Giant vs GT.....
daz23
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Hi Guys, I'm looking to buy a new hardtail for myself and dont want to spend any more then £400 (preferably less!!). Just for general woodland use nothing too extreme.
I've found 2 bikes that are old models and therefore are within budget. What do you guys reckon...i've read many reviews favouring the GT, but i'm not a huge fan of the shape of the frame and i'm not sure how it compares to the Giant! Are there any other bikes that are better for this kinda money. I'd be really grateful if you could give me some advice. Thanks!
Giant XTC 4.5 2007 £371
Frame: ALUXX aluminium, Fluid Formed
Forks: RockShox Dart 2 80mm travel, TurnKey lock out
Rear Derailleur: Shimano LX top normal
Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore
Shifters: Shimano Deore 27 speed RapidFire Plus
Chainset: TruVativ ISOFlow 22/32/44
Bottom Bracket: TruVativ Power Spline
Chain: Shimano HG73
Freewheel: SRAM PG950 11-34
Stem: GIANT Comp aluminium ahead
Handlebars: GIANT Comp aluminium riser
Front Brake: GIANT MPH 3 hydraulic disc
Rear Brake: GIANT MPH 3 hydraulic disc
Brake Levers: GIANT MPH3
Rims: Alex DP-17
Front Hub: Formula disc
Rear Hub: Formula disc
Spokes: Stainless steel
Tyres: Kenda Kharisma II 26x2.1''
Saddle: GIANT
Seatpost: GIANT Comp aluminium
or
GT Avalanche 1.0 disc 2008 £399
Frame: GT Triple Triangle design 6061 butted aluminum with hydroformed downtube, zero stack headtube. Disc compatible with removeable der. Hanger
Forks: SR X-100, 100mm of travel w/. 32mm alum stanchions, magnesium lowers, with lock, preload and hydraulic damping
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore LX Lo- Normal
Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore
Shifters: Shimano Deore 9 speed separate
Chainset: Shimano 44/34/22 nine speed Octalink
Bottom Bracket: Shimano Octalink Cartridge Sealed
Chain: Shimano HG-53 Nine Speed
Freewheel: SRAM
Headset: Tange Seiki system for 1 1/8"
Stem: GT ATB, threadless 25 degree rise with four bolt alum CNC face plate for 31.8mm
Handlebars: GT Mtn Riser, 6061 heat treated, 31.8 mm clamp
Front Brake: Tektro Auriga comp, dual piston cold forged
Rear Brake: Tektro Auriga comp, dual piston cold forged
Rims: Alloy double wall
Front Hub: Shimano Disc
Rear Hub: Shimano Disc 9 speed
Spokes: Stainless steel 14 gauge
Tyres: Kenda Nevegal, 26 x 2.1
Saddle: WTB Speed V
Seatpost: Alloy Micro adjust
I've found 2 bikes that are old models and therefore are within budget. What do you guys reckon...i've read many reviews favouring the GT, but i'm not a huge fan of the shape of the frame and i'm not sure how it compares to the Giant! Are there any other bikes that are better for this kinda money. I'd be really grateful if you could give me some advice. Thanks!
Giant XTC 4.5 2007 £371
Frame: ALUXX aluminium, Fluid Formed
Forks: RockShox Dart 2 80mm travel, TurnKey lock out
Rear Derailleur: Shimano LX top normal
Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore
Shifters: Shimano Deore 27 speed RapidFire Plus
Chainset: TruVativ ISOFlow 22/32/44
Bottom Bracket: TruVativ Power Spline
Chain: Shimano HG73
Freewheel: SRAM PG950 11-34
Stem: GIANT Comp aluminium ahead
Handlebars: GIANT Comp aluminium riser
Front Brake: GIANT MPH 3 hydraulic disc
Rear Brake: GIANT MPH 3 hydraulic disc
Brake Levers: GIANT MPH3
Rims: Alex DP-17
Front Hub: Formula disc
Rear Hub: Formula disc
Spokes: Stainless steel
Tyres: Kenda Kharisma II 26x2.1''
Saddle: GIANT
Seatpost: GIANT Comp aluminium
or
GT Avalanche 1.0 disc 2008 £399
Frame: GT Triple Triangle design 6061 butted aluminum with hydroformed downtube, zero stack headtube. Disc compatible with removeable der. Hanger
Forks: SR X-100, 100mm of travel w/. 32mm alum stanchions, magnesium lowers, with lock, preload and hydraulic damping
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore LX Lo- Normal
Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore
Shifters: Shimano Deore 9 speed separate
Chainset: Shimano 44/34/22 nine speed Octalink
Bottom Bracket: Shimano Octalink Cartridge Sealed
Chain: Shimano HG-53 Nine Speed
Freewheel: SRAM
Headset: Tange Seiki system for 1 1/8"
Stem: GT ATB, threadless 25 degree rise with four bolt alum CNC face plate for 31.8mm
Handlebars: GT Mtn Riser, 6061 heat treated, 31.8 mm clamp
Front Brake: Tektro Auriga comp, dual piston cold forged
Rear Brake: Tektro Auriga comp, dual piston cold forged
Rims: Alloy double wall
Front Hub: Shimano Disc
Rear Hub: Shimano Disc 9 speed
Spokes: Stainless steel 14 gauge
Tyres: Kenda Nevegal, 26 x 2.1
Saddle: WTB Speed V
Seatpost: Alloy Micro adjust
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I bought that very same GT, and am really impressed with it. Looks better in the flesh than on the pictures in my opinion.
Feels very well built (compared to my old Carrera anyway..) and also feels a fair bit faster as well.
Can't recommend it highly enough. Obviously I can't speak for the Giant.0 -
Have you tried them both yet?
I recommend the GT as well, after riding my GT previously owning a Specialized I have to say that it feels so much better and faster. Also the crank on the GT is better from my experience, the truvativ in the lower end get a lot of bottom bracket problems.0 -
Thanks for the replies guys. I am yet to actually try and see both the bikes in the flesh, i'll be doing that once i track down a shop that sells them! I had a feeling the GT would get the thumbs up.
Any ideas of online retailers that specialise in sellng last years stock?0 -
