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stinkyrider · 04-18-2008, 06:50 PM

....Actually compared to some of the other builds I've seen on here lately, (i.e. Pivot Mach 5) it's more like the Victoria Secret Catalog or the Sports Illustrated swimsuit Issue.

Some of you might remember the Pitch Vs. Reign thread from a while back. Pitch vs. Reign

I decided to go with the 2008 Reign 0.

Just a hair over 28 lbs and 6" buttery of travel. Feels and pedals EXACTLY like the DW-Link.

Full specs here:
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/...in/1285/29376/

I'm stoked that I paid less than $2,600 including tax with the stock build as you see it right now. For that price I'd be crazy NOT to buy it.

I'd like to thank the Mayor, Dino Brown for talking up the Reign so much. I'd like to thank everyone who took the time to give me advice and info on both the Reign and the Pitch. So far, I'm extremely happy with the purchase. Now I must consider upgrades.

Anyways....
Here it is. Barely out of the shop.

katonk · 04-18-2008, 06:56 PM

I hate you.

Jersey · 04-18-2008, 07:10 PM

Nice rig!!! I got mine in march, and I must say it was $$$ well spent. Not much to upgrade, just lose the reflectors and your good to go. Again, congrats on the new ride.

BTW, let me know if you start hearing a 'bubbling' sound coming from the rear brake, I'm still trying to figure out what's causing that on mine. Brakes work fine, I just figured that I don't need a bell, you'll hear me com'in.

RED5 · 04-18-2008, 07:18 PM

Very nice, congrats.

From the reviews I read so far concerning the 08 Giants, you going to have a blast on that thing.

ODB · 04-18-2008, 07:35 PM

That's a beaut.

chongoblanco · 04-18-2008, 07:58 PM

It pedals like the dw link because the maestro suspension came out befor the d.w I.H likes to copy It's nice to pedal the o.g huh! lol.

foofighter · 04-18-2008, 08:29 PM

put some pedals on and get her dirty! nice looking bike!

2wheel_lee · 04-18-2008, 09:33 PM

And just like the Victoria Secrets catalog, that's hot! I like the gray/platinum finish with the black accents.

Is that the WTB Silverado seat? Regardless, that seat adds to the aggressive look.

davidB · 04-18-2008, 09:36 PM

many times Victoria Secret > porn

this is one of those times. Nice bike dude

Hanzo · 04-18-2008, 09:45 PM

I like the lines. Very nice.

92se-r · 04-18-2008, 09:48 PM

Congrats on the purchase. It's amazing they are able to get a durable 6" travel bike under 30lbs. Swap out the fork to a 36 and swap over to a coil. Take the weight penalty for the plushness. Mine still climbs like a goat. I got a 7.875x2.25 Vanilla for 6.75" of rear travel. Mine's like 35 lbs though.

Are you serious?

Quote:

Originally Posted by chongoblanco

It pedals like the dw link because the maestro suspension came out befor the d.w I.H likes to copy It's nice to pedal the o.g huh! lol.

stinkyrider · 04-18-2008, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 92se-r

Congrats on the purchase. It's amazing they are able to get a durable 6" travel bike under 30lbs. Swap out the fork to a 36 and swap over to a coil. Take the weight penalty for the plushness. Mine still climbs like a goat. I got a 7.875x2.25 Vanilla for 6.75" of rear travel. Mine's like 35 lbs though.

I have an extra Marz Roco Air I might throw on the rear. That shock is almost as good as a coil without the weight penalty.

I'm still up in the air as to which fork I want to put on there. The 36 is an option but I'm not sure if want to rake it back that much. I use the Stinky if I'm going ride anything that aggressive. This bike is more intended for a All-mtn/trail/xc oriented riding.

Dino Brown · 04-19-2008, 12:03 AM

Can't wait to see the smile on your face KNOWING you made the right choice!

Will we see it on Sunday???

stinkyrider · 04-19-2008, 04:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dino Brown

Can't wait to see the smile on your face KNOWING you made the right choice!

Will we see it on Sunday???

Unfortunately no. I'm not going to ride it until I swap out some parts and have it built up the way I want it. I don't want to damage the re-sale value of the stock components.

Happy_Gilmore · 04-19-2008, 05:43 AM

Very nice ride Stinky, I told you that arm extension surgery would really pay off (he could not reach his pockets before).

When you see Happy Gilmore starting to pass you on the up hills.....its time for a lighter bike....he...he...he

Quote:

Originally Posted by stinkyrider

....Actually compared to some of the other builds I've seen on here lately, (i.e. Pivot Mach 5) it's more like the Victoria Secret Catalog or the Sports Illustrated swimsuit Issue.

Some of you might remember the Pitch Vs. Reign thread from a while back. Pitch vs. Reign

I decided to go with the 2008 Reign 0.

Just a hair over 28 lbs and 6" buttery of travel. Feels and pedals EXACTLY like the DW-Link.

Full specs here:
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/...in/1285/29376/

I'm stoked that I paid less than $2,600 including tax with the stock build as you see it right now. For that price I'd be crazy NOT to buy it.

I'd like to thank the Mayor, Dino Brown for talking up the Reign so much. I'd like to thank everyone who took the time to give me advice and info on both the Reign and the Pitch. So far, I'm extremely happy with the purchase. Now I must consider upgrades.

