Giant reign

[Alex12]

well im currently looking for a second hand bike for around the £600 mark (open to offers if anyone on here has a bike they are selling )

so anyway iv taken a fancy to the a 2006 giant reign 3, however can anyone clarify what the difference betweem the reign 1, reign 2 and reign 3 is? is it just the spec thats different? which one is the best?

cheers

[pedantlewis]

Reign 1 is top of the range, 3 has the same frame but lesser everything else.

[snotrag]

What he said. Frame is the same across the board.

Reign 3 will have relatively basic kit on it, but is perfectly serviceable. You will, of course, get a great, if slightly weighty, frame as a base, which is worthy of some great upgrades. Heres mine0, bought frame only (euro spec, hence the brown!), built with 2008 XT, Fox Float 36, ZTR/Hope Pro" tubeless wheelset and EA70. Eeeesss niiicee...!

Edited by snotrag on Thursday 7th August 20:32

[v8 jago]

I was going to get a reign 1 before i bought my ransom. I rate giant bikes they are built very well and very ballanced. I dont think you will go far wrong if you buy one and ive never heard a bad thing about them either which says a lot for a bike.

[a11y_m]

Reign's a good choice, but I'm baised...

As said, same frame but different spec. The better ones will also have a better rear shock too. I bought mine (think it's a 2 but honestly can't remember!) as a frame-only from a mate and it came with a Fox RP23:



Needs proper tyres though

[Alex12]

Thanks for the advise guys, im looking at getting the reign 3 06 model and then upgrading as and when, the reigns pictured in this threat look lovely btw.

[Alex12]

Bit more advise please guy, iv seen a giant reign 3 06 in mint condition only been ridden on the road 6 times never been off road for £550, anyone think this is a good deal?

cheers

[a11y_m]

What size do you need?

If you want a small one, you can get a brand new (but 2006 OR 2007 year model) for <£1k from here:
2006 - http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m1b...
2007 - http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m1b...

They also had brand Reign 3's for £800 but they're gone. Based on that I think £550 for a lightly used one seems fair, IMO.

Ally

[Alex12]

Finally got my reign , its the 2006 model reign 3, its a good base bike and will upgrade parts as and when. but im very impressed with it so far, iv been riding it pritty hard on quiet a few rides and its taken it all with ease, i only wish i would have bought one ages ago

Here it is:

[v8 jago]

Glad you like it. I think it will do almost anything you throw at it. Just got it in time for all those boggy winter conditions. Hope you got some nobblies with it

[Alex12]

Cheers, yep i think your right about that, i think i might need to upgrade the disks though to some 8" ones, the 6's are a bit small considering it likes to go down mountains so quickly .
Think i might have to get some tractor tyres ready for the winter

[v8 jago]

If you leave the 6`s on you will ride faster down hills, Cos when you get brake fade you will just have to hold on and ride the ride