wernerhp Posted April 28, 2015 Posted April 28, 2015 Looking to buy a 29er carbon hardtail. Budget is ±R35k.Would like to stick with Shimano shifters.Current options are...A) Scott Scale 920 @ R35,999B) Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Carbon 29 @ R32,999C) ?Recommendations/pros/cons?Frame issues?Difficulty to get a warrany replacement? Please keep in mind the budget is around R35k. Please also state why you recommend it over A and B. Price? Better carbon? Better groupset? Lighter? Cheaper? Warranty? etc.
fanievb Posted April 28, 2015 Posted April 28, 2015 Giant XTC comp Not sure what the current specs are, mine came standard with slx/XT components
Dubber Posted April 28, 2015 Posted April 28, 2015 Giant XTC compNot sure what the current specs are, mine came standard with slx/XT componentsI'm with Fanie... You will probably have a bit of change for upgrades / gadgets as well.
Kranswurm Posted April 28, 2015 Posted April 28, 2015 Giant XTC compNot sure what the current specs are, mine came standard with slx/XT componentsDon't they have a reputation of cracking?
BenReaper Posted April 28, 2015 Posted April 28, 2015 If it were my money I'd also consider the GT Zaskar.
N-I-N-J-A Posted April 28, 2015 Posted April 28, 2015 Everyone will probably recommend the bike that they are riding so I will do the same... C.) Silverback Storm 1 I have one and I am sure that the other people who ride one will agree that it is a great bike at a great price. You will probably be able to get one new for under R30k. Full XT with ZTR Crest wheels I have done two Epics on mine without any problems. I did have an issue with a hairline crack in the frame at the end of last year and they replaced if no questions asked!
PoiZoNouZ Posted April 28, 2015 Posted April 28, 2015 Silverback Storm. Full XT. Amazing bike. My mate has one and he has not stopped smiling since the purchase.
Swart Kat Posted April 28, 2015 Posted April 28, 2015 Don't they have a reputation of cracking?Jip, and very heavy! Any problem with frame and its a slep! SCOTT 920, the only option!
Piet Posted April 28, 2015 Posted April 28, 2015 Am looking for a good secondhand bike. Like silverback synca 2
Cav' Posted April 28, 2015 Posted April 28, 2015 For 35k you can get a decent used carbon dual sus - be smart
Guest Karma Posted April 28, 2015 Posted April 28, 2015 ImageUploadedByTapatalk1430244690.387252.jpg This. http://swiftcarbon.com/bikes/bike/detritovore/
dev null Posted April 28, 2015 Posted April 28, 2015 Jip, and very heavy! Any problem with frame and its a slep! SCOTT 920, the only option! Disagree. My son's XTC Advanced SL frame is only marginally over 1kg. And as for cracking, his mate who was XCO champ last year rode it for a whole year with all the training, and has yet to get any cracks. Obviously you can't do big jumps with it, but that is the same for all lightweight carbon hardtails. The Swift is also a good option. I looked at the Stumpjumper for my son. but at R45K just for the frame alone, it was a hard pill to swallow. Especially as it was going to be used as a race and training bike every week by a hard riding teenager. In any case, I don't think you can get a 2015 XTC Advanced SL 29er from Giant. They only make them in 27.5/650B now.
wernerhp Posted April 28, 2015 Author Posted April 28, 2015 To the guys who post other suggestions, please keep in mind the budget is around R35k. Please also state why you recommend it over A and B. Price? Better carbon? Better groupset? Lighter? Cheaper? Warranty? etc. Thnx
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