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Giant 1999 Rincon

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    Submitted by Cierenberg South-Africa a from billyc@wol.co.za
    Date Reviewed: November 15, 2002
    Duration Product Used:Tested or demo'ed only
    Price Paid: $300.00
    Purchased At:second hand
    Strengths:it's flippin strong!! "foresure" i've done a 10 foot drop to flat, nothing has happend to the frame,nore the components....
    Weaknesses:the orriganal fork(rst 281) the hoopster rims are ok but get flat spots very easy!!
    Similar Products Used:giant yukon; trek 810; gary fisher.
    Bike Setup:rock shox psylo race(nice fork)/ lx-groupset; mavic rims.. azonic shorty; sdg bel air saddle.. azonic chubby dh bar.. maxxis high-roller tyres, and mr-dirt gizmo chain guide
    Bottom Line:it's a nice bike.. but the stock equipment sucks!!!!!!
    get yourself one if you want to experiant's alround riding/ exept down hill! you'll brake the frame in a billion place's!!!!! trust me i've seen it happen, only it was on a free riding session...
    Value Rating:3Overall Rating:3

    Submitted by David a Cross Country Rider from WV
    Date Reviewed: October 17, 2001
    Duration Product Used:2 Years
    Price Paid: $380.00
    Purchased At:LBS
    Strengths:Stout frame, good brakes, very solid overall
    Bike Setup:1999 Rincon SE, Marzocchi Z-4 Flylight Air, Thudbuster seatpost, selle italia flight saddle, Tektro brakes, Geax Hook and Warp tires, Shimano Alivio components
    Bottom Line:I have thrashed this bike for 2 1/2 years on WV rocks, roots, mud and snow and it still performs like new. I've made some upgrades, but haven't had to replace anything because of breakage or wear. It's a solid bike and a great value for the money. I like it!
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:4

    Submitted by JEREMY SCHAAB a Weekend Warrior from TORONTO, ONTARIO
    Date Reviewed: April 6, 2001
    Favorite Trail:Mr. Marbles
    Duration Product Used:2 Years
    Price Paid: $250.00
    Purchased At:Privately (Used 1 year)
    Strengths:Extremely Strong Frame. Have started freeriding with this bike and despite having to replace every part on it the frame consistantly stands up to 4' drops on cement. Great first bike especially when on a college student budget.
    Weaknesses:Weak origional parts but what you would expect in that price range. 1" Steerer tube is poor, forks to fit it are hard to find.
    Similar Products Used:Too many hardtails to list.
    Bike Setup:Rock Shox Jett XC, XT Brakes, LX shifters/deraillers,Sun Rims, Specialized Cactus Control 2.35 TIRES
    Bottom Line:Bike has served me very well for the past 3- years and has stood up to extreme abuse, great for first time bike owners on a tight budget. Replaced it with a 2000 SCHWINN 4 BANGER.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:3

    Submitted by E. Gross a Downhiller from CharlesTown Pa Usa
    Date Reviewed: March 24, 2001
    Favorite Trail:Log Run
    Duration Product Used:More than 3 years
    Price Paid: $219.00
    Purchased At:Performance
    Strengths:Strong Frame yet it is overall light. Easy on and off.
    Weaknesses:Threaded Headset. POS crank which I wore all the teeth off. hard as a rock no flex. Seat is of poor quality. Rims are minimal quality should upgrade fork and shifter.s
    Similar Products Used:Raleigh M60
    Bike Setup:Defalt w/ pana tyres and new pedals also new shifters ( halfpipes) and New seat and rear rim. New cables and chain also a new set of derailers.
    Bottom Line:Overall Great begginer bike I loved it until It wore out after 3 yrs of riding I finally grew ou of the bike. Excellent for limited budget or just your average shwmo who knows nothing about bikes nor cares.
    Bottomline is that if you need a cheap bike and want a less then comforatble ride this is your choice. Hey spend the money now and in three years you will replace it . Hey Gaint overall you got awesome bike but what happened on this one.
    Value Rating:3Overall Rating:4

    Submitted by Mike ThE BiKe a Cross-Country Rider from Cape Town
    Date Reviewed: June 26, 1999
    Favorite Trail:
    Paarl Rock, Kenridge Altydgedacht Farm etc.
    Duration Product Used:
    1 Year
    Strengths:
    Strong Frame! (very STRONG) all in all it is a hell of a strong bike! in all aspects!.
    Weaknesses:
    Tyres that you get when you buy the bike NEW I suggest you try them and decide cos' I say change them to something better.
    Similar Products Used:
    Tried many Gary Fishers and them to I have been very very pleased with!
    Bike Setup:
    RST 281, Team Series.
    Giant Rincon se, new model.
    Bottom Line:Great bike! I still ride it even went on it today!.
    I am very pleased with the overall performance after all my wipes it has lasted well. I did do some minor adjustments but all in all I am happy.
    Overall Rating:4






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