EDP Posted July 12, 2015 Posted July 12, 2015 Hi guys. I mostly do cross country events like trans baviaans, 100miler etc. For training i do lot's of road cycling on route to xc spots around durbanville. About to buy a silverback sola 1 or giant anthem x1 fs. Obviously the giant is way more expensive. Is it worth the extra bucks? Also it's a heavier bike at 13kg vs the sola 1 at 11.2kg
Godzilla Posted July 12, 2015 Posted July 12, 2015 If i were to buy one bike now i would buy a FS for sure.I have both currently(last 3 years) and now practice my skills on my HT with flatpedals.I dont really use it for very much more than that....or to race an Xterra Lite.If i had to choose which bike i would keep if i could only have one.....it would be the full suss 100% of the time.
_C50_ Posted July 12, 2015 Posted July 12, 2015 Hi guys. I mostly do cross country events like trans baviaans, 100miler etc. For training i do lot's of road cycling on route to xc spots around durbanville. About to buy a silverback sola 1 or giant anthem x1 fs. Obviously the giant is way more expensive. Is it worth the extra bucks? Also it's a heavier bike at 13kg vs the sola 1 at 11.2kgFirst off, TB and 100Miler are not cross country events. They fall into the ultra-marathon category. You don't need a DS for those in my opinion, as the terrain isn't harsh. If you don't have any back problems, or such that would make life more bearable on a DS, get the HT. And if you are willing to spend the extra money on a DS, why not get a HT of similar value? It will be way better spec'ed component wise for the same money.
Christie Posted July 12, 2015 Posted July 12, 2015 Mtb is more fun on a dual. Hardtail has its place - racing.
Scott2luvit Posted July 12, 2015 Posted July 12, 2015 Hi guys. I mostly do cross country events like trans baviaans, 100miler etc. For training i do lot's of road cycling on route to xc spots around durbanville. About to buy a silverback sola 1 or giant anthem x1 fs. Obviously the giant is way more expensive. Is it worth the extra bucks? Also it's a heavier bike at 13kg vs the sola 1 at 11.2kgnot XC but besides that, how old are you? I have 2 DS bikes, if you start doing stages then its awesome, lot less impact on the body means quicker recovery, if you aiming for podium get the HT, looking for fun buy a DS
Vetseun Posted July 12, 2015 Posted July 12, 2015 Mtb is more fun on a dual. Hardtail has its place - racing.Snap
Wayne Potgieter Posted July 12, 2015 Posted July 12, 2015 Hardtail is for the three okes on the podium. The rest of us riding for smiles use dual.
burty Posted July 12, 2015 Posted July 12, 2015 If you not a pro or a 50+ guy that does not want to part with his HT because he is old school then there is no point riding a HT, Dual sus all the way
KingTJ Posted July 12, 2015 Posted July 12, 2015 I had a hardtail, then got a DS....it is like chalk and cheese. DS is way more fun.
Baaisikilist Posted July 12, 2015 Posted July 12, 2015 I train on a HT, race on a Full Sus.Hardtails are not for old people with soft asses...Old is 30, I'm 36. Hardtails are not for me. Why the hell do I still ride the damn thing...?
RyanD Posted July 12, 2015 Posted July 12, 2015 This has me curious. I am 40 and have never ridden a Dual.
Iwan Kemp Posted July 12, 2015 Posted July 12, 2015 My Hungry Monkey respectfully disagrees with the HT stereotyping going on here. OP: from what you've said I would go with a HT. Won't make you lazy, cheaper to maintain and can be just as much fun IF you don't go for a HT with aggressive XC racing geometry.
Rocket-Boy Posted July 12, 2015 Posted July 12, 2015 My Hungry Monkey respectfully disagrees with the HT stereotyping going on here. OP: from what you've said I would go with a HT. Won't make you lazy, cheaper to maintain and can be just as much fun IF you don't go for a HT with aggressive XC racing geometry. In all honesty for the types of races OP was mentioning I would take most xc type DS over your monkey. Only really because your setup with the long travel fork, slack geo and big tyres is not what I would want for an endurance race. For tearing around single track on my own timing though that black beauty of yours would win hands down.
Iwan Kemp Posted July 12, 2015 Posted July 12, 2015 In all honesty for the types of races OP was mentioning I would take most xc type DS over your monkey. Only really because your setup with the long travel fork, slack geo and big tyres is not what I would want for an endurance race. For tearing around single track on my own timing though that black beauty of yours would win hands down. Yeah, I wasn't trying to say he should buy a trail monster - just trying to get the message across that not ALL HT MTB's are harsh, boring XC types. But TBH, with a dual position fork on the Hungry Monkey dropping it to 120mm, the only reason to look elsewhere would be weight. Very few bikes can cover as much ground as the Hungry Monkey. To the OP: look at a HT with a 69 - 68 degree head angel and 120mm travel. If you do go DS, then you can't go wrong with an Anthem.
Rocket-Boy Posted July 12, 2015 Posted July 12, 2015 Yeah, I wasn't trying to say he should buy a trail monster - just trying to get the message across that not ALL HT MTB's are harsh, boring XC types. But TBH, with a dual position fork on the Hungry Monkey dropping it to 120mm, the only reason to look elsewhere would be weight. Very few bikes can cover as much ground as the Hungry Monkey. To the OP: look at a HT with a 69 - 68 degree head angel and 120mm travel. If you do go DS, then you can't go wrong with an Anthem.That bike of yours is anything but harsh and boring!Would love to have one of those in my stable.
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