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> On 23 Jun 2003 19:12:13 -0700,
[email protected] (R.White) wrote:
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> >What makes it a *toy*?
> >
> >I sold them too. Bought a Warp DS1 2 years ago and haven't had a single problem with the
> >exception of not liking the *half pipes*.
>
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> Take a technical, off-road ride on a properly set up NRS, VT, or AC, and you'll see the
> differences in each design goal, and what I mean by "toy". If you actually do this, I'd be shocked
> if you don't see a major difference. If you can't tell a difference, you have definitely purchased
> the right bike.
I understand what your point is, but I'm riding the same trails as I rode on my Park Pre, C-Dale
M700, C-Dale M900, Bianchi BASS SS, and my junky old Schwinn Mesa. The Warp is far above my previous
rides in terms of comfort and performance. I wanted a single pivot design and the Warp was the only
Giant to fit the bill among the 2 brands in the shop. I spent extensive time riding a C-Dale Super V
w/ the Moto fork and, to me, the Warp had the same ride as the Super V at a much lower cost. My cost
for the Warp DS1 $680 vs the C-dale @ $1100. The price difference left me with a nice bike and
enough money to get my first recumbent.
The Warp suspension is an almost exact copy of the Super V. I just don't see it as a toy. While I'm
sure the other offerings by Giant have different rides/goals, the Warp is a perfectly capable bike.
>
> The Warp has more in common with Giant's comfort bikes than the better bred fullys Giant offers.
> The high-end Warp simply has a few higher quality parts on a low-end frame.
I don't consider the Warp fame "low-end" by any means. Granted it's not ALUXX SL like the AC, VT and
NRS,it's just plain old butted ALUXX. What makes the "SL" tubing so top shelf that is makes the Warp
so low end?
> I'm glad you like yours, but the guy asked for the straight up. <G> All we can do is offer our
> unique perspectives.
No problem there.