[Closed] Where do I go for a cheap Giant Reign? (or similar enduro weapon)

DBcoopers cannondale trigger thread raised the 160mm jekyll 4 at 1349. Blimey.
Despite having two enduro bikes I want a third just cos its so cheap..

[url= http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/m1b0s183p5682/CANNONDALE-JEKYLL-4-27-5-2015 ]clickety click[/url]

http://www.destock-cycle.fr/vtt-giant-reign-275-2-ltd-charcoal-c2x17492235

It's funny, I looked for both the Orbea and the Sanction. I found one shop in germany with a medium sanction and the UK Orbea dealer is a complete waste of time. Orbea spain weren't much better, I'd dread to think what they'd be like with a warranty claim so I'll stay WELL away from them.

bloody hell you don't hang about wrecker, cheers for that

is that what you went for in the end? I remember your long thread

trying to get my head round that site

I got the Reign team 0 bud, got it through them too. They were pretty good, slooow courier though. It [i]might[/i] be worth a little haggle.....

Did you ring them up to organise? No UK option in the delivery drop down. Just every other country in the world.

I emailed them. I think delivery was 60 euros, so cheap but don't be in a rush!

OK I'll drop them a line now, cheers 🙂

Welcome. I was mailing a bloke called Florian I think. He's the shot caller there so it seems.

Purchase made.

😀

BOOM

I got mine at beginning of September from Germany for under £1500, which for a bike with Pikes and a Reverb is awesome. Paul's Cycles have a Sanction frame on offer for about the same price.

It's a great bike downhill and regardless of its bulk gets up big steep long loose climbs very well too. The shock seems to take some work to get the best out of it. The long front centre and slack head need weighting more than I am used to. Overall its a good basis to ride and upgrade as you can/need. All I've changed so far is the tyres stem saddle and bottomless tokens in the shock.
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I had a kid asking me 1500 for a secondhand one yesterday, that didn't even have a reverb. Ha.

What do you make of the stock wheels Tomaso?

I already have some 650b wheels but could keep the giant ones for uplifts and/or mud tyres if they're half decent and stiff enough?

The stock wheels are sh*t, but they are pretty much worthless second hand, so you may as well keep them as spares.

The stock wheels are heavy at 2.1kg plus. They are however wide-ish and round. I've had to retension them both and adjust the rear cones to stop the wheel wobbling.
They've not broken yet and seem like all the other Oem wheels I've ever had - built to a price.
New wheels are the first proper upgrade. Just need to sell my old bike!

Thinking of moving a nice set of wheels on if you're interested chaka. Drop me a line.

I got mine via ebay from a seller called JJBikes. They list as being in London but are actually a French Giant shop. My advanced 1 brand new was £2,300 with carbon frame, pikes, reverb etc.

Wrecker - I can't spend more on wheels ATM cheers, looks like Tomaso's your man though.

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Reign is very light. I got the Orbea Rallon though as it's just such a superb bike. 31lbs with pikes, kirk, some pro2/i23 wheels etc. Turns into a dh bike once you reach the top.

[url= http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/m1b0s183p5682/CANNONDALE-JEKYLL-4-27-5-2015 ]Ridiculously priced Jekyll?[/url]

Does it have to be a Medium, would a small do?
My friend has just/today taken delivery of a 2016 Reign so will be selling his small 2015 next week.
Cheers
paul
paul.sal@btinternet.com

I'm sorted now ta, see above

That's a great price for that Giant Reign!

Cha****ng and wrecker, did you pay via PayPal or bank? What were the charges/fees?
Thanks Ste

Paid via CC. Depends on your deal. Paypal will strangle you.

Did you get much off by haggling?

What are the wheels wrecker?

Pro 2 evo w/ trace enduro front and Dt Ex471 rear. Works well with the wide front and strong rear rims.

Ok I'll pass ta, after something light and good as pro2's are, weight is against them.

No sweat dan, I'm not too bothered about selling them.

there is a few deals about on Lapierre Spicy/Zesty bikes still.

