[PaulE]

Anyone got a 20" giant reign? I'm after one, but not sure if it'll be too big for me, I'm 6'2. The 18" looks a little on the small side, but I've not actually seen a 20" to compare it with.

Ideally, could someone post a pic of it?

Cheers!
Paul

 

[James]

Anyone got a 20" giant reign? I'm after one, but not sure if it'll be too big for me, I'm 6'2. The 18" looks a little on the small side, but I've not actually seen a 20" to compare it with.

Ideally, could someone post a pic of it?

Cheers!
Paul

Ah, a question I am more than able to answer. I'm 6'2" and pretty familiar with the Giant stuff. I have a 20" Reign, 20" Trance, and a 20" Anthem. Not to mention hardtails.
Anyway, the 20" Reign is GINORMOUS. I've ridden it once, loved the feel, but goddamn it's huge. I had more seatpost showing on my TCR road bike than I did on the Reign. It's been sitting around my place for almost a year now, I think I'm finally going to get off of my ass and get an 18" front end for it.
Whoever decided that sticking a 20" seat tube on a 6" travel bike was a good idea should be forced to ride that bike, and nothing else. I shudder when I remember they make a 21" too.
I'd say try it out, but it's a freaking skyscraper, I think you'll be happier on the 18", but everyone is different...

JJames

 

[PaulE]

Cheers James - do you have a picture of the bike, so I can see what you mean?

 

[pepe]

I ride a 70mm stem on a 20" Reign and really dig it. I rolled it DH and the seat dropped plenty low. The cockpit is perfect for me and I am 5'11".

 

[pepe]

PM sent

 

[PaulE]

Thanks for that - think I'll give a 20" a go, seing as how the complete bike is only £850 new...

 

[habitatxskate]

definately want that, you don't want to be too big on it..if anything go to your lbs and sit on a 20" Giant, then take a test ride

 

[PaulE]

That would be ideal, but there's not many 20" ones about....

 

[James]

Cheers James - do you have a picture of the bike, so I can see what you mean?

No, sorry, it's currently sitting, half-stripped, in the back of the pile. Just fork/wheels/stem on it. I've slowly robbed it of the parts (and it's dignity) over the last couple of months. Don't plan on rebuilding it until I get the 18" front end...

 

[habitatxskate]

so talk to the owner like a human being..just be like, "hey man, i want a reign but I am not sure what size. I don't want it to be too small, but I don't want it to be too big. Do you have a sizing station or a 20" Giant frame I could sit on and try out? If not think you'd be able to order one and hopefully it'll fit me? If it does fit me I'll give you a down payment. Think you'd be able to do that for me?"

something like that and I betcha they'll do it..can't talk to people as if they are retarded, talk to them like people and they'll help you out.

 

[James]

so talk to the owner like a human being..just be like, "hey man, i want a reign but I am not sure what size. I don't want it to be too small, but I don't want it to be too big. Do you have a sizing station or a 20" Giant frame I could sit on and try out? If not think you'd be able to order one and hopefully it'll fit me? If it does fit me I'll give you a down payment. Think you'd be able to do that for me?"

something like that and I betcha they'll do it..can't talk to people as if they are retarded, talk to them like people and they'll help you out.

It's actually quite a bit different than the other 20"/Large Giants. I have an Anthem, Trance, Reign, XTC Composite, XTC Hybrid, and used to have TCRs, and had always assuming that I rode the Giant L/20" frame. The Reign just fits different to me. Huge. But again, that's me, might not be everybody. I'd just recommend that he try a Reign, not any 20" Giant.

JJames

 

[habitatxskate]

yeah, it'd be nice too, but getting a general idea would help..if you live hear him let him ride it! wait nvm hes in english land

 

[PaulE]

yep, I'm in england.... there's hardly any of the bikes near here, the only giant dealer nearby only stocks the cheap models and can order the bike in as a purchase (so if I'm going to do that, I might as well buy it mail order and save a load of cash).

 

[spinner]

I have a 20" Reign. I'm 6' and find it a little on the long side , but after a test ride on an 18" , I decided I'd rather shorten the cockpit of the 20" than have to try and stretch out an 18". At 6'2" , I think you'll find an 18" is too short for your height , but its a very personal thing.

I think it comes down to what sort of riding you have planned too. I chose a roomy cockpit because I use the bike for endurance races and long days in the saddle. Although it's less manouverable for light DH and jumping , (which I use it for too) I think I made the right decision. I have also fitted a 70mm stem and moved the saddle forward in the rails. My 20" came with a set back seat post , so fitting a straight post would shorten it a little more.

Also check out the Giant forums at MTBR , a lot of people are asking the same question as you. The opinions there might help you make a decision.

Hope this helps

 

[PaulE]

Cheers for all the advice - in the end, I had a go on an 18" reign and while the height was good, the toptube was a bit short.....

Ended up buying a Kona coiler instead.