dofie52 Posted June 4, 2014 Share I'm looking to buy a new bike in the coming weeks. So far I've looked at stuff like the Rocky Mountain Element 930 and Merida Big Ninety Nine 1000. Both of these are full suss 29ers at about 25000. I ride mostly in Tokai and I want to have as much comfort and confidence going downhill as possible without compromising uphill riding. My current bike is a Silverback Alpine 26 hardtail with a very entry level SR Suntour fork so it is definitely due for an upgrade. Any thoughts on the bikes I've named? Any suggestions of other bikes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrantRH Posted June 4, 2014 Share Not sure if it is the same one, but when I was looking for new bikes at my LBS, the Merida Big Ninety Nine I looked at had a very chunky rear triangle, which made the bike quite heavy. Notwithstanding, my LBS said it was a great riding bike. I ended up buying a Specialized Epic Elite and it has blown my mind. Yes, it is double the price of the Merida, but undoubtedly the right choice for me. Can't give any insight to the Rocky Mountain, but I am seeing more of them around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyluis Posted June 4, 2014 Share RM all the way dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EdEdEd Posted June 4, 2014 Share Rocky Mountain is awesome! Go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pusher Posted June 4, 2014 Share Giant Trance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porqui Posted June 4, 2014 Share If you ride mainly in Tokai - seriously a consider 26er unless of course you are going to stick to the jeep tracks. Best yet - Giant Trance X2 (650b) Edited June 4, 2014 by porqui dirtrider 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coenie Posted June 4, 2014 Share Here is a good deal for you. https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/91795-2013-specialized-epic-comp-29er-med Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterF Posted June 4, 2014 Share Here is a good deal for you. http://www.thehubsa....c-comp-29er-med Nah don't bother with this bike Because i'm hoping it's still around in 2 weeks time when I might have the cash for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worriesnot Posted June 4, 2014 Share Giant Trance or AnthemMaestro suspension is the shizniz if you looking for comfort and good climbing ability Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gobi Posted June 4, 2014 Share Anthem all the way.Got quoted 27K a few weeks ago for the anthem 27.5 1 http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-za/bikes/model/anthem.27.5.1/16923/71476/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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