Bigfish Posted January 11, 2013 Posted January 11, 2013 Or the Rocky mountain for that Matter .. Greatbike ideal for the Epic
RM Slayer Posted January 11, 2013 Posted January 11, 2013 Nice bike. You are going to have to change your Hub name now! Should probably change, the Giant XTC is now hanging in garage!
kandui Posted January 11, 2013 Posted January 11, 2013 If your current bike is good enough for a Day race, why is it not good enough for the Epic?Sounds to me like you're doubting your fitness and want to compensate by getting a plush bike. Your arse is going to get hammered on either bike.Train more and get through the Stages quicker. Ryanpmb, Audible Anarchy and tunariaan 3
Sitting slip Posted January 11, 2013 Author Posted January 11, 2013 If your current bike is good enough for a Day race, why is it not good enough for the Epic?Sounds to me like you're doubting your fitness and want to compensate by getting a plush bike. Your arse is going to get hammered on either bike.Train more and get through the Stages quicker. No worries on fitness just want to be more comfy.... BMXER 1
Hairy Posted January 11, 2013 Posted January 11, 2013 No worries on fitness just want to be more comfy.... Then you have just answered your own question
Sitting slip Posted January 11, 2013 Author Posted January 11, 2013 Ja but what dual is best between giant and the scott is what i acually wanted to know
BMXER Posted January 11, 2013 Posted January 11, 2013 I would guess the right bike would be a motorbike.
davetapson Posted January 11, 2013 Posted January 11, 2013 Many of the top riders still use hardtails in the Epic. As none of us are in that league, and the punishment your body will take after a few days in the saddle, perhaps a full suspension machine is the answer. But, your Scott RC, like most other carbon hardtails, has a bit of squish in the chainstays... It is a tough question when one thinks it through... And comment from one of the Bulls riders (HT) is that they can't be truly competitive because of the beating their legs take on the HT's.
Hairy Posted January 11, 2013 Posted January 11, 2013 Ja but what dual is best between giant and the scott is what i acually wanted to know Ah, now that makes it interesting. Both bikes get rave reviews......you will have to jump on both to feel the bikes how they fit with you (don't be too critical as stems etc can be changed when fine tuning the bike fit. Reliability should be top on your list and based on reports from wenches who worked at the last Epic the Scott duallies had a fair bit of rear shock issues. One top wrench in particular did the same thing Kevin Evans and that other rider who shall not be named did, by fitting a fox rear can. Rider recons it had made a world of a difference and he had no issues on the ride. Good luck and which ever bike you choose I am sure you will be happy.
DR ◣◢ Posted January 11, 2013 Posted January 11, 2013 The right bike is the one you ride 4 times a week The one you do all your suffering on. The one you do all your races on. The one that you smile at when you open your garage. The one you take extra special care of when loading it up. The one you thank for getting you to the finish when your legs gave up. The one you want to buy an upgrade for - not cause it needs it - just because you love it that much. The one with your butt imprint in the saddle. that is the right bike for Epic! I'm not doing the epic on a Morewood Mbuzi
Sitting slip Posted January 11, 2013 Author Posted January 11, 2013 Ok made my mind. Got any millionares out there to help a brother out?
LazyTrailRider Posted January 11, 2013 Posted January 11, 2013 (edited) Ok made my mind. Got any millionares out there to help a brother out? Seriously? After all that, this comment? Dude, just get on your bike and ride it already. Edited January 11, 2013 by MH for short Ryanpmb 1
LazyTrailRider Posted January 11, 2013 Posted January 11, 2013 (edited) ... Double comment post edited out. Edited January 11, 2013 by MH for short
BushGoblin Posted January 12, 2013 Posted January 12, 2013 a spez stumpie 29 HT, now i just need an entry.
Sitting slip Posted January 12, 2013 Author Posted January 12, 2013 My choice is giant anthem x carbon frame to build up and lighter!
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