Hello and which Giant Rincon?

[TheBigGeeUK]

Hello all,

I've just recently taken up cycling having been medically downgraded (I'm military) for the last 4 years with a bad back. I seriously need to get rid of the spare tyre or 3 that I have!

I'm enjoying every minute of it and having set myself a little target (very little compared to yourselves!) of 1000Km before the year is out, I have so far done 558Km's since starting in March. Believe me when I say thats quite good for me and by the looks of it I will pass it very easily!

I'm enjoying it so much, I've decided to get to know more about bikes they way they work and how to fix them, purely for a personal interest.

With this in mind I've come across lots of different parts and terms and thought it would be a good idea to start off with my current bike and learn every part of it. This is were I'm having a few problems as I cannot find my particular bike anywhere on the net.

I have a Giant Rincon. I have found lots of Rincons (presumably newer/older versions) but not one in the same colour as mine.

Here is a photo:

Does anyone know which year Rincon it is?

Any advice for a beginner is very much appreciated.

 

[postman]

Try and see if you can find an id number under the bottom bracket then e-mail Giant advice centre.If they have one.

 

[djc]

hi,

I have just been looking at purchsing a new bike and have been looking at one ogf these. How do you find it? I was also looking at frame size. I am 6'1" with an inside leg of 34" an was looking at a 21" frame how dose that compair with you?

 

[punkypossum]

If you post that question on our mountain bike partner forum, I bet there will be people on there that can answer your question!

http://91.151.214.107/index.php?sid=f800945365e8434f0d2f3cce8f6f4149

 

[TheBigGeeUK]

hi,

I have just been looking at purchsing a new bike and have been looking at one ogf these. How do you find it? I was also looking at frame size. I am 6'1" with an inside leg of 34" an was looking at a 21" frame how dose that compair with you?

I love it bud. I'm 6ft with inside leg of 30 (short legs compared to rest of me, obviously! ) and it fits me fine. When I went to buy a bike out here in Germany, I told the guy in the bike shop roughly how much I had too spend and he had me on several bikes around the same price range. This one felt more comfortable than the rest most of which where more expensive, including a newer Red Rincon (which he said was actually not as good a bike as the one I bought, even though it was more expensive!), so I think it's great. I would seriously recommend going to a decent bike shop and trying a few out if they let you.

The one I went to even gave you a free service after 300Km's or 3 months (whichever the soonest). I don't know if most places do that or not!

Good luck with your bike hunting!

Thanks PunkyPossum I'll try that forum!