domeyenic Posted October 31, 2010 Share Can anyone help which is a better buy between these two bikes? I was told the giant has a stronger frame. But I am looking for the bike which will last longer since I seem to ride my bikes a little too hard so simple want the better buy. I actually bought the Giant but only picking it up tomorrow so hoping I can change my mind if need be. Thanks Giant talon 3 (2011 at R5200)FrameSizes XS, S, M, L, XLColors Blue, BlackFrame ALUXX-Grade Butted AluminumFork RST Gila Pro, 100mm TravelShock N/A ComponentsHandlebar Giant Sport Alloy, Low Rise 31.8Stem Giant Sport AlloySeatpost Giant Sport, Alloy, 30.9Saddle Giant Performance MTBPedals VP992 Steel cage DrivetrainShifters Shimano AlivioFront Derailleur Shimano AlivioRear Derailleur Shimano DeoreBrakes Tektro Draco Hydraulic DiscBrake Levers Tektro DracoCassette Shimano HG50, 11x34, 9-SpeedChain Shimano HG53Crankset Shimano Alivio, 22/32/44Bottom Bracket VP-BC73 WheelsRims Giant Sport CR70, Double WallHubs Formula DC-22 ,32HSpokes Stainless Steel, 14GTires Kenda K920, 26x2.1 Or Phoenix (2010 at R5800)Frame AL6061 Generation ii techFork Suntour Raidon LO Air 100 mmRims Alex ACE 17 Double wall aluminiumHubs SB Novatec Seated bearing disctyres Kenda small block 26 x 2.1Shirters Shimano 9 speed rapidfire plusFront Derailleur DeoreBack Derailleur SLX shadowChainwell Shimano M443 Octalink 22/32/44tBottom bracket Shimano ES25 octalinCasette SRAM PG 950 9 speed 11-32TBrake set Shimano M445 Hydaulic disc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timM Posted October 31, 2010 Share The specs on the phoenix are better, but I ride a Giant and it's been bullet proof. In this price range I would also seriously consider a GT Avalanche (2.0 or 3.0) especially if you are heavy on bikes. A year old GT avalanche 1.0 would be a really good buy for you - you should be able to get a 2009 or 2010 for 5.5K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubber88 Posted October 31, 2010 Share I would recommend a Phoenix '09 model. Have seen some of the going for R4500 brand new. Only big difference is Deore RD with different decals.I had one of these, and I couldn't have asked for a better bike to start off with, they are serious value for money IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nacho! Posted October 31, 2010 Share My uncle is a race snake and he started out with the phoenix and the only problem he had with the 09 model was that he had snapped 5 spokes on the rear rim just by riding in normal conditions but otherwise very nice bike, but wouldn't swop it for my Giant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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