Mar Posted November 28, 2014 Posted November 28, 2014 Hi Buying my first Enduro bike in December, and I need some UNBIASED advice please. I'm deciding between these two as my budget aint large. http://dialdbikes.co.za/commencal-super-4-pro-2011.html and http://cyclefactory.co.za/shop/index.php/bicycles/mountain-bikes/full-suspension-mountain-bikes/giant-trance-x4.html I'm leaning towards the Commencal as it has better components and is 5k cheaper, but it is older... Your advice and comments would be greatly appreciated.
nigelhicks Posted November 28, 2014 Posted November 28, 2014 The Commencal is only a 100mm travel rear end with a 120mm fork ... So not really large enough travel IMO ... The Meta 5.5 on their site is better as it has 140mm travel. http://dialdbikes.co.za/commencal-meta-5.5-limited-2010.html The giant is ok and has good geometry etc. and 140mm travel front and rear. But the fork and shock are not the best. Especially that giant rear shock. Id be a bit iffy about that. What about the 2nd hand market?
Mar Posted November 28, 2014 Author Posted November 28, 2014 The Commencal is only a 100mm travel rear end with a 120mm fork ... So not really large enough travel IMO ... The Meta 5.5 on their site is better as it has 140mm travel. http://dialdbikes.co.za/commencal-meta-5.5-limited-2010.html The giant is ok and has good geometry etc. and 140mm travel front and rear. But the fork and shock are not the best. Especially that giant rear shock. Id be a bit iffy about that. What about the 2nd hand market? If they have the Meta 5.5 in XL I will take it in a heart beat... The site says "No Stock" but "In stock with supplier". I have mailed them though, will wait and see.
MarcBurger Posted November 28, 2014 Posted November 28, 2014 If you don't mind good ol' 26ers: Give the Orbea Rallon 30 a look. Contact Fluidlines.Flipping sexy bike in my opinion. They gave me a good price (similar to your Giant) when I asked. http://dirtragmag.com/userfiles/rallon2.jpg
Mar Posted November 28, 2014 Author Posted November 28, 2014 If you don't mind good ol' 26ers: Give the Orbea Rallon 30 a look. Contact Fluidlines.Flipping sexy bike in my opinion. They gave me a good price (similar to your Giant) when I asked. http://dirtragmag.com/userfiles/rallon2.jpg That is a sexy bike indeed! And I really don't mind 26", my HT is a 26" and I love it. Not a fan of 29" at all.
MarcBurger Posted November 28, 2014 Posted November 28, 2014 I'm also desperately hunting around for an enduro capable bike that I can still do regular marathons and stage races without swearing at it on every climb.
Mar Posted November 28, 2014 Author Posted November 28, 2014 Now, will a the Orbea Large be big enough.... it sucks being tall
Brian Fantana Posted November 28, 2014 Posted November 28, 2014 Just get a normal trail bike and some goggles, then you have an Enduro™©® bike.
dimsum Posted November 28, 2014 Posted November 28, 2014 I would go for the Commencal. Commencal frames are amazing! I had one
gwhite Posted November 28, 2014 Posted November 28, 2014 http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/bikes/mountain-bikes/product/review-commencal-meta-5-5-carbon-10-35578/ I have one of these and loving it... very light for the climbs bought this through Dial'd Bikes at a price I could not resist
Mar Posted November 28, 2014 Author Posted November 28, 2014 The issue is size! I'm 1.97cm, and all the XL's are gone :(
hayleyearth Posted November 28, 2014 Posted November 28, 2014 I'm also desperately hunting around for an enduro capable bike that I can still do regular marathons and stage races without swearing at it on every climb.There's plenty on them around
nolipoli Posted November 28, 2014 Posted November 28, 2014 I'm also desperately hunting around for an enduro capable bike that I can still do regular marathons and stage races without swearing at it on every climb.I reckon the Giant Trance 27.5 is that bike - maybe put a bigger fork on if you absolutely must.
nigelhicks Posted November 28, 2014 Posted November 28, 2014 https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/113933-morewood-shova-st-large/ https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/113235-ibis-mojo-full-suss-mtb/ here you go - XL GT Force!!!https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/58642-gt-force-2-dual-susp-26-size-xl/
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted November 28, 2014 Posted November 28, 2014 https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/113933-morewood-shova-st-large/ https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/113235-ibis-mojo-full-suss-mtb/ here you go - XL GT Force!!!https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/58642-gt-force-2-dual-susp-26-size-xl/GET THIS GT!!!At your height you NEED an xl.
Mar Posted November 28, 2014 Author Posted November 28, 2014 https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/113933-morewood-shova-st-large/ https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/113235-ibis-mojo-full-suss-mtb/ here you go - XL GT Force!!!https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/58642-gt-force-2-dual-susp-26-size-xl/ Thanks a mil Nigel!!!
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