edgarblount Posted November 6, 2015 Share I am in need of a new bike. Races I am doing next year:1. 36ONE2. TransBaviaans3. Berg & Bush4. Ashburton Marathons (VG, Dullstroom, Sabie)5. Nissan Trailseekers Marathons (Hakahana, Cullinan)6. Tweebuffelsmeteenskootmorsdoodgeskietfontein Fun Race7. Etc Trails in and around Pretoors:1. Groenkloof2. Red Barn3. Modders4. NF5. Wolwe6. Klappers The Bikes (all 2016 models):1. Specialized Camber Comp 29er2. Giant Anthem SX 27.5 or X 29er3. Specialized Epic Comp 29er4. Scott Spark 930\40\505. 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted November 6, 2015 Share Anthem SX would be my first choice there every time. Then camber Pieterlab1 and Long Wheel Base 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpelser Posted November 6, 2015 Share 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!!) Pieterlab1 and edgarblount 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted November 6, 2015 Share 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. mtbride and edgarblount 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted November 6, 2015 Share Anthem 29'' will be best bang for that budget pellieg and edgarblount 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted November 6, 2015 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptor-22 Posted November 6, 2015 Share Anthem 27.5 sx faux. Buy a std anthem 27.5 and slap a 120mm fork from the start Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtbride Posted November 6, 2015 Share 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn Posted November 6, 2015 Share Anthem all the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgarblount Posted November 6, 2015 Share 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted November 6, 2015 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtbride Posted November 6, 2015 Share 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 Edited November 6, 2015 by Kraggie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted November 6, 2015 Share 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.pngAnd 21" http://www.cube.eu/fileadmin/_processed_/csm_21_673f40c305.png Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgarblount Posted November 6, 2015 Share geo numbers for the 19" http://www.cube.eu/fileadmin/_processed_/csm_19_9ddacb0e75.pngAnd 21" http://www.cube.eu/fileadmin/_processed_/csm_21_673f40c305.pngI am 178cm tall and would probabbly go for a medium (17.5"-18")? Would these numbers still be relevant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted November 6, 2015 Share 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. Edited November 6, 2015 by Myles Mayhew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NelAndre Posted November 6, 2015 Share 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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