Bike Forums - View Single Post - The "around" $500 MTB thread.

02-02-05 | 06:55 PM

#300

myenzo

Senior Member

Joined: Jan 2005

Posts: 199

Likes: 0

From: Fort Collins, Colorado

Bikes: 2004 Giant Iguana 2005 Specialized Enduro SX Trail

Quote:

Originally Posted by RotorHead

My 2005 Novara Bonanza was stolen from me two weeks ago. This was my first real Moutain Bike, and having been bitten hard by the MTB virus I see no other way out than to buy a new one... Currently the choise lies between two bikes.
2005 Diamondback Topanga Comp and the 2004 Giant iguana. Both costs $500. I have tried both, and so far the Diamonback is the one that feels the best. I felt a little streched on the Giant, but the guy in the store said he coud get a shorter stem installed.

Any suggestions/oppinions anyone??

I own a Giant Iguana, it is a very nice bike. I think your supposed to feel a little streched, because it has what is called XTC geometry, I think it was desined for racing, it performs very well on or offroad.