A pair of carbon hardtails

Rich.H
Rich.H Posts: 443
edited December 2010 in Your mountain bikes
Just taken some updated photos for my records

First up, my sons new 2011 Giant XTC Advanced SL frameset built up with his existing parts. This will be his new XC race bike for next season

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And this is the bike I use to try and keep up with him when we ride together - a 2009 Whyte 19 race upgraded with XTR and Crossmax SLR's. Its far too good for me but is lovely to ride

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Comments

  • Mynameisdann
    Mynameisdann Posts: 665
    I love those whytes, the giants not to bad either :).
  • EarlofBarnet
    EarlofBarnet Posts: 673
    Both stunning 8)

    Think I prefer the looks of the Whyte though.
  • MountainMonster
    MountainMonster Posts: 7,423
    Lovely looking whyte. All of their bikes are beautiful to look at!

    Nice stands as well, i've got the same ones here! Quite handy and cheap!
    My London Road
  • ddraver
    ddraver Posts: 26,391
    The whyte is definately working the looks fast standing still thing!!
    We're in danger of confusing passion with incompetence
    - @ddraver
  • njee20
    njee20 Posts: 9,613
    Both look good, but the colour scheme looks spot on on the Whyte.
  • joshtp
    joshtp Posts: 3,966
    both stunning.... love the giant.... but the Whyte is BLINGED out to the max! lol
    I like bikes and stuff
  • Stoo61
    Stoo61 Posts: 1,394
    Not just trying to be different but I prefer the Giant on looks.
    THE Boardman
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  • Andy
    Andy Posts: 8,207
    Yeah and me. The XTR wheels go with the frame a treat.
  • DCR00
    DCR00 Posts: 2,160
    Really like the Giant. Love the race set up.

    Love the wheels on the Whyte
    Tranny
    Tracey
    Bouncy
    Carbon
  • Rich.H
    Rich.H Posts: 443
    Thanks for all the positive comments - my son and I have had some good sport reading this thread :lol:

    The Giant gets its first run out tomorrow at Cannock - lets hope it rides as well as it looks.

    The Crossmax SLR's are a stunning wheelset and would make any bike but the XTR wheels are a GREAT match for the 2011 Giant frameset. Despite this, I expect the lad will want to race on the SLR's......

    I liked the look of the Whyte as soon as I saw it and fortunately for me, I got a good deal on one in late 2009. The only I thing I would change now are the cranks - I wish Shimano would look at a BB30 chainset. I may look at fitting an adaptor in time so that I can have my XTR cranks back :wink:

    Cheers

    Rich
  • njee20
    njee20 Posts: 9,613
    Or get a SRAM BB30 double chainset.
  • jakeeeeeee
    jakeeeeeee Posts: 270
    you have some awesome bikes !!!
    how much do they weigh :?: :wink:

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