Swartkat Posted May 8, 2008 Share Can anyone look at this bike and comment on it? http://capetown.gumtree.co.za/c-Stuff-for-Sale-sports-bicycles-fitness-Giant-AC2-MTB-W0QQAdIdZ50445210 The price looks reasonable, but I suppose there's no way it would work as a normal XC bike? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Daemon_ Posted May 9, 2008 Share Won't work well as a XC bike. It's a light freeride bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 X 2 Posted May 9, 2008 Share Why, Deamon? I'm asking as I don't know too much about Mtbiking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Daemon_ Posted May 9, 2008 Share Why' date=' Deamon? I'm asking as I don't know too much about Mtbiking[/quote'] Firstly frame geometry, more setup for heavy all mountain / light freeride use.The frame is heavy.Platform pedals - again, the more freeride side of mtbingBomber fork - it's a all mountain / freeride forkShort stubby stem - again freeride orientated, to get your weight backThe chainguide in the front, although I don't know why he did it like that as he's got a normal triple there, but no front mech. Usually you would set it up, no front mech, bashring and one blade with a chain tensinor.The coil shock in the back.DH crankset - heavy, but abuser friendly I suppose if you REALLY, REALLY want to you can ride the bike a a XC bike, but you will suffer...ALOT..especially on the climbs, compared to a XC bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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