mtbDobby Posted January 21, 2014 Posted January 21, 2014 I have just upgraded to the above bike - I was riding the Volcan xc29er which is a hard tail and am now going the dual sus route - have I made the right decision in terms of bike and going dual sus? The volcan was definitely lighter and got me through epic last year....would be interested to ready the thoughts on this?
MrJacques Posted January 21, 2014 Posted January 21, 2014 Your bike, only you can answer that But I do think it's a good upgrade. You will enjoy the traction and comfort of a duallie. Keep an eye on the suspension pivots, if not maintained the chainstay might crack. Steven Knoetze (sk27) 1
mtbDobby Posted January 21, 2014 Author Posted January 21, 2014 Haven't ridden it nor taken delivery...
Tjokkits Posted January 21, 2014 Posted January 21, 2014 next time ask beforehand, but youve got a good bike and DS with ability of full lock out you wont go wrong RoboLuke 1
DR ◣◢ Posted January 21, 2014 Posted January 21, 2014 Haven't ridden it nor taken delivery... No test ride at all?
quintonb Posted January 21, 2014 Posted January 21, 2014 I have just sold my dual Sus to go back to a hard tail. Less maintenance and hassle. If you did the epic on a hard tail then that's probably the hardest it's going to get. Personally I would have stuck to the hard tail. But that's just me. I hated the feeling of the back wheel on my dual. I like knowing what the back wheel is doing. If that makes sense. ChUkKy 1
mtbDobby Posted January 22, 2014 Author Posted January 22, 2014 Thanks - that is a concern of mine, but not getting younger(nearing the big 40) and have some lower back issues. As for the not riding part, well I have not found anywhere willing to demo this exact bike over a weekend, a ride in the car park or pump track on a different model is not deemed a ride in my eyes. I was actually hoping there would be some comments on people who have ridden this bike but there don't seem to be many.
PhilipV Posted January 22, 2014 Posted January 22, 2014 are you racing for podium ir for 50th position. if podium and you are willing to let you're body take the shots then HT is for you. otherwise the DS is the way to go, despite the extra weight.
quintonb Posted January 22, 2014 Posted January 22, 2014 Why not try and look at a Giant Anthem, their back up seems to be much better than Scott from what I have seen on the hub. Â
Vetseun Posted January 22, 2014 Posted January 22, 2014 I have started riding a DS 29er. The HT was lekker, light and quick. The DS is just so much more comfortable on the long rides. loving it
voltex Posted January 22, 2014 Posted January 22, 2014 Don't take it the chainstay will crack I would look at the giant
scott the hobbit Posted January 22, 2014 Posted January 22, 2014 Haven't ridden it nor taken delivery...Eish, i would always ride before I buy
Eugene Posted January 24, 2014 Posted January 24, 2014 Cancel the order if you can. Have you read all the Scott complaints on the Hub? Another one popped up today with even more people experiencing broken chain stays and even more complaints about the warranty turn around time. ChUkKy and North Shore 2
DikBuffalo Posted January 24, 2014 Posted January 24, 2014 Enjoy! I have the 900, absolutely loving it. Had a Specialized Epic Carbon before that and would take the Scott over that any day......great bike!
428 others Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 Don't take it the chainstay will crack I would look at the giant Crystal ball nearby?
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