mongoosemichael
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Thinking of buying one but after some input from people who have ridden one. I am a bit concerned about the carbon part how strong are they ?
I have a 2012 Trance Advanced that gets ridden off road in very rocky terrain at least twice a week and is still going strong. Nothing to worry about.Thinking of buying one but after some input from people who have ridden one. I am a bit concerned about the carbon part how strong are they ?
Ditching Nobby Nics is a pretty dumb thing to do.....Word of advice - ditch the grips and tyres ASAP
Not sure if serious?Ditching Nobby Nics is a pretty dumb thing to do.....
What have you replaced them with? A mate with a Trance isn't happy with them and rides just that type of trail..Not sure if serious?
I had them for about a month when I got my trance. Apart from the 3 pinch flats I got (even high PSI) they were rubbish for grip, probably one of the worst tyres I have ridden.
EDIT* I should clarify, on Sydney trails. Dry, dusty, rocky etc.
I had them on my Trance (with real wheels......26") and they stuck like shit to a blanket. On Sydney trails.Not sure if serious?
I had them for about a month when I got my trance. Apart from the 3 pinch flats I got (even high PSI) they were rubbish for grip, probably one of the worst tyres I have ridden.
EDIT* I should clarify, on Sydney trails. Dry, dusty, rocky etc.
I went for High Roller 2's, tubeless. Couldn't be happier with them!What have you replaced them with? A mate with a Trance isn't happy with them and rides just that type of trail..
Maybe I don't know any better but I struggle a bit when it comes to choice.. so many out there
Are there a couple different versions?I had them on my Trance (with real wheels......26") and they stuck like shit to a blanket. On Sydney trails.
*shrugs*
Cool I am just a bit confused as to its intended use because i have read some info that states that it great for gravity enduro then others say it is a great trail bike . I just want to make sure that i can use it as i want to jumps and going through rock gardens it needs to handle a bit of abuse .You need not worry, a mass produced frame like that and a brand name like Giant will not be something you need to worry about. For the riding you'd do on this bike as it is intended and even a little beyond, you wouldn't need to worry about busting it. I'm also pretty sure that Giant have a lifetime warranty on their frames too, that's confidence.
What would you say your riding style is are you calm and safe or nuts and dangerous ? I am more on the nuts and dangerous side of things i use my current all mountain bike more like a DH bike .I have this bike! Have had zero issue's so far, but I've only done 150 km's on it before I injured myself.
Word of advice - ditch the grips and tyres ASAP, I got a huge discount on these items at the time of purchase and they put them on for free.
I have a 2012 Trance Advanced that gets ridden off road in very rocky terrain at least twice a week and is still going strong. Nothing to worry about.
Giant give a lifetime warranty on the frame and their warranty service is second to none.
Pretty safe at the moment (just got back on the bike in october after many years off), I have done some shuttle runs though and was wanting more travel up front.What would you say your riding style is are you calm and safe or nuts and dangerous ? I am more on the nuts and dangerous side of things i use my current all mountain bike more like a DH bike .
I have seen many pictures of carbon bikes snapped behind the forks and as i am an aggressive rider on down hill sections and will try and catch as much air as i can it makes me nervous .Pretty safe at the moment (just got back on the bike in october after many years off), I have done some shuttle runs though and was wanting more travel up front.
Yeah it can handle the rough stuff that trail riding/'all mountain' riding can throw at it. In terms of jumps, what size are you thinking? As has been said its not a DH bike, ride it for what it was intended to be ridden for. The better (smoother) you are as a rider, the bigger the jumps it will be able to handle I suppose.So it can handle jumps and rough treatment ? It will be my first carbon bike and i don't want to pay a load for it and then snap it in half .