Giant or Learsport????

17-09.-2003, 07:36 PM	#1
burna Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 6	Giant or Learsport???? I want a new bike coz mine is old, heavy, junky, annoying, etc. I have a choice between a Giant Upland SE or a Learsport MT3000. Which should i choose. I will post the stats... Thx.

17-09.-2003, 09:02 PM	#2
burna Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 6	Re: Giant or Learsport???? Here are the stats and specs... Please reply soon. GIANT UPLAND SE features 2003 Oversized 26” MTB frame with RST suspension fork and quality Shimano Components frame Oversized 26” MTB fork RST 156 Ahead 1 1/8’ brakes TX-117 Alloy V-Brakes brake levers Shimano ST EF29 tyres Kenda C-1285 26 X 1.95 rims Amigo Alloy Black with brushed sides 36H hubs Joytech 36H Alloy QR front front derailleur Shimano CO50 31.8 rear derailleur Shimano TY23 7 Speed derailleurshifters Shimano ST EF-29 21 Speed cassette Shimano ZH37 7 Speed cranks Shimano TY30 28x38x48 170/175mm chain KMC Z-51 7 Speed pedals LU-984 bottombracket Semi Cartridge stem Alloy Ahead 1 1/8 Black seatpost Steel Black 29.2 saddle O-Zone Anatomical Design handlebar Steel Black Riser headset Cane Creek 1 1/8’ Ahead grips Velo G-16 Learsport MT3000 Frame Aero Aluminium Frame with Replace End Fork MTB 1/8 hi-tensile blades Brakes Promax Alloy V Brakes Tyres Kenda 26 x 1.95 Spokes Stainless Steel Rims Alloy Rims Hubs Alloy Quick-Release with Seal Cover Gear Set Shimano EF29 7SIS 21 speed Front Derailleur Shimano TY32A Rear Derailleur Shimano TY22-7 Freewheel Shimano MF-TZ07 14-28T Shifters Shimano EF29 Rapidfire Gears Crank Shimano Tourney TY33C 28T x 38T x 48T Chain KMC Z51 Pedals Alloy Pedal Bottom Bracket VP Steel Seatpost Promax Alloy with Velo Saddle Stem Promax Alloy A-head Silver Head Leadtec Handlebar Promax Alloy Silver Weight Approximately 13kg Thx.

17-09.-2003, 09:07 PM	#3
burna Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 6	Re: Re: Giant or Learsport???? Sorry about the stats table, it may not be understandable. Here are the websites if you can't understand my last post. Learsport MT3000 Giant Upland

18-09.-2003, 10:21 AM	#4
its_stuart Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 102	go the giant __________________ "When I see an adult on a bicycle, I have hope for the human race." - H G Wells.

18-09.-2003, 11:36 AM	#5
burna Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 6	What about if it's the Learsport EX3000 instead? Learsport EX3000 The EX has more Alloy parts than the Giant.

18-09.-2003, 04:12 PM	#6
Lasalles Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 221	What do you want to use the bike for??? __________________ Hillbrick Zona Track Felt CA1(Road Hack)

18-09.-2003, 10:03 PM	#7
percious Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vernon, CT Posts: 66	If you use either of those bikes offroad, they will be broken in less then a month. I used to work at a sporting goods store that sold bikes as their bike tech. As you can imagine, these bikes were not high end machines. The people that would ride them regularly (usually kids) would bring them back for repairs all of the time, because they would just break. If you are serious at all about going offroad, consider making a trip down to your local bike shop and talking to them about what your goals are in a bike. Good luck. -percious

19-09.-2003, 02:41 PM	#8
burna Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 6	I want to use it mainly for receational use on road and offroad in the bush. No major downhill or big jumps.

20-09.-2003, 05:26 PM	#9
Lasalles Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 221	The bikes listed appear to be for rec use onroad.I dont know how they would handle offroad use.Have u checked the trading post??? There are some good bargains around now as the shops bring in the 2004 range.My mate just got a Scott for $1200 when the normal price was $1700... __________________ Hillbrick Zona Track Felt CA1(Road Hack)

22-09.-2003, 07:05 PM

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burna

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My mate just got a Scott for $1200 when the normal price was $1700...

My max price range is $400 AUD.

23-09.-2003, 01:38 PM	#11
its_stuart Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 102	400 bucks? Hire a Pantek truck and ram-raid a bicycle shop. Don't forget to case the joint so you know what pushies to flog __________________ "When I see an adult on a bicycle, I have hope for the human race." - H G Wells.

23-09.-2003, 05:31 PM	#12
Lasalles Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 221	For 400 id be checking 2nd hand bikes rather than the new ones.. __________________ Hillbrick Zona Track Felt CA1(Road Hack)

30-09.-2003, 10:41 AM

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Jim

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Location: Gold Coast, Aust

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Quote:

Originally posted by burna
My max price range is $400 AUD.

Have a look at the DK General Lee 24". Sure, there's no suspension there, and no gears, but you get a bike that'll take the knocks and come back for more. You'll get street cred by the bucket load and the best introduction to off-road riding you can get for the money. And you'll get it for $400.

Let's face it, $400 buys you a lot of headaches and not much bike. With something like the DK you get less bike, but what you get is of much higher quality. Don't be misled by crappy forks and bottom-of-range gears. They look good but perform poorly.

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22-10.-2003, 09:34 PM	#14
sethius Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 15	Re: Giant or Learsport???? hi, Go to these sites, so real good bike in Aus cheap. Spend the extra 100 on a ATX hd 2 then buy some forks and brakes. http://www.mtba.asn.au/buy_sell/view.cfm?ID=1 http://www.corc.asn.au/forsale/bikes.shtml http://www.insidelinemtb.com/pages/bike.htm Real bikes used but good. BUt dont touch Learsport they belong in Kmart. SANTA CRUZ AND NORCO RULE!!!

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