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Thanks Johan, Sealed the deal for R10K, and bought some new extras for R1000. Do you have any recommendations for a proper setup, that isn't a rip off?

Thanks Martin.......I intend to!!!!

THANKS GUYS!!!! Deal done at 4pm this afternoon, now a proud owner of a SCOTT SCALE ELITE!!! Paid R11K which incl. a few new extras (ERGON GP3 Handle Grips, Bottle Holder, Pump & SHIMANO Cleets). The receipt says he paid R17K for the bike 4 mnths ago, so a great deal @R11K!!! Have ridden a Lynskey Hardtail & Trek Carbon Softail before, which belonged to a friend of mine, and I have to say............ I am well impressed with the SCOTT!!! Can't wait to get off road again, so my dedicated road bike will have to take a back seat for now, until I start my training for Argus! Happy Cycling Guys, and thanks once again!!!

Have been looking for a MTB with good components for some time, and have the option of a 2nd hand SCOTT SCALE ELITE 29er for R10,400 (New R14,500). Have to make a decision today, so any comments would be most appreciated on the Specs. Thanks Michele Specs: • SPECS GEOMETRY SIZE CHART DOCSFrame Scale 29 Alloy 6061, custom butted superlight tubing, forged race disc dropouts PM160, bridgeless seatstays, Integ. Headset, replaceable hanger Fork Rock Shox Reba 29 RL Air, Pop Loc remote Lockout, rebound adjustable, 100mm travel Headset Ritchey OE 1 1/8“, semi integrated 44/50mm Rear Derailleur Shimano XT, RD-M780 SGS, Shadow Type, 30 Speed Front Derailleur Shimano SLX, FC-M660-10, 34.9mm Shifters Shimano SLX, SL-M660-10, Rapidfire plus, 2 way release, w/gear indicator Brake Levers Avid Elixir 3 Brakes Avid Elixir 3, 180/F and 160/R mm HS1 Rotor Crankset Shimano FC-M552, 2-piece Design, 42Ax32Ax24T BB-Set Shimano Cartridge, 68mm shell Handlebar Scott Hot Rod T OS 31.8mm, T shape Flat, 680mm, 9° bend Stem Scott Comp, 4 Bolt, OS 31.8mm, 1 1/8“, -6° angle Pedals Wellgo C128 Seatpost Scott Comp zero offset, 31.6mm Seat Scott Racing Front Hub Scott Comp Disc IT Rear Hub Shimano FH-M529 Disc Chain Shimano CN-HG54 Cassette Shimano CS-HG62-10, 11-36 T Spokes DT Swiss Champion Black 1.8mm Rims DT Swiss 485d, 32H Tires Schwalbe Rocket Ron, 29 x 2.25, 67EPI, Kevlar bead, Performance Serie

SCOTT SCALE ELITE - Specs • SPECS GEOMETRY SIZE CHART DOCSFrame Scale 29 Alloy 6061, custom butted superlight tubing, forged race disc dropouts PM160, bridgeless seatstays, Integ. Headset, replaceable hanger Fork Rock Shox Reba 29 RL Air, Pop Loc remote Lockout, rebound adjustable, 100mm travel Headset Ritchey OE 1 1/8“, semi integrated 44/50mm Rear Derailleur Shimano XT, RD-M780 SGS, Shadow Type, 30 Speed Front Derailleur Shimano SLX, FC-M660-10, 34.9mm Shifters Shimano SLX, SL-M660-10, Rapidfire plus, 2 way release, w/gear indicator Brake Levers Avid Elixir 3 Brakes Avid Elixir 3, 180/F and 160/R mm HS1 Rotor Crankset Shimano FC-M552, 2-piece Design, 42Ax32Ax24T BB-Set Shimano Cartridge, 68mm shell Handlebar Scott Hot Rod T OS 31.8mm, T shape Flat, 680mm, 9° bend Stem Scott Comp, 4 Bolt, OS 31.8mm, 1 1/8“, -6° angle Pedals Wellgo C128 Seatpost Scott Comp zero offset, 31.6mm Seat Scott Racing Front Hub Scott Comp Disc IT Rear Hub Shimano FH-M529 Disc Chain Shimano CN-HG54 Cassette Shimano CS-HG62-10, 11-36 T Spokes DT Swiss Champion Black 1.8mm Rims DT Swiss 485d, 32H Tires Schwalbe Rocket Ron, 29 x 2.25, 67EPI, Kevlar bead, Performance Serie

Having done a lot of research and reading up on various Models, I have an option to buy a 2nd hand SCOTT SCALE Elite 29er (virtually Brand New). Original Price R14,500, the seller is asking R10,400! Woud like to do a deal with the Seller today, so if anyone has any advice/comments, please post a reply asap. Thanks Michele

Not heard of this make, but I see they retail for 799GBP, so will most definitely be out of my price range.

Thanks Ryan! I read an article in the latest 'Bicycling Magazine' where the Momsen AL329 had an excellent write up, and not badly price too at R9995! Will need to find a supplier to test it out, along with the Cannondale & Trek Corbia.

I realise the Lynskey is out of my price bracket, so not looking for the same, hence my other choices!

Hi Guys Am a newie to the Hub, and really impressed at all the advice given to other members! So I hope you are you ready for all my ??????? Have done some MTB races this yr (Karkloof Classic & Lion Man etc.), using a friend's 29er Lynskey Hardtail and his Trek Carbon Softail. I am now looking to buy my own bike, budget R10K, but boy am I confused with all that's out there! So far, my preferences on the 29er's are: Cannondale Trail SL29 Trek Corbia 2013 Titan Elite 2013 Momsen AL129 or is it AL329? I will use the bike for training at Northern, and around Kyalami, etc. and then various events throughout the year. I have also started road cycling a few months back which helped with my first 94.7 and next, my first Argus, which I use my Raleigh for. Am really missing being offroad, so am keen to get back to some MTB riding. Look forward to any advice or suggestions. Many thanks Michele

Hi Guys Am a newie to the Hub, and really impressed at all the advice given to other members! So I hope you are you ready for all my ??????? Have done some MTB races this yr (Karkloof Classic & Lion Man etc.), using a friend's 29er Lynskey Hardtail and his Trek Carbon Softail. I am now looking to buy my own bike, budget R10K, but boy am I confused with all that's out there! So far, my preferences on the 29er's are: Cannondale Trail SL29 Trek Corbia 2013 Titan Elite 2013 Momsen AL129 or is it AL329? I will use the bike for training at Northern, and around Kyalami, etc. and then various events throughout the year. I have also started road cycling a few months back which helped with my first 94.7 and next, my first Argus, which I use my Raleigh for. Am really missing being offroad, so am keen to get back to some MTB riding. Look forward to any advice or suggestions. Many thanks Michele

Hi Chris Am looking for something similar myself within same budget. Let me know how you get on! Thanks Michele