Originally Posted by calpoly_sloride

Thanks so much. It looks like you ride both Gary Fisher and Giant. My biggest question was more or less a comparison of the parts. I have been reading about the quality issues with GTs, haven't heard much about Focus, and know all too well the Trek and Giant names from friends who ride predominantly road. But you've answered my overall curiosity about their comparisons. I'll be riding mostly paved, dirt and packed trails, but I'd still like the option to push across softer dirt or other somewhat uneven paths. But maybe I'll take one more look.

Thanks again.