Hi there here is the background:
I have been a Giant´s maestro fan since the beginning, I currently posses a very well taken care of 2008 Giant Reign 0. I have been toying with the idea, of upgrading my frame, since I love the color and the frame itself.
What riding am I looking for:
well AM and Aggressive AM. I need to pedal high and long to enjoy the down hill riding (not referring to the DH category). Therefore I do need a realiable suspension system, "Maestro" is in the top 5 list, I also need an adjustable fork, with through axle and light but strong rims, and a seat dropper.
I started seriously considering the upgrade for my 2008 Reign, getting a seat dropper (anyone knows which one would fit the frame?), new lighter than stock rims, and a new perhaps TALAS 140 or 150mm with 15mm thru axle.
While window shopping around the internet I quickly realized this would cost more than 1000usd, way more. So what is the point of upgrading when I could go for a new bike with perhaps all these components as stock.
I like Giant Reigns, and for that matter their freeride and dh bikes, I just find them elegant. Nonetheless since the beginning I have had a crush on Yeti bikes. Particularly the 575.
Now I am searching for opinions and options. I would like the tech advantages from the newer Reigns, particularly in rear triangle rigidity and stiffness, though they are quite expensive, since I would need to go for the Reign 0 at least to get the components I want. But I would like to hear about the Yeti 575, it seems a very capable machine, though it is a single pivot and I am not so keen on this suspension system.
Any opinions regarding any of these 2.
A SC Nomad would also be a nice option but definitely too expensive. :eekster:
I am open for opinions about other AM bikes.
As said I am particularly interested in the pedaling efficiency and then again being able to take the beating.
thanks in advance for any opinion.
I have been a Giant´s maestro fan since the beginning, I currently posses a very well taken care of 2008 Giant Reign 0. I have been toying with the idea, of upgrading my frame, since I love the color and the frame itself.
What riding am I looking for:
well AM and Aggressive AM. I need to pedal high and long to enjoy the down hill riding (not referring to the DH category). Therefore I do need a realiable suspension system, "Maestro" is in the top 5 list, I also need an adjustable fork, with through axle and light but strong rims, and a seat dropper.
I started seriously considering the upgrade for my 2008 Reign, getting a seat dropper (anyone knows which one would fit the frame?), new lighter than stock rims, and a new perhaps TALAS 140 or 150mm with 15mm thru axle.
While window shopping around the internet I quickly realized this would cost more than 1000usd, way more. So what is the point of upgrading when I could go for a new bike with perhaps all these components as stock.
I like Giant Reigns, and for that matter their freeride and dh bikes, I just find them elegant. Nonetheless since the beginning I have had a crush on Yeti bikes. Particularly the 575.
Now I am searching for opinions and options. I would like the tech advantages from the newer Reigns, particularly in rear triangle rigidity and stiffness, though they are quite expensive, since I would need to go for the Reign 0 at least to get the components I want. But I would like to hear about the Yeti 575, it seems a very capable machine, though it is a single pivot and I am not so keen on this suspension system.
Any opinions regarding any of these 2.
A SC Nomad would also be a nice option but definitely too expensive. :eekster:
I am open for opinions about other AM bikes.
As said I am particularly interested in the pedaling efficiency and then again being able to take the beating.
thanks in advance for any opinion.