I really want the jekyll. When I bought my codeine they were offering 2013 model with fox 32' s fir more than that. The pull shock is supposed to be awesome!! Anyone wanna buy my codeine???

As this seems to be developing into the Enduro bargain bike hunt wanted to ask if any deals on the Orbea Rallons are about as-well?

I couldn't find one aless that RRP, or in fact at all Willy. Searched german and french sites too. There was no stock anywhere, got no reply from the UK rep or Orbea in spain. Too much like hard work so I went elsewhere.

Could I ask what size Reign folks have bought and your height?

I'm 5 11 and not sure whether I'd need a medium or large?

Giant aren't the most helpful with regard to sizing.

Thanks

I got a medium, prob half inch taller than you are. Feels great.

Probably the most comprehensive sizing info [url= http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-gb/bikes/model/reign.27.5.2/19230/77354/ ]here click on sizing info.[/url]
Gutted that wreckers link doesn't have a size small.

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Thanks wrecker - thought maybe there was a secret option I hadn't seen!

Tredz have an orbea rallon x30 with £300 off.

6'1" on a large.

Got your new frame hobbers?

5.11 and a medium is spot on, just put 30mm riser bars on.

Yep, it was waiting for me when I got home. Awesome service, all they wanted was 2 pictures 🙂

I considered the Rallon as well but I think the X30 comes with a QR rear.

I mean WTFLOL!?!

My Reign should be here tomorrow or Thurs. Any set-up tips?

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I considered the Rallon as well but I think the X30 comes with a QR rear.

yes I think it does, but you can buy the 142x 12 rear end for something like £40

Order some token for the shock and fork

Order some token for the shock and fork

Already got some Pike tokens in the garage.

Also already purchased a replacement shock.

:S

New shock? The monarch plus has impressed me no end, despite hankering for a shiney fox number.

Mine comes with the Monarch RT.

I've used the shock on another bike and it's alright, very active and swallows bumps easily.

But I picked up a CCDB Inline for a price I couldn't refuse. Will be keeping the Monarch as a backup though.

But I picked up a CCDB Inline for a price I couldn't refuse. Will be keeping the Monarch as a backup though.

Ah.

Do a little research on the Inline with the Reign. I, and a number of other have tried it it. If you're riding at any pace, quite simply, it doesn't work.

The leverage ratio on the Reign is on the higher side, so the Inline will struggle with that for starters. The useable adjustment range is tiny as a result.

I had all the volume spacers I could in it, and even with all the HS compression on (which then affects the LS) it bottomed out way too easily. I ended up running 10-15% sag to compensate! so it basically rode like a sack of sh*t. Thankfully both of the Inlines I tried broke, so I got to try something else. I would genuinely say the Monarch RT is better on this bike.

If you want something different though, Monarch + DA, Float X, Float X2 in order of performance IMO. The CCDB Air won't fit it for reference.

I am 6'2" and got an XL and it is huge. It has taken some adjusting to but its starting to click with me now. Overall it is a great bike for the money, in fact it's just a great bike! It doesn't feel fast or sprightly up hill but my STRAVA says its quick with PBs up a range of climbs from long slogs like Garburn and Gatesgarth to more technical steep loose climbs.

As for tips...

The stock tyres have Rizla blue sidewalls and were junked instantly from Specialized grid casing Butcher Purgatory combo.

I've fitted nearly a whole pack of bottomless rings to the shock and it doesn't blow through anymore and feels sweet.

The stem got swapped from 70mm to 35mm. And the bars got chopped down a wee bit.

The Deore cranks need heli tapping as their profile means heel rub is inevitable and the black finish wears off and looks pants.

Keep an eye on the OEM wheels spoke tension as they are either slack to start or lack thread lock and go loose quickly. My front wheel got pummelled in Wasdale and has a nice side to side wave now.

The lower shock hardware is fiddly and will test your patience!

Oh and I like how Giant UK have stretched the size guide to allow fort them not importing the XL!
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Monarch + DA

Cheers for the input hobnob, I'll give the Inline a miss then. Won't have any trouble selling it on.

