Giant Bicycle Inc. Sedona SX

Price Paid:  $330.00 at Cactus Bike

Favorite Ride:
Giant Sedona

Summary:
The bike rides very well. The height of the handle bars and their width is good; plus, the gears move easily. The brakes are excellent; the bike stops quickly and smoothly.

Strengths:
The seat is comfortable and the shock absorber is excellent. The brakes are smooth and quick.

Weaknesses:
Finding the right tire pressure is a little tricky.

Similar Products Used:
N/A

Price Paid:  $399.00 at Orange Cycle

Favorite Ride:
Giant Sedona SX

Bike Setup:
Done by the shop.

Summary:
When you get on this bike you want to ride forever. Comfortable seat and gear shifter. Rides like a dream. This is last years model (2002) that I got for an awsome deal.

Strengths:
Comfort is high, balance is great.

Weaknesses:
Seat wiggles a little in the horizontal plane.

Similar Products Used:
I test rode some Trek mountain bikes, but decided on this "comfort" mountain bike because I like the more upright ride(less painful on the back). My ride profile is 80% recreational/ 20% hard trails.

Price Paid:  $0.00

Bike Setup:
Sedona SX 2002ì

Summary:
This is one sweet all purpose comfort bike. Spending the extra money for the higher quality components is well worth while. The shifting is smooth, the breaking strong, and the ride smooth.

Strengths:
Comfort. Quality. Bang for the buck. Seems to be the only bike in it's class that comes in 23"

Weaknesses:
OK, I got the 23" frame cause I'm tall. You'd think they'd give you higher handlebars on the 23" frame. They do not. so I had to spend extra to get them. Also, (nit picking here) the seat that comes with the bike is not as nice (comfortable) as the Specialized comfort seat.k

Similar Products Used:
Test rode the Specialized Expedition Elite and the Trek.......forgot what they're similar product is.c