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- Comfort
- Component quality and value
- Good for long rides
- Front fork needs fine tuning
- Heavy weight
- Crankset complaints
The Iron Horse Warrior 4.0 is a great mountain bike for those who want something more than a department-store cheapie but don't want to go whole hog on a $3,000 enthusiast bike. In reviews, owners say the hardtail (meaning it has front suspension only) Warrior is extremely comfortable; suitable for long rides with a roomy layout. Component quality is said to be good for the price, and you can always upgrade later. The major downside in reviews is this mountain bike's heavy weight of about 37 pounds, which makes it less nimble on challenging trails. Still, that makes it a good choice for all-day rides or even as a commuter bike, in a pinch. If you don't want to spend as much (and are prepared to upgrade some components sooner rather than later), consider the Trek 3700 (*MSRP: $380), a favorite starter mountain bike in reviews.
MountainBikeTales.com features an excellent review based on expert testing on several types of terrain. The editors give an objective view of the Warrior, including both pros and cons. Another good source of information on the Warrior is MTBR.com, where more than 30 users offer information on strengths and weaknesses, giving the Iron Horse Warrior four out of five stars. We found additional cyclist-written reviews on bike-enthusiast sites.
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Editors at MountainBikeTales.com tested the Iron Horse Warrior on a variety of terrain. They call the Warrior "a whole lotta bike" for the reasonable price. They also praise the cockpit, comfort and handling of the bike, as well as the quality components. Editors take time to discuss the cons of the Warrior as well, commenting on problems with the suspension, which took several hours of adjustment before the bike could be tested, and on the weight of the bike, calling it "bulky."
Review: Iron Horse Warrior Pro, Contributors to MountainBikeTales.com
2. MTBR.com
More than 30 customer reviews are posted on the Iron Horse Warrior. Many reviewers have very positive things to say, but many also mention problems with the forks and crankset. Several also comment on the weight of the Warrior, calling it "heavy" and "weighty." Most users have favorable remarks about the quality of the components and the reasonable price. Overall, users give the Warrior four out of five stars.
Review: Iron Horse Warrior, Contributors to MTBR.com
There are only a couple of reviews here, but interestingly, both reviewers think the front fork spring is a little too flexible. Still, both recommend the Iron Horse Warrior as a great starter bike for beginners.
Review: Iron Horse Warrior 4.0, Contributors to Singletracks.com
Reviews for the Iron Horse Warrior here are a little less positive overall than they are on other sites. The cumulative gist is that the Warrior isn't a bike for hard riding. Rather, it's a good starter bike that's a good pick for long trail rides. Several note that the tires wear out fast.
Review: Iron Horse Warrior 4.0, Contributors to DirtWorld.com
The two dozen reviews here are very positive overall. Owners praise the Iron Horse Warrior as a great beginner's bike with good-quality components that can be upgraded down the road. Several say that this is an excellent bike "out of the box."
Review: Iron Horse Warrior, Contributors to OutdoorReview.com
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