Momsen Vipa vs Scott Spark 910

[Gary57]

Any opinions on these 2 bikes?

 

I like the lockout on the Scott but the Vipa looks so hot.

 

What else should I look at at the R40k mark?

[GrantRH]

Epic....

[BrandonF_]

where have you been the last 6000 complaints re scott sparks!!!! VIPA MY BRU, IF I HAD THE MONEY I'D RUN NOW TO BUY A VIPA!!!

[Wimpieva]

Same problem, a few days ago. Vipa is safe and sound at home!

[Blits]

I have a Scott spark. Completed 3 Towers, Epic and 2 Sani2Cs without a problem. Love my Scott!

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Vipa has a better suspension design as well as being a local product. Vipa all the way.

[Gary57]

Came off a Scott Spark and really loved it. Heard loads of complaints about broken Sparks and heard they really hold their warrantee. Also Spark has the twin lockout which I like.

 

Vipa is SA product and very pretty.

 

Any Cannondales in this price range?

[VicanZA]

Got spark 900, the premium, great bike all in at 10.5kg, the vipa will be a cheaper build don't care so much about it being SA brand as it's coming in from Thailand or something.

 

If it wasn't for the discount I got on the scott frame I would be on a vipa.

[+ Ryperd +]

What complaints re the Scott Spark? I am thinking of getting the 920. Apologies for the highjack.

[Gary57]

Got spark 900, the premium, great bike all in at 10.5kg, the vipa will be a cheaper build don't care so much about it being SA brand as it's coming in from Thailand or something.

 

If it wasn't for the discount I got on the scott frame I would be on a vipa.

 

Premium is R58k not R40k.

 

What did you pay for your premium?

[Longbarn Killer]

What complaints re the Scott Spark? I am thinking of getting the 920. Apologies for the highjack.

They have been breaking left right and centre. The chain stays seem to be the problem. Do a search in the rant and rave section to see how many complaints there have been.

 

There have been mixed reactions to the warranty process. There have been complaints of waiting 6 weeks or so for replacement parts and there have been people receiving their warranty replacements within a few days.

 

There is even a letter in this month's Ride magazine regarding a broken Spark.

[Johny Bravo]

Eish, avoid the Scotts for now. Till they sort out the issues. Vipa, Epic, Anthem, take your pick.

[Longbarn Killer]

Came off a Scott Spark and really loved it. Heard loads of complaints about broken Sparks and heard they really hold their warrantee. Also Spark has the twin lockout which I like.

 

Vipa is SA product and very pretty.

 

Any Cannondales in this price range?

You've heard about the complaints and are still considering one?

[Gary57]

You've heard about the complaints and are still considering one?

 

I never had an issue, just bought my wife a 710 last week. Figure Scott must be one of the top selling brands in SA so one can expect a few complaints. Never heard of anyone not getting a replacement frame under the warrantee, which speaks louder than the actual issue.

[Storm 78]

Considering a spark is like voting for the ANC again. Same ****. No change. Buy the VIPA. If you might wonder. Yes I had a Spark but now I am as happy as can be on my Vipa.

[nonky]

2014 Spez Camber Comp Carbon (@R40k)

 

Read the reviews on the 2014 Camber, they all rate the bike (esp the expert but that's too expensive).

 

I am biased, as I own one, but at least go test one.