Mrs's Giant Yukon FX 2
Maddog1979
Posts: 185
After settling on this for the Mrs it arrive 2 days after ordering, even came with shock pump and chainstay protector
Need to size it on her and get the seatpost cut and there is a little movement in the headset due to me not really knowing what i'm doing.. i'll get that sorted.
Really impressed with it for £375
Model Year (2009)
Style
Giant’s simplified suspension smoothes the trail with 4 inches of travel, without wasting pedaling energy over climbs or smooth terrain. Match that with a supple suspension fork and disc brakes, and it’s an obvious winner.
Frame
ALUXX aluminium, Fluid Formed, 4''/100mm travel
GIANT air shock rebound adjustable
Forks
RockShox Dart 2 100mm travel, preload, rebound adjustable with TurnKey lock out
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X.5
Front Derailleur
Shimano Alivio
Shifters
SRAM X.5 24 speed triggers
Chainset
TruVativ ISOFlow 3.0 22/32/44
Bottom Bracket
Cartridge
Chain
KMC Z7
Freewheel
SRAM PG850 11-32
Stem
GIANT A3 aluminium ahead
Handlebars
GIANT A5 aluminium riser
Front Brake
Shimano hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor
Rear Brake
Shimano hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor
Brake Levers
Shimano
Rims
WTB Dual Duty XC
Front Hub
Formula disc
Rear Hub
Formula disc
Spokes
Stainless steel
Tyres
Kenda Nevegal 26x2.1'' Stick-E (F) DTC ®
Saddle
GIANT
Seatpost
GIANT A3 aluminium
Pedals
Alloy platform
Need to size it on her and get the seatpost cut and there is a little movement in the headset due to me not really knowing what i'm doing.. i'll get that sorted.
Really impressed with it for £375
Model Year (2009)
Style
Giant’s simplified suspension smoothes the trail with 4 inches of travel, without wasting pedaling energy over climbs or smooth terrain. Match that with a supple suspension fork and disc brakes, and it’s an obvious winner.
Frame
ALUXX aluminium, Fluid Formed, 4''/100mm travel
GIANT air shock rebound adjustable
Forks
RockShox Dart 2 100mm travel, preload, rebound adjustable with TurnKey lock out
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X.5
Front Derailleur
Shimano Alivio
Shifters
SRAM X.5 24 speed triggers
Chainset
TruVativ ISOFlow 3.0 22/32/44
Bottom Bracket
Cartridge
Chain
KMC Z7
Freewheel
SRAM PG850 11-32
Stem
GIANT A3 aluminium ahead
Handlebars
GIANT A5 aluminium riser
Front Brake
Shimano hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor
Rear Brake
Shimano hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor
Brake Levers
Shimano
Rims
WTB Dual Duty XC
Front Hub
Formula disc
Rear Hub
Formula disc
Spokes
Stainless steel
Tyres
Kenda Nevegal 26x2.1'' Stick-E (F) DTC ®
Saddle
GIANT
Seatpost
GIANT A3 aluminium
Pedals
Alloy platform
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i think you've got a very good deal there, is the mrs coming round on the colour scheme yet?Specialized Hardrock Sport Disc 10- CANYON Nerve AM 6 20110
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Now she's seen it in the flesh she really likes it...
Fighting with myself not to change those puny dart 2's even though she'll wont need more.. (and the fact she hasn't even been out on it yet) .. grrr cant help it lol0 -
That's nice mate (Pauls Cycles??) i had my eye on one but they only had the small (14 or 15") when i looked but great bargain for the price.
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Yup, bought from Pauls, yup they've only got the 15" left... but at 5"6 it suits her perfectly.0
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there's another guy on here with one who has done just that viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=12853753&hilit=yukonMaddog1979 wrote:Now she's seen it in the flesh she really likes it...
Fighting with myself not to change those puny dart 2's even though she'll wont need more.. (and the fact she hasn't even been out on it yet) .. grrr cant help it lolSpecialized Hardrock Sport Disc 10- CANYON Nerve AM 6 20110 -
The main thing is if she is happy with it.I dont like the colour and would want a respray,with that and a better fork it would be a nice gift.0
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I hope your wife likes it and uses it, I would suggest upgrading those pedals for what I have "Wellgo Bear Trap Platform 953".GIANT YUKON FX2 - http://goo.gl/xtIfv.0
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The colour is much better in the flesh and easier on the eye. Although i'm tempted to change things i'm going to let her just ride it and anything she doesn't like we'll look at changing then.0
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you just want something to tinker with, don't you ?Maddog1979 wrote:The colour is much better in the flesh and easier on the eye. Although i'm tempted to change things i'm going to let her just ride it and anything she doesn't like we'll look at changing then.
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Ha ha I can't help it .. But I get to use the excuse that I'm doing it for her benefit so she can't moan.0
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Not sure i can hold back from buying these for her... http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/FORSRETK/rockshox-recon-silver-tk-coil-100mm-fork-with-lockout
I'll just hide them for now and just get them fitted without her knowledge lol0 -
Maddog1979 wrote:Not sure i can hold back from buying these for her... http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/FORSRETK/rockshox-recon-silver-tk-coil-100mm-fork-with-lockout
I'll just hide them for now and just get them fitted without her knowledge lol
Please post a pic when fitted, and any other new fittings you add please
. GIANT YUKON FX2 - http://goo.gl/xtIfv.0 -
Yup, couldn't resist. Ordered the recons for her... i'll have to hide them. Plus just looking at a Monarch RT3 on fleabay.0
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Maddog1979 wrote:Plus just looking at a Monarch RT3 on fleabay.
cool. The shock already on the bike has performed well for me, and I have taken the bike to some tough places.GIANT YUKON FX2 - http://goo.gl/xtIfv.0 -
Good job as i didnt win the RT3.0
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Mr's read this... busted ha ha ha. Ah well.0
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Balls! Mrs!!!!0
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Recons have arrived..0 -
Bought the same forks (from the same place! £109 who can argue with that). VASTLY superior to the RST's i had before. Never rode a Dart but would hazard a guess they would be much better.
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Recons fitted...
Really happy with them. Must say a massive thumbs up to MJ Cycles in warrington for sorting them in 3 hrs.0
