Mathieu_Schneuwly Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 Hi all I am thinking about what would be a good second bike.I currently have an older Al Tallboy which is built fairly trail, pike 140mm, 1x10, wide bars, chunky tires etc...I love the tallboy in so many ways and will keep it for longer rides and the odd race, but I find it lacking in two areas: big trail drops & jumps and tight twisty single track. I am looking for a dedicated long travel, hard hitting trail monster of a bike which will be fun to chuck around the fast twisty stuff and encourage me to hit the gap jumps and bigger drops. This will be my "downhill" bike, but it must be capable of pedalling up to the trails first. Some of my requirements: at Least 140mm rear travel, smaller wheels ( 26, 27.5), single crown fork, minimum deore spec. I already have the new Reign in mind, but am concerned about the really long wheelbase affecting tight cornering and producing a dull ride... any input from Reign owners would be appreciated. Only suggestions within the price range of the Reign please, ~35k.Thanks!
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 Alternative to the Reign is the RM Altitude 750. Very good bike. Also consider the Stumpjumper, or an Enduro (if you can find one in that price range) According to a few testers, the reign is a monster of a bike, and eats up DH trail for breakfast. RM is more poppy and playful. Check out the Bible of Bike Tests on Youtube, where they discuss upwards of 20 bikes and come to decisions on each one.
Josh0 Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 Banshee Rune would be siiiick!!!!! Would need more $$$$$ though. Good luck with your search, exciting times for you. Enjoy!
s14phoenix Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 Trance with a Pike??? In essence its a Reign built for more twisty trails etc...
Mathieu_Schneuwly Posted February 11, 2015 Author Posted February 11, 2015 Thanks for the replies, please keep them coming!I will be looking more closely into each suggestion tonight.
Johny Bravo Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 Spez Enduro, I have never met anyone who felt dissapointed after riding it. It is also about R35k.
popcorn_skollie Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 http://www.commencal-store.co.uk/Files/98790/Img/11/14METASX1_800.jpg You mentioned 'downhill' (which can also climb)Nothing describes the meta sx better.65ha, 160mm travel monster and a bb lower than most people's morals.2014 was the last 26er they made. I think
Samurai Pizza Cat Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 As said earlier The Banshee Rune! (26" or 27.5)Or the Transition Patrol. Both these are premium options. But you can go frame only & build it up with "value" parts.
popcorn_skollie Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 As said earlier The Banshee Rune! (26" or 27.5)Or the Transition Patrol. Both these are premium options. But you can go frame only & build it up with "value" parts. Well if gonna jetset then the options are endless arent they.http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p5pb11059081/p5pb11059081.jpgCanyon Strive http://brimages.bikeboardmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/2015-Lapierre-Spicy.jpglapierre spicy http://www.mountainbikebitz.com/images/products/Mondraker%20Foxy%20C%20Launch%202014%20%287%20of%2036%29.jpgMondraker Foxy http://enduro-mtb.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Cube-Stereo-140-HPC-Enduro-Magazin-1-von-16-780x520.jpgcube stereo http://www.cube.eu/media_ftp/BIKE_Bilder_2015/662300/662300_zoom.jpgor the beefier 180mm travel dragon ...the fritzz. I could do this all day
Samurai Pizza Cat Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 Well if gonna jetset then the options are endless arent they. Banshee & Transition are already in the country. There was a WP demo tour for Banshee in December. The first Transitions will be here next week...No jet setting required. (Unless you mean flying up from the Cape.)
GoLefty!! Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 buy the one that you like the most. In your mind it will be the best
Grebel Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 Just make sure you put flats on the trail bike....
Mathieu_Schneuwly Posted February 12, 2015 Author Posted February 12, 2015 Thanks for all the suggestions!It seems like the meta sx stands out for me in terms of value, performance and looks, just not sure where I could find one locally.Luckily there's some time before I can pull any triggers anyway...
Stellies_gaz Posted February 12, 2015 Posted February 12, 2015 Banshee & Transition are already in the country. There was a WP demo tour for Banshee in December. The first Transitions will be here next week...No jet setting required. (Unless you mean flying up from the Cape.)Any idea who's bringing Transition in and what the pricing looks like?
G00SE Posted February 12, 2015 Posted February 12, 2015 Just make sure you put flats on the trail bike.... And be sure to use a short stem / wide bar combo
Grebel Posted February 12, 2015 Posted February 12, 2015 And be sure to use a short stem / wide bar combo Minimum 780 bars and a stem no longer than 50mm...
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