And then there were three

[Cragar]

Well I am no closer to picking my bike so I thought I would ask here since I would like to get it over the Thanksgiving holiday this week. So here we go again.

Specialized stumpy comp, really hate the colors but nice looking frame.

Giant trance x2 not sure about the frame style kinda like it and kinda dont, but it is a nice bike and it is getting good reviews.

Santa Cruz heckler going to the path this fri to check them out???????????????

I know I have posted before but I really am confused any help?[SIZE=4] I just wanna get out and ride man [/SIZE]

[mtnbikej]

Originally Posted by cc322

Well I am no closer to picking my bike so I thought I would ask here since I would like to get it over the Thanksgiving holiday this week. So here we go again.

Specialized stumpy comp, really hate the colors but nice looking frame.

Giant trance x2 not sure about the frame style kinda like it and kinda dont, but it is a nice bike and it is getting good reviews.

Santa Cruz heckler going to the path this fri to check them out???????????????

I know I have posted before but I really am confused any help?[SIZE=4] I just wanna get out and ride man [/SIZE]

The Path is not a SC dealer. Come see us at Switchback for SC.

[genusmtbkr5]

Originally Posted by cc322

Well I am no closer to picking my bike so I thought I would ask here since I would like to get it over the Thanksgiving holiday this week. So here we go again.

Specialized stumpy comp, really hate the colors but nice looking frame.

Giant trance x2 not sure about the frame style kinda like it and kinda dont, but it is a nice bike and it is getting good reviews.

Santa Cruz heckler going to the path this fri to check them out???????????????

I know I have posted before but I really am confused any help?[SIZE=4] I just wanna get out and ride man [/SIZE]

I'm not sure the Path has Giants either. They do have Specialized

[Waldo]

I am considering the Trance also. Two Wheels One Planet carries them, and the Lake Forest shop has a couple in stock, but none they will let you demo past the parking lot. I think Orange Cycles just off the circle in Old Town Orange carries them also, but I haven't been in there.

I like the design of the bike, but I'm a little unsure of its longevity. Some reviews on Empty Beer (taken with some skepticism) also question the durability of past generation Trances (esp suspension bearings). Then again, friends who have Reigns have pummelled them with few problems, so....??

Any thoughts of the redesigned Yeti 575? Still pretty light, more travel, and only slightly more expensive than comparable Giants.

I hope to replace my Turner Burner sooner rather than later, and I'm considering the Trance, 575, Kona Dawg, and the Turner Spot. I gotta get out and get demo-ing!

[guero]

Originally Posted by mtnbikej

The Path is not a SC dealer. Come see us at Switchback for SC.

he speaks the truth. from what i remember when i was in switchback last year, their price on the heckler frame was a least $100 LESS than one of the other SC dealers in the so. cal area.

Originally Posted by Waldo

I hope to replace my Turner Burner sooner rather than later, and I'm considering the Trance, 575, Kona Dawg, and the Turner Spot. I gotta get out and get demo-ing!

if you ride a medium, and we go on the same ride, i'll let you demo my 07 kona dawg primo for the day.

[Cragar]

Originally Posted by genusmtbkr5

I'm not sure the Path has Giants either. They do have Specialized

You are correct I have allready ridden one at rock and road, just going to the path for the best deal from what I am told.

Originally Posted by Waldo

I am considering the Trance also. Two Wheels One Planet carries them, and the Lake Forest shop has a couple in stock, but none they will let you demo past the parking lot. I think Orange Cycles just off the circle in Old Town Orange carries them also, but I haven't been in there.

I like the design of the bike, but I'm a little unsure of its longevity. Some reviews on Empty Beer (taken with some skepticism) also question the durability of past generation Trances (esp suspension bearings). Then again, friends who have Reigns have pummelled them with few problems, so....??

Any thoughts of the redesigned Yeti 575? Still pretty light, more travel, and only slightly more expensive than comparable Giants.

I hope to replace my Turner Burner sooner rather than later, and I'm considering the Trance, 575, Kona Dawg, and the Turner Spot. I gotta get out and get demo-ing!

Yeah I have been dealing with Kristen very cool gal, and one of those trance x2 was mine she was holding, for me, just not sure yet.

Originally Posted by mtnbikej

The Path is not a SC dealer. Come see us at Switchback for SC.

Ok I will see you friday thanks. Looked at them yesterday at the bike shop they only had one.

[katonk]

The suspension bearing problem was only with the first year trances (2005). At the time, Giant replaced those under warranty. Also, keep in mind that Giant bikes have a life time warranty on their frames.