New full suspension bike

[Francois Jordaan]

Any advice welcome.

 

I am in the market for a new bike. My options at this stage is the Rocky Mountain Element 910 RSL, the Momsen Vipa XT, the Scott Spark 910, Specialized Camber Comp Carbon 29.

 

I am leaning towards the Rocky Mountain, so need convincing why NOT to buy it, or why I SHOULD.

 

I am in Centurion, so it would be beneficial to have a shop close to me and also one who gives good after sales service.

 

Thanks 

 

 

 

 

[Tatt]

Easy. Demo them all. Buy the one that puts the biggest smile on your face. 

 

Tom

[Tony datoy]

Welcome, buy a Pyga and you'll always be smiling.

 

The Vipa XT is a nice looking bike.

[Christofison]

Definitely the BMC Fourstroke FS02 XT. Or if you want to have a bit more fun the BMC Speedfox SF02 XT.

[BaGearA]

well I'll answer the question you were actually asking,   with the current state of the market you wil get the best bang for your buck with the rockymountain and scott 

 

I would go for the rocky mountain cause they are super comfortable but also very responsive and Epic sports stocks and works on a lot of them + they are close by 

 

Enjoy whatever you pick  

[ZakAttak]

I agree with Tatt, demo them all and what you comfortable with, buy that one... I have ridden a Spark 910 and the Camber Comp, however they are completely different bikes for different riding styles... and cannot be put in the same class... I preferred the camber just my 2c I haven't ridden the Rocky though

[mtbDobby]

I have the scott spark 910 - I love the bike, great handling and acceleration and holds top end well. Like most before me, you need to try ride them all, if you cant then go for the one that looks the nicest as 1st impressions count and you don't want to be 2nd guessing.

[SCD]

Rocky Element is fast and fun! But like said before: try them all out and buy which one you love most

[KingTJ]

dont go for the momsem, I heard after sales service is Sh_____te. from a couple of people, warranty issues etc...thats my humble opinion

[CAAD4]

Buy the one that talks to you, so not the Scott.

[V18]

I currently ride a Rocky 2015 Element 999 rsl. I've owned a few bikes before but this one has been my favourite for the longest and I don't see any foreseeable upgrade to this (perhaps ever). Efficient, playful and extremely capable on the technical stuff. A 120mm fork and a dropper seatpost really suits this bike. The ABC bushings are super stiff and hard wearing and this is from someone that weighs 110kg fully kitted. Customer support in RSA is great but that will also depend on your bike shop. Buy Rocky and tackle any trail you cross without wondering for a moment if you have the best bike for the job.

[nickelass]

ride a scott spark 710, doing my second R2R on it, and also done many enduros on it,suits me fine, maybe worth considering.

[Francois Jordaan]

Easy. Demo them all. Buy the one that puts the biggest smile on your face. 

 

Tom

Thanks Tom. Good advice. 

[Francois Jordaan]

Welcome, buy a Pyga and you'll always be smiling.

 

The Vipa XT is a nice looking bike.

Thanks. it is a nice looking bike indeed, just not sure about the 1x drive train, especially for me.

[Francois Jordaan]

Definitely the BMC Fourstroke FS02 XT. Or if you want to have a bit more fun the BMC Speedfox SF02 XT.

Thanks. I don't know this bike or who stock it, but will have a look. 

[Francois Jordaan]

well I'll answer the question you were actually asking,   with the current state of the market you wil get the best bang for your buck with the rockymountain and scott 

 

I would go for the rocky mountain cause they are super comfortable but also very responsive and Epic sports stocks and works on a lot of them + they are close by 

 

Enjoy whatever you pick  

Thanks. You are spot on with your comments, thanks. Epic has a big special on at the moment and the guys are willing to assist and looks like they know what they are talking about. Your comment is just what I needed, thanks.