Originally Posted by
nodnerb
That's kind of an odd question. Mostly because, they are both by the same brand. Obviously the ranier is the better bike. The upgrades are worth it, but that all depends on your budget. At some point, budget becomes the only factor so it just depends on where you want to stop.
Have you looked at other bikes?
I did look at a few other bikes but don't remember all their names: Scott and Cannondale were two. I had a Giant Iguana years ago so I'm already familiar with the brand.
I am a little concerned with getting the Rainer b/c it is last years model and they still have two of them. If it is that great of a bike why hasn't it sold. The LBS had two Yukon's in last week and sold both of them. I do have one thought; I am 5'6" and was told I need a 16" bike. The Rainer is a 16" so I imagine there aren't too many guys (or kids) out there my height buying a higher end bike like that. I can buy the Rainer now or wait for a Yukon 16" to come in next week.