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I just found a giant ac 2 on craigslist. He said he just tuned it up and it may need a big ring. Would this be a good starter mountain bike?
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I own a 2005 Giant Ac and I aboslutely love it! It has held up well through all the riding I have done. Of course it would depend on what parts the seller may have switched out. Hopefully he has upgraded parts rather than the other way around. That being said even when stock it definately a good starter bike and then some. Downside to this rig is that its heavy. But to me that translates to being a good sturdy bike. I love it going down hill, its a little slow uphill but overall its great for any type of riding. After all AC…..all conditions! Make sure to research what components are on the bike to see if your getting a good deal. Good luck!
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All I know for now is that it basically stock form but its 2×9 gears not 3×9. I asked for a list of what’s not stock and a cash price. So I’ll let you know what he tells me.
I was thinking of just going with a diamondback xe for now til I could get the bike I want. That way I could buy it new so I know what I have.
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If you do get it, depending on the terrain where you ride, you might leave the 2×9 and just get a bashguard.
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Sorry for the back to back post but I just got a email on the ac 2. Its a 02 and all except the saddle and bars. For $450.
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"maddslacker" wrote
If you do get it, depending on the terrain where you ride, you might leave the 2×9 and just get a bashguard.
Most of my riding will be at oak mountain and huntsville state park. They are both close.
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I have no idea where those are or what type of terrain that translates to…
For $450, I would make sure the bike is in awesome mechanical condition, since it is almost 10 years old. (You did say 2002 model, yes?)
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"Dwhitt1981" wrote
Sorry for the back to back post but I just got a email on the ac 2. Its a 02 and all except the saddle and bars. For $450.
I wouldn’t recommend buying a 9yr old dual suspension bike. What kind of condition is it in? Has it been ridden a lot? There’s a good chance all the pivots/shocks need replacing/servicing, and you may have a hard time finding the parts. That suspension design is several generations old, not sure if Giant still stocks replacement parts.
Most importantly: does it fit you?
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The age is the only thing I keep looking at. I don’t know the guy our the bike.i think I maybe better off just getting something to get by on for now. I just hate to buy a bike I’ll have $2k in before the year is up.
I was thinking of just getting a diamondback. Ive been looking at the response, recoil, and 29er they have.
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Well what is your price range? I don’t know about your area but where I am at now is a great time to go down to the LBS and try to get a good deal on leftover stock. Mine is blowing out leftover 09’s and 10 bikes…The owner is currently getting leftover wheelsets to his shop from the supplier for me to look at. I bought a roadbike this same way and saved over $500. It also is nice to support the LBS and build a good relationship with them. Cash talks too…never be afraid to offer your LBS cash for a bike you like, the sight of cash is powerful these days…
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As I posted previously I bought a 2005 AC but I did so in 2007 and it was for about the same price. It was a great deal at the time. At this point you may just be paying for the frame. I would think that you could find a better deal. Or maybe add some money and you can do even better.
Make sure the bike is your size..
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I’m getting a headache tryin to make up my mind for my first bike. I’ve looked at the diamondback response xe new $329, specialized hardrock disc sport new $600, and a demo giant revel 0 $550.These all look to be in the same area as far as parts go. I just want the best for the money and will be looking to upgrade next year to a fs if I still like it. Just don’t see myself dropping $1000 right out of the box.
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Which one is the most comfortable to ride?
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I’ve only been able to ride in store so far. When we went looking it was raining . But they all felt good. Or at least as far as I could tell.
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Hey Dwhitt1981…do you have a trail close by your local LBS? If so any good bike shop should let you take any bike, (mine also has demo bikes) out for a spin on your local trail. Feel it out…With the economy where it is now any bike shop should be more then willing to let you test ride a bike. It is pretty fun to ride in the rain on the trail as well. It will really benefit you to get to ride the different bikes because ridding in the parking lot is much different then being on a trail. You may find the a $300-$500 bike will inspire you to dig deeper in those pockets for a good quality bike. Specialized has some sweet inexpensive models this year…(camber series) You truely get what you pay for.
