Stumpjumper vs. XTC vs. 8000

bagz007 · Jul 22, 2005

I'm looking at one of these three rides: Specialized stumpjumper, Giant XTC, and the Trek 8000. I would specifically like some oppinions regarding the FRAME of these bikes, but any input would be helpful. I want a quality frame that will be great for upgrading in the future.
any info, advice, oppinions, facts, etc appreciated!!

Ray_from_SA · Jul 22, 2005

I have an XTC and an 8000, both are 2005's and are supposedly the same frame size.
The Giant's geometry is pretty weird, it's actually 2-1/4" shorter than the 8000 which makes it feel like a very cramped bike to me, even with a 120mm stem on it.
Actually, the uncomfortable position of the Giant is why I now have the Trek.

Also, never had a problem with Trek replacing a cracked frame but when my last Giant cracked after 3 seasons, I went through hell getting them to honor the warranty.

I have no experience with Specialized so unfortunately can't offer an opinion there.

Tarekith · Jul 22, 2005

I love Specialized frames, and they have a lifetime warrenty. Heard of people getting their 6-7 year old frames replaced with brand news with no questions asked.

cjh_mtb · Jul 22, 2005

they are all very high class machines - I think your best option would be to demo each of them and find the one that you can ride the best.

eric1971 · Jul 22, 2005

A buddy of mine rode an XTC2 pretty hard for a couple of years and had no problems with the frame. Personally, I didn't like the way the bike felt the few times I rode it. Like Ray said, I felt cramped.

Trail Punk · Jul 22, 2005

Same factory?

Doesn't Giant make Specialized's frames?

blackbox · Jul 22, 2005

I have a 2002 m4 hardtail and absolutely love the bike. the frame is great and has been indestructable so far.

bagz007 · Jul 22, 2005

Thanks for the input everyone!!

I'm now leaning towards the Trek or Specialized.

ArmySlowRdr · Jul 23, 2005

my xtc se2 ride was immensely more enjoyable than the trek 7000. tin can light too.

bglimpse · Jul 23, 2005

Trail Punk said:
Doesn't Giant make Specialized's frames?

From what I have read, Giant pretty much makes everyones frames.

polaris009 · Jul 24, 2005

Depends on the intended use, personnally, I think specialized frames are over priced for what I find to be generally ugly bikes (rockhopper, ugh ). But having ridden both the XTC and the Trek 8000, I can tell you that they're both nice. I might give the edge to the Trek 8000, I believe it has the Zr9000 alloy, the added zirconium stiffens the ride up, and you can race the **** out of that bike. I currently ride a Giant NRS with the same front Triangle as the XTC, and now that I am used to the geometry, which is very race/climbing oriented I love it.
just my 2 cents,
good luck chief.....
test ride the trek and giant!

endurowanker · Jul 24, 2005

i'd say try em all. just about everybody is making a nice hardtail these days, see which brand feels the best to ya. they're all gonna fit a little different.

Stumpjumper vs. XTC vs. 8000

bagz007

Ray_from_SA

Tarekith

cjh_mtb

eric1971

Trail Punk

blackbox

bagz007

ArmySlowRdr

bglimpse

polaris009

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