cjl Posted August 15, 2013 Share Need to decide between the 2 bikes. Both allu frames with +-same components. Spez having brain. Dale having lefty en BB30. Both about the same price. Both 2013 models. Opinions please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevief Posted August 15, 2013 Share Ride em both and you should know, also google the reviews. But i dont think u can wrong with any of them Milkman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranky Posted August 15, 2013 Share I tried both and went with the Epic. Great geometry and I love the Brain. But both excellent choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ham Posted August 15, 2013 Share I think they would both be good. Personally I love the brain. Once you get to know how to play with it, you won't go back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubber88 Posted August 15, 2013 Share I'm usually the guy to sit on the wire. But I would take the Scalpel. Eddy Gordo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambithunt Posted August 15, 2013 Share I don't like the brain at all, I'd definitely go with the Scalpel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicanZA Posted August 15, 2013 Share The brain should be above the waist! It's just a big fat ugly shock, go for the Lynskey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squier Posted August 16, 2013 Share Opinions are all going to depend on whether you're a Spez or Dale fan. I agree that you'll only know once you ride it, but can't go wrong with either. For me, very close call, but I'll probably go with the Dale. nickc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickc Posted August 16, 2013 Share Close but I would go with the Dale !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjl Posted August 16, 2013 Share Eish! This is a close one! Having a cannondale super six roadbike and love it. Like the looks of the scalpel also more. Think that epic`s rear suspension maybe better??? Lefty better in front??? Will try to ride both to decide. Problem is that not many epic 2013 models left. Will need to decide quickly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramrod Posted August 16, 2013 Share Spez but then i am biased that way! Wayne Potgieter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosmonooit Posted August 16, 2013 Share Go Lefty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandui Posted August 16, 2013 Share Tested the carbon versions of both and went for the Scalpel 2.I didn't like the brain setup at all, the Autosag was very finnicky and had very little room for fine tuning. The engaging of the Brain at the back was very harsh too, but they say it gets softer with time as the seals wear in. I tested a brand new Comp Carbon. The geometry is great, I like a racier setup, but in the end the lower spec components and my personal opinion of the Brain made me not go for it.I also tested a brand new Scalpel 2 for a a couple of weeks and as soon as I rode it, I knew it was the bike for me.Racy geometry, the Lefty is without a doubt the best front suspension you can get. I tested the bikes on the same tracks and compared to my previous Niner Jet 9, the Scalpel got me further down a very technical track than I had never made it without portaging . In fact, I made it all the way down.Handling is great for a 29er, it climbs superbly and the bike is solid under you on the descent.All I changed on mine was the rear shock,from the standard Rock Shox Monarch to the Fox CTD.I took off the Elixir 9 brakes and put on my XTR brakes. Granted, I tested the more expensive models than you are looking at, but the ride experience comparatively should be the same a model down. If any of you want to test a Scalpel 2 and your're in the Cape Town area, speak to Steve Bowman at Cyclelab . He has one available.Just make sure you have the cash before you ride it, because you will want one. Edited August 16, 2013 by kandui Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FCH Posted August 16, 2013 Share Not exactly the same price once you factor in the Spez shock service, obviously depends how many km you do.... But it adds up quickly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy Gordo Posted August 16, 2013 Share Scalpel definately. I just acquired one, and man is it lite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koukie Posted August 16, 2013 Share Scalpel definately. I just acquired one, and man is it liteHow many kg's if I may ask? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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