nonky Posted June 9, 2015 Posted June 9, 2015 Ooh this!!! If only!!! http://www.giant-bicycles.com/_generated/_generated_za/bikes/models/images/800/2015/Reign_27_5_2_Charcoal.jpgwhat is ^^^ ?
B1cyk1ll3r Posted June 10, 2015 Author Posted June 10, 2015 I've got one of those, and they are great. Save up and buy yourself one, you won't regret it. If you don't mind me asking what did the reign cost you? Is it the reign 2?
Barry Stuart Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 DONT get a jump bike ... Don't listen to Nigel! He doesn't want you to have fun! I know for a fact that Mr Christmas Tree and 2D have both done Cascades on jump bikes and only ended up with a melted rotor and a medium to industrial weight concussion from Jugs.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 Don't listen to Nigel! He doesn't want you to have fun! I know for a fact that Mr Christmas Tree and 2D have both done Cascades on jump bikes and only ended up with a melted rotor and a medium to industrial weight concussion from Jugs.Yeah, but Mr Chrismakah is on another level. We mere mortals aren't in the same league...
Joe Massapuss Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 If you don't mind me asking what did the reign cost you? Is it the reign 2? Ya it is a Reign 2, and i paid around 33k for it last year, got it at a family and friends discount i guess. There are a few on the hub though, check them out, maybe try negotiate a bit.
B1cyk1ll3r Posted June 11, 2015 Author Posted June 11, 2015 ive come across a trance for sale for 20k not sure of year or spec just yet, was only sent a pic. How does the trance compare to the reign?
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 ive come across a trance for sale for 20k not sure of year or spec just yet, was only sent a pic. How does the trance compare to the reign?Pic? Shorter travel, steeper head angle, shorter top tubes and reach. Better climber, not as good on the downs but more "active" under the rider. More lively, has more "pop" to it, apparently. Still a VERY good bike.
Brawler Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 Trance has a great frame and the spec for the price is good.. However if you are going to be doing DH and jumping things the Reign is a far better deal. Out of the box it will be solid. Pike, AM wheels, Dropper post etc. A Trance 2 out of the box needs a few upgrades before I'd ride it hard.
B1cyk1ll3r Posted June 11, 2015 Author Posted June 11, 2015 Pic? Shorter travel, steeper head angle, shorter top tubes and reach. Better climber, not as good on the downs but more "active" under the rider. More lively, has more "pop" to it, apparently. Still a VERY good bike. http://i.imgur.com/JA6JmGu.jpg Trance has a great frame and the spec for the price is good.. However if you are going to be doing DH and jumping things the Reign is a far better deal. Out of the box it will be solid. Pike, AM wheels, Dropper post etc. A Trance 2 out of the box needs a few upgrades before I'd ride it hard. Thanks for that! If i could find one 2nd hand then great, but i can't afford the 30k+ price tag on a new reign.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 http://i.imgur.com/JA6JmGu.jpg Thanks for that! If i could find one 2nd hand then great, but i can't afford the 30k+ price tag on a new reign.okay, that's not worth R 20k. At all. Max 16k. It's a 2012 / 2013 model. 125mm rear suspension vs the current 140, Still a VERY good bike, but not for that amount. EDIT: For example: Julien Louw is selling his 2014 Trance. Julien Louw2 mins · Cape TownI have been offered a carbon bike, so rebuilding my aluminium frame to sell with mostly all the new parts from the carbon bike. I am keeping my old wheels, fork and seatpost. the only parts that will not be new on the bike I am selling, will be the ones that are difficult to change out, like the cranks.Frame is the black Trance 27.5 2.Bike has been kept in excellent mechanical condition, but frame has rub marks and some small scratches.Key SpecsModel Year 2014 Frame size Large Wheel Size 650b (27.5") .ComponentsFrame Giant Trance 27.5 Large Fork RockShox Sektor RL Solo Air, 140mm Travel w/ 15mm Thru-Axle(new) Rear shock Fox RP23 Wheels Giant P-XC2 27.5(new) Front derailleur SRAM X7(new) Rear derailleur SRAM X9 Type2, 10s(new) Shifters SRAM X7, 2x10(new) Brakes Elixer 9 Crankset SLX Cassette SLX Seatpost Giant Contact Switch-R, 30.9(new) Saddle Giant Contact Upright(new) Stem Giant Connect SL Handlebars Giant Connect SL, Low Rise 31.8, 725mmPrice: R18500neg
popcorn_skollie Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 okay, that's not worth R 20k. At all. Max 16k. It's a 2012 / 2013 model. 125mm rear suspension vs the current 140, Still a VERY good bike, but not for that amount. Seller trying to get his cash back on those havens. They look mint. Gorgeous wheels.But i agree. Those models go for about 9-15k even with upgrades.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 Seller trying to get his cash back on those havens. They look mint. Gorgeous wheels.But i agree. Those models go for about 9-15k even with upgrades.Yep. Silly boy.
popcorn_skollie Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 Those model trances are great starter bikes.Brilliant point and shoot bikes and very capable up and down.But if you like jumps and drops you gonna want more travel quick.A 2014 model (27.5 wheels and 140mm travel) went for 16k a few weeks ago.Deals like that are VERY few and far between.I'd keep you eyes peeled for a 130-140mm bike if I were you.Just be patient and keep looking.
patches Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 If one has a budget of approx. 25-30k, they can have their cake and eat it... Decent specced bargain DH bike.https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/139004-mongoose-bootr-downhill-bike-2013/ And 15-20k should offer a range of 2nd hand trail bike options. eg. https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/139952-giant-trance-x4-26-like-new/ With a 140mm fork, and a few other upgrades would be fine for cascades.
Johny Bravo Posted June 11, 2015 Posted June 11, 2015 This should be arriving soon tho... can't wait unnamed.jpgYou have been waiting a while. Is it being delivered by the South African post office or whats the story. Lekka looking ride that. That is about the only bike Giant sells that I could happily own.
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