Depending on what type of biking you are into, the Giant Rincon may be the bike for you. I have been using this bike for a couple of years and haven't had many problems with it. Even when I pushed this bike past its limits it still performed for the most part.
This bike is a cross country bike and a good one at that. It is very light weight for its price range. The handle bar and seat position make this bike very comfortable and I have had no problems going on 50km flat trail rides. The 100mm suspension is acceptable for this bike, however if you ride on a rocky trail, your wrists might feel it. It is definitely worth paying a few extra dollars to buy the disc brake version. You do not want to be riding on a cliff side trail in the rain with V brakes, trust me. This bike shifts very well and you can leave fellow riders in the dust on cross country rides. I began riding downhill and free ride trails with this bike and it has held up well. The seat position is a little high and may make you feel nervous going down steep hills. I would not take this bike off drops more than 3 feet as it is an XC bike, and from my own experience. However if you do crash on drops around 5 feet this bike can handle it! The Giant Rincon held up great for me until I bought a bike built for the discipline of downhill.
Pros; Light weight, comfortable, durable, a great bike if you’re on a budget ($500-$1000)
Cons; V brake version can be nerve-wracking in the rain for new riders, seat position is a little high for steep descents, 100mm suspension fork may be a little small for rocky trails.
Bottom line this bike is a great beginner bike for those interested in the sport of mountain biking. Starting with an XC bike can lead you to several other mountain biking disciplines.
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