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Mar 01
You Know You Want It!
It has been months that i keep coming back to Giantnerd.com site staring at this bike, reading reviews, comparing it with other bikes under $1000. Until I popped up a question of which is the best choice.
At first, I wanted the Zeppelin Elite, but i thought of saving the 100 bucks to buy on some other stuff that i would need on the bike. And I had no regrets.
I ordered the marauder on Friday, it was delivered in my front door on Wednesday, faster than i thought!
It came double boxed, semi assembled. I could have assembled it myself then I read from here that i would need to take it to a local shop to validate the warranty. So I paid 96 bucks to get it assembled (quite high price). If only Airborne bikes have the option for pro-build, i could have added it in my purchase.
After it was assembled, there is an issue with the Front Derailleur. Due to the design of the frame, front derailleur cannot be adjusted/lowered. I cannot shift the wheelset to the smallest because of that.
Not a big deal for me, so i just left it that way. There is nothing else i can do.
After i got home with the bike, i noticed that the seatpost is too low for me, so i adjusted it.
As i try to tighten it, BAM! it snapped, lost thread. So I had to buy a quick release instead.
The saddle is not that comfortable too, I guess I have to buy a new one too.
Those three are the only issues i found on this bike.
Yesterday, I had a chance to ride it for 12 miles. Overall, this bike extremely rocks! I know I will enjoy every ride i take with this one. I even recommended it to my friend. One of these days, he will place an order too.
We'll cruise NJ trails this coming spring and summer!
This bike certainly is one of my best buys this year.
I know you want it, so go for it dude! You'll never go wrong. At it's price, it's already a steal!
Posted 03.01.11
Mar 01
You Know You Want It!
It has been months that i keep coming back to Giantnerd.com site staring at this bike, reading reviews, comparing it with other bikes under $1000. Until I popped up a question of which is the best choice.
At first, I wanted the Zeppelin Elite, but i thought of saving the 100 bucks to buy on some other stuff that i would need on the bike. And I had no regrets.
I ordered the marauder on Friday, it was delivered in my front door on Wednesday, faster than i thought!
It came double boxed, semi assembled. I could have assembled it myself then I read from here that i would need to take it to a local shop to validate the warranty. So I paid 96 bucks to get it assembled (quite high price). If only Airborne bikes have the option for pro-build, i could have added it in my purchase.
After it was assembled, there is an issue with the Front Derailleur. Due to the design of the frame, front derailleur cannot be adjusted/lowered. I cannot shift the wheelset to the smallest because of that.
Not a big deal for me, so i just left it that way. There is nothing else i can do.
After i got home with the bike, i noticed that the seatpost is too low for me, so i adjusted it.
As i try to tighten it, BAM! it snapped, lost thread. So I had to buy a quick release instead.
The saddle is not that comfortable too, I guess I have to buy a new one too.
Those three are the only issues i found on this bike.
Yesterday, I had a chance to ride it for 12 miles. Overall, this bike extremely rocks! I know I will enjoy every ride i take with this one. I even recommended it to my friend. One of these days, he will place an order too.
We'll cruise NJ trails this coming spring and summer!
This bike certainly is one of my best buys this year.
I know you want it, so go for it dude! You'll never go wrong. At it's price, it's already a steal!
Posted 03.01.11
