Giant XTC Composite 3 (2012)
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What are people's thoughts on this for just under £1k?
I'd be using it for XC plus light trails (no big drops), mostly 1 or 2 hours at a time, but might look to do a few "all day" trips with my mates.
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-gb/bik ... 341/49894/
Frame Giant Composite Technology
Forks RockShox Recon Gold Solo Air w/ PopLoc Remote, Tapered Steerer 100mm
Rear Derailleur Shimano SLX
Front Derailleur Shimano Deore
Shifters Shimano SLX, 30 speed
Chainset Shimano M552 22/32/44
Bottom Bracket Shimano Press Fit
Chain Shimano HG-74
Freewheel Shimano HG81 11x36
Stem Giant Connect
Handlebars Giant Connect, Low Rise 31.8
Front Brake Avid Elixir 1, Hydraulic Disc 160mm
Rear Brake Avid Elixir 1, Hydraulic Disc 160mm
Brake Levers Avid Elixir 1
Rims Giant S-XC2
Front Hub Giant Tracker Sport, 32h
Rear Hub Giant Tracker Sport, 32h
Spokes Black Stainless Steel
Tyres Schwalbe Racing Ralph, 26x2.1" Performance
Saddle Giant Performance MTB
Seatpost Giant Connect
Quite a few bits of kit are Giant's own, so it's hard to value the bike vs. parts, but it should be a very lightweight frame. I'm guessing if I added up all the components values up around half of the £900 odd is going on the frame. Brakes look a little entry level on a bike with an RRP of £1,300 (?) - and I notice they've been swapped to Shimano BRM395 on the 2013 bike.
Also - it /should/ be light - but I can't find anywhere a quoted weight (or any reviews).
So - any comments appreciated - esp. if you own (or have ridden) this bike.
I'd be using it for XC plus light trails (no big drops), mostly 1 or 2 hours at a time, but might look to do a few "all day" trips with my mates.
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-gb/bik ... 341/49894/
Frame Giant Composite Technology
Forks RockShox Recon Gold Solo Air w/ PopLoc Remote, Tapered Steerer 100mm
Rear Derailleur Shimano SLX
Front Derailleur Shimano Deore
Shifters Shimano SLX, 30 speed
Chainset Shimano M552 22/32/44
Bottom Bracket Shimano Press Fit
Chain Shimano HG-74
Freewheel Shimano HG81 11x36
Stem Giant Connect
Handlebars Giant Connect, Low Rise 31.8
Front Brake Avid Elixir 1, Hydraulic Disc 160mm
Rear Brake Avid Elixir 1, Hydraulic Disc 160mm
Brake Levers Avid Elixir 1
Rims Giant S-XC2
Front Hub Giant Tracker Sport, 32h
Rear Hub Giant Tracker Sport, 32h
Spokes Black Stainless Steel
Tyres Schwalbe Racing Ralph, 26x2.1" Performance
Saddle Giant Performance MTB
Seatpost Giant Connect
Quite a few bits of kit are Giant's own, so it's hard to value the bike vs. parts, but it should be a very lightweight frame. I'm guessing if I added up all the components values up around half of the £900 odd is going on the frame. Brakes look a little entry level on a bike with an RRP of £1,300 (?) - and I notice they've been swapped to Shimano BRM395 on the 2013 bike.
Also - it /should/ be light - but I can't find anywhere a quoted weight (or any reviews).
So - any comments appreciated - esp. if you own (or have ridden) this bike.
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