Gobi

I'm 1,83m and loving the anthem 27.5. Great spec for well under 30k, almost full XT (baring FD & Shifters)

Thanks, Interesting. Busy working my way through the thread.

Jeff Volek interview...

If you guys have a look at Dischem, they have coconut oil with the flavour removed (99%). Tastes much better.

Anthem all the way. Got quoted 27K a few weeks ago for the anthem 27.5 1 http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-za/bikes/model/anthem.27.5.1/16923/71476/

Have seen the viper, cant say that it grabs me though.

Just want to get some opinions on this. The carbon version is 10-12k more expensive and I am wondering how much of that gets felt on the ride. I have only ever ridden an alu anthem and a carbon XTC. Speaking of the XTC, does anyone else seem to think that the pricing of the new 27.5 versions seem some what out of kilter when compared to the anthems and the 29er xtc??? Thoughts? I am deciding between the xtc, alu anthem and carbon anthem. Keen to try 27.5.

Loving my new toy!!!!

Giant All The way!!!!! 'nuff' said.

Great, thanks. They could have just put x.0 on to save confusion like..... I have seen one or two connondales spec'd with the same.

I am having a look at the spec of a scott scale 29 Pro. It lists the crank as a "Sram Carbon S-2210". Does anyone know what level of crank this is ? X.9 or x.0? I have a feeling its a x.0 but not sure. Thanks link: http://www.scott-sports.com/us_en/product/11258/63853/221721

Any updates on this? Pics? Is there a chance it will have a tapered head tube.

Dont you just love surprises like that, nice one. Cant wait to see if finished.....

Only when riding road bike with little traffic around.

Thats one of the things that make XTR not so awsome...