Which should I choose...Giant Yukon vs Giant XTC 2?

Question

I am currently looking to buy a mountain bike with which I can do some trail riding and also a bit on the street. I am 210 pounds and i can bunny-hop a bike about a foot off the ground which I enjoy doing, and I'd like the bike to not break in half when i do so. I am not going to kill the thing, I just want a bike that can stand a little banging around. Which one is the smarter buy? spend the extra $200 and go for the xtc, or is the yukon good enough?

Answer 1

well the yukon is exellent for jumping but the xct2 is a better bike but its not made fore jumping im sure you would be able to do it and it shouldnt fall to peices wen u do but if i was going to do bunny hops and jumps i would get the yukon coz thats wot ther made 4

Answer 2

The XTC, it is a proven bike that has been around for several years, it is spec'd better than the Yukon and for $200 more is a better buy.

Answer 3

Both are solid bikes that will hold up well. The XTC has better components. It is up to you whether you want to spend the extra money to get better shifters, derailleurs, cranks....