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Discussion in 'Sports, Hobbies & Interests' started by godofspeed, Mar 3, 2010.

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  1. Mar 26, 2021 at 10:08 AM
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    Before reading I was thinking "man this looks like a hardtail version of my bike" You have a slightly upgraded drivetrain, front shock and dropper post, mine is the base full suspension Giant makes and its amazing, i can't get enough riding this. Dealer ordered a 29er and gave me the 27.5" wheelbase to demo until it arrives, had it 5 months and love it.

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    Slim to no chance of it working. My bike above is a 27.5 and dealer tried to fit a set of extra 29" wheels on there and it did no work. I believe the back wheels was more of an issue than the front.
     
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  2. Mar 26, 2021 at 10:50 AM
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    The decision to run a 29" wheel affects the handling characteristics. Often, for the mixed sizes, that smaller rear gets the bike to turn a bit quicker. idk. I guess that may be true, Specialized's latest Levo is a mixed wheel size.
     
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  3. Mar 26, 2021 at 12:44 PM
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    Is that the Stance? If so, I looked at one of those early last year before the inventory disappeared. It was a sweet bike and if I had more trails nearby to really utilize a full suspension bike, I probably would have bought it. Looks like such a fun bike. I stuck with the hardtail since it sees a mix of pavement, gravel/dirt roads, and trails.
     
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  4. Mar 26, 2021 at 3:59 PM
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    Still diggin my Giant AnthemX 29er since 2014...Maestro 4 with SLX/XT, Push rebuilt Fox fork and shock. So super plush and light. Hard to ride my other bikes, lol. All day no discomfort shenanigans, hijinx & antics.

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  5. Mar 29, 2021 at 1:58 AM
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    Same as everybody else...
    Hey guys, looking for opinions. I live in Southern Maryland so not really mountain biking, more like trails here. I'm looking at getting a new bike but my budget is limited to under $800. I was looking at the Raleigh Talus, any other bikes I should be looking at? I'm 62yo so hard core biking is not In my future but I like being outdoors and love to ride
     
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  7. Mar 29, 2021 at 1:20 PM
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  8. Mar 30, 2021 at 3:31 PM
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    I'd take a look at a Giant Talon if that price range then.
     
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  9. Mar 30, 2021 at 4:00 PM
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    I’ll second the Giant Talon. Seems like a solid bike at a good price. The Trek Marlin line would be another option, as well as the Specialized Rockhopper.
     
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    that is an excessive bike for the dragons tail. But a nice trail system for AL.
     
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    I have an older MTB - I road bike more than anything, but have been out a few times the last week and loved it. I have the itch to get a full suspension and something lighter but....not sure I can swing that. Would love carbon to go with my Cervelo road!

    Enjoyed looking through this thread!

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    How do you like those TRP’s and what did you switch from?
     
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    They are fantastic. Upgrade from the stock brakes.
     
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    Look for a flat bar gravel bike. The Marin DSX are pretty nice IMO for the price point.
     
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    Four piston or 2? Do they use mineral oil or DOT?
     
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    Older patrol. New Shimano xt 12 spd and some DH hope brakes. 20210320_113946.jpg 20210309_170225.jpg
     
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  19. Mar 31, 2021 at 4:38 AM
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    Agreed. Shipped the bike to my Arizona home. It’s an extreme downhill bike better suited for Arizona trails.
     
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  20. Mar 31, 2021 at 5:10 PM
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    man just messing with you. I was there for 3 yrs but recently moved to an even more flat area. The east coast of Georgia. XC is the only option here.
    Dothan put a lot of money and work into those. They are the best trails within 100+miles easy.
     
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