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FigBo0T

FigBo0T

Puts verniers on his headtube
Milpool said:
Has anyone ridden a Giant NRS? A 2005 nrs 2 has popped up cheap, considering it to just get out there.
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Where do you live, mate? You can have this if you're able to pickup in NW Sydney.

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Specialized Rockhopper Comp 2003 or 2004. I have the original Manitou Axel fork too, but it would need a rebuild. Probably not worth the effort or cost.
 
Milpool

Milpool

Have knuckles, will drag
FigBo0T said:
Where do you live, mate? You can have this if you're able to pickup in NW Sydney.

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Specialized Rockhopper Comp 2003 or 2004. I have the original Manitou Axel fork too, but it would need a rebuild. Probably not worth the effort or cost.
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Thanks for the offer mate, but I'm on the Gold Coast and really need to stop buying projects. One day I hope to have the knowledge and parts stash to throw things together but not today.

It's sold pending payment so probably missed out procastinating. No biggie.
 
Scotty T

Scotty T

Walks the walk
If the NRS fits you and it's the kind of spec you're cool with it looks to be a sweet bike that had an easy life.
 
Mr Crudley

Mr Crudley

Glock in your sock
Milpool said:
Has anyone ridden a Giant NRS? A 2005 nrs 2 has popped up cheap, considering it to just get out there.
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The generic Giant dually of the 2000s. They had a habit of snapping right near the shock mount on the seat tube.

A few of the guys I've rode with had them and I have hated them ever since.

Will be fine for Mrs but inspect the seat tube / shock mount especially if it is an earlier model.
 
safreek

safreek

*******
hifiandmtb said:
This is cooler:

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That, my friend, is the most beautiful if all giants ever built. Internal rooting and all.
Had the opportunity to buy one a while ago but @pink poodle talked me out of it, said it might snap or something. Someone said giant have been known to replace these things if snapped with a more modern frame, I don't know if correct.
 
Plankosaurus

Plankosaurus

Spongeplank Dalepantski
safreek said:
That, my friend, is the most beautiful if all giants ever built. Internal rooting and all.
Had the opportunity to buy one a while ago but @pink poodle talked me out of it, said it might snap or something. Someone said giant have been known to replace these things if snapped with a more modern frame, I don't know if correct.
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I'll hang shit on giant all day long, but their warranty is without equal. Pretty sure you need to be the original owner, but if you break a frame a decade down the track they'll fix you up.

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emerthis

Likes Dirt
Plankosaurus said:
I'll hang shit on giant all day long, but their warranty is without equal. Pretty sure you need to be the original owner, but if you break a frame a decade down the track they'll fix you up.

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Yes, they will. Or replace a carbon Anthem frame 5 times due to crack/failure. I know a guy (named Guy) who has been through this very experience over the past 5-6 years.

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