Are you looking to get very very serious about your downhill racing?  Do you want to not just win races but set course records in the process??? If so, you want the giant downhill comp for sure. This bike is meant for doing one thing and that is going as fast as possible downhill.  No bones were spared to make this bike the ultimate downhll descender.  This thing takes rock gardens and burly stretches with speed and stability that would make normal bikes tremble in fear!  This bike is the team standard for giant bikes downhill racing team who have won numerous national and international downhill races.  If you are looking for a bike that is as serious as you about winning races, this is the perfect bike for you. The used giants drop substantially in value since they are not a high demand bike since many amateur racers prefer niche brands. 
2008 Giant Glory DH - Large,  Race Ready!
2008 Giant Glory DH - Large, Race Ready!
$1,475.00 (14 Bids)
Time Left: 20h 52m
Giant atx ds mountain bike dh downhill full suspension
Giant atx ds mountain bike dh downhill full suspension
$900.00
Time Left: 29d 27m
Giant DH Comp is Giants DH race machine.  They made this bad boy burly though and so many people bought them at low costs to get a great freeride and downhill machine.   They have single pivot rear suspensions and dual crown front forks stock.   They have been produced for 4 years now and have been popular bikes each year.   You can check out reviews at www.mtbr.com/cat/bikes/downhill-full-suspension/giant/dh-comp-new/PRD_364778_1542crx.aspx

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