Gm888 Posted August 7, 2013 Share Hey guys Need some advice. Which bike to get between these bikes? 910: R35 000920: R29 500Giant anthem advanced (carbon): R32 000 Difference between 910 and 920 : Fox evolution on the 920 vs fox factory on 910 SLX brakes on 920 vs XT on 910 SLX shifters on 920 vs XT on 910 3x10 on 920 vs 2x10 on 910 135x12 on 920 142 x12 on 910 Anthem: Full XT Rockshox SID RL fork Rockshox monarch rear shock Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sitting slip Posted August 7, 2013 Share Giant?....... Gm888 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gm888 Posted August 7, 2013 Share @Sitting Slip: what are the reasons why u would take the giant over the Scott's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gm888 Posted August 7, 2013 Share Giant?.......@Sitting Slip: what are the reasons why u would take the giant over the Scott's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTB_wannabe Posted August 9, 2013 Share I'm also shopping for a full sus for XC and marathon riding (spot, not racing), and those two came to mind. Without riding either yet, feedback from a few forums indicate the Scott Spark is a little more bouncy on climbs and technical descents, whereas the Giant Anthem is very steady and predictable in its handling. I personally prefer the look of the Scott but starting to sway towards the handling performance of te Anthem. Must also mention I'm thinking of the alu rather than the carbon. Not convinced that the price difference justifies the relative small functional benefits. Will keep you updated on my decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sitting slip Posted August 9, 2013 Share Great value for the bike you get. Those scotts are heavy and you wont get the same ride like from the top end scott. The giant is well speced and rides trails loke a dream arendoog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegsEleven Posted August 9, 2013 Share Giant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximis Posted August 9, 2013 Share Giant all the way, great value for money raymakestv 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baracuda Posted August 9, 2013 Share The review by bicycling mag last year of all the top 29er's rated the Giant above the Scott. The only bike to beat the Giant was the Pyga which costs a silly amountThe scott has an issue with the back-shock unless you are getting the absolute top models. I would not buy any bike at the moment as the 2014 models are just about to be released in the next month as which stage all the 2013 bikes will be on special. With the shift to 27,5, there are going to be a lot of people trying to sell 29ers and you can pick up one cheap. I am trying to sell a Giant Anthem 29er at the moment and it is not easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Shore Posted August 9, 2013 Share StumpjumperTallboy 2Both great bikes, and neither brands have the rather worrying number of cracked frames that giant have. Don't bother with the Scott, the suspension performance doesn't compare to the other three. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gm888 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Great value for the bike you get. Those scotts are heavy and you wont get the same ride like from the top end scott. The giant is well speced and rides trails loke a dream the two Scott's are both carbon, so should, compare pretty closely in weight to the giant I would have thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gm888 Posted August 9, 2013 Share The review by bicycling mag last year of all the top 29er's rated the Giant above the Scott. The only bike to beat the Giant was the Pyga which costs a silly amountThe scott has an issue with the back-shock unless you are getting the absolute top models. I would not buy any bike at the moment as the 2014 models are just about to be released in the next month as which stage all the 2013 bikes will be on special. With the shift to 27,5, there are going to be a lot of people trying to sell 29ers and you can pick up one cheap. I am trying to sell a Giant Anthem 29er at the moment and it is not easy.These are the discounted prices for 2013 models and are running low on stocks. I can't see further discounts on 2013 prices! Could be wrong? Worried about buying second hand carbon bikes cos of the warranty issues. Is this a valid concern? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polo Posted August 9, 2013 Share I've had a Spark (lots of problems with the back shock), Spez Epic and now an Anthem. Although the Anthem is probably not the best looking bike (personal preference), it is definitely the best allrounder. Very comfortable, climbs as good as the Spark, but more stable on the descents. I'd go with the Anthem and replace the wheels with ztr's/American Classics. After selling the stock wheels you should be at the 910's price, but with a better/lighter bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis for real Posted August 9, 2013 Share our local shop owner had a scott spark for a month flipped it and bought an anthem...because of the weight difference. so my vote is let the anthems roll! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arendoog Posted August 9, 2013 Share Giant+1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-man Posted August 9, 2013 Share StumpjumperTallboy 2Both great bikes, and neither brands have the rather worrying number of cracked frames that giant have. Don't bother with the Scott, the suspension performance doesn't compare to the other three.stumpy and tall boy very expensive...!!!??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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