Overall Rating
8.4, Based on 37 Reviews
Avg Price
$339.00
Manufacturer
Rancilio
Machine Type
flat burr, espresso, coffee, commercial grade motor, grinder
Colors
black and steel, white and black
Class
n/a
Pro Review
No
First Look
No
QuickShot
No
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Koray Ipek (quality: 8.1) 03.19.2005 Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: A great grinder, solid, no gimmicks, just quality and great performance.
Kayakman Hungary (quality: 6.0) 10.05.2008 Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: Solid build and performer, perfect for home and secondary use at the coffeehouse.
Julienne Hsu (quality: 6.5) 09.27.2007 Rating: 7.6
Bottom Line: I like this machine alot, Great design, works fine.
Jim Tiemann (quality: 7.0) 05.02.2004 Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Very highly recommended, an incredible grinder.
James Hainsworth (quality: 7.3) 08.05.2005 Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Great grinder, consistent, easy, versatile, and Rock(y) solid.
Ed Wilson (quality: 6.3) 12.30.2005 Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Much improved espresso shots and ease of use make this the perfect companion for the Silvia espresso maker as well as all around grinder for day in/day out grinding duties
Donnie W (quality: 9.0) 09.01.2009 Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: An excellent grinder that will accomodate every type of coffee grind. More grinder than most people will ever need.
Don Scott (quality: 5.7) 01.17.2006 Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Its reputation holds true, although there are some cheesey parts on it
Doc Dougherty (quality: 5.0) 08.28.2011 Rating: 7.6
Bottom Line: After five years (purchased in July 2006) of nearly daily use and no maintenance other than cleaning, I am happy with my grinder.
Derek Fong (quality: 8.8) 10.11.2006 Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Excellent grinder for the price: easy to use; nice doserless design that is good for home use; the Rocky gets you the 97th percentile of performance--you'd spend 2-3 times more to eek out 1-2% more performance
David Nielsen (quality: 7.4) 03.08.2003 Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Great grinder whether it is the dosered or doserless model!
David Nielsen 03.08.2003 Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Great grinder whether it is the dosered or doserless model!
Darren A (quality: 6.5) 12.14.2006 Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Impressed with quality of construction and griding. Cant imagine a non-dozerless setup
Daniel Spiegel 10.11.2008 Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: Near-prosumer quality for half the price.
Dan Kehn (quality: 7.7) 06.09.2003 Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: Consistent and rugged, Rocky is still the champ! The doserless avoids stale grounds and mess
Bob J (quality: 8.0) 01.05.2007 Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: Bottmline.... Your coffee will taste as good as your weakest link, don't skimp on any one piece and especially your grinder.
Bill Guthrie (quality: 6.3) 01.08.2005 Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: The key to a consistently great shot of espresso is a great grinder - Rocky handily qualifies.
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