Jasonmtb Posted August 26, 2013 Share Howzit, I am looking to upgrade to a 29er HT, and can't decide between these bikes. Any advice out there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th3voic3 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Giant nickcza and leaboy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChUkKy Posted August 26, 2013 Share I'd flip a coin between the Giant and the Spez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted August 26, 2013 Share I have a Momsen AL 329 and I am very happy. Good geometry, climbs well enough, descends stablely and the 529 has better components too. It's a fun bike I use for XC and a bit of trail when I can.Can't really comment on the others though as I haven't ridden them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee_biker Posted August 26, 2013 Share What is your budget? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headshot Posted August 26, 2013 Share From a 26er HT? The models you mentioned are all good but Giant usually offers the best value. nickcza 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee_biker Posted August 26, 2013 Share I had a Momsen 529 and was a fantastic bike! The 2013 models look wicked, but also getting a bit more expensive though. Still the best value for money if you look at the components. Steven Knoetze (sk27) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johny Bravo Posted August 26, 2013 Share I just bought a new Spez Stumpjumper Friday afternoon. One of the more expensive carbon models. Much better bike than the giant xtc which I also rode. However, it is a full on race machine, the bike is racy and extremely fast, so if that is what you want then go for it. If it is not gonna be a race bike the Specialized will not suit you. And I bought a 2013 model and got a cracking deal from Bridge cycles, almost too good to be true. Edited August 26, 2013 by schalk1982 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat29 Posted August 26, 2013 Share what is your price and what do you want to use it for?I have the al329 and spez stump carbonThe momsen is a sweet ride, love the geometry for riding anywhere but has done some races and it does well. it feels more a relaxed rideSpez is a monster for racing and a real nice bikein my oppinion, i love the spez and the momsen Edited August 26, 2013 by flat29 Johny Bravo and dee_biker 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johny Bravo Posted August 26, 2013 Share what is your price and what do you want to use it for?I have the al329 and spez stump carbonThe momsen is a sweet ride, love the geometry for riding anywhere but has done some races and it does well. it feels more a relaxed rideSpez is a monster for racing and a real nice bikein my oppinion, i love the spez and the momsen I also like the Momsen, but I love the Spez, that bike just makes you want to ride hard. Ramrod and flat29 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat29 Posted August 26, 2013 Share I also like the Momsen, but I love the Spez, that bike just makes you want to ride hard. the spez is something special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heini Posted August 26, 2013 Share I had a 529AL and that is a FUN bike and very good price. I did XC/Trail/3day events all on that one machine.My first 29er were a XTC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonmtb Posted August 26, 2013 Share Think it's gonna be the spez stumpjumper, it's an awesome bike and I quite like the riding position. Johny Bravo and Stefan Cremer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Cremer Posted August 26, 2013 Share Think it's gonna be the spez stumpjumper, it's an awesome bike and I quite like the riding position.I ride the Stumpy 29HT, you absolutely cannot go wrong with this bike! Really by a long shot the coolest bike I have ever owned and raced! Johny Bravo and Jasonmtb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat29 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Think it's gonna be the spez stumpjumper, it's an awesome bike and I quite like the riding position.make contact with Wyatt Earp on the hub for the spez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johny Bravo Posted August 26, 2013 Share Think it's gonna be the spez stumpjumper, it's an awesome bike and I quite like the riding position. You will love it. Remember to give us feedback after your first ride, and how big the grin was on your face. Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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