Scott Aspect 10 vs Giant Talon 0 vs???

[Da Vinci]

Scenario: For a friend

Wants 29er Hard tail

Budget 7-10K

Based Western Cape

Been Shopping at City Cycles

Been Offered:

 

http://www.scott-sports.com/global/en/products/221750005/bike-aspect-10-xs/;jsessionid=7F6612B111AEFBBB6F5556F07AFA57BA

 

or

 

http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-za/bikes/model/talon.29er/10749/53435/#specifications

 

Both 2012 bikes and both priced at R9K

 

I know it's all in the components but back up and reliability helps a lot.

And hubbers are great at this kind of advice so please help

[RFC311]

I've got the Scott and happy with it no problems so far good components, breaks tend to get squeaky but not serious....

[TheV]

I've got the Scott and happy with it no problems so far good components, breaks tend to get squeaky but not serious....

 

The SCOTT Aspect 10 is a 26er.

 

And there is no reason for those brakes to be squeaky, fix them.

Edited September 3, 2012 by TheV

[Da Vinci]

Ja - i just saw that - Bike shop got it wrong i see.... so now adds a new dynamic cos he wants a 29er and i don't know which of the Scotts it is...

[Da Vinci]

http://www.scott-sports.com/global/en/products/221768/aspect-29-tour/

ok what about this one compared to the Talon?

[rodga]

http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-za/bikes/model/talon.29er/12789/59523/

 

2013 model should be available now

not sure about the price though