JacoM Posted October 7, 2014 Share Both priced just below R50k. (mid R40k after discount)Both carbon frame with alum back triangle. Anybody here with experience of both?Ride qualityDurablilityetc.I know, it is a very subjective Q, but which one is the better bike?Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacoM Posted October 8, 2014 Share Nobody?What is your experience like with the BMC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted October 8, 2014 Share Which spez, which BMC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ84 Posted October 8, 2014 Share BMC make great bikes,have not owned one but mates have. Spez is a more popular brand name but i prefer the BMC's look. Doubt you can go wrong with either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted October 8, 2014 Share Put it this way... How many Specialized bikes do you see? How many BMC bikes do you see? That should be some indication! That's in SA....and a small market. BMC is very popular in Europe and the service is great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted October 8, 2014 Share Both priced just below R50k. (mid R40k after discount) Both carbon frame with alum back triangle. Anybody here with experience of both? Ride quality Durablility etc. I know, it is a very subjective Q, but which one is the better bike? Thanks6 of 1 and 1/2 a dozen of the other.... Ride them - see which one you like and go with that - they are both good brands and great rides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odinson Posted October 8, 2014 Share Spez Camber. I'm biased 'cause I own one. I've never ridden a BMC, so can't comment. If you go for the Spez, you'll have a larger aftersale network of Spez shops, as opposed to the BMC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtypot Posted October 8, 2014 Share I have a BMC road bike and have nothing but compliments for it. I know that most people will love what ever bike they're on, but mine has been absolutely sublime since I bought it. I got it new in 2012. It's also carbon, and everything on it just shouts quality. It's extremely comfortable, smooth and fast. I'd have no hesitation in recommending BMC as a brand. I'd love to get a BMC mountain bike!They're also the current cross country world champions! Don't be a sheep on a Spez, get the BMC. You will not be disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacoM Posted October 8, 2014 Share Which spez, which BMC? BMC FS02 XT/XLS vs. Spez. Epic Comp Carbon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted October 8, 2014 Share Okay. The Fourstroke is a brilliant bike, and has a far better suspension platform than the Epic (mirroring the DW link / maestro system) and has good local backup - a mate of mine has had a warranty replacement frame (car drove into the back of him while the bike was on the rack) and they sorted it out within a coupe of days. So - my vote is for the BMC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johny Bravo Posted October 8, 2014 Share I dont like bikes with the suspension design the Bmc has. I much prefer the look of the Epic, and the Epic will have the brain suspension, which is costly to maintain, and you either love or hate it. Because there are so many sheep, like myself, who ride Spez, you will sell it much easier one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odinson Posted October 8, 2014 Share That BMC is hot! Very different suspension design from the Spez's FSR system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrantRH Posted October 8, 2014 Share I was speaking to someone who has had both. Originally the s-works epic. He loved the bike but became irritated with the brain service - not just the cost, but also the fact that you don't have the bike for a week every year while Spez Stellenbosch service the brain. Service for front and back brain is now over R2000, which I personally think is ridiculous. My first Spez service was R4300, my first Land Rover service a week later was R3300! So, back to the story, this guy moved over to the BMC and has been very happy. Doesn't think he will go back to Spez until the brain service is more reasonable. Having said that, I love my Epic and wouldn't think of moving to anything else. I haven't personally ridden the BMC, but have no reason to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizkit031 Posted October 8, 2014 Share BMC!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacoM Posted October 10, 2014 Share I have taken the BMC for a proper trial and ...I am impressed. Not considering the Spez. anymore. Can see myself getting frustrated with the "brain".The BMC suspension is very "solid" and moves only when it has to. However, the Scott SPark 910 seems to be good value for R. Cycle LAb (agents for Scott) closed down in Somerset West, so I could not compare the Scott with BMC. Your views and experience with the Scott (and BMC)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted October 10, 2014 Share I have taken the BMC for a proper trial and ...I am impressed. Not considering the Spez. anymore. Can see myself getting frustrated with the "brain".The BMC suspension is very "solid" and moves only when it has to. However, the Scott SPark 910 seems to be good value for R. Cycle LAb (agents for Scott) closed down in Somerset West, so I could not compare the Scott with BMC. Your views and experience with the Scott (and BMC)?BMC. Scott NEEDS the lockout on the shock in order to pedal properly without any significant bob, and is very much XC race oriented. BMC. It's got a far better suspension platform, and, well, it's not a Scott. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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