Johny Bravo Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 (edited) Santa Cruz is an amazing brand. I ride the Tallboy LTC and its by far the best bike i have owned and that includes the other brands mentioned above. My brother is on a Tallboy 2 and I have a few friends riding them and they all love them. Once you have had a Santa Cruz its hard to ride anything else. If you are still unsure take one for a test ride. @Johny Bravo - i don't know what you been smoking but a specialised lighter and better components are is going to cost you a whole lot more than R65k they Sworks epic is retailing for around R110k.S-works is on another planet dude. Gold medal winning bike, Cape Epic winning bike, racing machine. R65k for a bike with xt components is a bit steep for me. Maybe when I win the lotto or become a member of parliament I can afford that. I still like the Santa Cruz, make no mistake. But for R 65k I expect at least xx, or at least xo, carbon rims and some other things. Edited January 29, 2014 by Johny Bravo
TALUS Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 Agree, I fly downhills so fast, I don't have time to think about VPP, Compression damping and why my mother-in-law don't like me, so Anthem + R30k saving is good for meSuper bike skills cannot be bought. Even fantastic riders are better with better bikes. Enter Mr Minnaar... BrandonF_ 1
BrandonF_ Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 Super bike skills cannot be bought. Even fantastic riders are better with better bikes. Enter Mr Minnaar... Giant...is Fantastic. dee_biker 1
BrandonF_ Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 ...and you like Giant.... Coz (for my income category) it doesn't have to be an unattainable fantasy, but a reality with satisfaction to match ;-) ThePubSA, TALUS, Johny Bravo and 2 others 5
TALUS Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 Coz (for my income category) it doesn't have to be an unattainable fantasy, but a reality with satisfaction to match ;-)well played, Sir
Clinton H Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 I have a Tall Boy , it's a hand made boutique super bicycle .If you are lucky enough to ride one you will love it . Cwc has a XX1 tall boy 2 for 72 k , that's a mid range Spez with Mix and match parts .
Blinkp Posted January 29, 2014 Posted January 29, 2014 https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/134631-anthem-advanced-x29-vs-santa-cruz-tallboy-c/ Maybe this can help. I got mine and loving it. Surely you should be able to build it up for cheaper than that. Pm me your contact details and I will give you a shout.
dee_biker Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 Excuse MH, (it short for Moerse Honest Btw) Imho, I'd say a Giant Anthem advance will give you as much pleasure for just over half the price. Agree 110%
Mr X Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 With a Vipa at around R50k the TallBoy (a great bike yes) but not worth the money.
Johny Bravo Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 With a Vipa at around R50k the TallBoy (a great bike yes) but not worth the money.You Sir, are very well informed. But ja, thats exactly what I think.
MarioH Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 I've done 11 000km's on my Honda Vision scooter in a year & have saved (compared to using my car for the same km's), R12600 ! So get the scooter & within 2 yrs you would have saved enough cash for a deposit on a SantaCruz.......haha! BigDL 1
CWC Online Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 Looking at a Santa Cruz Tallboy Carbon with XT groupset, ZTR Wheels and Fox kashima fork and shock for R 65000! Is it worth the money or can I do better? Give us a shout, will do you a unbelievable deal!! Sales@cwcycles.co.za
Zula Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 Haters gonna hate. If you have the $ do it and don't think twice. Spez are great but the SC is a boutique brand and IMHO far more versatile. Do it. You wont be sorry.
Kranswurm Posted January 31, 2014 Posted January 31, 2014 Haters gonna hate. If you have the $ do it and don't think twice. Spez are great but the SC is a boutique brand and IMHO far more versatile. Do it. You wont be sorry. It rides better as well....
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