpful, so a nice + there. First minus was I didn't recieve the free build inspection before you buy because it was boxed up and not ready-made (it wouldnt have fit in the car if it was)
The first real big minus was that... everything was out, the derailleur (both front and rear) the breaks and the pedals were misaligned. I spent the best part of 3 and a half hours realigning everything, the front derailleur wire came off so I spent a fun 30 minutes getting that back on aligned enough to go through all three gears.
Seat is good, handlebars good, wheels are nice and thick with deep treads which is good for what I use it for. General riding performance is good.
PS: Another minus is that the wheels only came half inflated and I had to borrow a bike pump from next door. Not too much of a biggie though"
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: Under 25
Gender: Male
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Review 20 for X-Rated XC.05 Mens Dirt Jump Style Bike 14"
Overall Rating
out of
5
value bike
,
September 15, 2009
By blackkats13
from Buckingham England
Quality
3
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Performance
4
out of
5
Pros: price
Cons: finish
"Not a bad bike for the price. Some good bits on it only let down by some poor quality bits like the handle bars and over all finish. Would buy another though."
Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes
Age Group: 45 - 54
Gender: Male
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