Daniel XTR Posted September 26, 2008 Share I think i am about to buy one.Upgrading from GT avalanche 2What are your views? Quite new to the sport, know as much as the Avalanche 2 was a nice rig, but badly specced terribly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibles Posted September 26, 2008 Share Is this the same spec as the one you're interested in? Bikes are sometimes specced slightly differently in SA. http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-AU/bikes/mountain/1131/28948/ sizeXS:14, S:16, M:18, L:20, XL:22user coloursClay/Black + Black/CharcoalframeALUXX FluidFormed? alloy disc w/low stand-overforkRockshox Dart 2 100mm w/Turnkey Lockout & custom spring raterear derailleurSRAM X-7 9 speedfront derailleurShimano Deore 34.9shiftersSRAM X-7 27 speed trigger shifterscranksetShimano Deore class 9 speed 22x32x44T w/Octalinkbottom bracketShimano Octalink splinedshift/chain guide chainShimano HG73 9 speedcassetteSRAM PG950 9 speed 11-34TbrakesShimano M485 hydraulic w/6" centre-lock rotorsbrake leversShimano M485 hydraulichubsShimano RM65 9sp, QR, cassette discrimsAlloy double wall disc 26" x 32Hspokes14G stainless blacktyresHutchinson Scorpion 26 x 2.0"pedalsAlloy with clips and strapsh.bar/stemRaceface Ride XC low rise/Raceface Ride XCseat postRaceface Ride XC 30.9saddleSDG Bel AirgripsGiant kratonextras Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel XTR Posted September 26, 2008 Share No Sir. The Spec i am looking at is as followsFork: Rock Shock ToraRear Derailleur: Shimano SLXFront Der: Deore (Have an XT and will put that on)Shifters: Deore Rapid Fire All rest is the same IIRC. Current GT has LX Rear, XT Front, Suntour XCR Shock joke, Alivio shifters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibles Posted September 26, 2008 Share The derailleurs are fairly similarly specced. The front one is better on your current bike and the rear is better on the one you want to get. The shifters are better than your current one. Does your current bike have disc brakes or V-brakes and what make and model are they? Depending on why you want to buy a new bike, it might be worth rather just getting a new fork. You will have to weigh up how much you can get for your current bike as opposed to what you will pay for the new one etc. There are plenty of 2nd hand forks for sale every now and again on the Hub. PS: It's M'am and not Sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel XTR Posted September 26, 2008 Share Okay,Here is the story...I know on some pieces its only a slight spec upgrade. Since its a decent Frame, componenets will be done over time, If that makes sense.The main reason i am not keeping the GT (frame geo i love) it seems a bit small, LBS different store to one i bought bike from tends to agree. Have managed to bust 2x Ritchey Comp posts due to long extension,(never over max)Oh yeah, the GT has Tektra H Disks. I am happy with what i will fetch on a trade in. Just bout 60% of purchase price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibles Posted September 26, 2008 Share Ah, now that changes things. Having the right size frame is vital. Read these post and you might find some useful info: https://www.bikehub.co.za/forum_posts.asp?TID=7423https://www.bikehub.co.za/forum_posts.asp?TID=26991https://www.bikehub.co.za/forum_posts.asp?TID=23643https://www.bikehub.co.za/forum_posts.asp?TID=20752 I see you're a newbie, welcome! If you want an opinion then you might need to "bump" your post during the week as it is sometimes quiet here over weekends (or the guys are too busy in the "price fixing" topic ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel XTR Posted September 26, 2008 Share Thanks, I will be taking an Alias for a ride a little later. If it feels good its gonna be on the trail tommorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibles Posted September 26, 2008 Share Hope to see a follow-up pic of your new baby and a ride report posted next week. It's a very sweet looking ride. Enjoy the test-ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel XTR Posted September 28, 2008 Share Bought the Alias yesterday, for better or worse Took it out on the trail today. Noticed its a lot larger than the GT ( one size up). Overall think i have a decent bike to play with here. My views:Pros- substantial frame for its money with reasonably specced parts (will upgrade as they wear out) I like the stance with which i ride it. Cons- HEAVY, Insanely heavy, nice for downhills though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibles Posted September 28, 2008 Share Congrats! May you have many happy miles together. Hope you're going to post a pic under here now: https://www.bikehub.co.za/forum_posts.asp?TID=2078 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel XTR Posted September 28, 2008 Share dbl Daniel XT2008-09-28 09:28:53 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel XTR Posted September 28, 2008 Share https://www.bikehub.co.za/forum_posts.asp?TID=2078&PID=542889#542889 There she is. Massive. When you 6'2 you need a big bike s'pose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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