Slower Posted May 11, 2014 Share Why would you recommend a curved seatpost on the hardtail? Not meaning the adjustable part of the seat post... The bottom part to the crank if you are looking at 29ers. Look at BMC for an example. Puts more weight on the rear wheel making the front wheel lighter and easier on the up hills... Also makes manuals and wheelie easier.... Changed alot for me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSG Posted May 11, 2014 Share Not meaning the adjustable part of the seat post... The bottom part to the crank if you are looking at 29ers. Look at BMC for an example. Puts more weight on the rear wheel making the front wheel lighter and easier on the up hills... Also makes manuals and wheelie easier.... Changed alot for me...Oic what you mean, my Merida Tfs500 bignine 29er is the same if I understand correctly what you are refering to. Edited May 11, 2014 by BennieGerber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slower Posted May 11, 2014 Share Oic what you mean, my Merida Tfs500 bignine 29er is the same if I understand correctly what you are refering to. I can only see a small pic of it.... But it curves with the wheel... Yes... It's my opinion that changed alot for me. Came from a gaint and loved it. Felt better in the twists but the curved seatpost made the hard stuff easier... Hills.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodbadugly Posted May 11, 2014 Share No bike is worth R65k imo. If your children could inherit it, like sports car or hunting rifle etc, perhaps.After owning a R120k+ road bike (Zipp everything, SRM, 3 carbon wheelsets) and a R90k TT bike (same spec as the road bike), my view have changed. I have found that the enjoyment I get from cycling is not linked to the spec and price of my equipment. I can also not notice a difference in times or speed that I ride, except for TT - for road and mtb fitness and body mass dominates everything.I now do not own a bike that cost me more thanR25k in total.A good post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoke101 Posted May 11, 2014 Share https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xreZdUBqpJs Crosschain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean Posted September 9, 2014 Share so worth it i got mine last week and its my first Santa Cruz!! CRAZY!! I love this bike!!!!!! XX1 with Mavic SLR wheels, Richey Superlogic cockpit. Fox Kashima F32 120mm front. Crosschain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee_biker Posted September 9, 2014 Share If someone gave me 65k to buy a MTB, I would buy the Anthem Advanced and put the other 30k in the bank, or buy both my kids kick-ass hardtails. That is 3 good bikes for the price of one "windgat" bike. Just my opnion though. Haven't owned a Tallboy, ridden one. I'm faster on my Anthem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rock Posted September 9, 2014 Share ride a hardtail, a metal one, if you must, get a suspension fork, it will make you faster down hills, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge_Design Posted September 9, 2014 Share Is it worth it - no Do you want it - yes Go get it if you can afford it! It won't make you a faster rider than something half the price, but you will feel so much better doing it. 90% of the people that posted on this thread will still be jealous of those who can afford them - the only difference is you'll be in the latter group (I ride an Anthem 29er so include myself in the former group!). dee_biker and bullet77 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIPSLICK Posted September 9, 2014 Share Honestly if you need to ask You haven't done your homework, (if you need to ask) As said above its above your "comfort" price range IF money is the deciding factor Don't buy because everyone says it's the best (go test ride one)and then decide for yourself I'm on my 4th, not because I'm a brand whore, simply couldn't find better IS IT WORTH IT ,,,THATS RELATIVE TO WHAT U CAN AFFORD, Are they the best in the world, might not be the best, but it's up there and it will put a smile on your face every time you ride one Shebeen and ChUkKy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mon-goose Posted September 9, 2014 Share just saw this thread and very curious to know what bike was finally bought. personally - if i has R65000 to spend on a bike i would but not likely to be that rich for a very long time TALUS and DIPSLICK 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChUkKy Posted September 9, 2014 Share Honestly if you need to ask You haven't done your homework, (if you need to ask) As said above its above your "comfort" price range IF money is the deciding factor Don't buy because everyone says it's the best (go test ride one)and then decide for yourself I'm on my 4th, not because I'm a brand whore, simply couldn't find better IS IT WORTH IT ,,,THATS RELATIVE TO WHAT U CAN AFFORD, Are they the best in the world, might not be the best, but it's up there and it will put a smile on your face every time you ride one Mine gives me wood ians H2Sport, DIPSLICK and TALUS 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizkit031 Posted September 9, 2014 Share 65k will do my kitchen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIPSLICK Posted September 9, 2014 Share Just also checked the date I WONDER.??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skott5 Posted September 9, 2014 Share 65k will do my kitchen. There you go .. Tallboy for the wife, then you can go and get yourself the one with the wheels on .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banna Posted September 9, 2014 Share I'm on my 4th, not because I'm a brand whore, simply couldn't find better After just 2 weeks of riding my new Tallboy I can already say that it's better than the Morewood Zula I luvved to bits for the last 3 years. Can't give it higher praise than that. TALUS, DIPSLICK and arendoog 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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