Sephton Posted March 27, 2014 Share If availability is an issue with Spec and Pyga, why not look at a Scott Genius? For R40k you'll be in Genius 920 or even 910 territory if you shop around. Skylark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicoBoshoff Posted March 27, 2014 Share That's what I got when I bought my stumpy - dropper and a tubeless conversion. You need to negotiate harder Damn Tigger! Not bad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawels Posted March 29, 2014 Share Where's the best place to look for decent shoes for flat pedals and a decent helmet etc etc? I agree on them not giving a dropper post for free, but will try my luck now that Im off for a week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaaki Posted March 29, 2014 Share Where's the best place to look for decent shoes for flat pedals and a decent helmet etc etc? I agree on them not giving a dropper post for free, but will try my luck now that Im off for a week! If you're looking for flat pedals then maybe the new stumpy 650b is for you, http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/news/article/specialized-unveils-650b-stumpjumper-fsr-evo-models-40563/ will have to ask BMT when they will arrive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johny Bravo Posted March 29, 2014 Share Where's the best place to look for decent shoes for flat pedals and a decent helmet etc etc? I agree on them not giving a dropper post for free, but will try my luck now that Im off for a week!Phone bridge cycles and Olympic cycles, and ask for a 2013 model carbon stumpjumper. for now dont worry about a dropper post. You should get in under R 30 k for a carbon model. My 2c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawels Posted March 29, 2014 Share Phone bridge cycles and Olympic cycles, and ask for a 2013 model carbon stumpjumper. for now dont worry about a dropper post. You should get in under R 30 k for a carbon model. My 2c I tried and i preferred the responses I got from the guys at revolution cycles. Reckoned 29er alu stumpy for my price limit which is 35k at the moment. I want to end up jumping some decent jumps, drop offs etc etc. Baggy shorts flat pedals and a decene helmet is whats appealing to me. Why 650? Everyone Ive chatted to has said 29er. The 650 must have more travel then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawels Posted March 29, 2014 Share Another worry Ive always had is the fact that alu is always more reliable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johny Bravo Posted March 29, 2014 Share Another worry Ive always had is the fact that alu is always more reliable?If you buy new you will have a warranty. Carbon will be lighter, much lighter, and much stiffer on the Spaz range of bikes. I know, I own 3 of them. Ultimately your choice. I was a Alu fan until I got the carbon. Game changer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted March 29, 2014 Share Basically I have about 40k to spend on a new 29er. Ill be riding trails and hopefully get my skill set up for some decent enduro tracks and jumps. What bike will be better suited? Have you considered a 140mm 27.5? Have a look at this thread?https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/125804-bikes-for-enduro-the-restart/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skylark Posted March 29, 2014 Share I tried and i preferred the responses I got from the guys at revolution cycles. Reckoned 29er alu stumpy for my price limit which is 35k at the moment. I want to end up jumping some decent jumps, drop offs etc etc. Baggy shorts flat pedals and a decene helmet is whats appealing to me. Why 650? Everyone Ive chatted to has said 29er. The 650 must have more travel then? Most Lbs say 29er because that's what's largely avail and "sells" , 650 is a nice in between size esp for the kind of riding you planning on doing. But at the end of the day it's how you ride with what you get that will make the difference. I'd vote for 650 but seeing you are buying new get a test ride on both options and choose what feels good to you. Edited March 29, 2014 by Skylark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
needleshy Posted March 30, 2014 Share I think you gonna struggle a bit getting 29 wheels off the ground, i did a short test ride on the Spez Enduro 29, awesome bike but wheels wanna stay down on the ground, you'll get more lift and air on smaller wheels as well as less flex on the rims. Thats why i baught a 650b after i tested the Enduro. MaXiMuM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted March 30, 2014 Share I think you gonna struggle a bit getting 29 wheels off the ground, i did a short test ride on the Spez Enduro 29, awesome bike but wheels wanna stay down on the ground, you'll get more lift and air on smaller wheels as well as less flex on the rims. Thats why i baught a 650b after i tested the Enduro. true to a point - but only 'cos you need to adjust your riding style to suit the different characteristics. It all comes down to the geometry at the end of the day - MANY niner riders are able to get their wheels off the ground. Yes, it takes a bit of getting used to, but just as much as it would if you were moving from a bmx to an MTB, for example. Simple mechanics & physics,.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
needleshy Posted March 30, 2014 Share true to a point - but only 'cos you need to adjust your riding style to suit the different characteristics. It all comes down to the geometry at the end of the day - MANY niner riders are able to get their wheels off the ground. Yes, it takes a bit of getting used to, but just as much as it would if you were moving from a bmx to an MTB, for example. Simple mechanics & physics,.. I only took for a short test run & I didn't have time to adjust my riding style so my comment may be a bit biased. In terms of ease of starting to jump, air height and distance, flex of larger wheels, could the niners really compete in the category the OP mentioned he wants the bike for? Not putting the 29er down, but i don't feel its suited for the type of riding mentioned. It can't be argued that the 9's are doing exceptional things in the marathon/xc events but on more aggressive stuff its not really doing so well. As skylark said, test ride all long travel wheel size bikes on some nice tech trails and get what feels best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johny Bravo Posted March 30, 2014 Share How much does weight play a role in getting the bike in the air? Edited March 31, 2014 by Johny Bravo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawels Posted April 7, 2014 Share So some bad news guys, Stumpjumper FSR comp sold out. So basically spend 38k on a carbon stumpjumper or wait a couple of months for a PYGA which Im not too keen on anymore. Any thoughts on other trail/enduro bikes to compare to the alu stumpjumper at 27k? Would look at the Rocky Altitude but it only comes in a 650b. .......................fml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arendoog Posted April 7, 2014 Share So some bad news guys, Stumpjumper FSR comp sold out. So basically spend 38k on a carbon stumpjumper or wait a couple of months for a PYGA which Im not too keen on anymore. Any thoughts on other trail/enduro bikes to compare to the alu stumpjumper at 27k? Would look at the Rocky Altitude but it only comes in a 650b. .......................fmlI have never been able to find the specialized item I want when visiting the store .Shop elsewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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