| Many expensive branded things turn out to be | | | | a lot of the top-rated Giant bikes are |
| disappointing. When it comes to high-risk | | | | lightweight and aerodynamic - all but |
| recreational vehicles like mountain bikes, | | | | streamlined to fly. The Giant NRS 2, for |
| falling short of expectations may not only be | | | | example, is considered light for a |
| "disappointing," but possibly even | | | | full-suspension machine. The slight weight |
| life-threatening! Thankfully, consumers help | | | | difference between this model and its |
| each other decide which brands are good and | | | | competitors makes all the difference for |
| which are not and avoid fatal pitfalls, by | | | | racing cyclists with a discriminating eye, |
| placing certain labels higher than others in | | | | and a drive to win. |
| terms of purchase priority. Giant mountain | | | | |
| bikes sell a lot, and are considered top of | | | | Not to be pigeonholed, however, Giant is also |
| the line. Are they worth the hype? | | | | recently branching out into making notable |
| | | | "muscle" bikes. The Trance line of bikes, |
| Well, if the many satisfied online reviewers | | | | fortified with the new "Maestro" rear |
| are to be believed, they certainly are. There | | | | suspension, is taking the place of the VT |
| are currently hundreds of reviews for Giant | | | | line. Before the Trance line came into the |
| mountain bikes on the popular bike review | | | | fore, the VT line received considerable |
| site, MTB Review (Mtbr.com). The Giant NRS | | | | praise from many users. Like the NRS, it |
| line, in particular, has merited the | | | | received the "Freeride Choice Award." Some |
| "Freeride Choice Award," after getting close | | | | users may complain of excessive weight, but |
| to a perfect 5 rating from an adequate number | | | | compared to the other features, it may prove |
| of reviewers. Talk about satisfying its | | | | to be an excellent deal. We have yet to hear |
| costumers! Giant models are built to please, | | | | from other Trance users on this. |
| and they deliver. | | | | |
| | | | Price may be a problem for the bargain |
| Giant has developed models for different body | | | | hunter, but with brand names like Trek, |
| sizes, so that women and kids may not feel | | | | Intense, Ellsworth and yes, the Giant, you |
| excluded from its clientele. Another big | | | | get what you pay for - which is quality. You |
| thing (pun intended) about the Giant bike is | | | | can surf the Web and see for yourself that |
| that it places priority on manageable weight | | | | various Giant mountain bikes are highly rated |
| and speed. Ironically, given the brand name, | | | | by a great many users, and for good reason. |