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Chris McBath
a Downhiller
from Woodinville, WA, USADate Reviewed: September 10, 2007
Strengths: Almost everything, its not too heavy and its fast. Its pretty strong too.Weaknesses: The stock fork and chainguide. Put some locktight on the rear suspension bolts and your good to goBottom Line: If you can get it for a deal. Do it. If you can't get it for a deal. Do it anyways. This is one sick bike. If you like mostly downhilling and freeriding then get this thing. And whoever says this thing can do XC is crazy. I find that my DH is wayyy to heavy. But its impossible to break this thing. I'm 220 pounds and 6,0 and I just can't break it.
Favorite Trail: Local Trails
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$1800.00
Purchased At: Private Sale
Similar Products Used: I've ridden my freind's Bighit quite a bit
Bike Setup: Intense lock ons, Marzo Monster, Crank Brothers 50/50 pedals, e-13. The DH doesn't really need to have anything else changed except for the wheelset.
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sam fraser
a Downhiller
from qldDate Reviewed: March 20, 2007
Strengths: everythingWeaknesses: tiresBottom Line: great bike for under 4 grand
Favorite Trail: kenilworth
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$2000.00
Purchased At: friends house
Similar Products Used: giant glory
Bike Setup: fantastic
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Aaron
a Downhiller
from Cairns AustraliaDate Reviewed: April 16, 2004
Strengths: Great bike takes the big hit and everything done 13+ foot drops and nothing has happened. Brakes are sweet!! Excellent rear suspension front boxxer race are SH!T!!!! Excellent price for what you get!Weaknesses: Swing arm bolts came lose on the second ride. BOXXER RACE ARE SH!T!!!!! Back shock is a pain in the ass to get to!!!Bottom Line: This bike is AWESOME!!!!!! If your looking for a great bike that can do anything and take everything this is the bike for you. I have thrashed this bike and it still goes. I change the forks to 888's and f#cked off the boxxers. Now she goes better than before. Nice price for what you get. Goes to show that you don't to buy expensive bikes oranges and foes to get a decent downhill/freeride bike!!!!!!
Favorite Trail: Cairns 1996 World Championship track
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$2000.00
Similar Products Used: Kona stinky dee lux
Bike Setup: Marzocchi 888's. snafu bars ends every else is stock.
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Elijah
a Downhiller
from Durango, CODate Reviewed: March 13, 2004
Strengths: Great company, good parts(except Boxxer and Chainguide), super smooth ride, sweet A$$ looks, Swinger 6-way, 5 yr. frame warranty!!!Weaknesses: Crappy Boxxer Race(damping sucks), crappy chainguide(NOT a bashguard at all), just a little bit difficult to adjust R. shock(get it dialed and your set though)Bottom Line: This bike is freakin' sweet. All those chumps that tell you that you need to spend 5k+ to have a good race/freeride bike are smokin' too much. This bike rides super smooth especially with the Swinger 6 way (75psi, hi/lo compression 1.5 clicks from close, 16mm socket 4 turns in, rebound 4 clicks from close). Be sure to locktite linkage (AND leave overnight w/o getting on the bike -- VERY IMPORTANT!) before you ride the bike and you will be dialed!! This thing will amaze you. The only other real weaknesses are the fork and the guide. Other than that... this thing is bombproof and does anything (DH, Freeride, XC... oh wait). BUY IT NOW!!!
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$3000.00
Purchased At: Local Shop
Similar Products Used: Giant AC 2 w/ Jr. T
Bike Setup: Shiver DC, Evil SRS guide, Blackspire 38T DH ring, Azonic A-Frame pedals, Titec Amore seat, Diabolus 31.8 bars, ODI Ruffian grips --- STOCK OTHERWISE
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Paul
a Cross Country Rider
from Olympia, WADate Reviewed: November 12, 2003
Strengths: Very well built, heavy duty, great suspension and the brakes are sweet.Weaknesses: Weighs 40 lbsBottom Line: This bike is AWESOME, it feels like you are riding on air compared to other full suspension bikes which bottom out on the slightest bump. The wide front tire and geometry of the bike compares to riding a dirt bike only without the motor. The eight inch hydrolic disc brakes stop on a dime even when wet. This bike is definitely worth the price I paid.
Favorite Trail: Whistler Bike Park
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$2200.00
Purchased At: Hutch's Bike Shop in Bend OR
Similar Products Used: Giant Warp DS1
Bike Setup: All Stock except Crank Bros Mallet C egg beater pedals
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Stinky Pete
a Weekend Warrior
from USADate Reviewed: October 22, 2003
Strengths: The bike is a dream
-awesome suspension
-takes the big hits
-decends like a dream
-it makes you feel like bender/steve peatWeaknesses: you always want to check the bolts on the swingarm before each ride because they come looseBottom Line: The is an awesome bike. If you are looking to do some freeriding or downhill, this is the bike of choice. It bombs the hill with speeds of a missile and takes drops with ease.
As the great Josh Bender once said:
"Life's to short not to go big. Gotta go Big"
Favorite Trail: Sibly-A dog Park in California...it has lots of funs drops and steep shutes
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$2000.00
Purchased At: Frame in Australia parts out here
Similar Products Used: none except my kona chute which is a pretty aewsome rig
Bike Setup: stock except redline pedals
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JP
a Downhiller
from East CoastDate Reviewed: October 17, 2003
Strengths: overbuilt, inspires confidenceWeaknesses: crappy fork (boxxer race), rear shock is not only a pain to get to, but also has a tendency to blow up on you. Week stock bearings in main pivots and the chain guide is a peiceBottom Line: The bikes decent... the Giants tend to run really big, and ride more like a 125 than a DH bike. If your one of those people who likes to jump stuff and carress the bike, than stay away, unless your planing on puting in $$$ to really lighten the bike up a few pounds. For $3200 I think you can find a better deal but over all a good solid bike... and to be honest I doubt that Im going to be buying another Giant any time soon.
