PapaRed Posted September 25, 2013 Share I can get a Trek Superfly Elite for R21k or the Giant Anthem 1 for R23.5k from Westdene Cycles. Two questions: 1. Which bike would you recommend?2. Anyone know if I can get a better deal anywhere else? I'm leaning toward the Giant because I have heard really good things about it. The only thing I've heard is that the Elixir brakeset is not as good as the Shimano. Many thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicanZA Posted September 25, 2013 Share whats the spec on each bike? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyluis Posted September 25, 2013 Share Giant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaRed Posted September 25, 2013 Share 2013 Anthem X 29er 1 vs 2013 Superfly 100 AL Elite Compare http://img3.findthebest.com/sites/default/files/796/media/images/2013_Giant_Anthem_X_29er_1_404388.jpg 2013 Giant Anthem X 29er 1 vs http://img1.findthebest.com/sites/default/files/796/media/images/2013_Trek_Superfly_100_AL_Elite_561441_i0.png 2013 Trek Superfly 100 AL Elite User Rating 3.8 11 ratings Add a review See all reviews 3.0 8 ratings Add a review See all reviews MSRP $2,875 $2,720 Bike Type Cross Country Cross Country Wheel Size 29 inch 29 inch Gender/Age Unisex Unisex - Details Model Anthem X 29er 1 Superfly 100 AL Elite Manufacturer Giant Trek Website Website (giant-bicycles.com) – Year 2013 2013 Ability Intermediate Intermediate Suspension Full Suspension Full Suspension Colors Black/Silver/Neon Yellow Dark Tint/Orange Notes – Trek fork & shock sag meter, Bontrager shock pump - Compare to Averages MSRP $2,875 $2,720 Front Travel 100 millimeters 100 millimeters - Frameset Front Travel 100 millimeters 100 millimeters Frame Material Aluminum Aluminum Frame ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum, 4" Maestro Suspension Alpha Platinum Aluminum w/ABP Convert, E2 tapered head tube, magnesium swing link, G2 Geometry, 110mm travel Frame Size Range XS (13"-15") SM (15"-17") MD (17"-19") LG (19"-21") XL (21"-23") XXL (23"+) XS (13"-15") SM (15"-17") MD (17"-19") LG (19"-21") XL (21"-23") XXL (23"+) Fork Fox Float 29 Evolution CTD w/ 15QR thru-axle, OverDrive 2, 100mm Travel Fox Evolution Series 32 Float w/CTD (climb-trail-descend) damper, rebound, E2 tapered steerer, 15QR thru axle, custom G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, 100mm travel Rear Shock – Fox Evolution Series Float w/CTD (climb-trail-descend) damper, rebound, tuned by Trek in California, 7.25x1.75 - Drivetrain Crankset Shimano SLX, 24/38 Shimano M552, 42/32/24 Cassette Shimano HG81 11x36, 10-Speed Shimano HG62 11-36, 10 speed Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore XT Shimano Deore XT Shadow Front Derailleur Shimano SLX Shimano SLX Shifters Shimano SLX, 2x10 Speed Shimano SLX, 10 speed Chain KMC X10 – Pedals N/A – - Components Brakes Avid Elixir 5, [F] 170mm, [R] 160mm Shimano SLX hydraulic disc brakes Brake Levers Avid Elixir 5 – Handlebars Giant Connect SL, Low Rise, 31.8 Bontrager Race Lite Low Riser, 31.8mm, 5mm rise Stem Giant Connect SL, OverDrive 2 Bontrager Race Lite, 31.8mm, 7 degree Headset – FSA NO.57SC, E2, semi-cartridge bearings Seat Post Giant Connect SL, 30.9 Bontrager Rhythm Elite, 31.6mm, zero offset Saddle Fi'zi:k Tundra 2 w/ Manganese Rails Bontrager Evoke 2, chromoly rails Grips – Bontrager Race Lite, lock-on - Wheels Rims Giant P-XC29er 2, Double Wall – Front Hub Giant Tracker Sealed/CNC w/ 15mm Axle – Rear Hub Formula Sealed Bearing, 32h – Spokes Stainless Steel Black, 14g – Wheels – Bontrager sealed cartridge bearing, 15mm alloy axle, front hub; Bontrager sealed cartridge bearing, alloy axle, rear hub w/Bontrager Mustang 32-hole disc rims Front Tire Schwalbe Racing Ralph, 29x2.25 Evolution Folding TL Ready Bontrager 29-1 Expert, 29x2.2" Rear Tire Schwalbe Racing Ralph, 29x2.25 Evolution Folding TL Ready Bontrager 29-1 Expert, 29x2.2" - Reviews and Ratings User Reviews Average User Rating 3.8 11 ratings Add a reviewSee all reviews Average User Rating 3.0 8 ratings Add a reviewSee all reviews Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaRed Posted September 25, 2013 Share Sorry that didn't copy and paste well! Here is the link for the specs. http://mountain-bikes.findthebest.com/compare/4130-5276/2013-Giant-Anthem-X-29er-1-vs-2013-Trek-Superfly-100-AL-Elite Will try paste them neater in the next post.