Gerhardc Posted December 31, 2013 Posted December 31, 2013 I would say Tallboy Carbon.....but, I am biased......cause I have one!!! DIPSLICK 1
Blinkp Posted December 31, 2013 Author Posted December 31, 2013 Thanks guys. Obviously it is not a easy decision. If it was a perfect world I would have taken both.
feetup Posted December 31, 2013 Posted December 31, 2013 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
VT2jp Posted December 31, 2013 Posted December 31, 2013 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. DIPSLICK 1
Clinton H Posted December 31, 2013 Posted December 31, 2013 Tallboy !!!Giant is just run of the mill mass production , you can get that anywhere .Ride a Santa Cruz , you will feel what the guys are telling you about . Fire Engine and DIPSLICK 2
RockCoach Posted December 31, 2013 Posted December 31, 2013 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.
Goblin Posted December 31, 2013 Posted December 31, 2013 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.
Redlight Posted December 31, 2013 Posted December 31, 2013 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
NINER_boy Posted December 31, 2013 Posted December 31, 2013 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
Christie Posted December 31, 2013 Posted December 31, 2013 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.
NINER_boy Posted December 31, 2013 Posted December 31, 2013 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
Blinkp Posted January 17, 2014 Author Posted January 17, 2014 So who wants to guess what is standing in my garage ?????
Mr X Posted January 17, 2014 Posted January 17, 2014 (edited) So who wants to guess what is standing in my garage ????? Me, I want to guess. What do I win if I guess right? Edited January 17, 2014 by Mr X
ichnusa Posted January 17, 2014 Posted January 17, 2014 (edited) A Tallboy! But you need to show us a pic... I'll show you mine if you show me yours! Edited January 17, 2014 by ichnusa
Blinkp Posted January 18, 2014 Author Posted January 18, 2014 Here she goes Next week is build time RockCoach, Karl K and Vanzyl 3
TCRCARBON Posted January 18, 2014 Posted January 18, 2014 (edited) Is there a bottle cage mount on tall boy ? Correct me if I'm wrong. Edited January 18, 2014 by TCRCARBON
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