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ok i cant always design and build my own...
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Have you ridden it yet?
sorry, thats my giddyness shining through my rough manly-man exterior...(shriek)Bicyclist said:
Havent spent any real time on it, just got it late this afternoon; will be a bit before it gets to see a real trail.
Overall i'm pretty impressed with the build quality, and the part spec has some nice touches like carbon spacers and top cap, good DT squewer, Easton seat post (spec change i guess). Not so nice is the WTB Speed Disc pinned rims and no-name spokes....i almost put down some scratch for a sexy Crossmax XLdisc wheelset....now thats scrumptious.
And to my surprise, the Manitou Nixon Super feels decent, and light at just over 4lbs for almost 6" travel. Cant wait to see how it performs. Ride report down the road....
Schweet. I wish I could afford a nice trailbike right now.
more pics
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something about the new Giants suspension design is hardcore porn. Can't quite put my finger on it...
Sweet IronHorse.
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yeah i cant really put my finger in it either.sayndesyn said:
I'm really curious about the bb height on those.
Mind throwing a tape on for me? I couldn't find it on Giant's website.
Mind throwing a tape on for me? I couldn't find it on Giant's website.
Nice pedal reflectors and plastic cog shield. I feel safer already.
Are those WTB Timberwolf tires? I put two runs on mine today, removed them in the parking lot, and put on my old faithful Mobsters. Timberwolves, astonishingly horrible in all conditions!
Anyone want a pair of them in 2.5?!?!
Are those WTB Timberwolf tires? I put two runs on mine today, removed them in the parking lot, and put on my old faithful Mobsters. Timberwolves, astonishingly horrible in all conditions!
Anyone want a pair of them in 2.5?!?!
yeah probably...the shop threw those on without my prompting; it doesnt come with any pedals so they tagged them on no cost just to get me going i guess. They had nothing else really so no complaints.
now wheres my hammer.....
much better as they dont sell these at sport marts :redhot:konabiker said:
for me it's about the downtube flowing into the seat stay. The bike is tech and organic at the same time. And super compact is always sexy....
yeah its strange, losta details missing there. Its about 14", maybe a smidge less.Biscuit said:
Hutchinson Bull dogs. So much for the Kendas that were supposed to come with it.
hutchies are good tires. least the ones ive run. i use octos on my bikezedro said:
Zedro could you please get off here and go thrash it,I eagerly await your review, that I know will not be based on hype ga ga.
why did you choose the reign over the mk3?
was it just the sport mart fact?
was it just the sport mart fact?
HotButterToppin said:Nice pedal reflectors and plastic cog shield. I feel safer already.
Are those WTB Timberwolf tires? I put two runs on mine today, removed them in the parking lot, and put on my old faithful Mobsters. Timberwolves, astonishingly horrible in all conditions!
Anyone want a pair of them in 2.5?!?!
I know a few people that love them here in the rockies and in the Pac NW.
How much ya want for them?
It may not be an IH, but they do seem to be copying IH colors a lot...
well if i cant try/see the bike, i wont even consider it. Besides I think the Reign is more on the 'rougher' side of all mountain.RaID said:
The giants are cheaper and have a better component spec than the equally priced mk3. And as far as I know the giants now come with a lifetime warranty on the frames. The IH is a fine bike but in my opinion the giant is just as good and if you can save yourself a little cash that's a good reason to buy it.RaID said:
Matt, since when have you been interested in trail riding?
Looks nice! For some reason I never pictured you walking into a store and buying a full bike. From which shop?
Looks nice! For some reason I never pictured you walking into a store and buying a full bike. From which shop?
ChrisRobin said:
Funny, I was thinking the same thing. But those are fun, enjoy.
Since i bought a house on Rigaud mountain :love: (i was going to send emails to you and Mike but i guess the cats out of the bag now). It's an 18" frame with 6" front and back to it still leans on the decending sides of things; could never bare a 'real' cross country bike.ChrisRobin said:
i needed a new parts pool so going OEM spec was the way to go; overall its a decent spec so i had to talk myself down from changing stuff out (like the wheelset, slightly lighter cranks). I will be putting a 2 ring guide and changing the gearing, but gonna ride it for now and see what i feel like doing. I havent owned a trail bike in awhile so already it feels pretty light.
The whole area was out of Reigns and none left at Giant, so had to drive out to Mascouche to get it (otherwise it was Quebec City or Toronto).
So are Mobsters, worst Maxxis tire ever.HotButterToppin said:Are those WTB Timberwolf tires? I put two runs on mine today, removed them in the parking lot, and put on my old faithful Mobsters. Timberwolves, astonishingly horrible in all conditions!
Anyone want a pair of them in 2.5?!?!
Back to the reign, I got to play on one for a bit a couple weeks ago, pretty impressive rig.
Wow, you bought a house eh? I'm jealous. I guess your new job is treating you well. I can't wait until I'm at that point of my life. Of course a $500,000 house in Vancouver is a $200,000 house in Montreal. If it wasn't for being in Victoria I wouldn't even consider starting up trail riding. Congrats man! I'm happy for you!zedro said:
BTW, I hope you have a different car now with a real cd player.
thanksChrisRobin said:
yupChrisRobin said:BTW, I hope you have a different car now with a real cd player.
Nice, you're moving up in the worldzedro said:yup
No, they could rebuild me, they have the technology....eio said:
You forgot the sound:zedro said:No, they could rebuild me, they have the technology....
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