Giant Boulder VS Boulder SE
02-22-07 | 11:53 PM
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Giant Boulder VS Boulder SE
I'm looking at getting one of these two bikes tomorrow. The se is $20 more I think. So, whats the difference?
I'll mainly just use this for riding around, but its possible I could go mtn biking with it.
I'll mainly just use this for riding around, but its possible I could go mtn biking with it.
02-23-07 | 08:09 AM
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The giant website says the Boulder is steel and the Boulder SE is aluminum with slightly better parts
https://giantbicycles.com/en-US/bikes/mountain/10/28397/
https://giantbicycles.com/en-US/bikes/mountain/10/28402/
https://giantbicycles.com/en-US/bikes/mountain/10/28397/
https://giantbicycles.com/en-US/bikes/mountain/10/28402/
02-23-07 | 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Montezumas_vipe
which parts?
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02-23-07 | 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Montezumas_vipe
I'm looking at getting one of these two bikes tomorrow. The se is $20 more I think. So, whats the difference?
I'll mainly just use this for riding around, but its possible I could go mtn biking with it.
I'll mainly just use this for riding around, but its possible I could go mtn biking with it.
02-23-07 | 11:06 AM
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Worth the extra $ id say.
02-23-07 | 11:48 AM
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At a summer camp I go to, they had a few boulders. They were horrible, the rims warped after a drop of a foot, and the deraileurs got all messed up in the spokes. If I were you I would go for the SE just because of my bad experiences with the boulder. You could maybe even save up for a better bike, what is the MSRP?
02-23-07 | 12:17 PM
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The sales guys has been pushing to upgrade this the Rincon if I have any intention to trail ride.
https://giantbicycles.com/en-US/bikes/mountain/10/28392/
What do you guys think?
At 350 though i'm figureing I have a lot more options....
https://giantbicycles.com/en-US/bikes/mountain/10/28392/
What do you guys think?
At 350 though i'm figureing I have a lot more options....
02-23-07 | 12:43 PM
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That's exactly the type of riding my adult daughter does; for which I helped her pick out a Boulder SE. I also intend on getting my wife one this year for the very same purpose - - she's wanting to get a bit more adventuresome off-road than her Specialized Expedition is suited for. The SE is worth the very few more dolllars IMO.
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02-23-07 | 12:54 PM
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The rincon is a capable bike. A clear step up from the boulder.
Basically, we'll all encourage you to get the best bike you can afford, but if you want to settle, the boulder SE will be fine for a beginners bike.
Basically, we'll all encourage you to get the best bike you can afford, but if you want to settle, the boulder SE will be fine for a beginners bike.
02-23-07 | 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Temeraroius
At a summer camp I go to, they had a few boulders. They were horrible, the rims warped after a drop of a foot, and the deraileurs got all messed up in the spokes. If I were you I would go for the SE just because of my bad experiences with the boulder. You could maybe even save up for a better bike, what is the MSRP?
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02-23-07 | 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by mtnbiker66
Well you are talikng about "camp bikes". They spend all summer getting used and abused by kids with no idea what they are doing. We have some kids in our bike club who ride them with no problems.
02-23-07 | 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Montezumas_vipe
I got the rincon, hopefully it works out 
Rincons are a soft spot of mine, my first mtn bike was a rincon.
02-23-07 | 08:20 PM
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The big advantage of the Rincon over the Boulders is the cassette rear wheel. The boulders both use a freewheel. With the cassette(freehub) hub you get a wider bearing spacing and a more durable hub.
The Rincons hold up well, we offer a year of free adjustment and I never see them in for problems.
The Rincons hold up well, we offer a year of free adjustment and I never see them in for problems.
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05-10-08 | 10:24 PM
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Bikes: i have agiant boulder se 21 speed with extra large first gear and front suspension a few add ons like ehadlight tailight and carry bag and 2 locks mini tool and water bottle of course for the hot summer days but basicallya stock bike otherwise
i currently have a boulder se and it isa wicked ride it has suspension fornt fork allthoguhi m not sure what rband but i bought the bike brand enw forma d ealer for 259 bucks and the forks were on it it has the extra low first gear which i liek for climbing hlls and its excellent off roading so basically id say the se is nice but i have never had a chance to check otu the regular boulder so ic annot judge the se isa nice bike though and i lvoe it shes 1 year old and still rides and looks brand new
05-10-08 | 10:27 PM
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Bikes: i have agiant boulder se 21 speed with extra large first gear and front suspension a few add ons like ehadlight tailight and carry bag and 2 locks mini tool and water bottle of course for the hot summer days but basicallya stock bike otherwise
i wouls also like to ask if anyone out there knows the story of the boulde se gettign a bad rap as i cannot find a flaw in it yet so if anyone has any info on this bike suchas bad design flaws or recalls or anythng that would be bad please email me or post me
thanx
thanx
05-12-08 | 08:42 PM
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Good choice on the Rincon, I just got my GF one as well. A little late, but another difference, I dont think the Boulder has double wall rims like the SE, but I could be wrong. Ive never worked on one.
02-23-09 | 04:37 AM
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Bikes: i have agiant boulder se 21 speed with extra large first gear and front suspension a few add ons like ehadlight tailight and carry bag and 2 locks mini tool and water bottle of course for the hot summer days but basicallya stock bike otherwise
i have not been on this sight for ome time however i currently owna giant boulder se nad have owned it for 3 years. it's a great bike to me both on and off road but does seem a bit heavy.
but in the 3 years ive owned it ive only replaced the chain and rear brake pads its atough bike and i love it and highly reccomend it to anyone looking for a good all around bike. i lvoe my boulder se
but in the 3 years ive owned it ive only replaced the chain and rear brake pads its atough bike and i love it and highly reccomend it to anyone looking for a good all around bike. i lvoe my boulder se
02-23-09 | 08:45 PM
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i currently have a boulder se and it isa wicked ride it has suspension fornt fork allthoguhi m not sure what rband but i bought the bike brand enw forma d ealer for 259 bucks and the forks were on it it has the extra low first gear which i liek for climbing hlls and its excellent off roading so basically id say the se is nice but i have never had a chance to check otu the regular boulder so ic annot judge the se isa nice bike though and i lvoe it shes 1 year old and still rides and looks brand new
