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MTB Advice

Postby Apples » Wed Feb 25, 2009 4:23 pm

I'm thinking about buying a second hand MTB .....I've seen a Giant XTC full susp.....anyone know anything about them

Its 250 sovs , seems good value

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Re: MTB Advice

Postby Grahame » Wed Feb 25, 2009 4:30 pm

OK, decent value for money (if it's the right size for you), a bit "beige" ie there are better suspension systems out there, but it shouldn't be offensive to ride - just a bit bland.

What kit does it have? Ie which forks, groupset, stc?
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Re: MTB Advice

Postby Apples » Wed Feb 25, 2009 4:46 pm

Cheers Grahame

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Re: MTB Advice

Postby George » Wed Feb 25, 2009 5:14 pm

maybe just go for a hardtail as you only really need full sus if your doing silly downhill sections, which can be done on a hardtail anyway.

I've got one of these, I love it
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Re: MTB Advice

Postby Apples » Wed Feb 25, 2009 5:19 pm

yeah I know I've got an old hardtail Orange P7

That looks like a full sus George although i haven't got my glasses on :lol:

Nice change of pic there
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Re: MTB Advice

Postby Dombo » Wed Feb 25, 2009 5:39 pm

Have you considered the fully rigid route? Some excellent Treks, specialized and Marins around from the mid-90s. 24 speed, V-bralkes, no bouncers to go wrong. Just get out the saddle and flex your arms on the rough bits. Pure simple fun :D
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Re: MTB Advice

Postby higg » Wed Feb 25, 2009 9:09 pm

Are you sure the XTC is full suss? any XTCs I've seen have been hardtails, NRS is Giants old full suss system or Maestro the new system.
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Re: MTB Advice

Postby Alex S » Wed Feb 25, 2009 9:24 pm

Ive been thinking about the giant xtc as well, from my research and playing with them they are noticeably heavier than other brand bikes in the same price range but giant brand hydraulics are actually really very good.
I think the 2008 cannondales are worth a look too, they all come with lovely flush welded frames and good forks.
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Re: MTB Advice

Postby Apples » Wed Feb 25, 2009 10:52 pm

Cheers all ,

I was really only looking to upgrade to discs , but when I spotted the GT for 250...and it was full sus it seemed a good deal.

Anyway looks like its gone as I cant find it now.
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Re: MTB Advice

Postby Alex S » Thu Feb 26, 2009 8:53 am

honestly avoid full suspension bikes at that price, you get so much more for your money, 1st or second hand, with a hardtail.
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Re: MTB Advice

Postby Apples » Fri Feb 27, 2009 1:57 pm

New plan , I'm going to upgrade my P7 to discs, get some lightweight but bombproof wheels and away we go.

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Re: MTB Advice

Postby Hal » Fri Feb 27, 2009 2:21 pm

If you are looking to flog the old wheels let me know, I building up an old marin single speed but only have an odd set of wheels, (and no handlebars and stem :shock: )

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Re: MTB Advice

Postby Apples » Fri Feb 27, 2009 2:29 pm

ok, but they are some unknown make, not much cop, been used for commuting
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