Anthem Advanced X29 vs Santa Cruz Tallboy C

[Blinkp]

I need some advice from someone that has maybe owned both.

 

I am looking at buying a frameset alone and can get both however the Giant is almost R8000 cheaper. I know the Giant has a alu rear swingarm but is tha TB really that much more special.

 

Going to build it up with XX and ZTR Crests.

 

Any advice please ?

[Sitting slip]

Giant........

[Tjokkits]

giant not a bad bike but tallboy in a class of its own, worth extra r8k i would say

[Sitting slip]

Use the extra 8k for carbon wheels or other goodies

[feetup]

If you building it up-hell go with your heart .

Its gotta be exactly what you think will give you the most joy.

Most frames within your price range will be of superior build

Edited December 30, 2013 by feetup

[Baaisikilist]

It's a no contest. Tallboy for sure. U won't get carbon wheels for 8k anyway. A set of ZTR's is more than adequate. Its like choosing between a Golf GTI and a Lambo.

[Stevief]

Isnt Tallboy technology old? I am also looking for a nice carbon DS trail frame and was advised that the TAllboy is a bit old tech. I would love a Camber Comp Spez but they dont sell frames only complete bikes. Giant is the best bang for buck but i find the design boring but its a very good bike.

[dee_biker]

I have the Advanced for 4 months now... Will not buy anything else if I had to do it again... even if I had 8k extra.

Edited December 30, 2013 by dee_biker

[Blinkp]

It's a no contest. Tallboy for sure. U won't get carbon wheels for 8k anyway. A set of ZTR's is more than adequate. Its like choosing between a Golf GTI and a Lambo.

 

I hear you as I have the new Highball carbon and it is a fantastic bike but I am torn as there are also so many good reviews on the Anthem.

[dee_biker]

I hear you as I have the new Highball carbon and it is a fantastic bike but I am torn as there are also so many good reviews on the Anthem.

 

For me it is as MANY people said when I did my investigation on what to buy:

 

If you want a bike for great fun and pedigree to play on trails with and have immense fun while doing it... Tallboy. If you want a super efficient XC racing machine with unbelievable suspension... Anthem.

Edited December 30, 2013 by dee_biker

[Tjokkits]

Isnt Tallboy technology old? I am also looking for a nice carbon DS trail frame and was advised that the TAllboy is a bit old tech. I would love a Camber Comp Spez but they dont sell frames only complete bikes. Giant is the best bang for buck but i find the design boring but its a very good bike.

 

giant maestro tech just as old, both work extremely well so no reason for either to change

[Newboy]

From 'What Mountain Bike'. Say no more.

[Pin-it]

From 'What Mountain Bike'. Say no more.

That doesn't look like an Anthem....

[Storm 78]

Have a look at the Vipa

[Baaisikilist]

 

 

I hear you as I have the new Highball carbon and it is a fantastic bike but I am torn as there are also so many good reviews on the Anthem.

 

If you search reviews on the Tallboy, you'll find that it's a multiple award winning bike in more than 1 international magazine review/shoot out...

Do a search on the hub and on Google regarding Anthems cracking at the seat tube/top tube junction... That puts me off... They may have sorted the problem, but I'd still pay the extra 8 for a 'boutique' frame vs a 'run of the mill' bike you're likely to see plenty other people on. Like Scott's or Merida's.

 

[arendoog]

I have had 2011, 2012 anthems.Now tallboy .Tallboy worth the extra ZAR .What dee-biker said!

Edited December 30, 2013 by Blitzer