2005 giant DH comp

[Chief]

hi wondering if any of you guys have any info on the giant DH comp. how will it be if i use it for mostly whistler and some shore? :fu: how does the frame handle is it reliable the spec looks pretty good but are there any durability issues? how do the boxxers work ive only ever ridden marz but ive heard that the rockshox's feel alot different but are better. just wondering if its a good bike thanks

[Banshee Beast]

It is a sweet ride. It is what I use. Whistler or the shore will be no problems for this bike. Running a Slider on mine, so can't comment on the BoXXers though. The chainguide is smaller than on the earlier models and is wayyyyy better! Check bolts once in awhile. Sometimes they come loose. Loctite fixes that. Get the damn bike. You'll not be sorry!!

[Chief]

the only thing is that i will have to sell my g spot then whitch i bought for all round bike but then i bought a hardtail so i just use it for whistler and shore so i guess the giant would be better for whistler and about the same for shore i like to go fast so that gives the giant a hand up and the giant has a nice part spec diabolus,easton, and such

[Jeff M]

Well it certainly won't have the shore ability of your G-spot when it comes to the tight stuff, it's a long wheelbase DH sled. That being said I think it's a great bike. A friend of mine rides an 02 and other than some initial shock troubles (02s came with an RS rear shock) he's had no problems and is mostly on original parts. Giants always come well spec'ed for the money. I wouldn't worry about the boxxer, it'll require a bit more maintence than a Marzocchi but if you stay on top of that it should last years.

[Chief]

what will i have to do maintnence wise to the boxxer and how often?

[atb]

what will i have to do maintnence wise to the boxxer and how often?

change the the oil every 3-4 months, or when ever it doesnt feal right. boxxers are also very eazy to work on.

i used to have a giant dh team and i loved it. i rode to for shore all the time and never found it too long, but i also had a 24" rear wheel.

[Straw]

change the the oil every 3-4 months, or when ever it doesnt feal right. boxxers are also very eazy to work on.

i used to have a giant dh team and i loved it. i rode to for shore all the time and never found it too long, but i also had a 24" rear wheel.

People always bag on that 24'' wheel of yours on here I notice...

[Chief]

ya i like my dual 26" nothing wrong with 24's but it just dont feel right for me
the boxxer issue dosnt seem to bad i dont have a problm with maintnence. and im sure it will outpreform my jr t

[JCL]

Have you tried a Faith ? Probably the best all-round bike I've ridden.
I can't work out why they're not everywhere ?

[Chief]

no i would look at one but im thinking about the dhcomp because i want a full on dh bike and i can get it for cheapizlle

[Chief]

how much do you guys think a almost new 2005 dh comp is worth bone stock?
i know cove is selling them for 4500 or somthing so how much should i expect to pay for slightly used? and how does the re sell value hold up on them?

[Chief]

bump?

[Banshee Beast]

Don't know what "bump" means, but I'm guessing a good used one should be around $3k or cheaper. Like almost every other bike they take a shit kicking if "used"

[Straw]

Don't know what "bump" means, but I'm guessing a good used one should be around $3k or cheaper. Like almost every other bike they take a shit kicking if "used"

Bump just means Cove Rider wants more people to view his post, so he puts in a random response to get his thread to the top of the page.

[Banshee Beast]

Bump just means Cove Rider wants more people to view his post, so he puts in a random response to get his thread to the top of the page.


Thanks Dog!!

[Chief]

and the i bought one and it is in new condition no dirt on it anywhere and if 3k used i guess i got a goood deal rocking the dh comp from now on holla

[Banshee Beast]

You'll love that bike. It'll do ANYTHING you throw at it!! Put a set of Juicy's on that and you'll be rockin'

[Chief]

wow i was thinking exatctly that put a set of juicys on.
ill post up some pics once i get the bike poppin

[ShoreIH]

wow i was thinking exatctly that put a set of juicys on.
ill post up some pics once i get the bike poppin


nice bike, you got a good deal too :). But stop with the "gangster" talk :lol:

[Chief]

camon boooooyyy

im straight outta compton:damn: :usa:

[Hack On Wheels]

Its painful to read... please post pics ASAP! Hope you have fun on it.

[spookymilk]

Saint brakes :o

[Zaskar]

i ride a dh team, its a wicked bike. i got complete faith (haha oh, the pun) in giants ability to throw together a wicked bike after riding one for a season and a half. i'd say go for it, but i might be selling mine soon. school is getting the best of me. it's definitely not a reflection of the bike, if you have the opportunity to try one out id throw a leg over one and take it for a spin.

only downside is the linkage can scrape since it hangs down low, and the chainguide compatibility is a bit of a pain. but thats all stuff you can deal with/work around.

[toothpaste welds suc]

[QUOTE=cove-rider]and the i bought one and it is in new condition no dirt on it anywhere and if 3k used i guess i got a goood deal


nice what size di you get? they are pretty big bikes. is it a 05? local guy selling it?

[Chief]

its a small 16.5 and i keep my cards close to me