mallyo Posted June 6, 2013 Posted June 6, 2013 (edited) So I am buying one of two bikes tomorrow. The thing is I am still completly undecided. Would love to hear your opinions.. specs for both bikes are basically the same (comes down to hardtail or softtail, weight and price) Edited June 6, 2013 by mallyo
Capricorn Posted June 6, 2013 Posted June 6, 2013 (edited) what sort of riding do you do? but what does the heart say? Which one tickles your fancy the most? Edited June 6, 2013 by Capricorn
braailegend Posted June 6, 2013 Posted June 6, 2013 the full-sus.... if you really cant decide, buy both!
mallyo Posted June 6, 2013 Author Posted June 6, 2013 what sort of riding do you do? but what does the heart say? Which one tickles your fancy the most?Mostly marathon
mallyo Posted June 6, 2013 Author Posted June 6, 2013 Mostly marathonThe hardtail tickles my wallet and the softail tickles my "ass" kingalton 1
akneethling Posted June 6, 2013 Posted June 6, 2013 Depends on what type of riding you want to do. The dual sus will be the better all round option Milkworx, Skylark, Beattbox and 1 other 4
SteveS Posted June 6, 2013 Posted June 6, 2013 There must be quite a weight and cost difference between the two
mallyo Posted June 6, 2013 Author Posted June 6, 2013 There must be quite a weight and cost difference between the twoIts about an R8000 cost difference and a 1,76kg weight difference.
Capricorn Posted June 6, 2013 Posted June 6, 2013 The hardtail tickles my wallet and the softail tickles my "ass" forget the wallet: it can lie beyond belief your typical riding suggests a hardtail is the logical choice. Your wallet will be deliriously happy But if you are branching out into single track and increasing your technical riding, a dual susser will come in handy. but nothing you can't master on an HT either. Follow your heart! Nick G 1
mallyo Posted June 6, 2013 Author Posted June 6, 2013 (edited) forget the wallet: it can lie beyond belief your typical riding suggests a hardtail is the logical choice. Your wallet will be deliriously happy But if you are branching out into single track and increasing your technical riding, a dual susser will come in handy. but nothing you can't master on an HT either. Follow your heart!I have been on a full suss 26er for a couple of years now and have this strange desire to move to the hardtail. I love tough technical routes but feel a little lazy on my softail. Guese I want the fastest bike.. Oh yes doing the baviaans later this year.. Edited June 6, 2013 by mallyo
babse Posted June 6, 2013 Posted June 6, 2013 looks like the HT is the winner then... infact 29er is the winner! lerouc 1
SteveS Posted June 6, 2013 Posted June 6, 2013 Its about an R8000 cost difference and a 1,76kg weight difference. There is your answer. The problem is you have to spend alot of money to get a dualsusser to weigh the same as an average hardtail. If you are not going to do alot of technical stuff, it means that you are carrying 1.76 kgs extra around in case you need rear suspension.
mallyo Posted June 6, 2013 Author Posted June 6, 2013 Oh and I think the green on black looks much betteryup the green on black is awesome in fact its a gloss finish on raw carbon..... check it out http://www.feltbicycles.com/Resources/ProductPhotos/felt-bicycles-92-sub1-lrg.jpg
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