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Ok so after riding hardtails for a few yrs I think the time has come to take the plunge I will have around £1000 as my budget and was thinking something like a used trek ex8. I ride trailcentres with a few mates and often tootle around with the family.

Im after abit of advice/guidence on what to look out for any help much appreciated!

Ben


 
Posted : 11/05/2013 8:03 pm
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Worth considering if it fits [url= http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/m1b0s1p3504/GIANT-TRANCE-X4-2011 ]click link[/url]


 
Posted : 11/05/2013 8:11 pm
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Looks ok but im after second hand I think purely for the better components, value for money thanks for the link though.


 
Posted : 11/05/2013 8:15 pm
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Trek ex's are excellent, light enough and well sorted geometry
, others to consider - Giant Anthem?


 
Posted : 11/05/2013 8:22 pm
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Ill look into the anthems cheers mate


 
Posted : 11/05/2013 8:49 pm
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Selling an Giant Anthem 29er X2 if you're interested?
1200 pounds asking price and i'll throw in a pair of Schwalbe Racing Ralphs new in the box.
Bike is half a year old, ridden less than 100miles.


 
Posted : 11/05/2013 9:50 pm
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One of these maybe

http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/m1b0s1p4431/GIANT-ANTHEM-X3-2012


 
Posted : 11/05/2013 9:58 pm
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My budget is only 1k mate atm I'm very interested in what's out there so don't want to commit to anything just yet. Unless a real bargain pops up 😉


 
Posted : 11/05/2013 10:00 pm
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My brother in law has the Giant Trance X4 and he has had nothing but problems, two broken seatposts (both fixed under warranty), the Tora's are terrible and the drivetrain needs constant adjusting.

I on the otherhand have a 2012 Ex8 and its excellent and can't recommend it enough.

I've adjusted quite alot on it...but the original spec was still really good. Flys up and down hills with ease. Just make sure if you get a 2012 model to buy the tubeless kit (costs about £20).


 
Posted : 11/05/2013 10:12 pm
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Another vote for 2012 Ex8, this bike eats trails effortlessly.


 
Posted : 11/05/2013 10:16 pm

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