|   What bike to buy? Fisher? Specialized? Santa Cruz? Giant? | westcoast838
Aug 30, 2001 12:05 PM | | Hi,
I'm looking to get a full suspension bike and would appreciate any feedback? I will use this bike for everything....I've been to a bunch of bike shops and have tried the following: Gary Fisher Sugar 2, Specialized FSR XC Comp, Santa Cruz Superlight? Giant NSR? - They all ride great, I would appreciate any feedback or insights on why I should buy one over the other...
thanks in advance,
Joe |
| re: What bike to buy? Fisher? Specialized? Santa Cruz? Giant? | Kapusta
Aug 30, 2001 2:04 PM | | I looked at all those and went with the Santa Cruz. I have friends with Sugars and Giant NRS's. I think I made the right choice for my riding. I think the Superlight has a better built frame. It climbs as good as the others you mentioned, but the 4" in the rear kicks on the downhill. Of course, my friends are tickled with there bikes. My friend with the Sugar has had a few frame related problems, but that was a first year model. I rode a Sugar 3+ today around a parking lot, and I thought it bobbed a lot in the 4" mode, but the Black on the front was sweet.
Kapusta |
| re: What bike to buy? Fisher? Specialized? Santa Cruz? Giant? | Broeli
Aug 30, 2001 2:45 PM | | They are all good. I tested them all and went with the Specialized FSR XC. I am happy with my choice. I have never had a problem with any Specialized bikes I've owned. For the money,I felt that the Specialized was the most versatile for quick technical riding and xc racing. The GF Sugars geometry just didn't feel right to me. |
| re: What bike to buy? Fisher? Specialized? Santa Cruz? Giant? | Ryan
Sep 2, 2001 11:01 AM | | I have a Sugar and love it. The geometry is all a matter of personal prefrence. If it fits you well I would highly rcommend it. I am thrilled with my purchase. |
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