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W1Z@RD Posted September 25, 2013 Share I can only comment on the Trek as I have the same bike Carbon and I cannot fault it. Its a brilliant bike and with the XT groupset - an awesome machine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaRed Posted September 25, 2013 Share Giant: Name: Anthem X 29er 1 (13) Built by: Giant Available Sizes: L , M , S, XL, XS Weight (kg): 12.2 Weight (lb): 26.8 Frame & Fork: Frame Material: ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminum, 4" Maestro Suspension Fork Brand: Fox Fork Model: Float 29 Evolution CTD w/ 15QR thru-axle, OverDrive 2, 100mm Rear Shock Brand: Fox Rear Shock Model: Float CTD Evolution Brakes: Brakes Brand: AVID Brakes Model: Elixir 5 Transmission: Cranks Brand: SHIMANO Cranks Model: SLX, 24/38T Bottom Bracket Brand: Shimano Bottom Bracket Model: press-fit Rear Derailleur Brand: SHIMANO Rear Derailleur Model: Deore XT Front Derailleur Brand: SHIMANO Front Derailleur Model: SLX Shifters Brand: SHIMANO Shifters Model: SLX, 2x10 Speed Chain Brand: KMC Chain Model: X10 Cassette: Shimano HG81 11x36, 10-speed Wheels: Rims Brand: Giant Rims Model: P-XC29er 2, Double Wall Front Hub Brand: Giant Front Hub Model: Tracker Sealed/CNC w/ 15mm Axle Rear Hub Brand: Formula Rear Hub Model: Sealed Bearing, 32h Spokes: Stainless Steel Black, 14g Front Tyre Model: Schwalbe Rear Tyre Model: SCHWALBE Contact Points: Saddle Brand: FIZIK Saddle Model: Tundra 2 w/ Manganese Rails Seatpost Brand: Giant Seatpost Model: Connect SL, 30.9 Stem Brand: Giant Stem Model: Connect SL, OverDrive 2 Handlebar Brand: Giant Handlebar Model: Connect SL, Low Rise, 31.8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaRed Posted September 25, 2013 Share Trek: Colors Dark Tint/OrangeFrame Alpha Platinum Aluminum w/ABP Convert, E2 tapered head tube, magnesium swing link, G2 Geometry, 110mm travelFront suspension Fox Evolution Series 32 Float w/CTD (climb-trail-descend) damper, rebound, E2 tapered steerer, 15QR thru axle, custom G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, 100mm travelRear suspension Fox Evolution Series Float w/CTD (climb-trail-descend) damper, rebound, tuned by Trek in California, 7.25x1.75Sizes 15.5, 17.5, 19, 21, 23"Wheels Bontrager sealed cartridge bearing, 15mm alloy axle, front hub; Bontrager sealed cartridge bearing, alloy axle, rear hub w/Bontrager Mustang 28-hole disc rimsTires Bontrager 29-1 Expert, 29x2.20"Shifters Shimano SLX, 10 speedFront derailleur Shimano SLX Rear derailleur Shimano Deore XT ShadowCrank Shimano M552, 42/32/24Cassette Shimano HG62 11-36, 10 speedSaddle Bontrager Evoke 2, chromoly railsSeatpost Bontrager Rhythm Elite, 31.6mm, zero offsetHandlebar Bontrager Race Lite Low Riser, 31.8mm, 5mm riseStem Bontrager Race Lite, 31.8mm, 7 degreeHeadset FSA NO.57SC, E2, semi-cartridge bearingsBrakeset Shimano SLX hydraulic disc brakesGrips Bontrager Race Lite, lock-on Extras Trek fork & shock sag meter, Bontrager shock pump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudi Pollard Posted September 25, 2013 Share I have the Trek Superfly 100 Carbon model, and I love it. I cannot fault anything on it. Go and ride both. You will know which one you want after that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgp Posted September 25, 2013 Share I would have said Trek, but with my recent experience with the distributor I would be very reluctant to buy any Trek related equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaRed Posted September 25, 2013 Share Many thanks for the posts so far! I have heard a few bad things about the Trek South Africa guys.. To throw a spanner in the works Cagees is getting the 2014 Giant Anthem 1 in for R22.7k. The specs are the same except they are now using the Shimano brakes. Just wondering how the new frame will stack up against the 2013 model? http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/bikes/model/anthem.x.29er.1/14826/66148/#specifications Sound advice to go and ride both of them and see which one I prefer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jugheaddave Posted September 25, 2013 Share I am on my 3rd anthem, 2x26ers and 1x29er.Giants after sales support is VERY good!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee_biker Posted September 25, 2013 Share IMHO, that 2014 Giant Anthem X1 29er is the best value for money you can buy. Very good XC bike that does not mind being abused in the trails... Read some reviews on the Superfly, and the "Twitchy on downhills" comments make me very scared! Edited September 25, 2013 by dee_biker PapaRed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee_biker Posted September 25, 2013 Share Many thanks for the posts so far! I have heard a few bad things about the Trek South Africa guys.. To throw a spanner in the works Cagees is getting the 2014 Giant Anthem 1 in for R22.7k. The specs are the same except they are now using the Shimano brakes. Just wondering how the new frame will stack up against the 2013 model? http://www.giant-bic...#specifications Sound advice to go and ride both of them and see which one I prefer! The only problem with the 2013 model in my opinion was the brakes, but with the SLX on the 2014 model, you can not go wrong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmptyB Posted September 26, 2013 Share Trek without a doubt, the bike is just brilliant. Had the Superfly for 18 months now and loving it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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