Gringo Posted April 29, 2014 Share Hi Guys, Looking to go the dual suspension route. What is the best bike with regards to performance, weight, components etc. Budget: R17,000 - R 23,000Riding: Normal outrides (some tech, open stuff) Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braailegend Posted April 29, 2014 Share Seen some nice 2nd hand intense tracers floating around in that price bracket. I always say buy secondhand Gringo and beanz 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted April 29, 2014 Share Without a doubt, the Giant Trance 2 650b. 22k or thereabouts, and the most complete build you'll find for the best price. AdrianDJ, DrikusSmit and Gringo 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braailegend Posted April 29, 2014 Share Without a doubt, the Giant Trance 2 650b. 22k or thereabouts, and the most complete build you'll find for the best price. Checked it out now, looks like a pretty solid bike and then new! http://www.bicycling.co.za/bike-buyers-guide/trance-27-5-2/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted April 29, 2014 Share Checked it out now, looks like a pretty solid bike and then new! http://www.bicycling.../trance-27-5-2/ Yeah, bro. It's a SOLID build. Only thing I'd change on there is put a dropper, and fit better tyres. EDIT: Oh - and get a Pike Edited April 29, 2014 by cpt armpies mayhem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone_Ranger Posted April 29, 2014 Share Yeah, bro. It's a SOLID build. Only thing I'd change on there is put a dropper, and fit better tyres. EDIT: Oh - and get a Pike Think you just blew the budget with your edit. Tread magazine gave an indicative cost for the Pike at R12 500. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted April 29, 2014 Share Think you just blew the budget with your edit. Tread magazine gave an indicative cost for the Pike at R12 500. :eek: yeah, I know. It's scary expensive. Can't say that I could justify it over my Lyrik, which cost just R 5,500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakamara Posted April 29, 2014 Share Giant trance x1 29er? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaBee Posted April 29, 2014 Share I'll just throw the Anthem in there as well for variety... madbradd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Posted April 29, 2014 Share Without a doubt, the Giant Trance 2 650b. 22k or thereabouts, and the most complete build you'll find for the best price. +1000, awesome bikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pusher Posted April 29, 2014 Share Yeah, bro. It's a SOLID build. Only thing I'd change on there is put a dropper, and fit better tyres. EDIT: Oh - and get a Pike Wheels? Edited April 29, 2014 by Pusher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted April 29, 2014 Share Wheels? They're actually pretty darn strong, the new versions. Only thing against them is that they're a bit on the porky side, but the days of Giants being shod with below average Alex wheelsets is gone. They're now DT swiss options (afaik) and I'd ride them. They certainly wouldn't be the first thing I'd upgrade. They'd be the 4th. DropperTiresForkWheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braailegend Posted April 29, 2014 Share Although the Giant is a proper deal, If I was to buy a bike now at that budget, ill build one up myself, search all over for sweet parts... Ive got something deep inside of me against off-the-shelf bikes (probably the same thing that makes me hate Spez) Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted April 29, 2014 Share Although the Giant is a proper deal, If I was to buy a bike now at that budget, ill build one up myself, search all over for sweet parts... Ive got something deep inside of me against off-the-shelf bikes (probably the same thing that makes me hate Spez) LOL. 100% bro. I love building my bike up to get her JUST how I want her... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenReaper Posted April 29, 2014 Share Scott and Merida also have nice bikes round about that price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porqui Posted April 29, 2014 Share Giant Trance X2 650b without a doubt!! Brogue 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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