chrism123 Posted May 6, 2012 Share I have outgrown my Merida Matts Lite 1000-d 26" mtb and I plan to upgrade to a Hard tail carbon 29er. My budget is around 25-30k. Would it be more beneficial to build up a bike to meet my preferred components or buy the whole package in one? Time is not an issue as I am not in a huge rush. Have been looking at Scott Scale Pro, Scott Scale Expert, Merida Big nine 3000 carbon, Cannondale flash 1(alloy). Any Ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassasdaindia Posted May 6, 2012 Share what size frame are you ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrism123 Posted May 6, 2012 Share Medium 18-19" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted May 6, 2012 Share If it were me, I'd build it up. But then I've already built a bike to my specs (on the cheap) and it is a fantastic feeling to get on it for the first, second, third, heck - 100th time. I'd get something like an On One Inbred or a Niner Air 9 or something similar, get the wheels from CRC on one of their specials and get some kick-ass parts from them as well. They are having some AWESOME specials on the HOPE brakes at the moment. You'll have a kick-ass bike for less than your budget... For the fork, no reason to go for anything other than a REBA. They are that good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udxcob Posted May 6, 2012 Share You can buy cheaper than you can build, maainly because there is always something that you want to upgrade on a newly bought bike but on a build you get the parts that you want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheV Posted May 6, 2012 Share If it were me, I'd build it up. But then I've already built a bike to my specs (on the cheap) and it is a fantastic feeling to get on it for the first, second, third, heck - 100th time. I'd get something like an On One Inbred or a Niner Air 9 or something similar, get the wheels from CRC on one of their specials and get some kick-ass parts from them as well. They are having some AWESOME specials on the HOPE brakes at the moment. You'll have a kick-ass bike for less than your budget... For the fork, no reason to go for anything other than a REBA. They are that good. +1 (not another Pie) just a +1 to agree with what you said mr mayhem! In any case, I only ever build my own bikes, it's the only way I end up keeping them and enjoying them.... if you buy an off the shelf bike you will get moeg of it so quickly.... No better feeling if you ask me.. especially if it get attention. Cant wait for my Yeti BigTOP frame to arrive... whoop whoop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted May 6, 2012 Share You can buy cheaper than you can build, maainly because there is always something that you want to upgrade on a newly bought bike but on a build you get the parts that you want I actually found that, when taking all the "upgrades" into account, a built up bike would have come out cheaper than a shop-bought bike. Plus, there's nothing wrong with getting a set of "clearance" goodies on CRC if they're exactly what you want. EG: I built my DH bike for a smidge under 7k. Yes, the wheels came with the frame at a price of R 2.5k But I bought all the other parts off CRC, and I have exactly the bike I want... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NINER_boy Posted May 6, 2012 Share +1 on what cptmayhen says. I have to say, that I have built up 2 bikes, to my spec, and NO upgrades needed. But, it is more expensive to build than to buy. If you can buy locally / internationally EXACTLY to your spec, it will be cheaper than a build. But, building is SOOOOO much fun!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awesme Posted May 6, 2012 Share Something towards building your self, you end with what you want, can afford, not a combination that is a product management's list of decisions on where to compromise, Even if you end the same price, it is what you want, where you wiling to compromise and upgrade later compared to a package that is not 100% your choices, that you then have to "fix" to get to something you will be happy with. I'll build. G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cav' Posted May 6, 2012 Share Saw this link on the homepage http://blackspaderacing.net/framesets/#mountainall the frames looks to be the same price (strange) I dont know that much about Black Spade tbh *hijack off* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpedro Posted May 6, 2012 Share Just did my own custom build and I can’t stop smiling J I had some components from my old 26er that I used to save on cost. You can’t buy what you want unless you have loads of cash.Titan Carbon 29er Race frame. I like the fact that all cables are internal routing.Fox Racing Shox 32 F29 FIT RLC - 29er Fork (Tapper steerer, 100mm travel, 15mm tru-axel)ZTR 29er Race Gold Wheels + Rubena Scylla tires.Shimano Cranksets - MTB XTR Chainset M970 175mm 22.32.44 (replacing 44t with 42t Blackspire blade)Shimano XT M775 Disc Brakes + XT Disc Rotor 6-Bolt RT76 160mm 6-BoltXTR Front derailleurSRAM X9 rear derailleurSRAM 9 speed gripshiftsEaston EC70 XC Flat MTB Handlebar (9 Deg) – 685mm wideKCNC Arrow Stem with 17 Degree dropKCNC-Scandium Seat PostSelle Italia SLR 125g saddle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cav' Posted May 6, 2012 Share Just did my own custom build and I can’t stop smiling J I had some components from my old 26er that I used to save on cost. You can’t buy what you want unless you have loads of cash.Titan Carbon 29er Race frame. I like the fact that all cables are internal routing.Fox Racing Shox 32 F29 FIT RLC - 29er Fork (Tapper steerer, 100mm travel, 15mm tru-axel)ZTR 29er Race Gold Wheels + Rubena Scylla tires.Shimano Cranksets - MTB XTR Chainset M970 175mm 22.32.44 (replacing 44t with 42t Blackspire blade)Shimano XT M775 Disc Brakes + XT Disc Rotor 6-Bolt RT76 160mm 6-BoltXTR Front derailleurSRAM X9 rear derailleurSRAM 9 speed gripshiftsEaston EC70 XC Flat MTB Handlebar (9 Deg) – 685mm wideKCNC Arrow Stem with 17 Degree dropKCNC-Scandium Seat PostSelle Italia SLR 125g saddleShow us a pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheV Posted May 6, 2012 Share Show us a pic Ja SHOW it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannosmit Posted May 6, 2012 Share With that budget I will build! Much more fun and you get what you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firemeister Posted May 6, 2012 Share Pichas please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J0KER Posted May 6, 2012 Share I'd say if that's your budget, Use it !!! Especially if you build up a singlespeed bike, My one mate built up a singular frame and fork woth some epic parts; Nice crankbrother,raceface, hope and chrisking components all for under 15K , that would be my choice..its seriously one of the hottest 29ers ive EVER seen...Just my apinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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