Catatonic_Joe Posted July 14, 2014 Posted July 14, 2014 (edited) Hey Hubbers,So I just sold my Dual Sus 26er AM bike and looking for a new ride. I'm looking to spend around 20k. I enter quite a few XC races but I'm no top contender, mostly do the 40km to 60km ride but hoping to start entering full marathons soon. Most weekends I ride Thaba Trails else dirt road with a bit of single track at my dad's farm. I also commute to work and back quite often (about 9km's one way). I'm a pretty short oke at about 1.61m. I've been watching the hub classifieds like a hawk but Small framed bike seem to be really rare.So these are what mny LBS has offered me for around my price bracket: 2013 Merida Big Ninety-Nine Pro XThttp://brimages.bikeboardmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2013-Merida-Big-99-29er-trail-mountain-bike2.jpgFORK 32 Float 29 CTD O/C- Evolution 100 Taper SHOCK DT M212 38 ABS w/Remote DERAILLEUR FRONT Shimano Deore XT high direct TripleDERAILLEUR REAR Shimano Deore XTSHIFTER Shimano Deore XT -3 / -10BRAKE Shimano SLX 180/180 mmCHAINWHEEL Shimano Deore XT 42-32-24RIM Mavic Crossride Disc 29 [R12 Very Nice bike, but the reviews I read were not so great, and not sure if it'll suite my type of riding. Also a bit sceptical about Carbon (Front triangle is carbon) as I'm probably not going to buy a bike again for a good few years. Frame has a 5 year warranty. Anthem 27.5 3 (2014)http://www.giant-bicycles.com/_generated/_generated_us/bikes/models/images/2000/2014/Anthem_27.5_3_RT.jpgFork RockShox Recon Gold RL, w/15mm thru-axle, lockout, OverDrive steerer, 100mm travelShock RockShox Monarch RHandlebar Giant Connect, low rise, 31.8mmStem Giant ConnectSeatpost Giant Connect, 30.9mmSaddle Giant Contact, ForwardShifters Shimano Deore, Rapid FireFront Derailleur Shimano DeoreRear Derailleur Shimano Deore, Shadow PlusBrakes Shimano M395, hydraulic disc, 160mmBrake Levers Shimano M395Cassette Shimano HG62 11x36, 10-speedChain KMC X10Crankset Shimano Deore, 26/38Bottom Bracket Shimano Press FitRims Giant S-XC2, double wallHubs Giant Sport Tracker, [F] 15mm axle, [R] 135x5mm system integrated QRSpokes Stainless Steel, 14gTires Schwalbe Racing Ralph Performance, 27.5x2.25 Really dig the Giants, also might consider the Anthem 27.5 2 which has slightly better components if my LBS can give it to me at the right price. Trance 27.5 2 (2014)http://www.giant-bicycles.com/_generated/_generated_in/bikes/models/images/2000/2014/Trance_27.5_2.jpgFork Fox 32 Float CTD Evolution, 140mm Travel w/ 15QR Thru-Axle, OverDrive 2 tapered steererShock Fox CTD EvolutionShifters Shimano Deore, 2x10sFront Derailleur Shimano SLX Rear Derailleur Shimano SLX Shadow+, 10sBrakes Shimano M447 [F] 180mm [R] 160mmBrake Levers Shimano M505, hydraulic discCassette Shimano HG62 11-36, 10sChain KMC X10Crankset Shimano SLX 2x10 24/38TBottom Bracket Shimano Press-FitRims Giant S-XC2 27.5Hubs Giant Tracker, sealed bearings [F] QR15 Thru-Axle, [R] 135x5 QRSpokes Stainless, black, 14gTires Schwalbe Nobby Nic, 27.5x2.25 TL Ready Performance FoldingDig this, only worry is that the travel might be a bit too much for the XCRacingFinally: Silverback Sprada 2 or Slider 2http://www.silverbacklab.com/upload/2011_website_SILVERBACK/1980/SPRADA-2_side.jpghttp://www.silverbacklab.com/upload/2014/spec/sprada2.gifThe spec on the Silverbacks are excellent. Only not sure whether to go for the Sprada or Slider (650b vs 29er)What do you guys think? Edited July 14, 2014 by Catatonic_Joe
Big John Posted July 14, 2014 Posted July 14, 2014 Hey Hubbers,So I just sold my Dual Sus 26er AM bike and looking for a new ride. I'm looking to spend around 20k. I enter quite a few XC races but I'm no top contender, mostly do the 40km to 60km ride but hoping to start entering full marathons soon. Most weekends I ride Thaba Trails else dirt road with a bit of single track at my dad's farm. I also commute to work and back quite often (about 9km's one way).I'm a pretty short oke at about 1.61m. I've been watching the hub classifieds like a hawk but Small framed bike seem to be really rare.So these are what mny LBS has offered me for around my price bracket: 2013 Merida Big Ninety-Nine Pro XThttp://brimages.bikeboardmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/2013-Merida-Big-99-29er-trail-mountain-bike2.jpgFORK 32 Float 29 CTD O/C- Evolution 100 Taper SHOCK DT M212 38 ABS w/Remote DERAILLEUR FRONT Shimano Deore XT high direct TripleDERAILLEUR REAR Shimano Deore XTSHIFTER Shimano Deore XT -3 / -10BRAKE Shimano SLX 180/180 mmCHAINWHEEL Shimano Deore XT 42-32-24RIM Mavic Crossride Disc 29 [R12 Very Nice bike, but the reviews I read were not so