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Giant or Specialized...
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I know people probably ask this kinda question all the time but... I am in the market for a beginners bike.. Looking to spend around £300. So far after some investigation I have narrowed it down to a Specialized Hardrock or a Giant Yukon... Any opinions??? I shall be testing both, but would like a heads up from someone experienced with these things.. Thanks in advance James |
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No experience with Giant at all, but I _do_ like my HardRock.... ;-)
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James Davis wrote:
Hey... I know people probably ask this kinda question all the time but... I am in the market for a beginners bike.. Looking to spend around £300. So far after some investigation I have narrowed it down to a Specialized Hardrock or a Giant Yukon... Any opinions??? I shall be testing both, but would like a heads up from someone experienced with these things.. Thanks in advance James I own a POS Specialized and I passed a more expensive Giant on my ride Friday. So I would have to say that Specialized is the better choice. |- |
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Have a look at http://www.mtbreview.com/reviews/ may be some help
Kent Top posting rlues! "supadumdum" wrote in message ... James Davis wrote: Hey... I know people probably ask this kinda question all the time but... I am in the market for a beginners bike.. Looking to spend around £300. So far after some investigation I have narrowed it down to a Specialized Hardrock or a Giant Yukon... Any opinions??? I shall be testing both, but would like a heads up from someone experienced with these things.. Thanks in advance James I own a POS Specialized and I passed a more expensive Giant on my ride Friday. So I would have to say that Specialized is the better choice. |- |
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"James Davis" wrote in message
... Hey... I know people probably ask this kinda question all the time but... No such thing as a dumb question. It's a good question that lots of people need help with. I am in the market for a beginners bike.. Looking to spend around £300. So far after some investigation I have narrowed it down to a Specialized Hardrock or a Giant Yukon... Any opinions??? I shall be testing both, but would like a heads up from someone experienced with these things.. Both bikes offer excellent value, from solid companies. They're closely matched, from what I've seen. Pick the one that feels best and fits you best. Depending on your weight, the shock fork may be a deciding factor. Stock/OEM saddles and pedals are often crappy - those can be replaced very easily if you like everything else about the bike. When you're ready to make your final decision on which bike to buy, have the shop really dial-in the bike: check tire pressure, trim the gear shifters, get the saddle angle, fore/aft adj. and seatpost height just right for you, and then do your serious test ride. It's amazing what a few little adjustments can do to sway your opinion of a bike. See if you can take the bike for an extended test ride on actual off-road trails. Whatever you do, DO NOT let a salesperson talk you into buying a too-big or too-small bike. They try to do that sometimes. Get many opinions. Take a knowledgable friend along for help. Let us know what you end up with, and what you think about it. Cheers, Barry |
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"James Davis" wrote in message m...
Hey... I know people probably ask this kinda question all the time but... I am in the market for a beginners bike.. Looking to spend around £300. So far after some investigation I have narrowed it down to a Specialized Hardrock or a Giant Yukon... Any opinions??? I shall be testing both, but would like a heads up from someone experienced with these things.. Thanks in advance James Even being a Giant owner, and one who has experienced how great their customer service is between dealerships, they are both good companies, and good bikes, so it really comes down to what feels better for you. You won't lose no matter what choice you make. |
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om... "James Davis" wrote in message m... Hey... I know people probably ask this kinda question all the time but... I am in the market for a beginners bike.. Looking to spend around £300. So far after some investigation I have narrowed it down to a Specialized Hardrock or a Giant Yukon... Any opinions??? I shall be testing both, but would like a heads up from someone experienced with these things.. Thanks in advance James Even being a Giant owner, and one who has experienced how great their customer service is between dealerships, they are both good companies, and good bikes, so it really comes down to what feels better for you. You won't lose no matter what choice you make. I agree. They are both good manufacturers. IMHO the Giants tend to have better spec bits for the money, but the Specialized frames seem better - you get what you pay for at the end of the day. You can always upgrade components later, but you are stuck with the frame. I would say ride them both and choose the one which feels best, but then again you need to grow into a bike, so it isn't always the best advice. At the end of the day you may have to toss a coin to decide. Maybe you can use the indecision to your advantage, and buy from the dealer who will give you the best deal - or the daealer who will fix it best when you bend it . . . Twohat (who probably has been no help at all) |
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James Davis wrote:
I am in the market for a beginners bike.. Looking to spend around £300. So far after some investigation I have narrowed it down to a Specialized Hardrock or a Giant Yukon... Any opinions??? I shall be testing both, but would like a heads up from someone experienced with these things.. www.mtbr.com Either one should be okay. Regards Bruno |
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"Twohat" wrote in message ...
wrote in message om... "James Davis" wrote in message m... Hey... I know people probably ask this kinda question all the time but... I am in the market for a beginners bike.. Looking to spend around £300. So far after some investigation I have narrowed it down to a Specialized Hardrock or a Giant Yukon... Any opinions??? I shall be testing both, but would like a heads up from someone experienced with these things.. Thanks in advance James Even being a Giant owner, and one who has experienced how great their customer service is between dealerships, they are both good companies, and good bikes, so it really comes down to what feels better for you. You won't lose no matter what choice you make. I agree. They are both good manufacturers. IMHO the Giants tend to have better spec bits for the money, but the Specialized frames seem better - you get what you pay for at the end of the day. You can always upgrade components later, but you are stuck with the frame. I would say ride them both and choose the one which feels best, but then again you need to grow into a bike, so it isn't always the best advice. At the end of the day you may have to toss a coin to decide. Maybe you can use the indecision to your advantage, and buy from the dealer who will give you the best deal - or the daealer who will fix it best when you bend it . . . Twohat (who probably has been no help at all) Here's just another example of how Giant makes getting into off roading more affordable........http://www.giantbicycles.com/us/030....832&lYear=2003 Price...$430. The Suntour fork isn't anything to brag about, but how about those brakes? You could really enjoy learning and upgrading that frame. |
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Thanks allot for all your help here people. Much Appreciated.
I shall be riding both the bikes this week and shall let you all know my outcome, although im kinda leaning towards the specialized for the better frame.. hmmm.. Thanks once again.. James "B. Sanders" wrote in message news:w%PLa.60200$Fy6.16400@sccrnsc03... "iddqdATworldonline.dk" wrote in message ... James Davis wrote: I am in the market for a beginners bike.. Looking to spend around £300. So far after some investigation I have narrowed it down to a Specialized Hardrock or a Giant Yukon... Any opinions??? I shall be testing both, but would like a heads up from someone experienced with these things.. www.mtbr.com I *don't* recommend MTBR.com. I used to haunt MTBR before the fools rushed in. The prices asked for beaten-up bikes are just unbelievable. And frames? C'mon people! It's just insane. The prices are 2x to 3x reasonable (read: eBay) I was heavily trading on MTBR the first couple of years; but it's nothing like it used to be. I have tried a few times to find a deal; but eBay kicks its sorry butt, on every score. The MTBR search system stinks. There are so many stupid, uncategorized "featured" items that any search is likely to take a very long time to sort out. MTBR's classified section is a pale imitation of what it once was, and a waste of time, IMO. Barry |
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