Comments on: First Impression: Giant XTC 29er 2 http://www.dirtragmag.com/blogarific/first-impression-giant-xtc-29er-2/ Dirt Rag Staff Blog Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:23:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Shannon Mominee http://www.dirtragmag.com/blogarific/first-impression-giant-xtc-29er-2/comment-page-1/#comment-2422 Shannon Mominee Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:26:39 +0000 http://www.dirtragmag.com/blogarific/first-impression-giant-xtc-29er-2/#comment-2422 Hi Vince, thanks for commenting on the Giant blog. I appreciate your feedback. I also tested the RIP 9 about 2 years ago and here's a link to that article since you asked. let me know if you ned anything else. http://www.dirtragmag.com/print/article.php?ID=987 I agree with you Chris, the Giant is a terrific price point and has so far been a great ride. It is indeed snappy and stiff. keep on ridding! Shannon. Hi Vince, thanks for commenting on the Giant blog. I appreciate your feedback. I also tested the RIP 9 about 2 years ago and here’s a link to that article since you asked. let me know if you ned anything else.

http://www.dirtragmag.com/print/article.php?ID=987

I agree with you Chris, the Giant is a terrific price point and has so far been a great ride. It is indeed snappy and stiff. keep on ridding! Shannon.

]]> By: backbonechris http://www.dirtragmag.com/blogarific/first-impression-giant-xtc-29er-2/comment-page-1/#comment-2421 backbonechris Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:18:12 +0000 http://www.dirtragmag.com/blogarific/first-impression-giant-xtc-29er-2/#comment-2421 I have FIVE folks in my area who have already bought these bikes, and barring an early stem-length swap and cutting of the bars for the tree-line trails, they have been loved by all these guys. The price is great, and even though I am not much for 29er's, that frame is the snappiest thing I have ridden with Wagon Wheels to date. Killer deal at $1300 or so dollars! The NINER bikes are also great (to Vince's comment), but this bike is COMPLETE for the cost of a NINER frame, so for anyone on a budget a great choice. Oh, and Vince..the West Coast happens to be where about 85% of the bike industry resides, so you may have to excuse their "bias." Chris Sharp Backbone Adventure Cycling www.backboneracing.com I have FIVE folks in my area who have already bought these bikes, and barring an early stem-length swap and cutting of the bars for the tree-line trails, they have been loved by all these guys. The price is great, and even though I am not much for 29er’s, that frame is the snappiest thing I have ridden with Wagon Wheels to date. Killer deal at $1300 or so dollars! The NINER bikes are also great (to Vince’s comment), but this bike is COMPLETE for the cost of a NINER frame, so for anyone on a budget a great choice. Oh, and Vince..the West Coast happens to be where about 85% of the bike industry resides, so you may have to excuse their “bias.”

Chris Sharp
Backbone Adventure Cycling
http://www.backboneracing.com

]]> By: vincejohnson http://www.dirtragmag.com/blogarific/first-impression-giant-xtc-29er-2/comment-page-1/#comment-2420 vincejohnson Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:58:35 +0000 http://www.dirtragmag.com/blogarific/first-impression-giant-xtc-29er-2/#comment-2420 Shannon, Keep the dialog going on this 29er. I am very interested (when I next buy) in getting a new 29er. I am partial to Intense since I have have enjoyed great service from my '04 5.5. Please either review a Niner RIP or forward any previous test info to me. Thanks for the candid and relevant information...Soooo much better than the West Coast bias of Mountainbike Action. Vince Johnson Memphis, TN Shannon,
Keep the dialog going on this 29er. I am very interested (when I next buy) in getting a new 29er. I am partial to Intense since I have have enjoyed great service from my ‘04 5.5. Please either review a Niner RIP or forward any previous test info to me. Thanks for the candid and relevant information…Soooo much better than the West Coast bias of Mountainbike Action.
Vince Johnson
Memphis, TN

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