who rides a giant and what do you think about this brand

I am currently looking at buying a giant rock. I like the boulder but for that extra money I don't think it is any better than the rock just that it has disc brakes. How do you like riding your Giant and what model is it????

I have the Giant Rainier w/disc brakes. Ive had it for a few years and it seems to be a solid bike.

KnottedYet has a Giant. Granted it's 1980's lugged steel road bike which is not what you're getting but she <3's her Giant.

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I have a Giant Road bike and love it.

For MTB I came very close to buying a Reign but the deal fell through for non bike related reasons.

You get a lot for your money with Giant and you can't go wrong. GO FOR IT!

I've had mixed experiences with Giant.

Good: I've had a Giant road bike for years and love it ... no complaints

Bad: My DH got a giant mtb bike and had really bad issues with the frame -- seems it was twisted when the shop received it .. but not enough to notice. He rode a 100K on it and burned through the break pads without once applying the breaks. We had a good relationship with the shop so he was able to return it and get a different brand.

I agree that you get great components for the price though ...

I own a women's specific Giant that is a road bike. The OCR1. I am happy with it.

My mtb just happened to be a diff brand at another shop that didn't deal Giant. It's a Trek. Hard trail wsd 4500. No disc brakes.

Like you, the next big $ bump up was the disc brake model. Att, I would have never thought of really getting them. The lbs said unless I was doing more agressive mtb, I didn't need them either.

I'm more of a roadie gal, but recenlty have found some diff mtb trails to ride. Now, I will preface this with, I'm a middle aged broad, have some health/back issues per doc's orders I have to be careful about my activities (like not crash hard:eek: on my mtb), and after riding the new trails, I wish I had disc brakes:(.

On the same trail, a younger guy friend of mine said he wouldn't need them. He's all about speed in descending:rolleyes:. I'm more cautious (even in my road handling) and would like more stopping power. If I continue, think I might see about the upgrade. FWIW.

So, I can't say specifically about Giant's mtbs, but on what I have is good. Best of luck with your decision:)!

I have decided to buy the giant rock. Maybe later on I may get into a road bike but fro now with my 2 and a half year old son I need a bike that I am going to enjoy and one that he can come with me. I am getting the giant rock at a cheaper price as my cousin works in a LBS. Lucky me, Thankyou for all your help with my decision
Nadeen

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Originally Posted by giantrock

I have decided to buy the giant rock.

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Given your user name, I think that's a good choice. :D

Enjoy your bike!

I'm late to your post but I love my Giant Cypress. Bayridge Bikes is the best bike dealer I've met.