apol
All-Mountain Rider
Oldschool baby!!!!
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Post by apol on Oct 26, 2007 0:17:06 GMT 8
I think they changed the pierced downtube design because many complained that it is hard to set the suspension sag on them. These 08 frames are more round and organic looking but somewhat clumsy and less sleek / sporty compared to the previous versions especially when viewed from the side. But the seahorse shape is not as obvious when viewed isometrically hehehe. Proof: In fact I'd be happy with Trance X. It sits perfectly in that rare XC and All Mountain - all around trailbike category. The Trance X frame allegedly does not have any stickers/decals - the designs and logos are all anodized directly into the frame. I want one! ;D i'd like to get a trance X. but pete is right though. the new frames look like they're pregnant, hehehe. ;D also, i dont like how the seat stay looks. its bent near the seat tube. but i do like that the pierced down tube is gone. or else, there's no way they can install a piggy backed rear shock not unless they make a bigger hole like the reign X with the roco shock. also, they've unified the supporting beams at the seat stay and chainstay going to the seat tube. the one that looks like a "Y". i guess they shaved off weight from there too. so, how much would a trance X cost? ;D It only looks like its pregnant if you will be getting an 18" / medium frame, I saw the 16"/ small and it actually looks nice, I am contemplating of getting one actually hehehe....(will post pics of the build if I do get one hehehe). anyway it is nice light and the suspension is fully active, independent of pedal forces, and aparently free from brake jack (that is what the giant guys were telling us in the maestro seminar that I attended) anyway if I do build one I will post reviews of it's ride characteristics as well.
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Post by Superbad on Oct 26, 2007 4:23:01 GMT 8
i'd like to get a trance X. but pete is right though. the new frames look like they're pregnant, hehehe. ;D also, i dont like how the seat stay looks. its bent near the seat tube. but i do like that the pierced down tube is gone. or else, there's no way they can install a piggy backed rear shock not unless they make a bigger hole like the reign X with the roco shock. also, they've unified the supporting beams at the seat stay and chainstay going to the seat tube. the one that looks like a "Y". i guess they shaved off weight from there too. so, how much would a trance X cost? ;D It only looks like its pregnant if you will be getting an 18" / medium frame, I saw the 16"/ small and it actually looks nice, I am contemplating of getting one actually hehehe....(will post pics of the build if I do get one hehehe). anyway it is nice light and the suspension is fully active, independent of pedal forces, and aparently free from brake jack (that is what the giant guys were telling us in the maestro seminar that I attended) anyway if I do build one I will post reviews of it's ride characteristics as well. Darn...i ordered a medium reign. oh well...can't wait to ride it!
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Post by jr on Oct 26, 2007 4:27:19 GMT 8
It only looks like its pregnant if you will be getting an 18" / medium frame, I saw the 16"/ small and it actually looks nice, I am contemplating of getting one actually hehehe....(will post pics of the build if I do get one hehehe). anyway it is nice light and the suspension is fully active, independent of pedal forces, and aparently free from brake jack (that is what the giant guys were telling us in the maestro seminar that I attended) anyway if I do build one I will post reviews of it's ride characteristics as well. Darn...i ordered a medium reign. oh well...can't wait to ride it! ;D ;D ;D..you dont like it..think you can have two bikes within 9 months ;D .
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Post by fullspeed on Oct 26, 2007 10:48:49 GMT 8
they are so nice. Grab your 08 Giants now guys! Now I will just wait for second hand frames after you guys upgrade
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enteng
Bike Commuter
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Post by enteng on Oct 26, 2007 15:23:55 GMT 8
anyone here who offer terms for this trance x? calling buknoy..... ;D ;D ;D
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