markls Posted February 23, 2011 Share Please help. Fifty year old newbie needs advice as to making a choice between the Giant Trance X2/X3 and a Specialized Camber Comp, or a full-sus 120mm Trail bike in the same price bracket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Fuel Posted February 23, 2011 Share Good luck with stock on the Specialized. They are very bad in having any stock of anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnobbyMech Posted February 23, 2011 Share Damn, this is a tough one! Both very good bikes. I also recommend Merida One-Twenty and GT Sensor 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batavusrider Posted February 23, 2011 Share Just bought a new Extra Large Giant Trance X3 after riding a old hard tail for many years. Looked at Specialized and the Giant but decided on Giant based on good specs (pretty much the same level as Comp), good reputation for after sales service and looks. I thought the X3 was black but the dark metallic blue with white cables and trim looks even better than I expected, unless you prefer the slightly blinged gold trim on the Specialized . As for the ride - WOW, it's like you enter another dimension of riding. I am incredibly impressed with the Giant. Had a great first ride all over Jonkershoek in places I didn't even know you could ride. Two friends (very experienced Morewood & Santa Cruz full-sus trail riders) tested it on that ride and were pretty impressed as well. Now for the Trance 29er... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Keep Pedaling Posted February 23, 2011 Share Specialised like to use 'bespoke' components. Then, when the time comes to replace something you must go back to them - and pay double. That being said, they are like the BMW of bikes - they don't make a bad one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerus Posted February 23, 2011 Share Cant go wrong with the Trance X2, great ride & value for money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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