What's the buzz about chain retention? I've got some XT 1x11 kit on the way. Is a chain device required? Will be doing lots of rocky riding.

There are normally a few decent choices floating around second hand. I've tried a few options, run an X2 on mine - which I think is hands down the best shock i've used on any bike.

Chain guides - I run an MRP AMG on mine, just because I race a fair bit and I don't want to lose a chain. I was half tempted to lose the lower bash guard, but the state it's in from all the hits it's taken, i'm very reluctant to (after having bent a chainring from a big rock strike).

I'm happy to stick with the Monarch RT for a bit anyway. And I'll try without a chainguide for a bit, see how it goes.

Cheers for the tips Tomaso, I must confess I'm replacing the drivetrain. brakes, wheels, stem, bar and tyres from the off for stuff I already have.

Well, hoping I'll have the XT 1x11 bits today or tomorrow anyway.

Groundskeepwilly - Pedal and Spoke in Peaslake/Cranleigh have a medium ex-display rallon for sale. Not sure on price but may be worth giving them a ring if its the right size.

Does the Reign still have a problem with the lower linkage snapping or have they solved it?

The frame was completely redesigned for 2015 (to 650b) bob.

No one has snapped one on 120 pages of the 2015 Reign thread on Pinkbike. Some foolhardy types have broken their carbon frames...not mentioning any names that sound like a biscuit...

Blimey, that Reign thread on PB is a bit of a rabbit hole.

Might have to put a day aside to read the whole thing.

Still no sign of Le Reign here.

tap tap tap

c'mon has it arrived yet!?!?

Still no sign of Le Reign here.

Arrived this morning.

Box seemed to have been torn open a bit but all appears to be present and correct.

Sitting astride it, the position feels great. Medium but it's longer than some large bikes, while still being nice and low.

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PICTURES!!!

In time.

Currently babysitting while bike is stripped to chassis in garage.

Nice to see they've included downtube guides for rear brake as well as internal cable routing.

Even if they're on the wrong side.

Pics and first ride report here now...
http://unduro.co.uk/mtb/giant-reign-first-ride-or-how-i-lost-my-self-respect-but-gained-a-new-bike/

Cool blog. I bought a pack of spacers for the monarch plus on mine. I doubt I'll use them all so I can throw one your way if it'll fit the normal monarch?

My old one's demise:

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It's replacement isn't quite so offensive to the eye 🙂

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Is the 29er for sale? Could be intrested..

Wrecker - That's very kind thanks but my pal already offered me some last night I think. And glad you like the blog, if you click the FB/Twitter/Insta icons on it you can follow/like to get updates.

rock3 - Yes it is, please email me.

hobnob - I quite like the green, it's nowhere near as offensive as the orange/yellow or the new turquoise/yellow.

The green was better in the flesh to be fair, it wouldn't have been my first choice, but Giant kindly replaced it with the colour I wanted (but didn't want to wait for when I got the bike ~12 months ago).

The orange one, i'm probably conditioned to it now - Whistler hire bike number 1, i've been around hundreds of them all summer. The new turquoise one - better in the flesh, and a great spec, my wife likes the colour of it 🙂

Just ordered a Reign this morning 😀 any updates from the folks who bought theirs recently?

Yes, it's still awesome.

Earlier today on top of a hill...
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Also, I had to put lots more air than expected in the shock (Monarch RT3 - about 250psi) - but it is very impressive.

Glad I didn't bother upgrading it in the end.

I've started reading the Pink Bike thread, looks like the monarch is the best option albeit with some reduction bands. Is that a wheel upgrade?

The standard shock isn't too bad, considering it's not exactly a high end one.

Save your money for something really good for it (vivid air/float x2/11-6)

I've started reading the Pink Bike thread, looks like the monarch is the best option albeit with some reduction bands.

The Monarch RT is great, yeah - no need for any bands on mine.

Supple, gets full travel, good support. Hard work pumping it up to 250psi though.

Is that a wheel upgrade?

Did you feel the wheels were the first thing to upgrade?

HobNob, I'm finding your posts very informative over on PB cracking looking bike too.

Where could I find one of these in Large for da barginz?