witch is a better full suspension mountain bike. a trek fuel ex 8 or a giant trance 1 or trance x1.. all 2008

Answer 1

The '08 Fuel EX is way better.....if you get the chance to test one, you'll see. The only weird/irritating thing about it is that you have to remove the skewer to take off the rear wheel.

The Trance is a very good bike, too! There's a lot of chatter about other brands and all the boutique bike manufacturers, but Giant puts out solid stuff at a good price, and they usually spec it well. The Maestro linkage is a great design and has always gotten great reviews. If you were looking at an '07 or earlier Fuel EX, I'd steer you to the Trance instead.

The bottom line, though, is to get the one that has the best combination of price and components......both companies and both frame designs are very good. I think Trek is really onto something with their new design, though.....feels AWESOME.

Answer 2

It depends on fit.

This year Trek redesigned the Fuel EX, so it's kinda of the first run, while the Trance been around for a couple of years.

It's just a question to try them and see how they fit. Theoretically, the Trance Maestro suspension desing is better than the Fuel (even when Trek enhanced the Fuel design), but how the whole bike feels is important.

Answer 3

You won't find one. You aren't too short for a small framed FS bike by any manufacturer, which usually start at $1200. Anything less will be a tank, you'll be pushing uphill instead of riding. Just passed a guy on my trail pushing his somewhat DH bike with full helmet and pads up a sliight incline. I'd try craigslist, which is really hit or miss but you can find some real good deals, like some off brands like a Jamis Dakar XC or a GT.

Answer 4

as much as i love giants (I have two road bikes) I think the Trel is much better.
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