Vipa, Element 970, Carbon Comp or Anthem

[Alph7]

I am about to upgrade from my Giant XTC, battling to decide on a bike, have decided on dual suspension as I will be doing longer events like Berg & Bush and Joberg2C. Budget roughly R50k. Advice please?

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

For me it'd be between the Vipa and RM.

[RTG7]

Have just got the VIPA, from a anthem X 29er.

All I can say is WOW. Awesome bike, climbs like a dream, super stable on the decent. Point and shoot responsive (a morewood Zula with big wheels)

Enjoy whatever you get.

 

[arendoog]

If you know your size have a look in the classifieds first

[voltex]

Can sell you a new rm 970 for 45k please SMS me if you interested 083 2681628 have a large and medium 2014 models

[Storm 78]

Vipa

[Guest notmyname]

Vipa.

[Alph7]

Can sell you a new rm 970 for 45k please SMS me if you interested 083 2681628 have a large and medium 2014 models

Thanks Voltex, will keep that in mind

[Matchstix]

Carbon frame on Rocky mountains as well as the bushes on the pivots is are much better.

[AdrianDJ]

Carbon frame on Rocky mountains as well as the bushes on the pivots is are much better.

cool story bro

[GrantRH]

Take a look at the Epic Elite, just over 50k, but great ride. If it were me, it would be between that and the Vipa.

[Alph7]

Take a look at the Epic Elite, just over 50k, but great ride. If it were me, it would be between that and the Vipa.

Thanks GrantRH, will go and have a look.

[Alph7]

Thanks for all the input guys. Getting an Element to test ride is a mission, same for Vipa.

[Iwan Kemp]

Another vote for the Vipa. Try Cycle Logic for a demo in your area

 

 

 

Lots of info and user reviews over here

https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/131282-momsen-vipa-build-review/

 

Full review over here:

https://www.bikehub.co.za/features/_/featured/reviews/review-momsen-vipa-r1476

[Johny Bravo]

Take a look at the Epic Elite, just over 50k, but great ride. If it were me, it would be between that and the Vipa.

Best value bike here for sure. Only 29er dual suspension on your list that can fit 2 bottle cages in the frame, also has some essential tools built into the frame, the swat system. Plenty available to test ride, and it has proven itself over and over. Simple choice really.

[DJ84]

https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/101045-fuel-ex-99-project-one-xt-mint-condition-warran/

 

I would try swing this guy into your budget.