Is the Giant XTC SX worth it over the SE?`

Caporegime
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Wish i was in a Ramen Shop Counter
Basically the SX has full lock out in the front suspension where the SE does not, but the difference is £200....granted there are differences in other parts too but that is one feature i like to have but with no experience with front sus bikes i like to ask people here.


Giant XTC SE Mountain Bike

RRP £500

Price £425

(You save 15 % on RRP)
Buy Giant XTC SE Mountain Bike

Giant XTC SE Mountain Bike

GIANT 2006 XTC SE Specifications:

* Giant XTC Frame Aluxx 6061Fluid Formed
* Fork Marzocchi Race 100mm
* Headset Cane Creek integrated
* Chainset TruVativ ISIS
* Front Mech Shimano Alivio
* Rear Mech Shimano DEORE
* Shifters Shimano DEORE 27 speed
* Rims Alex DP 17
* Hubs Formula Cassette SRAM PG950
* Tyres KENDA Blue Groove/Nevegal 2.1"
* Brakes GIANT MPH
* Brake Levers GIANT MPH
* Handle Bar Low rise GIANT Comp aluminium
* Stem GIANT Comp Aluminium
* Saddle WTB Speed V Seat Pin
* GIANT Comp Aluminium Pedals
* Resin body with steel cage

Giant XTC SX Mountain Bike

RRP £750

Price £635

(You save 15 % on RRP)
Buy Giant XTC SX Mountain Bike
Giant XTC SX Mountain Bike

Giant 2006 XTC SX Specifications:

* Frame Aluxx 6061/6011 Fluid formed
* Fork Manitou Splice Super 100mm
* Headset Cane Creek integrated
* Chainset TruVativ ISIS
* Front Mech Shimano LX
* Rear Mech Shimano XT
* Shifters Shimano LX 27 speed
* Rims Mavic XM317
* Hubs Shimano DEORE
* Cassette SRAM PG950
* Tyres KENDA Blue Groove/Nevegal 2.1"
* Brakes GIANT MPH
* Brake Levers GIANT MPH
* Handle Bar Low rise GIANT Comp aluminium
* Stem GIANT Comp Aluminium
* Saddle WTB Speed V Seat Pin
* GIANT Comp Aluminium Pedals N/A
 
Associate
Joined
16 Jan 2006
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Yorkshire
Have you considered a 'Merlin Malt 1' or 'Malt 2'
I have one and for the money the spec is Awesome. When I bought mine I was looking at getting a 'giant' coz a mate had one and some reviews.
I was looking at spending around £500 but after reading through a few forums and magazines I opted for the malt-1. Best decision I ever made.
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http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/acatalog/Merlin_Bikes.html

MERLIN MALT 1-06
*New 2006 Merlin Malt 1 frame (Now disc specific)
*2006 Magura Vidar forks
*Full 2006 Shimano Deore groupset
*Wheels - Handbuilt Deore disc hubs with Mavic XM321 disc rims
*2005 spec Magura Julie disc brakes front and rear with the new wavy discs
*New spec finsihing kit with FSA bars stem and seatpost
*Panaracer Fire XC Pro tyres
*Excludes pedals
*Sizes centre of BB to top of the seat tube
*This is the spec that got a rave review in MBUK

Price: £539.00


MERLIN MALT 2-06
*New 2006Merlin Malt 2 frame
*2006 Magura Vidar forks
*Full 2006 spec Deore groupset
*Magura Julie hydraulic disc brakes front and rear with the new wavy discs
*Wheels - Handbuilt with Deore discs hubs and Mavic XC717 disc rims
*FSA bars stem and seatpost
*Panaracer fire XC tyres
*Excludes pedals
*Sizes centre of BB to the top of the seat tube
*Colour now Champagne Titanium (Powder coat)
Please email for new picture.



Price: £599.00
 
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