Giant XTC Hardtail Build Photos
02-17-07, 09:59 AM
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Giant XTC Hardtail Build Photos
Well I asked you guys to help me pick out a frame color about 3 weeks ago so I thought I should at least show you a couple photos of the finished product. Only component I'm still waiting for is a new Raceface Evolve XC BB and crankset. As you can see I went with the blue frame to match the wheels. Total cost, a little over $850.00. Weight without pedals, just over 26 lbs. I've had the bike out once in the snow and ice, too early to give any type of review but I'm very happy with the frame and feel on the completed bike. BTW, Shipping from China to Minnesota for the frame was 4 days. Left Shanghai China Thursday, I had it Monday morning at 9:00am. Frame was complete with North American Warranty papers.
Edited 2-21-07
Installed Raceface Crankset and BB and went back to my favorate Specialized saddle. Build completed. Thanks for everyones help!!
Edited 2-21-07
Installed Raceface Crankset and BB and went back to my favorate Specialized saddle. Build completed. Thanks for everyones help!!
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02-17-07, 10:52 AM
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*droooool* ............
sry man, thats all i got.
(killer bike!)
please tell me you have a photobucket (or similar picture cache) somewhere so that we can get some closer-up pics of your amazing bike!!
EDIT: btw, what are those stickers near the headtube?
sry man, thats all i got.
(killer bike!)
please tell me you have a photobucket (or similar picture cache) somewhere so that we can get some closer-up pics of your amazing bike!!
EDIT: btw, what are those stickers near the headtube?
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02-17-07, 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Audiophile121
*droooool* ............
sry man, thats all i got.
(killer bike!)
please tell me you have a photobucket (or similar picture cache) somewhere so that we can get some closer-up pics of your amazing bike!!
EDIT: btw, what are those stickers near the headtube?
sry man, thats all i got.
(killer bike!)
please tell me you have a photobucket (or similar picture cache) somewhere so that we can get some closer-up pics of your amazing bike!!
EDIT: btw, what are those stickers near the headtube?
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WOW, that looks awesome! Good job on the build and collection of parts that all marry together beautifully 
Those wheels look better than I would have imagined. I'm thinking of getting a set of those Kenda Tires you are using.
Those wheels look better than I would have imagined. I'm thinking of getting a set of those Kenda Tires you are using.
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Originally Posted by taylor p
you put them on?
sick welds btw
sick welds btw
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Blue bikes rock! That's really nice.
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great bike!
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that is absolutley amazing! Great choice of colours and parts. one of the best looking hardtails i've seen this year actually good work
02-18-07, 01:44 AM
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those stickers at the headtube usually mean that you bought the bike as a frame only. If im not mistaken, any giant frame comes with it. I dont know why though. Very nice bike, how did you get it clear coated?
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Originally Posted by wheelhot
those stickers at the headtube usually mean that you bought the bike as a frame only. If im not mistaken, any giant frame comes with it. I dont know why though. Very nice bike, how did you get it clear coated?
Originally Posted by Lovin
It looks like a couple of road bikes gang ***** your trail bike.
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B. E. A. U. tiful, Love it, I like the extra bling that the wheelset brings it! It say's the bike is Special!
02-18-07, 07:35 AM
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Throw the stick!!!!
Looks awesome, congratulations. The XTC's are great bikes, I'm sure you will enjoy it.
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