Building Giant Reign X1 2008

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flag marrider
Posted: Sep 19, 2016 at 17:34 Quote
Hey, my buddy gave away a nice Giant Reign X1 large frame from a clean up. It doesn't have anything on it. I'm a bike guy but this frame confused the hell out of me. I tried to search over Giant website for spec but they emptied it. I am trying to build this for my brother and stripping parts from my Specialized Camber Comp (upgraded to 1x11)

1. What kind of rear suspension am I supposed to get? Size?
2. Is this do-able with 3x9, isn't front derailleur supposed to be clamp style? Front derailleur that came on Camber Comp is screw on.

Thank you for your time!
flag NolanD
Posted: Sep 19, 2016 at 21:34 Quote
http://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/BikeSpecs.aspx?year=2008&brand=Giant&model=Reign+X1

The 08 x1 came with a 7.875x2.25 shock. X1 was coil, x0 was air.

Yes, you can run 3x9 and the front derailleur is clamp on.
flag manachim
Posted: Sep 20, 2016 at 1:04 Quote
As Nolan said.

I just wanna add a little about the shock.
Some shock won't fit with this bike due to small room of the shock compartment.

Fox dhx 5 coil and air will fit.

I tried putting ccdb inline, ccdb, and vivid. They won't fit.

Please make sure before you buy a new shock.

Fyi, its one of the good bike even for today AM bike.
flag mrfrench2013
Posted: Sep 27, 2016 at 18:04 Quote
I can also add that monarchs don't fit unless they are upside down....and why bother with a front derialluer. Just do a single front ring, hell I run my 9 speed with a single ring set up.
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