Trubie Posted April 8, 2009 Share I have my eye on a Giant Yukon MTB, it has disc brakes, Shimano Deore groupset, not sure about the rims.R 6500 Is this bike any good?Can I possibly buy something similar , or better for less?Should I wait for something to be advertised on the hub?, or is new better? Basically will be using it to ride as an alternative to road training, so not for everyday use. Probably also be doing 1/2 MTB races per year? Be kind now hubbers and give me some sound advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bustthesickness Posted April 8, 2009 Share check out www.mtbr.com http://www.mtbr.com/cat/bikes/xc-hardtail/giant/yukon/PRD_363502_1527crx.aspx bustthesickness2009-04-08 09:56:53 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleming Posted April 8, 2009 Share I dont think it is a bad bike but for that price I would consider looking second hand. You may need to be patient but something will come up. A few months back I bought a 6 month old GT Zaskar Expert which has a awesome lightweight frame, full LX groupset and Rock Shox Reba fork for only R6800. This bike will kill a brand new Giant Yukon in terms of ride quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPWTF Posted April 8, 2009 Share for a new bike, from around R7.5K and up you should start seeing Hydraulic discs, and most likely a blend of Deore and SLX components. You will likely find a trade of between the fork and wheelset, where one is branded and the other not. 100mm travel is starting to make it onto R8K bikes, EG Rock Shox Dart1. Frames tend to be at a crossover at around R8K, you'll get a more primitive / basic frame (recreational ride and geometry) with better components, or a better frame (more sporting ride, lighter but more robust design focus) with more entry level components. I'm generalizing here. Personally, I'd say go with the better frame, as your riding skill improve you'll get more long term happiness out of owning a bike where the disposables (drive train) can be replaced / upgraded. Nothing worse than ending up with a 6 month old bike that no longer cuts it on the terrain you now ride and love!PPWTF2009-04-08 23:55:10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinV Posted April 8, 2009 Share I also think you may do better looking for a 2nd hand deal. Give it a bit of time, place a wanted ad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trubie Posted April 9, 2009 Share Thanx for the replies, I appreciate your inputs highly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinV Posted April 9, 2009 Share Good luck Nuwbie. Hope you find a good deal soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoe Posted April 11, 2009 Share Yeah, 2nd hand is definately the way to go... My dad had a youkon, strong bike, but very heavy! You will get plenty bike for 6k on the hub! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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