Giant glory comp 08.....what is it worth?

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Giant glory comp 08.....what is it worth?

Answer 1

Well these are the full specs:

Upgrades from 07 Glory 1 Rockshox Totem IS Coil fork

Fox DHX4.0 rear shock

Avid code 5 brakeset

SDG BelAir ST saddle & I Beam post



sizes XS.15, S:16.5, M:16.5, L:18

colour Anodised Silver

frame ALUXX SL alloy Maestro 8" of travel, 150 O.L.D. rear spacing

fork Rockshox Totem IS Coil w/1.5" alloy steerer, 7"/180mm

rear shock Fox DHX 4.0 coil w?ProPedal + adj. tuning range

rear derailleur SRAM X-7 9 speed

front derailleur Shimano Saint  

shifters SRAM X-7 trigger shift 18 speed

crankset Raceface Ride DH X-Type 24/36T w/bashguard

bottom bracket Raceface Ride DH X-Type integrated, outboard

shift/chain guide  

chain Shimano Deore HG73 9 speed

cassette SRAM PG950 9 speed 11-34T

brakes Avid Code 5 hydraulic w/8" rotors

brake levers Avid Code hydraulic

hubs Fr: Formula 20mm | Sun Ringle 150mm, thru-axle

rims Alex Supra BH disc 26" * 32H w/eyelets

spokes DT Swiss 14/15G competition stainless

tyres Fr: Kenda Bluegroove 2.5 Stick-E | Rr: Nevagal 2.5 Stick-E

pedals  

h.bar/stem Raceface Evolve DH low rise/Raceface Diabolus D2

seat post SDG I Beam

saddle SDG Bellair ST I Beam

grips Giant lock-on

And for a giant that has a strong build quality with a price of around $3500 i would buy it if you are willing to pay that price and need a tough strong mountain bike but if you don't do much serious offroading then i would go for one with less gadgets.