Robbow Posted July 13, 2015 Posted July 13, 2015 Ok So I have decided to supplement my 29r Marathon Bike with a trail bike. I am looking to buy a new 29r Trail Bike, and no I'm not interested in 27.5 (which makes this quite limited as everything trail appears to be 650B now). I ride an XL frame and am very happy with the 29r size for me. Im not looking to do Enduro's, just something fun to play on every weekend in the Karkloof, so must be able to climb reasonably well, singletrack fun, 140mm region of travel, 40-50km ride distance. Budget about 60k My current favourite is the Niner RIP9 Carbon XT build Thoughts, comments, feelings? Thanks
818 Cycles Posted July 13, 2015 Posted July 13, 2015 Have a look at the Trek Remedy 29, voted best trail bike of 2015!
Odinson Posted July 13, 2015 Posted July 13, 2015 $5600 for a bike with the former 2X XT drivetrain? That's nuts. This is what I would spend my money on: http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bikes/2016-early-launch-bikes/stumpjumper-fsr-2016-early-launch/stumpjumper-fsr-elite-29 The only thing that the specific Niner has over the Spez I mentioned is that the Niner has the Pike RCT3, whereas the Stumpy only has the Pike RC. The Spez trumps the Niner everywhere else.
LazyTrailRider Posted July 13, 2015 Posted July 13, 2015 https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/144311-pyga-one-forty-custom-build/. Edit:1) Yes, I know it's a "27.5", but wheel size is not the be-all and end-all.2) Yes, I know it's a large, but it's only an example of what's possible.
Ryanpmb Posted July 13, 2015 Posted July 13, 2015 Niner would be my choice. Go for it. Great trail bike.
Hairy Posted July 13, 2015 Posted July 13, 2015 A little Codeine for you....does not look like they go to XL though .... http://brimages.bikeboardmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/OnOneCodeine-9139.jpg http://www.on-one.co.uk/imgs/products/oo/950_constW/CBOOCODX01_P1.jpg
Brawler Posted July 13, 2015 Posted July 13, 2015 2016 Stumpjumper Elite 29er? Looks great and should be close to that price? http://twentynineinches.com/2015/05/29/2016-specialized-stumpjumper-fsr-29-ride-impression/ http://ep1.pinkbike.org/p5pb12233853/p5pb12233853.jpg
Johny Bravo Posted July 13, 2015 Posted July 13, 2015 For R60k, I would run down to my local Spez dealer. Pick up a 2015 Stumpjumper Expert carbon, with the Pike fork , and carbon rims. They come in xl, and the 2015 models are 20 percent off currently.
Hairy Posted July 13, 2015 Posted July 13, 2015 Actually ... I take that back .... the RIP carbon is sexy and looks to be a good ride http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Niner-RIP-9-RDO-Reviewed-2014.html
Robbow Posted July 13, 2015 Author Posted July 13, 2015 Thanks for the replies Does that Codeine (On One) have an agent in SA? Never really been a fanboy of Spez, where is there an agent in PMB that I can go look at them? Niner appeals to me because its Carbon/Alloy mix, 2x10 which I like and also not that common. But agreed the pricing is high, I'm looking at the Carbon one, not the RDO which is about 800USD (R10000 cheaper)
Hairy Posted July 13, 2015 Posted July 13, 2015 On 7/13/2015 at 1:03 PM, Robbow said: Thanks for the replies Does that Codeine (On One) have an agent in SA? Never really been a fanboy of Spez, where is there an agent in PMB that I can go look at them? Niner appeals to me because its Carbon/Alloy mix, 2x10 which I like and also not that common. But agreed the pricing is high, I'm looking at the Carbon one, not the RDO which is about 800USD (R10000 cheaper)Well now, there is a chap just down the road from you who does on one RyanpmbMembers4 215 postsProvince:Kwazulu-NatalLocationBike City
staalburger Posted July 13, 2015 Posted July 13, 2015 http://www.pygaindustries.com/frame/stage-max#tab-1 Rode this bike at one of the Pyga days, AWESOME! My favorite! http://www.pygaindustries.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Stage-Max_Home.jpg
Samurai Pizza Cat Posted July 13, 2015 Posted July 13, 2015 For unlimited "look at the smile on my face" fun:
dre Posted July 13, 2015 Posted July 13, 2015 That's the crappy thing about having R60k to spend. The choices are endless
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