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Posted: Nov 26, 2008 at 12:16 Quote
im looking for a new dh bike and just wanted to see other peoples views on thier own
rate out of 10, list possible improvements from stock
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Posted: Nov 26, 2008 at 12:24 Quote
6/10 from stock. Tracks surprisngly well for single pivot and that im using the wrong shock. should be around 8/10 soon though, got new parts incoming:

RS boxxer race 2009
Saint crankset 2009
Shimano XTR
TBC revolution 32 wheelset
Syncronos bar/stem combo
Shimano DX peddles
ODI grips
Maxxis Swampthings
500x2.3 fox shock

Should be some ass kicking once i get all that stuff, can't wait!!tup tup Salute
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Posted: Nov 26, 2008 at 12:39 Quote
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my bike for 2009 don't have it in yet so i had to use this pic these are the parts i'm putting on it:

sunline low rise bars
sunline direct mount stem
thompson elite seat post
maxxis minion front on the front and front on the rear
crank brothers 50/50
chromag lynx saddle


I will rate it 10/10 because it has all my favrite parts And the frame is the best company, suspension technology, has spot on geometry, and looks great.
flag prudent
Posted: Nov 26, 2008 at 12:40 Quote
Aye glory's ride well, a little heavy and sluggish at times but you can smash them through rocks like no other. Nice bike mate and good choice tup
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Posted: Nov 26, 2008 at 12:43 Quote
Thanks and do you know how much the 2009 Giant Glory DH weighs
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Posted: Nov 26, 2008 at 12:43 Quote
prudent wrote:
6/10 from stock. Tracks surprisngly well for single pivot and that im using the wrong shock. should be around 8/10 soon though, got new parts incoming:

RS boxxer race 2009
Saint crankset 2009
Shimano XTR
TBC revolution 32 wheelset
Syncronos bar/stem combo
Shimano DX peddles
ODI grips
Maxxis Swampthings
500x2.3 fox shock

Should be some ass kicking once i get all that stuff, can't wait!!tup tup Salute

you got a frame with that?
flag prudent
Posted: Nov 26, 2008 at 12:45 Quote
Scott nitrous 20 Smile
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Posted: Nov 26, 2008 at 12:55 Quote
It's not a full on DH bike but it does the job for me.

I've upgraded everything to make it DH worthy (Living in Ontario, you don't really have a need for them hence why I had to customize mine)

here are the complete specs:

Frame:
AL7005 w/4-bar Horst bearing linkage, new design,
7" Travel
Rear Shock: Manitou Swinger 3 Way Adjust
Fork: Marzocchi 888, 203mm
Headset: Aheadset Hammer, 1-1/8" Threadless
Rims: Syncros DS 28, disc specific
Hubs: Front: Formula Disc Rear: Formula disc
Tires: Maxxis High Rollers 26 x 2.35
Spokes: 14G Stainless, Black, 32°
Front Derailleur: N/A
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT
Shifters: Shimano Deore XT (Right Trigger)
Chain: KMC Z9000
Crankset: Truvativ Hussefelt 36t
Bottom Bracket: Truvativ Howitzer XR outboard bearing splined
Cassette: Shimano Deore XT 11-34t
Pedals: Atomlab General Issue, alloy replaceable pins
Seatpost: Alloy micro-adjust, double bolt
Saddle: Atomlab Aircorp
Handlebar: FSA FR330 Alloy, 31.8, 640mm wide, 30mm rise
Stem: Truvativ Hussefelt 40mm
Grips: EVO lock-on grips
Brake Levers: Avid Code 5
Brakes: Avid Code 5 Hydraulic, 8" Hayes rotor
Color: Flat Gray

Weighs around 34 pounds

Stock:
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2216096


Current:
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2611172


So all in all I'd give it an 8/10. It's light weight, it's got enough travel for me, accelerates like a bat out of hell, hugs the turns, and it stops on a dime.
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Posted: Nov 26, 2008 at 12:58 Quote
i-race-downhill wrote:
photo

2445531


my bike for 2009 don't have it in yet so i had to use this pic these are the parts i'm putting on it:

sunline low rise bars
sunline direct mount stem
thompson elite seat post
maxxis minion front on the front and front on the rear
crank brothers 50/50
chromag lynx saddle


I will rate it 10/10 because it has all my favrite parts And the frame is the best company, suspension technology, has spot on geometry, and looks great.

nice, wish i had somewhere i could test one of them
flag prudent
Posted: Nov 26, 2008 at 13:00 Quote
Giant said the old one weighed in at 44.5lbs. So i would set the mark somewere around that as the parts are a little similer. Mabey 40-42, just a ruff estimate as i coulden't find the exact weight of the 2009 model listed.

Hope it helps Smile

Jp
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Posted: Nov 26, 2008 at 13:09 Quote
iambike4lyf wrote:
i-race-downhill wrote:
photo

2445531


my bike for 2009 don't have it in yet so i had to use this pic these are the parts i'm putting on it:

sunline low rise bars
sunline direct mount stem
thompson elite seat post
maxxis minion front on the front and front on the rear
crank brothers 50/50
chromag lynx saddle


I will rate it 10/10 because it has all my favrite parts And the frame is the best company, suspension technology, has spot on geometry, and looks great.

nice, wish i had somewhere i could test one of them
I was fortunate enough to see it in whistler for Crankworx when I raced. The best bike I have ever rode.
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Posted: Nov 26, 2008 at 13:12 Quote
prudent wrote:
Giant said the old one weighed in at 44.5lbs. So i would set the mark somewere around that as the parts are a little similer. Mabey 40-42, just a ruff estimate as i coulden't find the exact weight of the 2009 model listed.

Hope it helps Smile

Jp

Ya it does thanks
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Posted: Nov 26, 2008 at 13:13 Quote
orange patriot fr lt
boxxer ride fork
fox vanilla rc
hope m4's
maxxis high roller's
fully deore xt drive train (cranks mech's except chain sram pc991)

love it 10/10 !
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Posted: Nov 26, 2008 at 13:15 Quote
bxxer-rider wrote:
orange patriot fr lt
boxxer ride fork
fox vanilla rc
hope m4's
maxxis high roller's
fully deore xt drive train (cranks mech's except chain sram pc991)

love it 10/10 !

nice
what are oranges like to ride? ive never liked the thought of that single pivot disign
flag prudent
Posted: Nov 26, 2008 at 13:16 Quote
It won steve peat a world cup, therfore can't be bad Razz
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