StevieL Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 OK, so I have no more than 25 000 to spend. Looking for a 29er for around this price...What is the best value for money?The Giant Anthem X looks like a good buy. A friend has one and swears by it... What else should I be looking at? howardb118 1
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 At that price point, the Giants are damn hard to beat. A VERY good suspension platform and very good spec for the price. You may also be able to pick up some of last year's models for a bargain, which will help you along as well. To be honest, there's nothing really that compares to the big G at that price in full suss. Maybe an epic, but then you'll probably be looking at closer to 30k for the same spec. StevieL 1
feetup Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 GIANT_GIANT_GIANT all the way for 25K I would look here first though?could pick up a 40k value bike? Ride it once = 2nd hand StevieL 1
Iwan Kemp Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 At that price point, the Giants are damn hard to beat. A VERY good suspension platform and very good spec for the price. You may also be able to pick up some of last year's models for a bargain, which will help you along as well. To be honest, there's nothing really that compares to the big G at that price in full suss. Maybe an epic, but then you'll probably be looking at closer to 30k for the same spec. +1
SeaBee Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 StevieL, you've answered your own (initial) question. I came from a Stumpy HT and got the Anthem frame, took across what I could from the Stumpy. It is awesome. Do yourself the favour... Well, just go ride somebodies Anthem - that should be enough to convince/convert you (too). StevieL and dee_biker 2
StevieL Posted January 8, 2014 Author Posted January 8, 2014 Thanks for the feedback.Seems there is only one bike in the mix.Agree that it is an awesome bike.
Wolfie1 Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 (edited) I looked at spesialized camber fs for 21k. The groupset is not that hot but if you have 25 to spend i am sure you can upgrade the parts you wish for the rest of the budget. You will not be able to do everything but it can work unless you are not a spez fan. Edited January 8, 2014 by Wolfie1 niterider 1
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 I looked at spesialized camber fs for 21k. The groupset is not that hot but if you have 25 to spend i am sure you can upgrade the parts you wish for the rest of the budget. You will not be able to do everything but it can work unless you are not a spez fan. And if you're looking at a lesser suspension platform, yeah... (droptuckroll) Iwan Kemp 1
GhostSixFour Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 Isn't there a Trek Superfly in that price range? Always liked those..
flat29 Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/74893-specialized-epic-carbon-29er-2013/ Big Mac 1
Mr X Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 Giant wheels, stems and seatposts are not that great, but for the price you get a great frame and suspension. I like this because I would rather pay R800 for crap wheels on a new bike and then upgrade, than paying R2000 for some other crap wheels on a more expensive bike and then also need to upgrade.
feetup Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 http://www.thehubsa....rbon-29er-2013/great bike-i have a epic carbon too but have upgraded,RD to XXRCW carbon flat barXO twistshifters50mm custom alu stemThe standard 2014 model is 45k,so a great buy. i will not be changing this for a while-perfect for me!
TAAHIRWP Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 just some FYI the Trek Remedy 7 i saw was around R27k and the Remedy 8 for R30k, (i got the prices from the Bicycle.co.za buyers guide) ...
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