Which 29er Carbon Hardtail?

[pellieg]

if it was my R35k, Id get the 2014 Giant XTC advanced frame set, for +/- R 11K and then spent the rest on a custom build, get the wheels you want the groupset you want ect ect,

the frame has a lifetime guarantee. and is flippen good value for money 

my 2c

[dev null]

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

 

My advice, as another poster also recommended, is to do your own build with the components you want.  No one bike at a budget of R35K will have a well balanced collection of parts.  I was extremely lucky to get a 2014 XTC Advanced SL 29er frameset new in box. Even then my son's build still came out quite a bit over R40K.

 

Frame = 12800

Wheelset = 12000 (Industry Nine Torch hubs with ZTR Crest)

RS Reba = 5000

Shimano 2 blade XT Groupset with brakes = 7500

Thompson Alu seatpost = 1000

 

And these are only some of the parts

 

You might be able to save on the hubs by getting Hope or something cheaper, but only by about 3000.

[pellieg]

My advice, as another poster also recommended, is to do your own build with the components you want.  No one bike at a budget of R35K will have a well balanced collection of parts.  I was extremely lucky to get a 2014 XTC Advanced SL 29er frameset new in box. Even then my son's build still came out quite a bit over R40K.

 

Frame = 12800

Wheelset = 12000 (Industry Nine Torch hubs with ZTR Crest)

RS Reba = 5000

Shimano 2 blade XT Groupset with brakes = 7500

Thompson Alu seatpost = 1000

 

And these are only some of the parts

 

You might be able to save on the hubs by getting Hope or something cheaper, but only by about 3000.

You can pick up a set of ZRT Crest with hope hubs for 5 k , on CWC 

[Blackheart]

The best one is the one that:

 

1. Fits you (that includes geometry) - you'll ride more.

2. Is in your budget.

3. Stokes you to ride lots.

 

Beware of marketing BS.

 

There is no such thing as 'better carbon' despite the stupid names the various manufacturers come up with.

 

Good Luck!

[akneethling]

That Swift looks like the Storm/SL729/Deng Fu......... etc........... I could be mistaken though.:-)

[dev null]

You can pick up a set of ZRT Crest with hope hubs for 5 k , on CWC 

 

What!  Really?  Damn buggers...

 

When I priced the same last year the breakdown were:

 

Hubs = 3500

ZTR Crest rims = 2000

Spokes = 200

Build = 2000

 

CWC did not have these last year.  Good deal.  Sure it did not fell off a truck?

[Breezer]

If it was my money I would consider The Scott 920, Storm 1 or the Gt Carbon. Go have a test ride withe each of them and then decide.  These three are the best value for money. If you are lucky you might even get a Scott 910 for that price. I do not like the XTC's riding position, but you might just, so try is as well.

 

You have a very nice decision to make and I wish I was in your shoes!

[LazyTrailRider]

2nd hand = more warranty issues

 

Interesting to hear.

 

I've owned around 20 different bikes over 25 years of riding & racing and only once submitted a warranty claim for anything. It was a pair of crappy carbon pedals, back in 1999....

 

Oh, only about 5 of those bikes were "new". When you've been at it for as long as I have, you chuckle in your sleeve when you see people paying full retail for new stuff just because someone told them some story about "warranty issues".

[Jaco-fiets]

if it was my R35k, Id get the 2014 Giant XTC advanced frame set, for +/- R 11K and then spent the rest on a custom build, get the wheels you want the groupset you want ect ect,

the frame has a lifetime guarantee. and is flippen good value for money 

my 2c

Only about 11K for the frameset? Jeez! Less than half the price of a scott scale rc frameset

[Scott2luvit]

go out and look for a Scott 910 2014, you'll get one for about 30k full XT, I love the 2015 looks / colours, the other option is the Silverback Storm 1, awesome looking bike

[wernerhp]

Martin, I would like nothing more than to have a bike sponsored or pay cost price for a new bike.

 

I just don't want to buy a 2nd hand bike only to find a crack 6 months later which some shop or manufacturer decides not to replace due to fine print in the warranty. If you know a way around it, do share.

[wernerhp]

This was my dream last year, but didn't have the budget at thw time. 2015 model is R5k more. Can't find a shop with a Med 910 2014

go out and look for a Scott 910 2014, you'll get one for about 30k full XT, I love the 2015 looks / colours, the other option is the Silverback Storm 1, awesome looking bike

[wernerhp]

Martin, I would like nothing more than to have a bike sponsored or pay cost price for a new bike.

 

I just don't want to buy a 2nd hand bike only to find a crack 6 months later which some shop or manufacturer decides not to replace due to fine print in the warranty. If you know a way around it, do share.

Interesting to hear.

 

I've owned around 20 different bikes over 25 years of riding & racing and only once submitted a warranty claim for anything. It was a pair of crappy carbon pedals, back in 1999....

 

Oh, only about 5 of those bikes were "new". When you've been at it for as long as I have, you chuckle in your sleeve when you see people paying full retail for new stuff just because someone told them some story about "warranty issues".

[burty]

Dual sus all the way !!! HT is not worth the abuse on ur body IMO, but before my scalpel  i rode a SC Carbon Highball 2013 full xt, Easton ea 90xc, fizik gobi & rest of the components was Thomson, sold this 2nd hand for 30k and in great condition. GREAT BIKE, also consider the SC Highball

[fanievb]

Don't they have a reputation of cracking?

Anthem had/has a crack problem. Usually where the seat tube and toptube connects

[pellieg]

Only about 11K for the frameset? Jeez! Less than half the price of a scott scale rc frameset

Yip, awesome value for money ,