What would you buy?
- Thread starter dexterq20
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I haven't ridden any of the bikes on your poll, but the Giant's build, color scheme, and reputation would be a bit hard to pass up.
Since I freeride more than DH, I'd chose the demo 9. Otherwise, proly the IH.
Giant all the way, I liked mine. You would have to put some Orange stickers and Hope brakes on it to be able to keep up with me though Ben
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Depends on the purpose.
Strictly DH racing?
Mostly racing but occasional FR?
Occasional racing but mostly FR?
Strictly FR?
Like people, each bike has something it's best at.
Strictly DH racing?
Mostly racing but occasional FR?
Occasional racing but mostly FR?
Strictly FR?
Like people, each bike has something it's best at.
The IronHorse and the Giant DH bikes are the only ones that really stand out. Between the two....I'd probably go IronHorse because of 'supposedly' better braking because of the fsr rear end. Although the Giant DH bikes are sexier.
Me, I'd have to say the Stab Primo.
mountaincycle would be my choice in the other block!!
but if i had to choose between the others,i would go giant or ironhorse. i've never ridden the horse,but 3 of my close friends ride the giants. 1 with the swinger shock,1 with the 5th,and 1 with an avalanche. have to say i like the avy alittle better,it just feels so smooth.
but if i had to choose between the others,i would go giant or ironhorse. i've never ridden the horse,but 3 of my close friends ride the giants. 1 with the swinger shock,1 with the 5th,and 1 with an avalanche. have to say i like the avy alittle better,it just feels so smooth.
The new Giant with the Swinger feels really good. The one I had had the Rock Shox, and I blew that thing out every time that I rode the bike. The rear end of the Iron Horse felt flxy to me, however it performs well braking, and the geometry seems pretty good. I never got a real chance to ride the Demo 9 much, but it seemed like the kind of bike that once you lost speed, it was really hard to get it moving again (like the v10) The Giant especially was lively as far as getting it moving, and keeping it rolling.