The GiantScottSpez

[edgarblount]

I am in need of a new bike. 

 

Races I am doing next year:

1. 36ONE

2. TransBaviaans

3. Berg & Bush

4. Ashburton Marathons (VG, Dullstroom, Sabie)

5. Nissan Trailseekers Marathons (Hakahana, Cullinan)

6. Tweebuffelsmeteenskootmorsdoodgeskietfontein Fun Race

7. Etc

 

Trails in and around Pretoors:

1. Groenkloof

2. Red Barn

3. Modders

4. NF

5. Wolwe

6. Klappers

 

The Bikes (all 2016 models):

1. Specialized Camber Comp 29er

2. Giant Anthem SX 27.5 or X 29er

3. Specialized Epic Comp 29er

4. Scott Spark 930\40\50

5. Trek\Merida en so meer...

 

I am working with a budget of in and around 36k. 

 

I am hoping by listing some of the races and trails I'll be doing that you can perhaps assist me. Maybe share your experiences doing some of the races\trails using the above mentioned bikes.

 

Thank you kindly.

Ed

 

PS. I am currently on a 2014 Spez Rockhopper Comp 29" HT.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Anthem SX would be my first choice there every time. Then camber

[cpelser]

Maklik - koop n 2014 Carbon Anthem X Advanced vir R34 000 (vol XT 2x10)

 

OF

 

Koop hierdie Cube: http://evobikes.co.za/bikes/cube-stereo-120-hpc-pro-29er-2015-black-grey-green.html

(Reverb!!)

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

As an alternative, if you want a niner, is to go for the Anthem X and slap a 120mm fork on the front. It really does transform the ride. 

 

Reason I say SX though - it's got AMAZING reviews overseas, and it seems as if it's the rabid jack russel of the MTB world. 

['Dale]

Anthem 29'' will be best bang for that budget

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

  On 11/6/2015 at 6:09 AM, cpelser said:

Maklik - koop n 2014 Carbon Anthem X Advanced vir R34 000 (vol XT 2x10)

 

OF

 

Koop hierdie Cube: http://evobikes.co.za/bikes/cube-stereo-120-hpc-pro-29er-2015-black-grey-green.html

(Reverb!!)

That cube is an AMAZING deal. Slap a shorter stem & wider bar on there and it'll be ready to rip. 

[raptor-22]

Anthem 27.5 sx faux.

 

Buy a std anthem 27.5 and slap a 120mm fork from the start

[mtbride]

  On 11/6/2015 at 6:09 AM, Myles Mayhew said:

As an alternative, if you want a niner, is to go for the Anthem X and slap a 120mm fork on the front. It really does transform the ride. 

 

Reason I say SX though - it's got AMAZING reviews overseas, and it seems as if it's the rabid jack russel of the MTB world. 

 

By how much does the 120mm fork slacken the head angle then?

[shawn]

Anthem all the way.

[edgarblount]

  On 11/6/2015 at 6:11 AM, Myles Mayhew said:

That cube is an AMAZING deal. Slap a shorter stem & wider bar on there and it'll be ready to rip. 

What I'm thinking as well. Carbon + XT at that price? What's the catch? I think I've been seeing to many red S' the last year or so. 

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

  On 11/6/2015 at 6:17 AM, Kraggie said:

By how much does the 120mm fork slacken the head angle then?

By a full degree, to 68.5

 

Taken straight from the geo numbers on the website. 

[mtbride]

  On 11/6/2015 at 6:21 AM, Myles Mayhew said:

By a full degree, to 68.5

 

Taken straight from the geo numbers on the website. 

 

Talking about on a 29er Anthem X1, it's currently 71 with the 100mm fork, so will be 70 then ... thanks

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

  On 11/6/2015 at 6:18 AM, edgarblount said:

What I'm thinking as well. Carbon + XT at that price? What's the catch? I think I've been seeing to many red S' the last year or so. 

geo numbers for the 19"

 

http://www.cube.eu/fileadmin/_processed_/csm_19_9ddacb0e75.png

And 21" 

 

http://www.cube.eu/fileadmin/_processed_/csm_21_673f40c305.png

[edgarblount]

  On 11/6/2015 at 6:24 AM, Myles Mayhew said:

geo numbers for the 19"

 

http://www.cube.eu/fileadmin/_processed_/csm_19_9ddacb0e75.png

And 21" 

 

http://www.cube.eu/fileadmin/_processed_/csm_21_673f40c305.png

I am 178cm tall and would probabbly go for a medium (17.5"-18")? Would these numbers still be relevant?

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

If you're 178 I'd SERIOUSLY consider the 21" rather than the 19", depending on your inseam (to account for the dropper extension) due to the short top tube. It's MEGA short. Same for the Anthem - rather go for the Large than the Medium.

[NelAndre]

  On 11/6/2015 at 6:11 AM, Myles Mayhew said:

That cube is an AMAZING deal. Slap a shorter stem & wider bar on there and it'll be ready to rip. 

Hi:

 

Why would you slap a wider bar and shorter stem on the bike? What does that do?