I can almost guarantee you that you will love the sport and want to upgrade sooner then later. I bought a cheaper first bike and I still have it but I was thinking the same thing when I was looking. After the first season of riding I bought a Titus frame and built up a bike myself…this sport is like crack!
Just my opinion though… 😀
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Hey Dwhitt1981…do you have a trail close by your local LBS? If so any good bike shop should let you take any bike, (mine also has demo bikes) out for a spin on your local trail. Feel it out…With the economy where it is now any bike shop should be more then willing to let you test ride a bike. It is pretty fun to ride in the rain on the trail as well. It will really benefit you to get to ride the different bikes because ridding in the parking lot is much different then being on a trail. You may find the a $300-$500 bike will inspire you to dig deeper in those pockets for a good quality bike. Specialized has some sweet inexpensive models this year…(camber series) You truely get what you pay for.
I can almost guarantee you that you will love the sport and want to upgrade sooner then later. I bought a cheaper first bike and I still have it but I was thinking the same thing when I was looking. After the first season of riding I bought a Titus frame and built up a bike myself…this sport is like crack!
Just my opinion though… 😀
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When I went to the LBS I thought that I’d buy from them because of the whole you get what you pay for. But the more I look at the Diamondback’s they have alot of the same brand name components. I just hate to know I put $500 into a bike that I don’t ride. But in the same I’d hate to be on a $200 pos that I hate.
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"Dwhitt1981" wrote
When I went to the LBS I thought that I’d buy from them because of the whole you get what you pay for. But the more I look at the Diamondback’s they have alot of the same brand name components. I just hate to know I put $500 into a bike that I don’t ride. But in the same I’d hate to be on a $200 pos that I hate.
I can see what you are saying a bit but coming from a guy that bought a mid level Cannondale a few years back and spent around $700 and it is a good bike but it really didn’t take me that long to be craving a nicer bike. I could have spent more money at the time but wanted to be conservative just in case I didn’t like biking, but looking back that was a dumb ideal.
I just like to support the local store and build a good repore with those guys. A friendship with the LBS is priceless in my opinion. I ride in group rides and also do trail maintenance with those guys and the owner takes care of me when I am looking to buy something new. I know that online the prices are low but if I can get something for a little over the cost + shipping from online I will go with the LBS. Are you not looking to spend over $500?
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Many LBS’s may have some good deals going right now with trying to get rid of last years models or some good rental bikes from last year.
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yes I’m looking to spend $500-$750. I’ve been talking to the owner of the LBS for some time now. He’s already told me to come with cash and it would help. We have LBS for all the major brands giant,specialized,cannondale,and trek but I’m looking more at the giants and specialized.
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I own a Giant and three Specialized (mine and two kids’ models) all four are excellent bikes.
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I don’t know if your LBS does it, but ours has used bikes also. I guess maybe they get them as trade ins. Also, if you are talking to other riders, they may know somebody looking to sell and upgrade, like you will be in the future. I got a great deal on a used Specialized Stump Jumper, and my son got a used Specialized Rock Hopper. (I guess I should let you know that we found our bikes through other local riders, not at the LBS.)
I am a new rider, but one thing I can say, is that WEIGHT makes a difference. Maybe it’s just because I’m oder(41), but I much prefer my light bike to his. He is also taller than me and he got a larger frame size, and I can definitely agree with everybody that size matters. I can control my bike alot better than his.
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Hey if you’re looking at a good cheap hard tail take a look at the Trek 820 its what I have and its great.
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Dude, I rode a Trek 3500 for about 8 months before I got a flaming hot deal on a Giant Anthem X1 frame. The trek held up surprising well and is still ride-able to this day. It is over a year old and the only thing I changed were the tires.
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