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Similar Products Used: GT DH-i race, Tomac 204, Kona stab, V-10
Bike Setup: Supter T, mrp... a few other little changes here and there, but basicaly stock
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TJ Clark
a Downhiller
from Christchurch, New ZealandDate Reviewed: October 4, 2003
Strengths: Excellent components, not too heavey, does anything. excellent bike for the price. good for freeriders and downhillersWeaknesses: Afew minor problems with the Manitou 6way spv rear shock leaking oil. Also check all bolts on the rear suspensioin are lock-tighted as they unwind easilyBottom Line: Highly recommend this bike. It will do any trail and jump off the roof of your house with no dificulties. May want to upgrade the front fork to something bulkier if you are a heavier rider who puts your bikes through some big hits.
Favorite Trail: Victoria Park
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$2500.00
Purchased At: chain reaction cycles
Bike Setup: 7 inch rock shox boxxers. race face prodigy components with titec. stock standard and no problems
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Ryan W
a Downhiller
from Jerra .NSW. AustraliaDate Reviewed: July 13, 2003
Strengths: stiff rear end
rear shockWeaknesses: pivots loosen easy
shock needs to be pumped up and is a pain to get to.Bottom Line: bike is great, corners like a possesed rabit(very well).
very low centre of gravity takes big hits well and it pedals.
+ make sure you put about 100 psi in the shock (take it to your local bike shop)
+ great freeride or downhil bike.
Favorite Trail: mine
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$4000.00
Purchased At: Phantom Cycles
Similar Products Used: 2002 comp 2002 ac
Bike Setup: 2003 boxxer teams (race are sh!t)custom cut comp 24's cut down bars ODI lock-ons
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steve-o
a Downhiller
from usaDate Reviewed: July 7, 2003
Strengths: Great low center of gravity... very stable, gets even better at high speed.Weaknesses: 27.2 Titec seatpost inside shim bent easily. Giant's DH chainguide is NOT a bashguard.Bottom Line: This bike kicks @$$. I am 6'2", 180lbs. This is the LARGE frame. I had to make some suspension setup changes, but now this thing is a guided missile! 8.25" with the
Swinger shock eats up big hits and really pedals well.
Raceface Prodigy DH cranks are plenty stout for big drops and gap jumps, urban assault, etc.
This is a great DH/Freeride rig for $3k(or less) ;)
Favorite Trail: secret
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Bike Setup: Intense lock-on grips, Thompson seatpost, RF Diabolus stem, fork springs upgraded to X-firm. Evil (E13) SRS 44 special bash/chainguide. Swinger spring upgraded to 500lb.
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DAVID
a Downhiller
from SOMERSET/ENGLANDDate Reviewed: June 12, 2003
Strengths: Good overall package
Looks mean in black
Great valueWeaknesses: Lack of adjustability on Boxxer
Michelin tyre directional arrows face wrong way
Shock needs to be removed to access air chamberBottom Line: Great priced bike to get you downhilling
To remove shock from the frame unbolt it from top and bottom mounting and carefully slide the shock out by pulling it up through the top mounting from where you unbolted it from,it may scuff the plastic on air chamber slightly but nothing to worry about.You definatly do not have to unbolt any linkages or TAKE BACK END APART!!!
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Bike Setup: Standard spec
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Rick
a Downhiller
from LakewoodDate Reviewed: June 12, 2003
Strengths: This is a great bike for urban, freeride or downhill. Rear shock feels great. Boxxer is super stiff and plush. Pedals well.Weaknesses: The thru axel sticks in the hub making it difficult to remove. Linkage must be taken apart to make adjustments to the air volume and pressure in the rear shock.Bottom Line: Rides second to few. Price cannot be beat. Overall a great choice for someone who likes big hits, fast decents and great handeling.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$1600.00
Purchased At: Giant
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Matt Cribb
a Downhiller
from EdmontonDate Reviewed: June 8, 2003
Strengths: Pedals like a dream. absorbes big hits like they were curb and it doesnt breaks the pocket book for one of these.Weaknesses: linkage makes a funny clicking sound some times. you have to remove all the linkage to get the shock out.Bottom Line: this bike rules. it has some downfalls but overall its wicked. it was designed a a race bike but it fits equallt well into the freeride market giant his gold with this bike and i hope it gets better
Favorite Trail: mill creek
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$3000.00
Purchased At: pro deal from giant
Similar Products Used: Bullit, kona stab, norco shore
Bike Setup: stock with time A.T.A.C Z pedals
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terry
a Downhiller
from vic, australiaDate Reviewed: June 2, 2003
Bottom Line: It took me a while to get the rear shock out (to pump it up), so i wanted to save others mucking around. Undo both the bolts holding the shock in (at the top and bottom), remove the black 6mm bolt on the lowest point of the frame, and pull out the black linkage section. the rear wheel should now drop right down until it touches the seat, and you should be able to pull out the shock now.
and its a great bike!
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$3020.00
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matt
a Racer
from wollongongDate Reviewed: February 4, 2003
Strengths: great bike for the money you pay! the fork works well and the rear shock setup is second to none!!!Weaknesses: the fat tires tend to rub the fork if it gets the slightest bit looseBottom Line: great bike!!!!! few faults definitely the best bike ive raced!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$3600.00
Purchased At: spearmans cycles
Similar Products Used: Kona Stab primo, Specialized Big hit DH
Bike Setup: changed the fork to a marzocchi shiver
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