Thinking about picking up a low mileage Giant Stance for 900-1000 bucks tomorrow. I've had some Giant's in my time (Giant Yukon FX was my first fs bike... awesome but I cracked the subframe) and been pretty satisfied but it is stacked up against a 2018 Trek Fuel EX8 that I can get for $1600.
Weird question I know bc two slightly diff price points but these are both local sellers that I can go and test ride and and check it out and I think they will both get the job done as I'm just a casual once a week xc rider... I have been riding for 10 years however and wonder if the thru axels and other benefits of the Trek outweigh the 600 price difference...
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