FCH Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 Hey guys, looking at 29er dueler, so far Specialized Epic comp or Santa Cruz Tallboy. Question is, is it worth an additional R10 k on both bikes for carbon version? 1: i'm not tiny- 1.88m 100kg2: like throwing bikes down trails 3: realize carbon frames are more zippy than alum, so weight is not my concern4: take the alum and upgrade wheelset and parts with the 10k difference??
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 4: take the alum and upgrade wheelset and parts with the 10k difference?? Yes. Some Flows laced to Hope pro 2, a KS Lev dropper and some other bits n bobs. Far better than going the carbon route. hvh, M L and jannosmit 3
ebenvn Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 Yes. Some Flows laced to Hope pro 2, a KS Lev dropper and some other bits n bobs. Far better than going the carbon route. Agreed - unless you have the cash, then do it!
FCH Posted June 28, 2013 Author Posted June 28, 2013 Heard the Spez shocks maintenance is also a rather frequent and steep occurance!
Tuxstir Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 For your size and weight, I would do option 4, But at the end of the day it's YOUR bike and YOUR money so get the bike YOU want. One that will make you happy and one you will ride,
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