2007 Giant Reign 1
Hi all,
After "borrowing" my mate Jing's Scott Scale 40 for a week I finally caved in and bought myself a "NEW" bike today.
It's a 2007 Giant Reign 1 (which Jing spotted too) which was worth $3000 new and was on a run-out sale at Cranks in North Sydney (still on their site now: http://www.cranks.com.au/?d=5&s=5). I ended up bargaining it down to $1800 cycle away which I thought was a major steal.
Despite initially wanting a hardtail I knew I had to give full suspension a go and it was between the 2008 Scott Genius MC-40 or the Reign. The Scott small size felt way too big for me and the lowest I could get it down to was $2350. I did a lot of research on the Reign which seems to be much loved all over the world. 6 inches of travel, a good all round all mountain bike great for downhills, great for climbing too. I was sold.
Riding it is strange, it's very plush, bobs up and down when peddaling out of the seat (I'll have to make sure the suspension settings are set to my weight - 60kg's), but then I realise I don't have to get out of the seat where I usually would, even going off a gutter is surreal as you can sit down and not even feel it. I'm 100% sure it'll be amazing on the rough stuff.
Here's the spec list:
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-AU/...ain/166/22672/
I had the bike on the scales and it weighs 14kg flat. I'm really happy with the Raceface gear on it, it's all super light so doesn't need replacing. The seat is light and super comfy too. I hate the shifters but I'm sure I'll get used to them, not into the Giant lock-on grips either, bit thin but they will do for now. The Barracuda 2.35 tyres are heavy at 800g each (also the rear seems to be put on back to front, is this on purpose? It's not like this on the Giant web site photos). I am thinking of building a lighter and stronger wheelset for the Giant (Hope/717/eXception) and moving these rims onto my single speed.
All in all, happy with the purchase, looking forward to hitting the trails!
My new beastie.
Holey moley.
Sexy carbon protector on an otherwise ugly ass bike.
Full Raceface Evolve XC set, for the cash spent, impressive OEM gear for sure.
Comfy and light.
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LATEST SPEC/PICTURE: 28 AUGUST 2008
Giant Reign 1:
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Bottom bracket: Raceface Evolve XC X-Type integrated, outboard (114g)
Brake: Avid Juicy Ultimate 185/160 (389g/345g)
--Ti Rotor bolts
Cassette: Shimano XTR M970 11-32 (223g)
Chain: Yaban chain (264g)
Crankset: Shimano Hone Crankset (783g)
--Shimano Saint chainring bolts (5g)
--Shimano Saint/Hone bash ring (34g)
Fork: Fox 32 Float RL w/lockout, 140mm (1730g)
Frame: Giant Reign 2 (3.5kg +shock +headset cups)
--Carbon shock guard (42g)
--Rear derailleur hanger (14g)
--Ti watercage bolts x 2 (3g)
--Neoprene chainstay protector (17g)
Front derailleur: 08 Shimano XTR FD-M970 31.8/34.9mm (120g)
Grips: Odi Ruffian (103g)
Handlebar: Race Face Next SL 25.4mm Carbon 635mm (158g)
Headset: FSA Integrated (106g)
Headset Spacer: Carbon spacer (5g)
Pedals: Wellgo MG-1 Ti (300g)
Quick Releases: KCNC Ti Skewer (45g)
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XTR Shadow M972 long cage (181g)
Rear shock: Fox Float RP2 w/adj. ProPedal
Saddle: WTB Rocket V SLT Race saddle Ti rails (223g)
Seatpost clamp: OMNI Racer 34.9mm (9g)
Seatpost: Crank Brothers Joplin R 30.9mm Remote (396g)
Shifters: Shimano XTR M970 (250g)
--Ti bolts
Stem: Thomson Elite 0 degree 25.4 x 70mm (172g)
--Giant carbon top cap + bolt (15g)
Tyre: Kenda Nevegal 26 X 2.35 DTC 120 front (671g)
Maxxis Larsen TT 2.35 rear (670g)
Tubes: Maxxis flyweight x 2 (98g/tube)
Wheelset: Mavic 717/Hope Pro 2/Revolution spokes (1620g)
Misc: Lube/cables/dirt ()
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12.84kg (OEM: 14kg)
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