If you endure uphills purely so you can enjoy the downhills then the reign X needs to be on your list. 6.7 inch of travel ensures big hit capabilities but as it’s delivered via the Maestro suspension system it remains a stable and efficient pedaling platform.
The Giant Reign X2 2010 Features are:
Frame: AluxX SL aluminium, Fluid FormedTM, 6.7 inch/170mm Maestro Suspension Marzocchi Roco R, coil
Fork: Marzocchi 55R w/ 20mm Thru Axle and tapered steerer, 160mm
Gears: 18 Shimano SLX w/ Race Face Atlas Shiftguide SRAM X5
Shifters: SRAM X5
Wheels: WTB Dual Duty FR Giant Tracker Disc w/ 20mm Axle Formula Disc Sealed bearing w/ 12mm Axle Stainless Steel, 14/15g
Brakes: Avid Juicy 3 Avid Juicy 3 hydraulic discs, 185 mm rotors Avid Juicy 3 hydraulic discs, 160 mm rotors
Drivetrain: Truvativ Ruktion 2.0, 24/36/RG crankset, Truvativ Howitzer, External BB, Shimano HG-73 chain, SRAM PG950 11-34 cassette
Extra Features: Giant Connect Kenda Nevegal, 26x2.35 inch Folding FrontFizik Zeak w/ 7mm Manganese rails, Custom for Giant saddle
