Giant XTC Comparison

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Posted: Dec 31, 2008 at 13:23 Quote
Kona Kula 2-9 has Hayes Stroker Trail
Giant XTC 0 has Avid Juicy 3's

Posted: Dec 31, 2008 at 13:24 Quote
Get the 29er. You will be much happier.

Posted: Dec 31, 2008 at 13:29 Quote
Is it easy to switch from riding a 26'er to a 29'er?
I dont think it sould be any different to ride.
I've heard faster and better handling.

Posted: Dec 31, 2008 at 13:29 Quote
RyanReid wrote:
Is it easy to switch from riding a 26'er to a 29'er?
I dont think it sould be any different to ride.
I've heard faster and better handling.
Carries momentum better, I like the geo better too.

Posted: Dec 31, 2008 at 13:32 Quote
Thanks for all your help.
I really liked the Kona, but I need a deal.
It's on sale from $1800 to $1500.
I am going to try for $1500 tax included.

Posted: Dec 31, 2008 at 13:34 Quote
It still is a better deal than the 09 Giant, but I am closer to the budget on the Giant. $1500 for the Kona tax included would be great. If I could get it for that price I would buy Pedals and Shoes at the same time.

I am probably buying next week. My LBS's are going into 09' inventorey mode and are closed until monday

Posted: Dec 31, 2008 at 13:35 Quote
Sounds like a plan!

O+
Posted: Nov 15, 2009 at 9:43 Quote
AqueousBeef wrote:
RyanReid wrote:
I am in the market for a new XC Hardtail.

What is the better Deal?

NEW 2008 Giant XTC Alliance : $1300
Frame: Alliance aluminum/composite
Fork: Marzocchi MX Pro LO, 100mm w/Lockout
Shifters: SRAM X7, trigger
Front derailleur: Shimano Deore
Rear derailleur: SRAM X7
Brakes: Hayes Stroker Ryde Disc, 6 Rotor
Brake levers: Hayes
Cassette: SRAM PG 970 11-34T, 9-speed
Chain: Shimano HG-73
Cranks: Race Face Ride XC, 22/32/42T
Bottom Bracket: Race Face X-Type, external
Rims: WTB Dual Duty XC, double wall
Hubs: Formula 32H Disc
Spokes: Stainless steel 14G
Tires: Kenda Small Block Eight 26 x 2.1/1.95 Folding
Handlebar: Race Face XC Low Rise, 31.8mm
Stem: Race Face XC, 6° rise
Seatpost: Race Face XC, 350x30.9mm
Saddle: WTB Silverado Race
Pedals: Shimano PD-M520


NEW 2009 Giant XTC 0 : $1400
Frame ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum
Fork: RockShox Recon SL Air,100mm travel
Handlebar: Race Face Ride XC, 31.8mm, low rise
Stem: Race Face Ride XC, 31.8mm, 6 deg
Seatpost: Race Face Ride XC, 375x30.9mm
Saddle: WTB Silverado Race
Pedals: Crank Brothers Smarty
Shifters: Shimano SLX, Rapidfire
Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore, 34.9mm, top swing
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT Shadow, long cage
Brakes: Avid Juicy 3 disc, 160F / 160R
Brake Levers: Avid Juicy 3
Cassette: Shimano HG50, 11-34T, 9SPD
Chain: Shimano HG73
Crankse:t Race Face Ride XC, 22/32/44T
Bottom Bracket: Race Face X-type, external
Rims: Mavic XM 117 Disc, 32H
Hubs: Shimano Deore, 6-bolt disc
Spokes: 14G stainless steel
Tires: Kenda Small Block 8, F:26x2.1" / R:26x1.95"
The second one. All the bolded areas are IMO, the better parts.
i would go for the 2009. XT is better then X7 ( my opinion), and crankbrothers pedals work better.

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