I don't post on the freeride board much, but some of you may remember this post:
http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=127212
First off, thanks for all the replies! adurham, HBT, your suggestions ended up the closest...I ended up getting a 2005 Giant Reign 3, slightly used, a few extras, $1200 shipped...so not only did I get almost exactly what I wanted, but I hit my budget goal right on Target.
HBT and I went for a quick ride friday afternoon, and the bike is just awesome. For a bike w/ 6" travel, I'm amazed at how well it climbs...and of course the going down is a whole lot more fun then the old hardtail
My only complaint is braking power...I have to say, the Hayes Mechanicals on my Iguana were better (on the front at least) than the Hayes Sole's. I am considering a brake upgrade down the road, but in the meantime, can I step up to a softer, more responsive set of pads? Any ideas?
gratuitous pic...
http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=127212
First off, thanks for all the replies! adurham, HBT, your suggestions ended up the closest...I ended up getting a 2005 Giant Reign 3, slightly used, a few extras, $1200 shipped...so not only did I get almost exactly what I wanted, but I hit my budget goal right on Target.
HBT and I went for a quick ride friday afternoon, and the bike is just awesome. For a bike w/ 6" travel, I'm amazed at how well it climbs...and of course the going down is a whole lot more fun then the old hardtail
My only complaint is braking power...I have to say, the Hayes Mechanicals on my Iguana were better (on the front at least) than the Hayes Sole's. I am considering a brake upgrade down the road, but in the meantime, can I step up to a softer, more responsive set of pads? Any ideas?
gratuitous pic...