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Need help on choice for my 1st full sus bike

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frenchbulldog

Discussion Starter · Jun 23, 2009

hi guys..i hope to have a non biased opinion here..(i know, i'm a cannondale lover myself too and leaning towards the scalpel as well, but i need to know why it's better than the XO)

i have basically narrowed down to 2 of these bikes for my 1st ever full sus..

1. Giant XO

or the

2. Scalpel 2

seriously not very sure which one is better..

anyone has an opinion?

thks guys =)

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willevans

· #2 · Jun 23, 2009

Giant XO rides more like a FS whereas the Scalpel 2 is STILL more of a soft tail on the trail. You'll be able to ride longer on the XO but the Scalpel will feel faster on smooth trails.

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HAL 9000

· #3 · Jun 23, 2009

Lefty Fork Nuff Said...

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MendonCycleSmith

· #4 · Jun 23, 2009

HAL 9000 said:
Lefty Fork Nuff Said...

Yep, exactly. And now with Project 321, you can take it with you too:thumbsup:

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mickeydesadist

· #5 · Jun 25, 2009

Get tough! Find one of the newest Prophets left and get it at a great price. There may be one left at some LBS. The bikes you are looking at are both great but you may want something tougher and still have cash left for upgrades, nite lights, GPS, back pack, etc. Made in USA helps.

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