Modern Hardtail - Giant Fathom 2, Canyon Stoic 4, Merida...
May 23, 2024 · Between Fathom 2 and Roscoe 9, I would go with the Roscoe for the following reasons: 1. The Roscoe is a 29" wheel, while the Fathom is 27.5" and I think that 29er hardtails handle better. 2. The Roscoe has a Fox fork, while the Fathom has Giant's own brand fork which I'm not familiar with, and when it's a long travel hardtail I would like to be ...
Giant Fathom 2 vs Giant Talon 2 vs Felt Surplus70
Jun 19, 2017 · I tested out Felt Surplus70 and Giant Talon. I wanted to try a Fathom 2 but the shop didn't have my frame size. My thoughts on my test rides: Felt Surplus70 (Small frame) - super comfortable and the bike geometry seemed perfect for me but it is a 27.5+ tire. The guy at the shop said it is super fun to ride but not as fast/light as the Talon or ...
Giant Fathom 2 29er upgrade opinions - Mountain Bike Reviews …
Jan 6, 2021 · B. bigdrowe Discussion starter. 183 posts · Joined 2017. #1 · Jan 6, 2021. Hey guys, I just got my Giant Fathom 2 29er and I love the bike. Couple things I noticed and dislike are: The shifter - i feel that the trigger is in a weird spot when I position the thumb lever to what is comfortable. I looked into a rear trigger shifter (SRAM XT I ...
giant fathom 1 (2018) vs fathom 2 (2019) - Mountain Bike Reviews …
Aug 21, 2018 · I looked the Giant Fathom 2 (2019) which is great for me, but a local bike shop has a special price Giant Fathom 1 (2018), which is nearly $300 (AUD) more than the Fathom 2 . if you could advise me which one is 'better', or more suitable, I'll be much appreciated.
‘21 Fathom 2 - chain comes off - Mountain Bike Reviews Forum
Feb 13, 2021 · M. mcjca3 Discussion starter. 35 posts · Joined 2021. #1 · Feb 13, 2021 (Edited) I am having a strange issue on my new (50 miles) Giant Fathom 2 29er. When I ride it in the lowest gear (chain is on largest cog in the back) and then on the chain ring (1 by drive train) the chain will pop off the chainring to the inside towards the frame.
Hub replacement help! - Mountain Bike Reviews Forum
Aug 26, 2020 · Hub replacement help! I have a 2019 Giant Fathom 2 29er. The rear hub has finally given up after a few thousand miles of abuse. I’m considering upgrading the entire drive train to Shimano SLX as on the Fathom 1, but for sure need to start with the hub. Installed currently is the Giant Tracker Sport Boost 141 QR, loose ball on the rear and ...
Giant Fathom 2 29 2019 Single front Sprocket vs double
Apr 29, 2021 · Giant Fathom 2 29 2019 Single front Sprocket vs double / triple. Hi All, I've this week purchased a Giant Fathom (yet to ride it) as per above in size L to replace my Merida Big 9 XL. I think actually the Merida is a better spec, but it's too big for me and I keep getting neck and back pain, so this was my solution.
Jump on a 2021 Giant Fathom 2 - 27.5"? - Mountain Bike Reviews …
Apr 14, 2021 · 1220 posts · Joined 2012. #13 · Apr 19, 2021. I just got rid of a 2021 fathom 2 29er and got a Vitus Sentier VRX 27.5. The 29er may have a little better roll over but the 27.5 is certainly “easier” to pedal. The 2021 fathom 29er feels like a much bigger bike than the 2020 fathom 27.5 (sold) and the Vitus.
Just picked up a 2021 Fathom 2 27.5 - Mountain Bike Reviews Forum
Jan 20, 2021 · Walked in the store a few days ago to look at a Talon 2, no stock so I walked out with a 2021 Fathom 2 27.5 in Blk/Rosewood. Any mods needed on this bike, my last bike was a Trek a few years back. Thanks. It is a very well liked bike on the forums. Based on what I've read and the spec, most would upgrade the brakes before anything else, but I ...
Giant Fathom 2 or Trek Roscoe 7 (2021) - Mountain Bike Reviews …
Aug 12, 2020 · Love the GT Avalanche, had a Lime Green 1998. The two bikes appear to be very similar, although the Giant has a much steeper STA which makes the reach on the Trek pretty short at 442. The other big difference is 27.5+ vs 27.5. The Trek comes stock with i40 rims where the Giant has i30.