Giant xtc1 or genesis core 26.5

glasuni03

Hi,

Decided that I would like to buy either the Giant XTC 1 2011 model or Genesis core 26.5

http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/products.p ... 1b4s2p3485

http://www.ukbikesdepot.com/m15b126s2p6 ... S_GB/20227

Anyone got any feedback on which would be best for xc only (no jumps etc)

Complete newbie but want to get into MTBing at a decent level

Thanks for feedback

supersonic

Both are excellent bikes - in their own way. The XTC is a racier beast, with steeper geometry, whilst the Core is a bit heavier and more suited to slightly harder riding.

Be aware of the limited sizes.

glasuni03

I've just seen the orange crush 2012 for 1k too. I'm 5ft5 would this be a better bike for the money and will it be better geometry

supersonic

Do you have a link?

glasuni03

http://www.sunsetmtb.co.uk/shop/index.p ... ct_id=1880

supersonic

This is even more hardcore than the Genesis in nature, with an even bigger fork and burlier frame. So for XC based ride, I'd say it was overkill.