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Old 05-30-03, 05:05 PM
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help me decide

im looking at either getting the Giant Rainer disc or the Trek 4900 disc, the giant is about 100bucks more then the trek but it comes with shimano 505 clipless pedals and its also my fav color. can someone please help me chose which one to get. thnx to those who reply.
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For 100 bucks more I'd go with the one you like more, even if it is just the color as the final factor. I'm not too familiar with those particular bikes, but they're both respectable brands, and I'm sure you'll find about the same quality in each of them.
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Being a Giant owner and having a biased opinion I say go with the Giant. The bikes are well made and they stand behind their product
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If you like the way both bikes ride and they both fit right, then get the one that appeals to your taste in looks.
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oh yeah the other difference is taht the Trek has RockShox Pilot c, and the giant has Manitou Six Sport shocks, can some one tell me if one is better then the other or if they are both pretty equal, thnx.
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i'd go ride one for a bit before i choose one..choose teh one that feels the most comfortable and if u still want teh one which is ur favorite color get it then but just be happy with your purchase cuz its hard to go back on it.
i am also half biased...go for the giant
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