Opinions wanted on a frameset, Giant ATX-8
01-21-08, 09:27 PM
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Opinions wanted on a frameset, Giant ATX-8
I've been thinking about building up a lightweight XC hardtail lately..(at least lighter than the DS motobecane i currently have)...
I like my full-susp bike but I feel it doesn't really match my riding style, and I think i'd prefer a decent hardtail that I can toss around a bit easier..
So...of course I started scouring ebay and I came across a few of these Giant ATX frames...seem decently lightweight 1750gr in 19" (not insanely light...but enough for my purposes)
https://cgi.ebay.com/New-Giant-ATX-8-...QQcmdZViewItem
I haven't been able to find much information on them anywhere...not even Giant's website...
anyone have any experience with this frameset or one like it?
I like my full-susp bike but I feel it doesn't really match my riding style, and I think i'd prefer a decent hardtail that I can toss around a bit easier..
So...of course I started scouring ebay and I came across a few of these Giant ATX frames...seem decently lightweight 1750gr in 19" (not insanely light...but enough for my purposes)
https://cgi.ebay.com/New-Giant-ATX-8-...QQcmdZViewItem
I haven't been able to find much information on them anywhere...not even Giant's website...
anyone have any experience with this frameset or one like it?
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01-21-08, 09:43 PM
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also...if anyone has any suggestions for a decently light hardtail frame in the $2-350 range....let me know
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01-21-08, 09:47 PM
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I still have a TCR-1 road frameset made of the SL Aluxx tubes. It's STIFF stuff. I'd rock that frame.
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01-21-08, 09:51 PM
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I like the looks of this frame...but the absence of any information on it concerns me a bit
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01-22-08, 12:19 AM
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anyone?
at least recommendations within my price range..
at least recommendations within my price range..
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01-22-08, 05:12 PM
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Bump...I really want some opinions on hardtails frames..
What can I get between $200 and $350?
What can I get between $200 and $350?
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01-23-08, 10:47 AM
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ATX predated the XTC in this country (I work with a guy that has an old rigid steel one). If it is a 2007, It could be for an asian or european market. It looks like an XTC frame. Well worth the money.
01-23-08, 12:56 PM
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Definitely might jump on one of these soon...It'll be nice to have a frame you don't see too much stateside...
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01-24-08, 06:57 AM
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01-24-08, 02:46 PM
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awesome...that's really good news....I kinda figured it might be an asian market frame considering it ships from hong-kong and I couldn't find any info on it...
Definitely might jump on one of these soon...It'll be nice to have a frame you don't see too much stateside...
Definitely might jump on one of these soon...It'll be nice to have a frame you don't see too much stateside...
These were the Asian market raceing hardtail frames. Here in the states we had XTC's but the best price on a take off frame I saw was $799.00, and MSGR I think was well over that. Seemed like a good deal.