great, and not sure if it'll suite my type of riding. Also a bit sceptical about Carbon (Front triangle is carbon) as I'm probably not going to buy a bike again for a good few years. Frame has a 5 year warranty. Anthem 27.5 3 (2014)http://www.giant-bicycles.com/_generated/_generated_us/bikes/models/images/2000/2014/Anthem_27.5_3_RT.jpgFork RockShox Recon Gold RL, w/15mm thru-axle, lockout, OverDrive steerer, 100mm travelShock RockShox Monarch RHandlebar Giant Connect, low rise, 31.8mmStem Giant ConnectSeatpost Giant Connect, 30.9mmSaddle Giant Contact, ForwardShifters Shimano Deore, Rapid FireFront Derailleur Shimano DeoreRear Derailleur Shimano Deore, Shadow PlusBrakes Shimano M395, hydraulic disc, 160mmBrake Levers Shimano M395Cassette Shimano HG62 11x36, 10-speedChain KMC X10Crankset Shimano Deore, 26/38Bottom Bracket Shimano Press FitRims Giant S-XC2, double wallHubs Giant Sport Tracker, [F] 15mm axle, [R] 135x5mm system integrated QRSpokes Stainless Steel, 14gTires Schwalbe Racing Ralph Performance, 27.5x2.25 Really dig the Giants, also might consider the Anthem 27.5 2 which has slightly better components if my LBS can give it to me at the right price. Trance 27.5 2 (2014)http://www.giant-bicycles.com/_generated/_generated_in/bikes/models/images/2000/2014/Trance_27.5_2.jpgFork Fox 32 Float CTD Evolution, 140mm Travel w/ 15QR Thru-Axle, OverDrive 2 tapered steererShock Fox CTD EvolutionShifters Shimano Deore, 2x10sFront Derailleur Shimano SLX Rear Derailleur Shimano SLX Shadow+, 10sBrakes Shimano M447 [F] 180mm [R] 160mmBrake Levers Shimano M505, hydraulic discCassette Shimano HG62 11-36, 10sChain KMC X10Crankset Shimano SLX 2x10 24/38TBottom Bracket Shimano Press-FitRims Giant S-XC2 27.5Hubs Giant Tracker, sealed bearings [F] QR15 Thru-Axle, [R] 135x5 QRSpokes Stainless, black, 14gTires Schwalbe Nobby Nic, 27.5x2.25 TL Ready Performance Folding Dig this, only worry is that the travel might be a bit too much for the XCRacing Finally: Silverback Sprada 2 or Slider 2http://www.silverbacklab.com/upload/2011_website_SILVERBACK/1980/SPRADA-2_side.jpghttp://www.silverbacklab.com/upload/2014/spec/sprada2.gifThe spec on the Silverbacks are excellent. Only not sure whether to go for the Sprada or Slider (650b vs 29er)What do you guys think? Hey, having said your old bike was an AM bike do you still like to ride AM/Freeride/Enduro type riding? I ride the Trance 27.5 2 and have done better in my races that i did on a 120mm travel Merida. If you are not aiming to win the XC and you really enjoy Enduro type riding as your main riding on weekends etc (which is my situation) then the Trance is a winner. If you are really into the XC scene then maybe the others will be better for you, I know the Sprada had me oogling for quite some time - as you say great spec although they have nudged the price up - when TREAD tested a prototype, I think they said the XT Sprada 1 would be approx 25k. I think its more like 28/9k now. Just my 2c
Big John Posted July 14, 2014 Posted July 14, 2014 Sorry, I didn't actually mean to quote your whole post! Should've replied down here - my bad.
igknot Posted July 14, 2014 Posted July 14, 2014 I have an Anthem. I like it it is comfy on marahons but a bit soft if you want to race your XC.If you are going to be in a hurry there are stiffer bikes out there. For a comfy all day in the saddle ride . The Anthem is a nice buy.
Catatonic_Joe Posted July 14, 2014 Author Posted July 14, 2014 Hey, having said your old bike was an AM bike do you still like to ride AM/Freeride/Enduro type riding? I ride the Trance 27.5 2 and have done better in my races that i did on a 120mm travel Merida. If you are not aiming to win the XC and you really enjoy Enduro type riding as your main riding on weekends etc (which is my situation) then the Trance is a winner. If you are really into the XC scene then maybe the others will be better for you, I know the Sprada had me oogling for quite some time - as you say great spec although they have nudged the price up - when TREAD tested a prototype, I think they said the XT Sprada 1 would be approx 25k. I think its more like 28/9k now. Just my 2c I really dig AM/Enduro type riding, but I'm not really one for drop off's and air etc, So I think realistically, I;m not going to make use of the full 140mm of travel on the Trance. My LBS said they'll give me the Sprada 1 for R25k, but I I take that, I'm going to have to pay it off with my LBS over a few months...
Catatonic_Joe Posted July 15, 2014 Author Posted July 15, 2014 Think I'm gonna go with the Anthem 1, my LBS gave me a great price! worriesnot 1
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