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Giant Reign X1 Reviews
Description: (
from giant-bicycles.com)
The 6.7-inch travel, Maestro-equipped all mountain Reign X frame features a custom-drawn, lightweight ALUXX SL alloy tubeset reinforced for large hits.
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KEY UPGRADES OVER REIGN X2
Fox 36 Vanilla R, 160mm suspension fork, Fox DHX 3.0 coil rear shock
SRAM X.7 shifters/X.9 rear derailleur with Hayes Stroker Trail Hydraulic disc brakes
Race Face Evolve handlebar, seatpost
and stem
WTB Dual Duty FR rim/Formula disc 20mm hub wheelset
Reviews
Pros
Solid build. Decent parts, with all Fox suspension. Great brakes
Cons
Protective plate breaks easily and if your over 200lbs you need to upgrade the spring. A bit on the heavy side for a bike
Review
A decent bike that handles well except it`s a bit much to ride up long hills