markgc Posted April 12, 2011 Share i currently have a Mongoose Meteore Comp, would like to upgrade. Can spend 12k. Any suggestions out there, I think i will stick with hard tail for now...GT zaskar, Merida, Scott..??? im confused. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoziNinja Posted April 12, 2011 Share Hi Buy mine!! Well what is the components you have currently on your bike and what are you looking to do with your new bike Andre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raab Posted April 12, 2011 Share I am by no means an expert on this subject but I can tell what everybody else is going to say: Go for test rides and take the bike you are most comfortable with. I know this isn't what you want to hear, but it is sound advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markgc Posted April 12, 2011 Share @Raab..I guess your right, bike shops tend to lead you in their direction though (my personal experience of 1)@Hefty..Shimano Deore LX, SuntourX100 Shocks.. I will continue to ride Xc and a couple of MTB events, max 60-80kms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Solms Posted April 13, 2011 Share HiAll bikes feel different so it is useful to test them out at a shop but my reccomendations are as follows.Gt Zaskar: probably one of you best picks. Unfortunately the carbon one is a bit more expensive. Comes with a rockshox sid fork, good components(sr x9) and has a light frame.Scott and merida are overpriced bikes. You pay only for the really good frame and get a **** fork. Would reccomend the scott scale 29er comp though. Good value for money and seriously light for a 29er. Top notch quality too.Momsen also makes a mean 29er: the Al329. Awsome fork and just as light as the scott 29er. Nice components and good local service. Also love the frame geometry.Try some of these bikes and see how they feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raab Posted April 13, 2011 Share Also consider the Morewood Kwela! I think that is going to be my next MTB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoziNinja Posted April 13, 2011 Share HI RookieThx for the specs. The biggest revelation for me was having a fork that you can adjust to your riding style and weight. My Scott Scale 40 with the Fox on has given me so much. I I must say service at Fox is great.I know you are going to have to pay a little more going that way but well worth it. Other components even SLX will be an upgrade from the LX with new technology. Doing one day events with the distance you have specified having a light bike will make riding easier but not the end of the worldfocus and Sram X9 or Shimano XT components (Have had people complain about Sram's X7) Enjoy looking around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
covie Posted April 13, 2011 Share i currently have a Mongoose Meteore Comp, would like to upgrade. Can spend 12k. Any suggestions out there, I think i will stick with hard tail for now...GT zaskar, Merida, Scott..??? im confused. thanks Theres a nice anthem X frame brand new for sale in the classifieds, I would simply get a frame like that build over your componenets onto the new frame, and then upgrade as you need to replace/brake items on your bile. Much cheaper and a good way to upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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