BIGGU Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 So I ended up selling my Giant Youkon FX last fall and now im really itching to get back to a new bike and im a bit stuck on what I would like I know for sure I want a 29er and ive narrowed it down to 3 different bikes. Price ranges of the 3 but im not against spending money for quality if if its going to support my weight. The three bikes im looking at are the Giant Talon 29er 2, Jamis Exile 1 and the Felt nine sport. Ive ridden the nine sport and loved how it rode even with the frame that I rode being way to big for me. I really like the Jamis 1, however, I have not gotten to ride it yet and the bike shop cant get one in until mid may so its going to be a while before I can get to ride it. the giant is well a giant, Im not a huge fan of the color scheme they went with on the bike but it doesent matter that much. You cant judge a bike on its color right? http://www.giant-bicycles.com/_generated/_generated_us/bikes/models/images/550/2011/Talon_29_2_72dpiWIDE.jpg http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-US/bikes/model/talon.29er.2/7377/44106/ http://www.jamisbikes.com/usa/thebikes/images/bikes_page/2011_bikes_page/11_exile1_bk.jpg http://www.jamisbikes.com/usa/thebikes/hardtails/exile/11_exile1.html http://www.feltbicycles.com/Resources/ProductPhotos/Bikes/NINE_SPORT_2011_USA_SMALL.jpg http://www.feltbicycles.com/USA/2011/Mountain/Nine-Series/Nine%20Sport.aspx Im more leaning toward the Felt or the Jamis, I never had a good experience with my old Giant because the chain kept slipping as I pedaled. Mainly looking for some more input on what I should be considering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3.1cutlass Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 I would say go with the Felt. It has better brakes and a better fork. If I had to rank them it would be Felt, Jamis, Giant. That giant has the crappiest brakes known to man and I would NEVER ride a bike with them. I put the felt over the jamis because of better components. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWW$HEEET Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 Look at a used On One or GF 29'er. For the money you would be spending on one of these, you could get a nice used bike and get way better components. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crummer Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 You may want to check out a trek or gary fisher. Picked up a Wahoo (26") last weekend and I was pretty happy with the setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickey4271647545519 Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 You may want to check out a trek or gary fisher. Picked up a Wahoo (26") last weekend and I was pretty happy with the setup. Gary Fisher is now owned by Trek, so I'm going to guess that'll they'll be very similar bikes. Cant go wrong with either one though. Also check out Seven, very very nice bikes, little spendy but if you wait to buy last years models you can get very very good deals on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3.1cutlass Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 I work at a Trek dealer and could work you a deal on a Mamba. I have a 17.5" on the floor. IMO it has better brakes and a better fork than the Felt. http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/mountain_hardtail/fisher_29er/mamba/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWW$HEEET Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 Trek owns gf, but the geometries are way different. Gf has superior geometry, and I don't know if trek actually has a 29er in the lineup. Look on ebay for a gary fisher xcal, or gary fisher cobia, and report back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spam Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 Can anyone recommend a good bike for just regular riding. I dont want a mountain bike but dont want a road bike. Is there anything in between? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickey4271647545519 Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 Can anyone recommend a good bike for just regular riding. I dont want a mountain bike but dont want a road bike. Is there anything in between? Trek or Specialized is what I would chose. They make what they call cyclocross bikes that are a mix of the two and can be had with upright handle bars. What I did was take my Trek 820 and put "road" style tires on it when I did plenty of on the road riding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spam Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 I guess i should talk to Josh about that then. What did yours cost if you dont mind sharing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickey4271647545519 Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 I guess i should talk to Josh about that then. What did yours cost if you dont mind sharing? Mine is quite a few years old at this point (bought in 2001 as a previous years model) I spent $230 or something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spam Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 Thats not bad. Im def looking for a used bike. Cant afford a new bike. Especially a new trek. Any recommendations where to go to get one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3.1cutlass Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 Can anyone recommend a good bike for just regular riding. I dont want a mountain bike but dont want a road bike. Is there anything in between? Something like this? They call it a Hybrid. $349 http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/bike_path/hybrid/7000/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spam Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 That looks nice. You sell it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3.1cutlass Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 That looks nice. You sell it? Yep, sure do. 21 speed, aluminum frame and wheels. It is a pretty comfortable bike. Lifetime warranty on the frame, 1 year on parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spam Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 Cool. Pm me info and hoe to get in touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGU Posted April 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 thanks for the info guys. ill see what I am going to do when the bike gets here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWW$HEEET Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 thanks for the info guys. ill see what I am going to do when the bike gets here. Hit me up if it needs assembled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGU Posted April 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 I havent ordered one just yet, The bike shop is ordering all 3 that way i get to ride it before i decide. I rode a 19'' flet nine sport and really liked it other than its size. Im still kinda looking at that Trek GF Mamba too as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWW$HEEET Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 Another brand to look at is called Niner, they actually stock them up at Roll at easton/polaris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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