Giant Boulder range...
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 1:32 pm
Hi all,
Looking to make teh leap into the mtb world. I'm a long-time roadie, but with two daughters (12 & 15yo) mtb-ing is a much more family-friendly activity...
Hit the LBS yesterday, which is a Giant dealer. Was eyeing off the Boulder range, as they are in my price bracket.
Dealer was working hard to upsell me to a Talon. I said I basically want to take teh kids to ride fire-trails and beginner to medium (eventually) level single-track at Daisy Hill 1-2 weekends per month. Maybe the odd race for something different just for fun (maybe 1-2 per year at the most).
Its a bit frustrating coming form a roadie background (where I'm really well-versed in what comprises value vs just-for-bling), to an area where I am flying blind about equipment. Hoping someone could offer some advice as to whether the Boulders are a descent entry-level mtb for the desired purpose, or if I'm aiming too low... Budget is tight, so bang-for-buck & value-sweetspots is definitely the priority over looking cool on the trail...
Many thanks in advance!!
Cheers,
Abby
Looking to make teh leap into the mtb world. I'm a long-time roadie, but with two daughters (12 & 15yo) mtb-ing is a much more family-friendly activity...
Hit the LBS yesterday, which is a Giant dealer. Was eyeing off the Boulder range, as they are in my price bracket.
Dealer was working hard to upsell me to a Talon. I said I basically want to take teh kids to ride fire-trails and beginner to medium (eventually) level single-track at Daisy Hill 1-2 weekends per month. Maybe the odd race for something different just for fun (maybe 1-2 per year at the most).
Its a bit frustrating coming form a roadie background (where I'm really well-versed in what comprises value vs just-for-bling), to an area where I am flying blind about equipment. Hoping someone could offer some advice as to whether the Boulders are a descent entry-level mtb for the desired purpose, or if I'm aiming too low... Budget is tight, so bang-for-buck & value-sweetspots is definitely the priority over looking cool on the trail...
Many thanks in advance!!
Cheers,
Abby