Giant Glory
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I have a 07 on back order now. I rode only one and loved it. It feels much like a Sunday. The only thing I would do is sell off some of the stock parts and buy lighter ones. I am replacing the wheel set, Tires (Tubeless), Stem, Bars, Grips, Seat and Post, Chain Guide with a LG-1, Ti Spring, and maybe the brakes to Avids. I hope to get it down to 40lbs.
There are a lot of treads posted already on the Glory that may help you out. Just do a search.
Good luck,
Cecil
Yea, I already have plans on maybe putting Avid Codes on there. Im not a fan of Hayes. I heard the Mavic 729's were a bombproof rim and Im a fan of Sun Ringle. Later down the line I may do something different. This bike will mostly be a race bike/ freeride bike.
The 2006 Glory is killer. It feels nothing like the other Maestro bikes I've ridden. It's a really well thought out frame. It's super stiff, tough, and from my experience, not as heavy as everyone is making it out to be.
i love my glory it rides awsome on of the better bikes out therefor sure
Here are my thoughts on the Glory. I really liked the Glory and felt that it really felt lighter riding it than the scales suggested.
http://www.asilvertouch.com/features.php?feature_id=116
http://www.asilvertouch.com/features.php?feature_id=116
I've heard they are a very similar ride to the sunday, but just not quite there. Geometry is a little goofy as well. High bb, steep head angle. I think I saw on Giant's site, that the head angle is 67' for '07!! That's way too rediculously steep for dh.
I'm in the process of working with Kris for a custom shock to get the geometry dialed in. So that will help it quite a bit.
I'm in the process of working with Kris for a custom shock to get the geometry dialed in. So that will help it quite a bit.
I definitely wouldn't say that the Glory is steep. The BB is nice and low and with an 8" fork, it's actually on the slack side. If you have the sag set to manufacturer's specs, I don't think you'll find it too steep.
I too just scored an 07 Glory and am waiting for lighter parts. I was wondering about spring rates. I stripped it before riding it and now want a ti spring. How does it ride? I'm not sure about the ratios of this bike. Im 180lbs. usually run a 550#, just thought if the bike was overly plush to go with a 600#.
I am 180lbs and I will be running a 450 Ti Spring. I like my bikes super plush though. Normally use the preload and rebound to off set the lighter spring.
Run the stock spring for a while and see how it works for you. As most will say a Ti spring is just for dropping weight. I feel a little difference in a steel and Ti spring. For some reason to me a Ti always feels a little more plush.
If I'm 6'3" and with long legs. What size should I be on? I know last year the did two Larges, a 16.5 and a 17.7. I saw a local with a Glory and it said 18 inch on the frame, so I am guessing that means a 17.7 and it didnt feel bad. Just wanted to get some input as of what size I should get. As of now, I have the 17.7 to be ordered. Thanks.
Call 1-800-USGIANT and ask for the tech support. They are the best ones to ask. I am 5'11" with long torso and arms and will be running a Med 07 frame.
Thats good right? :biggrin:
I chose the biggie, 18"er. ( I'm 6'-2''). The top tube is way sexier, like a Santa Cruz, more curved, and it has more standover!!
Looks like there was a mix up and were not getting an 06 Glory because there arent any left. I am going to look in the three companys that we carry (Giant, Specialized, Cannondale) and decide which DH bike I want. Or whoever can give me the best price. I may look into possibly getting a 2007 Glory because it sounds like its a sweet bike.
Yep, I had a 06 on hold at Giant for a smoking deal waiting for other bikes to come in to be shipped to my shop. Another rep there took it and sold it. I was pissed. But they hooked me up with a deal on a 07. Not much more than what the 06 was going to be. I said ok, but have to wait till Dec. to get it. If you can get the shop to get a deal for you on a 07 I would get it. You really can't beat the build and the cost for a high end frame design like the Glory.
I'm almost exactly the same size. I'd go with the 17er as opposed to the 16. The size difference is definitely more than the one inch implies.