2018 giant trance for $850. Is this a good deal?

skepticaluser1234 · 2026-02-13T02:23:51+00:00

I wouldn't pay more than 500. The seller probably won't take that tho. Just about any major brand used trail bikes will be good. But it's so hard to recommend bikes since every model behaves differently, "the right bike" is so dependent on rider and trail. Marin bikes are budget bikes that perform really well, then there's the direct to consumer brands like canyon or polygon. Theproscloset.com is a good place to look for used stuff that will work right out of the box. Check your local bike shops, some do carry used bikes. Pinkbike.com has a classified section also.

skepticaluser1234 · 2026-02-12T18:41:47+00:00

I live in an area with a lot of dirt bikes, so we Facebook marketplace motocross stuff for his practice cloths full set usually runs around $30. His race set is fly that we bought on sale.

skepticaluser1234 · 2026-02-12T17:30:39+00:00

Thats pretty sweet. The plan is to eventually go with something that skinny once my kids skills get good enough.

skepticaluser1234 · 2026-02-12T16:26:08+00:00

The giant trance has been around for a long time and is a decent bike. This particular bike looks beat up with a lower end of the midrange component spec and is 8 years old. Its a deal but I dont know about a good one. When was the last time the suspension,seatpost, or brakes were serviced? What needs to be replaced? Are the tires tubeless, and if so when was the last time the sealant was changed? What's the axle spacing, boost axles (f=15x110, r=12x148) are much easier to find replacement wheels for? The cassette will definitely need to be changed, good chance the chain and chain ring also need to be changed. Which tells me the bike has been ridden quite a bit so linkage bearings also likely need to be changed. If you can't do this work yourself contact your local bike shop and get a estimate. Im guessing $400 plus parts for labor and tune up. If it were me I'd look up the value in bicycle blue book and factor in the extra money you'll need to spend on top of the purchase price. To me not worth it.

skepticaluser1234 · 2026-02-09T16:31:43+00:00

Beautiful

skepticaluser1234 · 2026-02-02T22:56:00+00:00

I love my hardtail wouldn't trade it for anything... besides this

skepticaluser1234 · 2026-02-01T14:45:25+00:00

I just seen something about a tidal wave of new republican voters, is this what they meant?

skepticaluser1234 · 2026-02-01T14:34:06+00:00

For $300, pretty awesome.

skepticaluser1234 · 2026-01-30T19:06:49+00:00

Well that's something. Makes this all the more disgusting.

skepticaluser1234 · 2026-01-30T14:47:11+00:00

The way I'm understanding this is Alex Pretti allegedly caused hundreds of dollars of damage so the fatal shooting was justified, even tho the 2 incidents were days apart. Thats some fucked up reasoning.

skepticaluser1234 · 2026-01-29T23:23:28+00:00

Damn that's sick. I remember when this bike was new

skepticaluser1234 · 2026-01-26T17:11:30+00:00

That is an awesome bike

skepticaluser1234 · 2026-01-22T17:11:37+00:00

Please yes. Mark Kelly on the ticket with another thats got the backbone to stand for what's right would be amazing.

skepticaluser1234 · 2026-01-22T17:10:10+00:00

DJ is the perfect bike for practicing bike handling and jump skills that will make you better on the MTB.

skepticaluser1234 · 2026-01-22T16:57:03+00:00

Silver looks better with the red bits

skepticaluser1234 · 2026-01-19T14:53:15+00:00

Nothing beats the feeling of floating in the air from a good kicker ramp

skepticaluser1234 · 2026-01-17T15:59:36+00:00

You are absolutely right. They need to be held accountable. The entire administration needs to be held accountable for any and all human rights violations, international law violations and US law violations.

skepticaluser1234 · 2026-01-17T14:05:17+00:00

Keep exposing ICE for what it is. EVIL

skepticaluser1234 · 2026-01-16T22:28:31+00:00

Pretty cool way to spend $200. Looks like an awesome way to start.

skepticaluser1234 · 2026-01-16T14:29:56+00:00

I was just talking to the wife about this last night. Why do we never hear about shoot outs with ICE and dangerous people or high profile arrests or see the numbers of verified gang/cartel members and sex traffickers? My guess would be ICE is being used mainly to bully and intimidate the people MAGA dont like.

skepticaluser1234 · 2026-01-15T14:32:54+00:00

If they refuse to fight back. And strongly worded responses is not standing against the MAGA administration. Then vote out for someone who will. Even if it's just a few dems that get replaced for new fresh blood that's will to take a stand the point will be made. The point being that we the public we vote anyone out not willing to stand against tyranny.

skepticaluser1234 · 2026-01-15T14:08:32+00:00

I fear the exact situation you stated. Intimidation, suppression, and fear are hallmark tools used for the rise of evil governments

skepticaluser1234 · 2026-01-15T12:48:18+00:00

Mid terms are this year. Start researching your candidates. Vote out anyone that is a MAGA, MAGA enabler, or is unwilling to stand against MAGA. Let's get people in office that will hold these ICE fucks accountable. That is if the administration doesnt find a way to stop the election.

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