|   Giant Yukon or Raleigh M60?? | TBone144
Mar 11, 2003 4:49 PM | | I've looked alot in the $400 range and Its down to these two. But I'm having a hell of a time deciding so any thoughts would be appreciated..
*some notables of each..
Yukon
- Manitou Fork
- Shimano Acera front derailer, Shimano Deore rear derailer
- 8 speed
M60
- 9 speed
- Judy TT fork
- Shimano Deore Front and Rear derailers |
| re: Giant Yukon or Raleigh M60?? | bikerboy
Mar 11, 2003 7:31 PM | | I was about to tell you to go with the Raleigh because I have 2 Raleighs and at first glance it has some better components. I started reading some reviews here on mtbr and it looks like we have ourselves a winner. The Giant has a good mix of economical, but reliable components and good stuff where it counts (rear derailleur). The main reason I dont recommend the Raleigh is the POS fork it comes with. The Judy TT is the biggest pile of junk rockshox has made. It weighs 5 freakin lbs alone, yet it is very weak and flimsy side to side and front to back. Check the reviews yourself, Giant is 4.91 out of 5 and Raleigh is 3.5. |
| re: Giant Yukon or Raleigh M60?? | bike_freak
Mar 13, 2003 5:01 PM | | i haven't ridden the raleigh but i do own a giant yukon 2002 and my next door neighbour has a 2003 one. I'd say the yukon is great but u might want to thiink about upgrading to a stiffer spring in the shock. Other than that it's great. The stiffer spring could even be free before you leave the store. |
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