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Post by steve2 on Sept 23, 2011 20:22:18 GMT 10
Looking for a second hand treadly at the moment price range is around $1.5k, but would like to spend a little less.
Will be used for commuting and a bit of stuffing round in the bush, want dual suspension without the big penalties when pedaling and decent brakes. The Giant anthem with the adjustable pedal pro shock seems to be the best allrounder in my price range.
Any comments or know of anything available in a near 21" frame that may suit?
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Post by wobbler on Sept 24, 2011 19:42:00 GMT 10
You might be better off with a trance than the anthem. A bit more versatile and comfy.
Check out bikeexchange.com.au or the for sale section on rotorburn.com.
The size might be the only problem.
You should also look into a dually 29er for a guy your size. May break your budget though.
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Post by wobbler on Sept 24, 2011 19:45:13 GMT 10
Just a thought, but most places should be doing run out deals on 2011 stock so you may get something new for$1500
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Post by steve2 on Sept 24, 2011 22:59:35 GMT 10
Thanks for the advice.
Did look at the trance and thought it was a bit too much for commuting, will look further and it does look a hell of a lot flasher.
Yep a 29er would be the go, but the budget is the prob.
Interesting point on the runouts, seems a brand spanker base model trance is $1699. Would it not be worth getting a second hand higher specced one though? or for my use am I kidding myself going for better suspension, brakes and drivetrain?
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Post by wobbler on Sept 25, 2011 10:30:08 GMT 10
For that price you are getting a pretty good bike. I assume you mean this one Even down to $1550 at some shopsIf you buy new you get a lifetime warranty and its always better to buy the best frame for the dollars. There is nothing low rent about that fork either. You can always upgrade drivetrain parts as they wear out. A trance is not overkill for commuting if you are going to use it for other things too. A set of cheap slicks and it will be fine. I have ridden my reign 120kms on the road with big 2.5in chunky tyres before. If you need parts check out torpedo7, wiggle of chain reaction cycles and save a fortune over buying stuff here. |
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Post by steve2 on Sept 25, 2011 18:44:31 GMT 10
Thanks again mate, already answered my question with a couple of hours on google. Seems late noughties early tens there was a frame change which included an extra inch of travel and new rear suspension geometry. To buy one of the late bikes second hand would cost more than new. Wasnt aware of the liftime warranty, that has pretty much sealed the deal. Plus at this price:- www.bikeexchange.com.au/bicycles/giant/mountain-dual-suspension/giant-2011-trance-x-3/hawthorn/vic/100361646Have found those sites, just hope I dont need them for anything but tyres and ergo changes anytime soon. |
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Post by wobbler on Sept 25, 2011 21:10:15 GMT 10
That is a good price. I remember paying $2500 for a hardtail with cantilever brakes and an 80mm suspension fork in 1996. When you get a few kms in your legs you can join me on the ride I did on Saturday app.strava.com/rides/1732297 |
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Post by steve2 on Sept 25, 2011 22:09:47 GMT 10
Dont hold your breath for a ride like that one, but once I have a reasonable range you're on.
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Post by wobbler on Sept 26, 2011 18:43:39 GMT 10
Dont hold your breath for a ride like that one, but once I have a reasonable range you're on. Good stuff mate, may even Rats out for a ride too. |
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Post by rats666 on Sept 26, 2011 19:25:43 GMT 10
Dont hold your breath for a ride like that one, but once I have a reasonable range you're on. Good stuff mate, may even Rats out for a ride too. don't hold ya breath though  |
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Post by wobbler on Sept 28, 2011 9:28:39 GMT 10
Good stuff mate, may even Rats out for a ride too. don't hold ya breath though Have you pulled out of the 24hr yet? |
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Post by rats666 on Sept 28, 2011 20:33:53 GMT 10
don't hold ya breath though Have you pulled out of the 24hr yet? not for lack of trying  |
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Post by steve2 on Oct 1, 2011 22:53:19 GMT 10
I'm blaming Wobbler. Not that it had anything to do with him, but it makes me feel better anyway. Most of the runout prices were for odd sizes or were so far away I had to organise my own freight, so I dug deep and payed way more than I wanted to for a flash one.  Only thing that freaks me out a little is the noise when the fork bottoms out, was expecting a fairly expensive fork to have decent bump stops. |
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Post by wobbler on Oct 2, 2011 13:03:19 GMT 10
I'm blaming Wobbler. Not that it had anything to do with him, but it makes me feel better anyway. Most of the runout prices were for odd sizes or were so far away I had to organise my own freight, so I dug deep and payed way more than I wanted to for a flash one. Only thing that freaks me out a little is the noise when the fork bottoms out, was expecting a fairly expensive fork to have decent bump stops. Very nice mate, but whats going on with your seat?? What pressure are you running in the fork? They shouldn't normally bottom out unless your hucking off the roof of your house  |
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Post by steve2 on Oct 2, 2011 18:26:35 GMT 10
Seat is all the way forward so I can see if I really want a shorter stem or not, I do but dont know how this will affect steering.
Pressure was set up in the shop when I bought it, think its about 180.
Halfway through typing this I thought I'd have another look, gets almost 20mm of travel then stops with a horrible metal on metal clang that reverberates through the whole frame, I think something might be slightly wrong there.
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