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Anthem Advanced X29 vs Santa Cruz Tallboy C


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Thanks guys. Obviously it is not a easy decision. If it was a perfect world I would have taken both.

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Anthems do crack if your a big fella(90kg +)

i have personally seen 2 crack with mates on the trail.

They are now on Specialized :whistling:

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Owned both. The Giant is one amazing bike. Can't fault it in any way. The Tallboy casts a different type of spell on you when you take your first ride and every consequent one... Don't know how to explain this better, but to answer your question: Tallboy Carbon, it is better than exceptional.

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The 'magic' of the Tallboy is in the VPP suspension. The difference between it and the Giant is similar to the difference between a Ferrari 458 and a BMW M3. Both are exceptional performers but there is something special about the driver involvment, feedback and general experience in the Ferrari.

 

 

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had both, both are awsome.

If the giant cracks, there is a lifetime warranty on frame and the distributors honor it.

 

That saying If it was me dropping the cash and I could afford it, Santa cruz all the way.

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There will be no diff in the ride...from a certain price point all you do is try to justify spending the extra money.

It's all in the head

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No question here!!!!!!

If the 8k is not the determining factor, Santa Cruz all the way.

 

The SC is a boutique type bike and in anther class altogether.

 

So like I said, no question here, Santa Cruz!!!!

 

Top end bike build like planned with the XX and ZTR crest's.

 

Finish it off with a classy cockpit like Thomson or Ritchey back to front.

 

Enjoy your Santa Cruz

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Anthems do crack if your a big fella(90kg +)

i have personally seen 2 crack with mates on the trail.

 

My riding buddies had 3 Tallboys crack between them, all on the top tube (replaced under warranty)

They have also cracked 1x Giant and 1x Momsen alu hardtails.

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My riding buddies had 3 Tallboys crack between them, all on the top tube (replaced under warranty)

They have also cracked 1x Giant and 1x Momsen alu hardtails.

 

Sounds like a bunch of rough-necks ;)

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So who wants to guess what is standing in my garage ?????

 

Me, I want to guess. What do I win if I guess right?

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A Tallboy!

 

But you need to show us a pic... I'll show you mine if you show me yours!

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