Anyways....
Here it is. Barely out of the shop.

92se-r · 04-19-2008, 09:58 AM

I've heard the Marz Roco Air doesn't get full travel no matter what you do.

The 36 will rake it a TAD. I didn't have any problems climbing with it or popping wheelies. I think you'll find yourself riding the Stinky less and less.

stinkyrider · 04-19-2008, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 92se-r

I've heard the Marz Roco Air doesn't get full travel no matter what you do.

The 36 will rake it a TAD. I didn't have any problems climbing with it or popping wheelies. I think you'll find yourself riding the Stinky less and less.

There's a trick little bottom out adjustment you can make to the Roco to get the full travel.

http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?p=3162795

It's actually a pretty easy procedure.

tkblazer · 04-19-2008, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chongoblanco

It pedals like the dw link because the maestro suspension came out befor the d.w I.H likes to copy It's nice to pedal the o.g huh! lol.

jared, DW link actually was introduced on the Iron Horse Hollowpoints back in 02-03.. this was the first generation of the DW link which Giant pretty much copied and released on their bikes in 2005.

Stinky, great bike... i would get the same exact bike if i had a use for a 6" travel bike

04-18-2008, 06:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
stinkyrider Now a GloryDH rider	New Bike Porn! ....Actually compared to some of the other builds I've seen on here lately, (i.e. Pivot Mach 5) it's more like the Victoria Secret Catalog or the Sports Illustrated swimsuit Issue. Some of you might remember the Pitch Vs. Reign thread from a while back. Pitch vs. Reign I decided to go with the 2008 Reign 0. Just a hair over 28 lbs and 6" buttery of travel. Feels and pedals EXACTLY like the DW-Link. Full specs here: http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/...in/1285/29376/ I'm stoked that I paid less than $2,600 including tax with the stock build as you see it right now. For that price I'd be crazy NOT to buy it. I'd like to thank the Mayor, Dino Brown for talking up the Reign so much. I'd like to thank everyone who took the time to give me advice and info on both the Reign and the Pitch. So far, I'm extremely happy with the purchase. Now I must consider upgrades. Anyways.... Here it is. Barely out of the shop.

04-18-2008, 06:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
katonk DFL > DNF	I hate you. __________________ I was told there would be no climbing.

04-18-2008, 07:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jersey Member	Nice rig!!! I got mine in march, and I must say it was $$$ well spent. Not much to upgrade, just lose the reflectors and your good to go. Again, congrats on the new ride. BTW, let me know if you start hearing a 'bubbling' sound coming from the rear brake, I'm still trying to figure out what's causing that on mine. Brakes work fine, I just figured that I don't need a bell, you'll hear me com'in. __________________ "But I'm tryin', Ringo. I'm tryin' real hard to be the shepherd." ~Jules Winnfield~

04-18-2008, 07:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
RED5 I Ride Bikes	Very nice, congrats. From the reviews I read so far concerning the 08 Giants, you going to have a blast on that thing. __________________ RED5

04-18-2008, 07:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
ODB Team Sting-Ray	That's a beaut. __________________ Hanzo: "My fingers were raw from twisting the nipples." BandMan: "I forgot my pocket pu$$y."

04-18-2008, 07:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
chongoblanco wild in the streets!!!	It pedals like the dw link because the maestro suspension came out befor the d.w I.H likes to copy It's nice to pedal the o.g huh! lol. __________________ todays forecast heavy 951 with a slight chance of 909.. http://www.ericmaaskesclassictattoo.com/artists.html

04-18-2008, 08:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
foofighter Duan'er - 29'er remixed	put some pedals on and get her dirty! nice looking bike! __________________ Pho'd Up: " Heart Rate Monitor + Road miles = fast. Chasing Neil, and Chris (Sar Boats) = Faster." www.coverageispersonal.com Click the Button

04-18-2008, 09:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
2wheel_lee Old School BMXer	And just like the Victoria Secrets catalog, that's hot! I like the gray/platinum finish with the black accents. Is that the WTB Silverado seat? Regardless, that seat adds to the aggressive look. __________________ Speed has never killed anyone, suddenly becoming stationary... that's what gets you. May the air be filled with tires!

04-18-2008, 09:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
davidB ^needs to ride more	many times Victoria Secret > porn this is one of those times. Nice bike dude __________________ When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours. www.thepathbikeshop.com

04-18-2008, 09:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
Hanzo .	I like the lines. Very nice.

04-19-2008, 12:03 AM	#13 (permalink)
Dino Brown Sir Smack-Alot	Can't wait to see the smile on your face KNOWING you made the right choice! Will we see it on Sunday??? __________________ L.A. KINGS ... dw-link.com/reasons SheDevil- I was on George's crotch for hours Integradriv3r- How many kids do you have that you DON'T know about? Genusmtbkr5- I like to go BOTH ways

04-19-2008, 09:58 AM	#16 (permalink)
92se-r STR Veteran	I've heard the Marz Roco Air doesn't get full travel no matter what you do. The 36 will rake it a TAD. I didn't have any problems climbing with it or popping wheelies. I think you'll find yourself riding the Stinky less and less. __________________

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