Giant finally came through with one of the most talked about bikes for the last few years. They knew that they were late to come around, but at the same time, wanted to release a 29'er that would put all the other mass-produced big-wheeled rigs to shame. They pretty much nailed it. Awesome graphics, octagonally shaped downtube, super light proprietary frame, custom wheels, and their own high-end line of bars, stem, post to match that compares with FSA, Raceface, Easton, but at a much better price.
The paint scheme looks good in the pictures, but when you get up close, you notice the little touches that are extremely pleasing. I thought it already looked good in the pictures we were receiving a few months ago, but was blown away with what came out of the box. They did it right and I think we've found a bike that is going to be our main-stay for the next few years. If anyone from the R&D dept happens to come across my post.... I'd like to say thank you!
There's always room for upgrades for the person who has to have the lightest bike on the trail, but there's really not too much on this bike that has to be upgraded immediately. I'll be riding one soon, and I'll probably go a littel gucci on brakes and cranks. I'm curious to see how the wheels do. They look good, could be a little heavy, but we'll stan's them up and go from there. I personally am in love with the frame and thinking about moving parts over from the Ventana.
Stop by and take a look... I doubt you'll be disappointed.
-Papa Cat
The paint scheme looks good in the pictures, but when you get up close, you notice the little touches that are extremely pleasing. I thought it already looked good in the pictures we were receiving a few months ago, but was blown away with what came out of the box. They did it right and I think we've found a bike that is going to be our main-stay for the next few years. If anyone from the R&D dept happens to come across my post.... I'd like to say thank you!
There's always room for upgrades for the person who has to have the lightest bike on the trail, but there's really not too much on this bike that has to be upgraded immediately. I'll be riding one soon, and I'll probably go a littel gucci on brakes and cranks. I'm curious to see how the wheels do. They look good, could be a little heavy, but we'll stan's them up and go from there. I personally am in love with the frame and thinking about moving parts over from the Ventana.
Stop by and take a look... I doubt you'll be disappointed.
-Papa Cat
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uhhh, yea, disappointed already.
why is that? If you know 29ers, then you'll appreciate the detail and design, frame weight (3lbs and some change), and appearance of this bike. It's not a super high-end build, but a super-light frame along with some really cool proprietary parts. Backed by a lifetime frame warranty.
Biggest bike race of the year is going on and no comments from Pappa Cat? What's up with dat? This is one of the best tours in a long time too. Predictions?
We (the upchurch family) decided to kill the TV for a few months during the summer to ensure we do more outdoor stuff together. That leaves me with less knowledge of the 2009 tour. I predict that Astana will kill it and Trek will sell a few more bikes this year.
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