I've got a Giant xtc2 that's about a 2003 model. It's a small size. If your interested I can take some pics and send them to you with spec. It's in very good condition and has had very little use.
If your still thinking about a bike with mounts, the Specialized Carve has them on the top and bottom of the seat stays. You should be able to get one around you price range.
The info booklet that came with my carve has a torque spec of 9 nm. When I picked it up the shop said run plenty of grease between the ebb and the frame and you shouldn't get any creaking. I haven't had any issues yet.
One thing 15 odd years in the motor industry has tought me, is no car make or model of car is totally free from issues. But some have common and reoccurring issues. Euro cars have a perception of quality. Some are very good and some aren't so good. The same thing happens with Asian cars.
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I work at a dealership and we find common issues with captiva are rattling engines and timing chains. They also come in with lots of warning lights on. Air bag warnings etc. and they just seam to age very quickly. Having rattles and trim coming loose.
They are cheap but not a great car...
The new rav 4 comes in diesel and is nice to drive. You could pick up a new one for about $33000-34000
I'd look at Japanese over euro. Lots of problems with dsg trans. Stay clear of craptiva sorry captiva
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I looked on bike exchange and then jumped on the phone and called Specialized dealers until I found a frame.
I wanted to go with the frame and build it up as I think I got a better spec than the factory built bike and wanted suspension forks. In the end it probable cost the same...
Here is my new bike, I finished putting to together today and took it on it's maiden ride. It's my first Single Speed and my first 29er so was a learning experiance.
Frame: Specialized Carve SS
Forks: Rock Shox RCT3
Wheels: Stans ZTR Crest
Tyres : Schwalbe Racing Ralph
Cranks : Shimano XT...
Bike looks good Refreshinglygood. How does it ride with suspension forks?
I picked up a 2012 frame yesterday. There are a few around still if you want to do some searching. Most of them are Large or XL. I was lucky enough to find a medium(my size)
Now I just need to finalize what build to...
I'm open to offers as a whole.
Would like to sell as a whole but if I get enough interest in single items i will split it up.
Shoot me any offers on any single items.
Item: Shimano 3x9 Drive line
Location: Geelong Victoria
Item Condition: Very little use.
Reason for selling: Swapped to 2x10
Price and price conditions: $320 will post Australia wide for $30
Extra Info: I’m wanting to sell as a whole.
Cranks: XT M770 44-32-22 triple 175...
If any of them turn up for sale just be carefull. A guy at my work bought a road bike on Ebay last year that was near new nice and cheap.
The guy told him he bought it rode it once or twice and didn't like road bikes so it was for sale.
About a month after he bought it there was a knock...
Put some air in the tyres. The rims where getting to close to the floor.
Recovery form shoulded surgery is killing me.
Closest i've been to the bike in months.
Turner.
To take off the bike rack maybe. But then there are bolts sticking up.
To take the T bolts out and put the rubber back is a pain.
I'm seriously thinking a refund and another brand could've the way to go. They have been helpful but also frustrating.
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