[TheDean]

I've always been a casual rider, not paying much attention to specs and technical details, but I want to change that. I been given a used bike by a friend who hasn't ridden it for about 6 years.

Can you tell me what this bike is set up for? Is there anything on here that needs to be drastically upgraded?

I took it down to the local shop and had them tear it down and clean it, replaced the chain and gave it an overall tune up. It seems to ride great. I tried to ask them some questions but they seemed to not be too interested in talking to a noob.

Thank you in advance

2002 Giant AC2

 

[skatetokil]

I had one of those back in 04 or so. Not a bad bike but kind of too heavy for AM and too tall/steep for dh.

 

[Senorfrog]

I have one currently (still running great from 02) and have replaced everything on it besides the raw frame components. They are pretty nice bikes, especially when you get them for cheap haha. I only run mine in the 6" travel mode though.

 

[Serial Midget]

What you have is a great reason to hit some trails!!!

 

[TheDean]

Heck yeah, tomorrow!

 

[RUFUS]

That thing must weight a ton.

 

[Serial Midget]

Pay no attention to the weight weenies - there is nothing on that bike that screams for an upgrade, a bike like that - regardless of age, weight or spec is an excellent first trail bike. The only issue I am aware of is a tendency for the bushings wear out under hard use. If your pal hasn't been hard on the frame you should be fine.

Read more here; this frame was well loved in its day.

 

[TheDean]

Pay no attention to the weight weenies - there is nothing on that bike that screams for an upgrade, a bike like that - regardless of age, weight or spec is an excellent first trail bike. The only issue I am aware of is a tendency for the bushings wear out under hard use. If your pal hasn't been hard on the frame you should be fine.

Read more here; this frame was well loved in its day.

Awesome thanks, he beat on it pretty good so I'm sure I'm going to have to replace the shocks sometime soon. Yeah I'm not too worried about the weight, 34lbs isn't bad, I took it out last weekend and had no issues what so ever on the trails.

 

[insanitylevel9]

get a front disc is the only thing i would do if you can other then that ride it until it goes explodes.

 

[binary visions]

I owned that very bike and it was fantastic. The only thing I upgraded on it was the fork - it came stock with a RockShox Psylo. But someone has already done that for you!

You'll love it. It's not the lightest, or the flashiest, or the most sophisticated design - it's just a solid riding frame that you can enjoy.