Neg Posted August 23, 2011 Share So i have decided that the Giant anthem is the better buy for me over the Giant Trance. But Enter the Ghost RT Lector 7700... which of the two would you say is the better buy. both are around R25k does anyone know the difference is weight as i cannot find this info anywhere! or can you suggest other bikes that are in this category? i am after a bike hopefully no more than 12kgs! RT Lector 7700 black RT HM Carbon/Alloy MIMS SCLRitchey Comp 31.8 mmRock Shox Reba RL Solo PopLoc 100 mm TaperedRitchey TaperedCG Carbon SL Flat 620 mm 31.8 mm40/44/48/52/56 cmCG Carbon SL 31.6 mmSelle Italia SLShimano XT 10-SpeedShimano XTShimano XT SLShimano XTShimano Pressfit BBShimano XT 42-32-24 incl. PressFit BBShimano XT Disc 180 mmSchwalbe Rocket Ron 2.25Schwalbe Rocket Ron 2.25Alex SX 44 DiscDT Swiss 1.8Shimano XTShimano XT 10-Speed 11-34FOX Float RP23 100 mm Boost Valve100 mm100 mm Giant Anthem x2 Frame ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum, 4" Maestro SuspensionFork Fox F100 RL w/ 15QR Thru Axle and Tapered Steerer, 100mm TravelShock Fox Float RP2 BoostvalveCOMPONENTSHandlebar Giant Connect SL, Low Rise 31.8Stem Giant Connect SL, 28.6Seatpost Giant Connect SL, 30.9Saddle Fi'zi:k Tundra2 (Giant LTD Edition) w/ Manganese RailsPedals Not IncludedDRIVETRAINShifters Shimano Deore XT Dyna-SysFront Derailleur Shimano SLXRear Derailleur Shimano Deore XT Dyna-Sys, Shadow, Top NormalBrakes Avid Elixir RBrake Levers Avid Elixir RCassette Shimano SLX Dyna-Sys, 11x36, 10-SpeedChain Shimano HG74Crankset Shimano Deore XT Dyna-Sys, 24/32/42Bottom Bracket Shimano Press FitWHEELSRims Giant P-XC2Hubs [F] Giant Tracker w/15mm Axle, [R] DT 370, 32hSpokes Sapim Race, 14/15gTires Maxxis Crossmark, 120 tpi, 26x2.1 Folding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrootSeun Posted August 24, 2011 Share I would go for the Giant, like there frames allot. The Merida One-twenty is also a good option at R18 200. You can spec the bike up with t/less and all the other stuff for the same amount of money. http://www.merida-bikes.com/en_int/bike/2011/13/MTB+Full+Suspension/ONE-TWENTY+1500-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradwentzel Posted August 24, 2011 Share Giant all the way. That 4 inch Maestro suspension is the best there is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neg Posted August 24, 2011 Share ok sounding good. does the Anthem have "bob" when you pedal hard/ up hill? and is it just the Maestro suspension that giant use or the 4" travel or the entire combination? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickelass Posted August 24, 2011 Share giant any day,they have an excellent track record and weight is less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacquesT Posted August 29, 2011 Share I have had an anthem for 2 years now and the bike is fantastic. You do get a bit of bob when pedaling hard uphill if you dont lock the shock, but in reality i find the extra traction on steep loose surfaces more than makes up for any perceived loss of power through the shock. I only ever lock the rear shock if i am uphill on tar or a very hard smooth surface. Never weighed it but reckon around the 12kg mark.I have std 2009 anthem x1. Great bike, but i cannot compare it to the others as it was my first proper mtb and the only one i know. Enjoy making the decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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