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04-28-03, 12:06 PM
Well,
I went to Galyan's during lunch and asked a few more questions about the NORTH FACE bikes I've seen there. The frame is made by Iron Horse and has the 5 year warranty that covers all Iron Horse bikes. They even had a brochure.
They have 3 alloy hardtails and the Denali is the high end. It has:
Rockshox Pilot XC fork
Shimano Deore/Deore LX drivetrain
Shimano LX shifters
Hayes Mech disc brakes (I thought they were Avids at first)
Clipless pedals (since I'm new to the trails is this a bad idea for me?)
$699 price tag (about $100 over the other bikes I've been looking at)
It seems a bit heavy, but no more so than the other bikes I've seen. I'm not planning to races any time soon anyhow.
This seems to be a better equipped bike than the Giant Iguana Disc I am considering. I didn't have time for a test ride today, maybe this evening after work I'll be able to take one for a spin.
I'm interested in any opinions that anyone may have. Should I stick with the Iguana? Or is the Denali a good deal that is worth the extra $100?
Thanks
I went to Galyan's during lunch and asked a few more questions about the NORTH FACE bikes I've seen there. The frame is made by Iron Horse and has the 5 year warranty that covers all Iron Horse bikes. They even had a brochure.
They have 3 alloy hardtails and the Denali is the high end. It has:
Rockshox Pilot XC fork
Shimano Deore/Deore LX drivetrain
Shimano LX shifters
Hayes Mech disc brakes (I thought they were Avids at first)
Clipless pedals (since I'm new to the trails is this a bad idea for me?)
$699 price tag (about $100 over the other bikes I've been looking at)
It seems a bit heavy, but no more so than the other bikes I've seen. I'm not planning to races any time soon anyhow.
This seems to be a better equipped bike than the Giant Iguana Disc I am considering. I didn't have time for a test ride today, maybe this evening after work I'll be able to take one for a spin.
I'm interested in any opinions that anyone may have. Should I stick with the Iguana? Or is the Denali a good deal that is worth the extra $100?
Thanks