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Old 01-15-18 | 05:40 PM
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Specialized Vs. Giant

Hello,

I'm looking for one of these two bikes, and I don't know which one is better?.

Specialized Men's Pitch Sport 27.5

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Giant ARX 2 2018


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Old 01-15-18 | 05:46 PM
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No, you have to define "better" (suspected) mr Troll..

you next need to put out some personal effort. list all the components


GTaiwan's Merida makes stuff for Specialized Imports.. , Giant is another big factory, There too, Trek is one of their Clients,
I only have a Trek Dealer, Here.
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Looks like your going for the value section. Big question though is do you want a fully rigid or hard tail?

The specialized costs more (?) and seems to have components that are maybe one tick above the giant, as well as having a suspension fork.

They're almost identical though really, besides the fork.
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I see a suspension fork on both models. I would say that both are equally good values for the money. Component levels and prices seem commensurate.
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I see a suspension fork on both models. I would say that both are equally good values for the money. Component levels and prices seem commensurate.
Pretty certain the Giant is a rigid front with rack mounts. Nice bike really, might have to keep a lookout for a used one cheap.

https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/arx-2
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Pretty certain the Giant is a rigid front with rack mounts. Nice bike really, might have to keep a lookout for a used one cheap.

https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/arx-2
Ohhh...aRx. My bad. I had looked up the aTx:

https://www.giant-bicycles.com/us/atx-2

Crazy that the names are so close. Trail vs Road, I guess.
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Originally Posted by GrainBrain
Looks like your going for the value section. Big question though is do you want a fully rigid or hard tail?

The specialized costs more (?) and seems to have components that are maybe one tick above the giant, as well as having a suspension fork.

They're almost identical though really, besides the fork.
yeah it cost more, also I like the fork on the specialized model, but I'm not sure if it really worth it?
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Ohhh...aRx. My bad. I had looked up the aTx:


Crazy that the names are so close. Trail vs Road, I guess.
So which one is better for the Road because I will mostly use it on the Road.
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So which one is better for the Road because I will mostly use it on the Road.
I personally do not like suspension on the road.
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I personally do not like suspension on the road.
I think if I'm not mistaken both bikes got suspension, but I'm not a biker who gonna ride most of the day.
I just need to ride sometimes, but I'm lost between these two brands I don't know which one is better.
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Originally Posted by SkyZone
I think if I'm not mistaken both bikes got suspension, ...
Are you asking about the ATX model, or the ARX? Your original post said ARX. It turns out there is an ATX with suspension, and an ARX without it.

The Specialized Pitch costs more, and you're getting a few nicer parts in return for the extra money. Both bikes seem to me to be priced appropriately.
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Are you asking about the ATX model, or the ARX? Your original post said ARX. It turns out there is an ATX with suspension, and an ARX without it.

The Specialized Pitch costs more, and you're getting a few nicer parts in return for the extra money. Both bikes seem to me to be priced appropriately.
Hmmm i see i was asking about the Arx, but i think when i go and decide to get one i will think about it
Because i see that the Specialized one has nicer parts as you said, but the question is does it worth the extra $75 ?
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Because i see that the Specialized one has nicer parts as you said, but the question is does it worth the extra $75 ?
I would say that both bikes are priced appropriately based on their component levels. The extra $75 buys you an eight-speed drivetrain, a touch nicer rear derailleur, and there are other minor differences like the lock-on grips.
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What are you doing with this bike? You said it will mainly see road use, what else? Commuting?

I wonder because like I said earlier, the giant aRx has a solid fork with spots for fenders and rack, so that's awesome. With the fat tires you won't need suspension to soak up bumps, jump 6" curbs, etc.

If it was me I'd buy the rigid, then buy a used air shock to swap on if I really needed it.

I have a Giant mtb, so I'm biased for Giant. Giants been in the game a long time and it's hard to beat on price vs quality.

In the end, doesn't really matter. Buy what looks good/fits the best/is most convenient for you.

Also look for deals on 2017 models.
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