Help for a newbie- please!

clarkie28
clarkie28 Posts: 134
edited September 2008 in MTB beginners
Hey everyone.

Being new to this game im looking for a half decent starter MTB. Does anyone own or have tried the Giant XTC range? Am looking at the XTC4.

Are they any good? All comments and feedback awould be most helpful!

Thanks so much.

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  • stumpyjon
    stumpyjon Posts: 4,069
    Seems OK, forks could be better and I'd be a little concerned over the Giant own brand brakes. For similar cash (600ish) you could get a Spesh Rochopper disc with Tora 302 forks and Juicy 3 brakes.

    Having said that you could do a lot worse than the Giant, fairly solid brand (and you're absolutely right to be looking at a hardtial for your money and not full suss).
    It's easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission.

    I've bought a new bike....ouch - result
    Can I buy a new bike?...No - no result
  • matt15
    matt15 Posts: 2
    what bike should i get to start out with
    thanks for any help
  • Nodnol
    Nodnol Posts: 168
    matt15 wrote:
    what bike should i get to start out with
    thanks for any help

    Well,

    What sort of riding are you going to be doing?

    and

    How much have you got to spend?
  • matt15
    matt15 Posts: 2
    well i want a jump bike for dirt
    i have about £200
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    matt15 wrote:
    well i want a jump bike for dirt
    i have about £200

    if you have about 200 i would recommend second hand, maybe something like the giant stp, good looking thing and they review well.

    try eBay, bikeradar classified and there are always loads of jump bikes for sale on pinkbike.com.

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