Gt Mountain Bike Carbon Frame
Any suggestions for a middle of the range mountain bike?
Hi All, I am looking for some input from people who have a reasonable knowledge of mountain biking. I am a roadie but have recently ventured into the mountain biking world – and loved it!! I have a GT Avalanche at the moment, which is OK but I would like something a little more robust. I would prefer a hardtail with hydraulic disc brakes, reasonably tough forks (maybe Rockshox Tora?) and probably an alloy frame (not sure how carbon would hold up when I hit the dirt)
I have been looking at the Avanti Agressor or perhaps the Giant xtc2? I am looking at spending around $1800 australian dollars.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Thanks Kaz And aswomx.
I live in South Australia. I’m planning to ride thru the trails in the hills with a view to doing a few overnighters with swag and stuff.
I take your point about the Alias and in fact have looked at the Talon, which is slightly higher spec’d.
Thanks for your help!!
Mate I would recommend a Giant, Santa Cruz or a Specialized. What state do you live in? Where will you be riding? You need something with decent suspension so maybe working upwards from the Giant Alias which I’m pretty sure is around 14 hundred. Carbon is great for shock absorbtion but is quite malleable in the event of an accident. Are you sure you don’t want rear suspension? Having the travel can make things much more fun!
Post a few more details and I’ll add to this.
Bummer I was going to tell you to come to my shop! Well get the best Giant you can afford, you won’t regret it – get it serviced regularly and it will last for years.
2010 GT Force Carbon Expert
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