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Took delivery today. Very happy!! Thanks again for the input - see you on the trail..

So many great bikes and great advice. Good advice from GrantRH is to go with my heart. Decided on Epic Comp Carbon Added SWAT kit Added Roval Control Carbon wheels With all extras just over "budget" (R50k). Good looking bike too in black with white line. Thanks again!

Thank you all for the incredibly valuable input. Deciding on a what bike to go for is tougher than buying a car! But I have at long last decided on one..

Hi Dots, but that sounds like plenty cash. I have tried one before and extremely nice ride.

The V, Are you talking about Scalpel Carbon? A bit out off my budget at R65k, but great bike.

Thanks a lot Iwan Kemp. Any idea what warrantee the Vipa frame comes with?

Thanks Johny Bravo, does the Elite also come with swat system or is it only on the Expert and up?

Thanks for all the input guys. Getting an Element to test ride is a mission, same for Vipa.

Thanks GrantRH, will go and have a look.

Thanks Voltex, will keep that in mind

I am about to upgrade from my Giant XTC, battling to decide on a bike, have decided on dual suspension as I will be doing longer events like Berg & Bush and Joberg2C. Budget roughly R50k. Advice please?