rackman Posted May 13, 2014 Share I'm in the market for a new 29" full suspension bike & I've narrowed down my choice down to the 2014 Scott Spark 940 & the Giant Anthem X1? I'm 104kg, 184cm & am a roadie wanting to do some mtb, doing trails, logging tracks, non-technical stuff, distances averaging 50 - 100km's.I'm asking hubbers out there what there views are on the two bikes & what you reckon would suit me most.Your input would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faanie Posted May 13, 2014 Share Vote to the Anthem X1, but an XTC is probably also a good choice. I think the Scotts are a bit heavier than the Giants. BIERSTEKER 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splat Posted May 13, 2014 Share Weren't the Synchros wheels on the Scott bikes prone to folding upon impact?Especially under normal (by South African standards) sized riders... Hairy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted May 13, 2014 Share Giant. Their stock wheels are much stronger than the Syncros wheels on the Scott. It also has a better suspension design than the Scott. arendoog and BIERSTEKER 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dilldesigns Posted May 13, 2014 Share Giant X1 is your winner. I have ridden both, My neighbor has a Scott Spark 940 and my riding buddy has a Giant Anthem X1, the Scott is legit and does the job but the Giant with that Maestro suspension feels great and is a trail machine. At the end of the day, these two bikes are not cheap, so take a weekend out and try both to see which feels better. Edited May 13, 2014 by dilldesigns BIERSTEKER 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sephton Posted May 13, 2014 Share If you shop around you will be able to get an Anthem X 29er 1 for around R25k which is great value. As an ex Spark rider who now rides an Anthem I have to agree, the Maestro suspension is a better design. BIERSTEKER 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoiZoNouZ Posted May 14, 2014 Share Giant. Period. BIERSTEKER and arendoog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtbride Posted May 14, 2014 Share Picked up my X1 for R22500 in January ... The SLX and Deore XT comps are flawless and the suspension works awesome, I run it soft to get full travel though, but I only weigh 68kg ... Next upgrade will certainly be new wheelset with tubeless, still running HEAVY slime inners Edited May 14, 2014 by Kraggie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardi Posted May 14, 2014 Share Giant defnitly, But I would recommend the Trance x 29 er 1. Reason: It has more travel, and at 100+ kg you still have reasonable usable travel, the frame is also slightly beefed up. My Dad-inlaw (97kg) has a 940, and the moment he sat on my trance, he got buyers remorse. Silentfoe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted May 14, 2014 Share Giant defnitly, But I would recommend the Trance x 29 er 1. Reason: It has more travel, and at 100+ kg you still have reasonable usable travel, the frame is also slightly beefed up. My Dad-inlaw (97kg) has a 940, and the moment he sat on my trance, he got buyers remorse. I'd recommend the Trance 275 over the 29er every day of the week and twice on Sundays BIERSTEKER 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryP Posted May 14, 2014 Share Hi. I have a 2014 Anthem X1. Highly recommended! john_deer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtbDobby Posted May 14, 2014 Share I have had both or atleast I now have the scott spark 910. The giant is a great bike but I don't like the shock design, I found mine prone to peddle bob which was a problem on climbing. With my scott which has the ability to set complete lock out (twinloc) I am in control of the setting at all times which I like. In my opinion I found the Anthem to be more of a trail bike and the scott more of racing bike - you must decide which you prefer which means ride both and make a decision otherwise you will always wonder. MaXiMuM and CleatsnCleavage 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaXiMuM Posted May 14, 2014 Share I have had both or atleast I now have the scott spark 910. The giant is a great bike but I don't like the shock design, I found mine prone to peddle bob which was a problem on climbing. With my scott which has the ability to set complete lock out (twinloc) I am in control of the setting at all times which I like. In my opinion I found the Anthem to be more of a trail bike and the scott more of racing bike - you must decide which you prefer which means ride both and make a decision otherwise you will always wonder. Nice reply. Do you think this holds true for the 650b versions of both bikes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted May 14, 2014 Share I have had both or atleast I now have the scott spark 910. The giant is a great bike but I don't like the shock design, I found mine prone to peddle bob which was a problem on climbing. With my scott which has the ability to set complete lock out (twinloc) I am in control of the setting at all times which I like. In my opinion I found the Anthem to be more of a trail bike and the scott more of racing bike - you must decide which you prefer which means ride both and make a decision otherwise you will always wonder. That's more a function of the shock itself though rather than the suspension design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted May 14, 2014 Share Plus - on technical climbs you actually WANT a bit of movement on the rear to give you more traction... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johny Bravo Posted May 14, 2014 Share Plus - on technical climbs you actually WANT a bit of movement on the rear to give you more traction...Not all of us. I want my rear suspension as hard as possible when climbing, my brain on my Epic is set to hardest. I hate pedal bob. Different strokes hey. Smurfy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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