So I'm in the market for a new trail bike and have narrowed down to 4 bikes, well 4 frames. Currently a ride a 2007 Giant Reign which has been upgraded a lot over the years. I love everything about the bike especially how well it climbs with out needing to lock out the shock or use the propedal. It's always full open and performs great, the rear shock has been tuned by Push.
I want a similar travel bike with 27.5 wheels, I have narrowed it down to what I have access to at a discount and what I think will perform well.
1. The new Giant Trance 27.5 1 or the Trance advanced 27.5 0 I'm skeptical that the maestro suspension is the same as the 100% DW link rip off I currently have on my 2007 Giant. From my research it seems that I really like the anti squat characteristics on my current bike.
2. Turner Burner. What I said about the giant pretty much sums this one up. Build will be based on how much $$$ I have on hand. Which is why my choice with the Trance varies so much.
3. Norco Sight. Horst link, I can get a deal, I like the look of the bike.
4. Rocky Mountain attitude
Thoughts?
I want a similar travel bike with 27.5 wheels, I have narrowed it down to what I have access to at a discount and what I think will perform well.
1. The new Giant Trance 27.5 1 or the Trance advanced 27.5 0 I'm skeptical that the maestro suspension is the same as the 100% DW link rip off I currently have on my 2007 Giant. From my research it seems that I really like the anti squat characteristics on my current bike.
2. Turner Burner. What I said about the giant pretty much sums this one up. Build will be based on how much $$$ I have on hand. Which is why my choice with the Trance varies so much.
3. Norco Sight. Horst link, I can get a deal, I like the look of the bike.
4. Rocky Mountain attitude
Thoughts?
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