Giant XTC3. Vs. Cube Reaction Vs GT Zaskar

paulmgreen

Hi fellas......


I am replacing my Specialized Hardrock which is now 8 years old.

I have narrowed my choices down to Giant XTC3 /. Core Reaction / GT Zaskar

Am now a bit stuck between that trio!

I ride trails at Sherwood Pines and canal paths mainly. Will be doing coast to coast route next May so that needs to be borne in mind !

Budget is £1000

comments and advice welcome! Don't want to buy the wrong thing !

rockmonkeysc

I nearly bought the XTC for the wife (decided a Talon will be better for a beginner). The shop also sell Cubes & they explained the difference between the Cube & the Giant as the Giant has a excellent frame with reasonable components & the cube has excellent components & a reasonable frame. I would put the frame before the components & go for the XTC.
GT Zasker did get a poor review in MBUK (or was it MBR?) recently.

supersonic

Which models/year? Are a few Zaskars to choose from!

rockmonkeysc

http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/ ... -11-40926/

This is the one for a grand. 2.5 out of 5 isn't good for a £1000 hardtail & the review reads like the writer doesn't really want to say too much bad about it but can't really think of anything good to say. A bike that was once great but hasn't kept up with the competition?

supersonic

It's too little for the money. Needs to be cheaper.

supersonic

This is a better bet:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/gt-zaskar-elite-2011/

paulmgreen

Thanks foe the input.

The Giant XTC3 won the day!

gmacz

I am a huge Gt fan.
Just recently purchased 2 Giant bikes.
Gt has a good past, the present..... :?