29er, Full suspension, MTB

[Tacet]

Hi ppl,

 

I'm looking at entering the world of MTBing, so I'm in the market for a bike. I have a few friends who're currently advising me, but I thought to throw the question here as well to see what your suggestions are.

 

I'm looking for a 29er, full suspension, for up to R20k. I'll buy new this time - partly to spoil myself, and partly because I'm probably going to need after sales support. I'd like to buy something that will last me at least a few years.

 

What would your suggestions be? My measurements make me a large - though I'm a very light large.

[GhostRider2]

My LBS recommends the Giant in that range as best bang for buck.

 

But what do I know, I ride a 26er.

 

Happy shopping.

[Tacet]

But what do I know, I ride a 26er.

 

Happy shopping.

 

My "advisors" also ride 26ers - so I'm more than willing to listen to a 26er!

[udxcob]

Giant and scott in that price range

[Tacet]

Does this seem like a good option - I should be able to get it for just under 20:

 

29" Scott Spark 950 2013

 

Spark Alloy 6061 custom butted

hydroformed tubes

replaceable derailleur hanger / 135mm

U-Mono Link / rear PM 160

BB height adj. / 100mm rear travel

Fork Fox Float 29 Evolution

CTD Air. CDT  damper  with 3 modes

Remote System Scott LRD suspension technologie

lock - ride / platform - descend 

activate by Twinloc Remote Lever

Lockout - Platform - 100mm

Rear Shock Scott DT M3 / 3 modes Lockout-PF-AT

Ball joints / 190 x 50mm / reb. Adj. 

Headset Ritchey OE 1 1/8"

semi integrated 44/50mm

Rear Derailleur Shimano SLX RD-M670 SGS

Shadow Type / 30 Speed                     

Front Derailleur Shimano SLX FD-M670-E / DM

Shifters Shimano Deore SL-M591-10

Rapidfire Plus / 2 way release

w/gear indicator

Brakelevers Shimano BL-M505 Disc

Brakes Shimano BR-M505 Disc

180/F and 160/R mm SM-RT54 CL Rotor             

Crankset Shimano FC-M552

2-piece Design

42Ax32Ax24T  

BB-Set Shimano Cartridge / 73mm shell

Handlebar Syncros FL2.5 Tbar             

Alloy 6061 / T shape Flat / 9°

700mm

H'stem Syncros FL2.0

2014 Alloy / oversize 31.8mm

1-1/8" / 6° angle

Pedal Wellgo C-128

Seatpost Syncros FL2.5 / 31.6mm

Seat Syncros XR2.5             

Hub front Scott Team Disc IT

Hub rear SRAM MTH 306 Disc IT

Chain Shimano CN-HG54

Cassette Shimano CS-HG62-10

11-36 T

Spokes DT Swiss Champion Black 1.8mm

Rims Syncros XC-49 Disc

32H / Eyelets

Tires Schwalbe Rocket Ron

29 x 2.25 / 67EPI Kevlar Bead

Performance Serie

 

[scotty]

Solomons have the Fuji Outlander for R18000

 

SIZES S/M (17"), M (19"), M/L (21")

COLOR(S) White/Blue

MAIN FRAME A6-SL alloy w/ semi-integrated tapered headset w/ 1 1/2" lower bearing, hydroformed top and down tube, water bottle mount

REAR TRIANGLE A6-SL alloy w/ low leverage suspended rockers, FSR 100mm travel, cold forged dropout w/ CNC'D disc mount and replaceable hanger, sealed bearing pivots

FORK RockShox Reba RL 29 w/ 15mm thru axle, tapered alloy steerer tube w/ remote lockout, 100mm travel

REAR SHOCK Rock Shox Monarch RT3

CRANKSET FSA Afterburner, 28/40T

BOTTOM BRACKET FSA Press-Fit

PEDALS N/A

FRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano Deore XT, 34.9mm

REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano Deore XT SGS Shadow top normal, 10-speed

SHIFTERS Shimano SLX Rapid Fire, 20-speed

CASSETTE Shimano SLX, 11-36T 10-speed

CHAIN KMC, 10-speed

WHEELSET Fuji custom 32H mountain 6-bolt disc hubs, WTB Laser TCS XC 29 rims

TIRES WTB Vulpine 26x2.1", DNA compound, 60 TPI, aramid bead

BRAKE SET Tektro Auriga Pro hydraulic disc, 180/160mm rotor

BRAKE LEVERS Tektro Auriga Pro hydraulic disc

HEADSET Oval 1 1/8-1 1/2" semi-integrated, 30mm spacers

HANDLEBAR Oval M250 alloy flat bar, +/- 5mm rise, 9° sweep, 31.8mm, 710mm wide,

STEM Oval M200 alloy reverse bolt technology, 31.8mm

TAPE/GRIP Fuji dual density kraton

SADDLE Oval M200 w/ CrMo rails

SEAT POST Oval M200, 31.6x350mm

WEIGHT 13.48 / 29.72

[BergForce]

I will take the Fuji over the Scott on rear suspension alone. And the Scott is dumb: Trail geometry gives lower bb, XC setting higher - thats wrong way round!

[eraser]

Also take a look at the TREK Gary Fisher Superfly 100 Alu

 

http://www.cyclelab....U%20(2012).aspx

 

I'm really enjoying mine

Edited August 12, 2012 by Eraser

[Fisher WP]

Also take a look at the TREK Gary Fisher Superfly 100 Alu

 

http://www.cyclelab....U%20(2012).aspx

 

I'm really enjoying mine

 

I am in much the same position as the opening poster and this was one of the bikes I put on my list, alas 2013 stock has not arrived yet and there are no 2012 models in stock, at least not when I phone last week. Getting one for R20k may be somewhat of a challenge but it does seem like a great bike!

[HEN888]

Just got myself a KHS Flagstaff 29er from here on the hub for R 12 000,00 of decent spec. Look for Saleys Pro Cycles here on the hub, they said they have two larges still coming in.

[Sukka]

HOTSPOTCYCLES for your new Scott

[RollandBounce]

26er...nice for technical skills getting the popcorn

[Helpmytrap]

HOTSPOTCYCLES for your new Scott

Agreed