Muggins Posted June 17, 2014 Posted June 17, 2014 I am trying to make my mind up now between these two. Scott Spark 920 Or Giant Anthem Advanced 29er Last week my list was Scott spark 940, cannondale scalpal 3 and the scott Psark 920. I narrowed it down to the Spark 920. Then I made the mistake of looking at the Giant Anthem. My final decision will be from these two.
Muggins Posted June 17, 2014 Author Posted June 17, 2014 There is also this which is about R10 000.00 cheaper than the first two. I always seem to hear good things about the Giant Anthems.
MrJacques Posted June 17, 2014 Posted June 17, 2014 I'd take the Anthem - it has a better suspension design. Depending on personal preference I'd swap the fork for a Reba. The Scott isn't a bad bike (there are many happy Spark owners), but I've heard about issues like cracked chain-stays and issues with it's rear shock.
Muggins Posted June 17, 2014 Author Posted June 17, 2014 Spark Carbon / IMP technology / HMF /BB 92 / Alloy swingarm with 160PMU-Mono Link / Tapered Head Tube /IDS SL dropouts for 142 x 12mmBB Height adj.TravelFront 100mmRear 100 - 70 - Climb / Shock 165 x 38ForkFox 32 Float Evolution CTD AirCTD damper with 3 modes15mm QR axle / tapered steererreb. Adj.Rear ShockFox Nude / SCOTT custom w. travel / geo adjCTCD 3 modes: Climb - Traction Control -Descend / reb. Adj.Remote SystemSCOTT TwinLoc Remote Technology3 modes front and rearHeadsetRitchey Pro Minus Tapered 1.5" - 1 1/8"semi integr. OD 50/61mm / ID 44/55mmRear DerailleurShimano XT RD-M786 SGSShadow Type / 30 SpeedFront DerailleurShimano SLX FD-M670-A-E / DMShiftersShimano SLX SL-M670-IRapidfire Plus / 2 way releaseIspec clampBrake LeversShimano SLX BL-M675-B DiscBrakesShimano SLX BR-M675 Disc180/F and 160/R mm SM-RT64 CL RotorCranksetShimano XT FC-M782hollowtech 240Ax30Ax22A TBB-SetShimano SM-BB71-41A / shell 41x89.5mmHandlebarSyncros FL1.5 TbarAlloy 7050 D.B. / T shape Flat / 9° / 700mmSyncros Pro lock-on gripsH'stemSyncros FL1.57050 Alloy / oversize 31.8mm1-1/8" / 6° anglePedalsnilSeatpostSyncros FL1.5 / 31.6mmSeatSyncros XR2.0 / CROM railsHub (Front)Shimano SLX HB-M678 / 15mmHub (Rear)Shimano SLX FH-M678 Disc CL12 x 142mm / DT RWS axleChainShimano CN-HG54CassetteShimano CS-HG81-1011-36 TSpokesDT Swiss Competition 2.0 -1.8-2.0 BlackRimsSyncros XC / Eyelets / 32HXC39TiresSchwalbe Rocket Ron EVO / 2.25127EPI Kevlar BeadPaceStar compoundWeights in KG12.10 kgWeights in LBS26.62 lbs
Muggins Posted June 17, 2014 Author Posted June 17, 2014 Sizes XS, S, M, L, XLColors Composite/SilverFrame Advanced -Grade Composite, 4" Maestro Suspension /ALUXX SL RCFork Float 29" CTD Performance, 100mm Travel, QR15 Thru-Axle, OverDrive 2 Tapered SteererShock Fox Float CTD PerformanceCOMPONENTSHandlebar Giant Contact TR 725MM Composite, Low Rise 31.8Stem Giant Contact OverDrive 2Seatpost Giant Contact, 30.9Saddle Fi'zi:k Tundra 2 w/ Manganese RailsPedals Not IncludedDRIVETRAINShifters Shimano Deore XT M780, 2x10sFront Derailleur Shimano Deore XT M785Rear Derailleur Shimano XT Shadow+, 10sBrakes Shimano XT [F] 180mm [R] 160mmBrake Levers Shimano XTCassette Shimano HG81 11x36, 10sChain KMC X10SLCrankset Shimano Deore XT, 24/38Bottom Bracket Shimano Press-FitWHEELSRims Giant P-XCR-1 29er WheelSystemHubs Giant P-XCR-1 29er WheelSystem, [F] QR15, [R] 135x5mm Thru-AxleSpokes Giant P-XCR-1 29er WheelSystemTires Schwalbe Racing Ralph, 29x2.25 EVO Folding TL ReadyOTHERExtras N/AWeight The most accurate way to determine any bike’s weight is to have your local dealer weigh it for you. Many brands strive to list the lowest possible weight, but in reality weight can vary based on size, finish, hardware and accessories. All Giant bikes are designed for best-in-class weight and ride quality.
worriesnot Posted June 18, 2014 Posted June 18, 2014 Love my Anthem...Can't say it's better than the Scott cause I haven't been on a Scott - just sharing my thoughts on the Giant.Anthem transformed my riding drastically in a very short period. It's not always about the bike, but sometimes it is about the bike... Looking at specs it's a difficult choice. My advice: go with your heart dude. Last thing you want to do is go for one and regret it every time you see the other.
Muggins Posted June 18, 2014 Author Posted June 18, 2014 The owner at the bike shop I'm looking at said the following. Now he will sell me either so he is not biased from a selling perspective. The Giant is like the Toyota Hilux of the MTB world. The reason I'm looking at the Giant is that I always hear how people rave about them. I'm not built like a feather duster and from this point of view the owner at the bike shop said the Giant would be a better fit for me.
dee_biker Posted June 18, 2014 Posted June 18, 2014 (edited) I had the same choice about 6 months ago... Went with the Giant Anthem Advanced 29er. Will make the same choice if I had to. Edited June 18, 2014 by dee_biker
Stevief Posted June 18, 2014 Posted June 18, 2014 Anthem is the way to go. You cannot go wrong. arendoog 1
BigToe Posted June 18, 2014 Posted June 18, 2014 really tough choice. I have a 920 and it's been great. W2W, Sani and much more abuse and it keeps on rocking. Only thing I changed on the stock bike is the wheels (went tubeless with Crossmax ST) and changed to my preference of seat and bar. Good luck!
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted June 18, 2014 Posted June 18, 2014 Anthem. It's a far more versatile bike, and a far better suspension platform that doesn't need to be locked out in order to climb properly. arendoog and BrandonF_ 2
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