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Giant Yukon FX Reviews

Description: (from giant-bicycles.com)
The all-new Yukon FX provides aspiring off-road riders all the tools they’ll need for maximum fun: 4 inches of travel, disc brakes and a smooth-shifting 8-speed drivetrain. From dirt path to rugged trail, Yukon FX has you covered.

FRAME TECHNOLOGYGiant’s all-new Yukon FX frame features 4 inches of rear travel and a light ALUXX aluminum frame to provide just

Add a review (form opens in right column) reviewed by Biohazard74   on July 19, 2009   Pros I liked the hard rear shock. The handling was much better than I had read in alot of the reviews for this bike. The gear shifting was good but would slip here and there. Not a big deal. I tuned it myself and started shifting perfectly. This is my 1st mountain bike but had done off road when i was a kid all thru my teenage years on bmx bikes and have been riding a hybrid Raleigh sc30 for the last few years just for exercise but got bored of just that str8 line riding on the road. My friends have been trying to get me into Mountain biking for awhile and i finally gave in and got this bike. The price for what it delivers is not bad. My 1st ride was today at Markham Park and i must say im hooked. I already bent my rear disk when i ate the ground a few good times and i didnt even worry about it. Just bent it right back and is just fine. Cons Front forks are way to soft for a rider my size as opposed to its rear shock which was just right. I didnt need much experience to figure that one out for myself. The saddle can be better but its not really bad. The grips i will probably change soon as they kill my hands. Verdict Bottom line is that in my opinion this bike is a great deal for the cash. I did everything my friend did on his $2800 bike with no problems besides eating a few times which is obviously not the bikes fault. The breaks were great, shifting was ok but could be better but not that much that id have them changed until they are useless. I would definately reccomend this bike to someone that doesnt have alot of cash to blow on a bike like me. For under 900 bucks u have a great bike. Able to do what most others can do. And the warrantee Giant gives you is not bad as well. Lifetime on the frame and i cant remember how long on parts. Recommended for: Anyone reviewed by tacree16   on June 5, 2009   Pros Great bike, smooth and fast. Will last a life time if maintained and upgraded. I have the 09 Yukon it makes for a great ride. Cons Upgrade the chain and shifters asap. You will want to upgrade the peddles asap as well. Verdict Its a great price, and will work for anyone. Recommended for: Anyone reviewed by RunandBike0519   on August 14, 2008   Pros This bike has been great, It takes everything I can give it and asks for more, it actually the best bike under 800 dollars as rated by mountain bike action. Cons When I first got it had some problems with the drive train slipping but with tunning and tinkering it is solid now, also a little on the heavy side but what do you expect. Verdict Great buy for the price this bike will last forever if you treat it right and upgrade the components. Recommended for: Value seekers