Dual suspension 29er advice please

[QuintinM]

Hi all, i have not been riding for about 6 years and want to get back into the saddle again.

 

I would like a dual suspension 29er and would like some advice.

I am not a serious racer anymore, but would like a decent bike to ride for fitness, enjoyment and a few races during the year.

 

I have always wanted a Specialized , so one of the choices is an Epic aluminium, but i am not sureit is the right choice anymore...

• Specialised epic
  
• Trek superfly 100 Al Pro
  
• Lapierre 529
  
• ?
  
• ?
  
• ?
  

 

What else should i be looking at for a max of 40k and what is your recommendation?

 

Thanks.

[Ratty]

If you are not racing, then you should try the Specialized Stumpjumper rather than the Epic. Did a test ride on one the other day and it climbs like a beast ( I was really pleasantly surprised).

[carbon29er]

Have a look at www.carbon29er.com and save yourself a fortune that you can spend on your helmet, shoes, gloves and sunnies!

[CAAD4]

If you are in Jhb you can get the carbon Superfly and still have plenty for kit.

[MrJacques]

Have a look at this review: http://www.bicycling.co.za/bikes-gear/full-suspension-mountain-bikes-29ers-reviewed/

[niterider]

+1 for the Stumpjumper. Got mine near the end of December - an absolute blast to ride.

[Stevief]

Ive got the Trek HIFI Pro which is the same as the suprfly, and i came from a trail bike 26er. The trek is very fast but it isnt a fun bike, basically i would prefer a trail bike v xc bike but thats me. SO if u keen on a Spez go Stumpy instead of epic.