Originally Posted by
kenhill3
For a $500 budget, a full suspension is going to weigh like a tank and not be very effective. At this price point get a hardtail. In fact, if I recall correctly, the Giant Yukon has a reputation as being one of the best deals going. Not sure on the price, though. Check your dealer.
That is the thing though(posted above), the Canyon at the LBS was NOT a FS. It was front suspension only. That was what confused me. I didn't ask what model year it was or anything. I was just scoping it out while the salesman was showing my GF some other bikes. It had Deore components though. The Rincon was also the same price($499) with Alivio components. Is 500 high for a Rincon anyway? On the Giant site I thought the MSRP was less than that. Could be wrong though. Anyone know what is going on at this LBS?