Hi Guys, Moving back to SA from the UK at the end of the year and looking at buying a new FS before I come back.. Its been 7 years since I had done a mtb race in SA... Currently looking at the following two bikes 110mm Alu vs 100mm Carbon Canyons.. Not necessarily need advice on the brand but more the type of bike suited for SA... https://www.canyon.c...ike.html?b=3235 https://www.canyon.c...ike.html?b=3185 - Looking for a good for multiday stage bike - specifically for races such as W2W, Epic, and others in the Western Cape area.. - Would not class myself as a Top 100 Epic finisher - but have (can) finish the Argus in sub 3 ( Sorry bringing road cycling in but my only point of reference). So at the same price point looking at a good spec heavier (12.1kg) Alu bike vs lower spec lighter (11.25kg) carbon version. 850g is not much agreed - though the geometry and travel is different.. Is a 100mm travel bike more than sufficient - or would that extra 10mm and slacker geometry be good to have... Appreciate there would possibly not be many Canyons around - but for example is the Spez Camber more popular than the Spez Epic at such races? Appreciate some advice as to which bike would theoretically be better for South Africa? Many thanks
