s14phoenix Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 I run an Anthem X with an epicon 120mm fork, perfect for me.Never wished for more travel.Disclaimer: Check with manufacturer before chucking on longer forks as it may void warranties. also don't try turning a fragile XC superlight frame into a DH machine... make sure your XC machine has a bit more beef...
JXV Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 For 15k you would be getting a midrange HT for XC. Now consider..... Modern shocks, forks and geo reduce a lot of the pedal bob and inefficiency of older bikes so your 2014 Trance probably already quite good in this area. Make sure your suspension can lock out or seriously stiffen up for pedalling. Then get a spare set of wheels. Fit one set with fast light tyres for XC and the other with big gnarly tyres for trail shredding. Any remaining funds go for a good dropper and drivetrain upgrades to XT / XO spec or better. Look at optimising gear ratios for your level of endurance when you make the upgrade....maybe go 1x10 or 1x11.
Plentipotential Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 Had an Anthem, sold it and built a Trance with all the bling I needed, never regretted a single km.
T-Bob Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 Shouldn't the title of the post be 'If there is trail, why is xc necessary?'
Treddy Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 If budget is the only constraint (say R35k tops) and trail bike the way to go, (with that budget, second hand) which is best.29 vs 650bScott Genius, Giant Trance, Specialized Enduro, Santa Cruz (?) 5010 c but that would be out of budget, or Pyga 110 / 120 ?????
DanielJhb Posted January 8, 2015 Author Posted January 8, 2015 Assume I go with upgrading the trance, what would you do with R10-15k? In order of importance? (Tyres have been upgraded). Does xt make a massive difference over slx? I know a dropper is a must but does the fork really need upgrading? Thanks for advice much appreciated
DanielJhb Posted January 8, 2015 Author Posted January 8, 2015 For 15k you would be getting a midrange HT for XC. Now consider..... Modern shocks, forks and geo reduce a lot of the pedal bob and inefficiency of older bikes so your 2014 Trance probably already quite good in this area. Make sure your suspension can lock out or seriously stiffen up for pedalling. Then get a spare set of wheels. Fit one set with fast light tyres for XC and the other with big gnarly tyres for trail shredding. Any remaining funds go for a good dropper and drivetrain upgrades to XT / XO spec or better. Look at optimising gear ratios for your level of endurance when you make the upgrade....maybe go 1x10 or 1x11.Great advice thank you. Does xt or xo make a massive difference to slx?
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 Great advice thank you. Does xt or xo make a massive difference to slx?No. In order of importance Dropper forkwheels If I had to choose 2, it would be dropper and fork.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 Oh. And bigger rotors for your brakes
JXV Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 Great advice thank you. Does xt or xo make a massive difference to slx?Performance wise no not really but it is lighter and still durable. After the wheels and dropper maybe only upgrade drivetrain as it wears out. Consider bars and stem if existing are not optimised for you. I went from 650mm on my 26er to 720 on 29er. Took a while to adjust to it but happy now.
DanielJhb Posted January 8, 2015 Author Posted January 8, 2015 What fork is on there now?Fox 32 ctd 140mm. Contemplating getting a talas 140-120 (to help with uphill/xc geometry). Any thoughts? Rockshox better?
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 Fox 32 ctd 140mm. Contemplating getting a talas 140-120 (to help with uphill/xc geometry). Any thoughts? Rockshox better?yes. Definitely. The Revelation 150mm or the Pike 160 would work wonders for the bike. If you want the ability to ratchet it down, then the Dual Position pike would be better.
DanielJhb Posted January 8, 2015 Author Posted January 8, 2015 yes. Definitely. The Revelation 150mm or the Pike 160 would work wonders for the bike. If you want the ability to ratchet it down, then the Dual Position pike would be better.No issues fitting a 150mm fork with 140 at the back? Any idea where I'll find decent price on the revelation? Thanks man
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 No issues fitting a 150mm fork with 140 at the back? Any idea where I'll find decent price on the revelation? Thanks manNone at all. In fact the Trance SX is exactly the same bike, but with a 160mm Pike at the front. Decent price on a revelation though... cwc / Evobikes or try Action cycling in cape town city centre. Sure they'll be able to make a plan for you
Louis for real Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 just do what i did buy a light wheelset for the day the red mist wants do decend.
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