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Howzit everyone

 

Just a quick question for all

 

 

What would be rated the best enduro bike for South African conditions, taking all different areas into consideration, from Tzaneen to Cape Town.

 

Most enduro bikes available are made for the type of terrain in Europe and North American (massive mountain with  elevation). Would that be classified as too much?

 

 

 

Dewald

 

Dewald, I think the question you should rather be asking yourself is the following ...

 

A - "Do I want to WIN enduro's?" or

B - "Do I want to ride and have fun at enduros?"

 

If your answer is A, then I would say a fancy bike like the ones on this thread is more beneficial, but you can still take your Ghost ASX and rip it up on the trails. 

 

If you answer is B, then take your Ghost ASX ... and rip it up on the trails ....

 

So A or B, you can use your Ghost, it might not be "perfect" but it will manage 95% of what will be thrown at you just fine ...

 

Personally I would say that a Santa Cruz Bronson equivalent is the best mix for our trails from a geometry and travel perspective. Although I have a SC Nomad that could rival my DH bike almost - and even though it is overkill 70% of the time ... its still RAD!!!!
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http://enduro-mtb.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Ghost-Bikes-2016-First-Look-261-von-46-780x520.jpg

 

http://enduro-mtb.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Ghost-Bikes-2016-First-Look-262-von-46-780x520.jpg

 

http://enduro-mtb.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Ghost-Bikes-2016-First-Look-271-von-46-780x520.jpg

 

http://enduro-mtb.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Ghost-Bikes-2016-First-Look-272-von-46-780x520.jpg

 

http://enduro-mtb.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Ghost-Bikes-2016-First-Look-273-von-46-780x520.jpg

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http://enduro-mtb.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Ghost-Bikes-2016-First-Look-261-von-46-780x520.jpg

 

http://enduro-mtb.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Ghost-Bikes-2016-First-Look-262-von-46-780x520.jpg

 

http://enduro-mtb.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Ghost-Bikes-2016-First-Look-271-von-46-780x520.jpg

 

http://enduro-mtb.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Ghost-Bikes-2016-First-Look-272-von-46-780x520.jpg

 

http://enduro-mtb.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Ghost-Bikes-2016-First-Look-273-von-46-780x520.jpg

Is it just me thinking it looks extremely canyon-y?

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OK, nevermind the Dune. THIS is my next bike!

http://i2.wp.com/www.bike-magazine.fr/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Specialized-enduro-sworks-2016.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024

2016 Enduro with Ohlins TTX Air shock. Ohlins is working on a mid travel single crown fork as well. Interesting times!

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OK, nevermind the Dune. THIS is my next bike!

http://i2.wp.com/www.bike-magazine.fr/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Specialized-enduro-sworks-2016.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024

2016 Enduro with Ohlins TTX Air shock. Ohlins is working on a mid travel single crown fork as well. Interesting times!

 

Not sure if I want to see the price for that Ohlins judging by the price of their coil shock for the enduro  :ph34r:

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Not sure if I want to see the price for that Ohlins judging by the price of their coil shock for the enduro  :ph34r:

 

Hehe you said it man! It's going to be brain melting expensive. Well a man's gotta dream right?

:drool:

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