Giant bikes

[Dr Bob]

Are Giant still considered a decent brand?

Also, I can't figure it out, I was looking at the 'trail' range of bikes, and in the metal I thought they looked really good, but I got home, and was having a quick flick through the catalogue and online, and I just don't think that pictures do it any justice, e.g:
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-GB/bikes/mountain...

Might take one for a test ride as I've seen a couple of really good deals, albeit on 21" frames.

CH

[MTY4000]

Giant is a good brand.

You probably can't go too far wrong with any of the leading brands: Specialized, Giant, Trek etc. Fit is critical to getting a good bike. Better to pay full price and get a bike that fits, than a discounted bike that's too big or, small.

[snotrag]

MTY4000 said:

Giant is a good brand.

You probably can't go too far wrong with any of the leading brands: Specialized, Giant, Trek etc. Fit is critical to getting a good bike. Better to pay full price and get a bike that fits, than a discounted bike that's too big or, small.

if 21" is your size, great, however it its not, your wasting your money.

Giant are a very good brand and tend to have good warranty backup if needed.

A Reign X is a possibilty for my next frame...

[Dr Bob]

Well I'm either a 19 or 21, currently riding a 20"... but it's OK, I wouldn't buy the wrong size just because it's cheap(!)

CH

[PomBstard]

I've no quibble with Giant. Giant have just replaced my XTC frame under warranty due to paint bubbling - 2 1/2 years old, hard use, no questions. Not bad.

Considered getting a Reign Zero - before falling for the Yeti's charms - good value undoubtedly.

As for sizes, as others have said, not all frames are equal - ride before buying. A friend has a 21" Alias which is just about manageable off-road and he's 6'2" - a 19" may have been a tad too small, so he might have been better off with another brand.

[Xenocide]

I am actually in love with the trance frames.

Draw your own conclusions from that.

[jshell]

Had a Giant Trance 1 for over a year, it's a fabulous bike with no problems experienced so far. Would have liked the Reign for aesthetics, but 6" travel is OTT for x-country rides. The 4" of the Trance is plenty for me.