tanyad Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 Ok, it's the question all newbies pose....Please can I have your opinions about the Scott Aspect 930 (2014)http://www.vitalmtb.com/product/guide/Bikes,3/Scott/Aspect-930,13565#product-specsRider type...woman (height 5.5), newbie, will mainly do leisure and a few pavements but if the bug bites....Is a 29" good, bad or inconsequential for a girl newbie?After discount 6k?
SAGecko Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 Ok, it's the question all newbies pose....Please can I have your opinions about the Scott Aspect 930 (2014) http://www.vitalmtb.com/product/guide/Bikes,3/Scott/Aspect-930,13565#product-specs Rider type...woman (height 5.5), newbie, will mainly do leisure and a few pavements but if the bug bites....Is a 29" good, bad or inconsequential for a girl newbie? After discount 6k? Hi Tanya The geometry is similar to the Scott Scale which I ride. This configuration lends itself to XC riding and is fairly aggressive for a new rider. A 29 is fine, (only unsuitable if you're a very, very tiny "girl newbie".... 5'5" is fine). As long as the frame size matches your size, a 29er is perfect for your intended riding And at 6k. That's a lot of bike for 6k. I'd say go ahead and buy it.
Eugene Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 Hi Tanya The geometry is similar to the Scott Scale which I ride. This configuration lends itself to XC riding and is fairly aggressive for a new rider. A 29 is fine, (only unsuitable if you're a very, very tiny "girl newbie".... 5'5" is fine). As long as the frame size matches your size, a 29er is perfect for your intended riding And at 6k. That's a lot of bike for 6k. I'd say go ahead and buy it.I disagree with your comment regarding the geometry. It is nothing like the Scale. The Scale is a race machine with an "agressive geometry." The Aspect is aimed at the more recreational rider and has a rather relaxed, more comfortable geometry. Perfect for somebody starting out. It is certainly not agressive. I do agree with the price though and do agree that it is a good deal for R6k.
tanyad Posted March 4, 2015 Author Posted March 4, 2015 Thanks guys, your feedback is greatly appreciated. I really can't make a mistake on this one. With my budget, the list of decent new bikes to even consider is very limited. So I will be going on Friday to see how it feels, provided that's all good, I will take the plunge.
Rocket-Boy Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 My wife rides one of those and she really enjoys it.
tanyad Posted March 4, 2015 Author Posted March 4, 2015 Thats great to hear, I'm even starting to get excited again. I was so disappointed when vbike only had the Aspect 610 in an XS, thought I was going to have to wait a good while til I had a bigger budget.
Musketeer Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 My first mtb was an Aspect 10 26". LOVED the bike and did multiple XC marathons and even stage races on it. IMO you won't go wrong.
tanyad Posted March 6, 2015 Author Posted March 6, 2015 Thanks guys, tried it, loved it and the 930 is parked in the garage.Your input made me far more comfortable with the plunge.... :-)
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