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flag ThirstyBeaver
Posted: Oct 16, 2009 at 19:43 Quote
Hey,
I'm getting a new bike for the 2010 season and I've chosen the Glory DH. I've chosen this because I will start racing(B.C Cup, Canadian Open, AirDH etc.) I was wondering if this is a good bike. I weigh 230LBS and am 6'3 tall. I've previously came off a 2005 Norco Shore(last year it was a DH/Park frame) and rode a Large. Obviously the large was a little bit too large as my balls were basically hitting the top tube when on my feet, do you think you could recommend a size also? I was thinking a medium but am not sure how the Glory fits. So, Pros/Cons, any bad componentry? Every comment is appreciated except for the ratty little 10 year olds that think they know it all. I would hope that the answers are from people who have ridden/own one.

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size XS, S, M, L
color Team Blue/Black
frame ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum, 8.8" Maestro Suspension
fork Fox 40 RC2, 203mm travel
shock Fox DHX 5.0, Coil
handlebar Race Face Diabolus DH, 31.8mm
stem Race Face Diabolus D2 DH
seatpost Race Face Evolve DH 300x30.9mm
saddle WTB Devo Team
pedals Not Included
shifters Shimano Saint Rapidfire, rear only
front derailleur MRP G2 guide, Custom for Giant
rear derailleur Shimano Saint, top normal
brakes Shimano Saint 203F/180R
levers Shimano Saint
cassette Shimano Saint 11/28, 9-speed
chain Shimano HG-93
cranks Shimano Saint, 38T
BB Shimano Saint, External
rims Mavic EX729
hubs Shimano Saint, 32H
spokes DT Competition, 14/15g
tires Michelin Hot S, 26x2.5


Edit: I'm pretty sure I don't want the 10' model as it seems like it would be too light for me. I'm a hackshow.
flag isitspicy
Posted: Oct 16, 2009 at 19:46 Quote
i rode one and it was pretty sweet. i would say get a size large. im 5'8" and i ride a medium frame flatline. the glory i rode was a large and it felt a little big for me
flag veet-88
Posted: Oct 16, 2009 at 19:56 Quote
After spending a season on mine I love it. Solid frame excelent geo very versatile aswell. Can pin steeps jumps well and its tight enough to ride everything. Suspension works mint ramps up through out its stroke very sensitive to small bumps and all. I recomend it over any other DH frame I have spent time on.

Ryan
flag ThirstyBeaver
Posted: Oct 16, 2009 at 20:02 Quote
veet-88 wrote:
After spending a season on mine I love it. Solid frame excelent geo very versatile aswell. Can pin steeps jumps well and its tight enough to ride everything. Suspension works mint ramps up through out its stroke very sensitive to small bumps and all. I recomend it over any other DH frame I have spent time on.

Ryan
What would you classify it as, a Plow bike or a poppy bike.
flag veet-88
Posted: Oct 16, 2009 at 20:03 Quote
Mix of the the 2 it's really hard to describe...Because this bike really does do it all. But depending on your weight you really do need to dial in the spring rate just right to get the right performance out of it.

Ryan
flag K-Roog
Posted: Oct 16, 2009 at 20:16 Quote
I am 5'9" and I own a medium. I would definately suggest you get the Large. I would say that the frame sizes run a tad small if anything.

As far as the suspension is concerned, I would best describe it as plush. I am running 30% sag and the bike likes to stay planted to the ground. However, it does not want to "pop" off lips like my old dh bike did. Both my brothers have Session 10's and the Glory feels more like an F1 car(will turn harder than your prepared for sometimes) compared to the Session that is more similar to a Hummer (Stable and confidence inspiring).

Hope that helps!
flag StevenGB
Posted: Oct 16, 2009 at 20:30 Quote
ya, get a large. im 6,1 and a large is fits great. but ya glory's always have had a tighter cokpit and they generally run a little smaller than other DH bikes. I have 2008 glory and it really, really good. Ive never ridden any thing so stable at high speeds, and can corner like a dream. anyway its a super good bike. oh ya but it is heavier than others
flag ThirstyBeaver
Posted: Oct 17, 2009 at 14:47 Quote
Any other opinions?
-Justin
flag ThirstyBeaver
Posted: Oct 18, 2009 at 17:44 Quote
ThirstyBeaver wrote:
Any other opinions?
-Justin
Bump ='[
flag silverback1
Posted: Nov 17, 2010 at 11:01 Quote
I'm 5'10" and I've just sold my medium and I'm looking for a large, don't worry about stand over height there's not a lot between them all, the small and medium are nearly identical in size and short, then the large jumps nearly 3" longer, I'm going to run direct mount and flat bars to bring it back a bit but I reckon it'll be ok for you straight off.
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