New Trail bike

[pista]

Hi guys and girls i need some advice on a new frame .Currently on an old Specialised Stumpjumper and wanting to upgrade.

 

I have narrowed it down to the following frames and what are the pros and cons?.Any other frame suggestions?

 

Devinci Django

 

http://stwww.bikemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Anthony-Smith-160304-03.jpg

 

 

Santa Cruz 5010

 

http://www.santacruzbicycles.com/files/bikes/34png/5010_red_hero_web.png

 

Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt BC

 

http://www.bikes.com/sites/default/files/models/THUNDERBOLT%20790%20MSL%20BC%20SIDE.jpg

Fork will be RS 130mm Revelation RCT3 27.5

 

Shimano XT 1X11

 

RS dropper

 

Easton Heist 27 wheels 27.5

 

 

[Pikey]

What a horrible decision to have to make ????

Oh and I like the sc ????

[ALLMTB]

This would be my choice:

https://www.bikehub.co.za/features/_/gear/gear-news/transition-bikes-announce-scout-carbon-r5286

[Skott5]

There are still a few of these available, before the 2017 bikes come out

 

http://www.ubyk.co.uk/static_files/catalog/full_images/lapierre-zesty-am-527-650b-2016_Zesty527AM.jpg

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

This would be my choice:

https://www.bikehub.co.za/features/_/gear/gear-news/transition-bikes-announce-scout-carbon-r5286

I second that... 

[NicoBoshoff]

I'd go for the 5010.  From what I can tell it's the true all-rounder (every bike nowadays claim to do it all, but Mitch Ropelato is racing his this weekend at the EWS and it's been Steve Peat's go to back country bike for long before he went to the HighTower).  Plus it's hot.

[Pikey]

There are still a few of these available, before the 2017 bikes come out

 

http://www.ubyk.co.uk/static_files/catalog/full_images/lapierre-zesty-am-527-650b-2016_Zesty527AM.jpg

in fact +1 on the Lapierre ...amazing bikes .

[NicoBoshoff]

Ja I can get behind that LaPierre option.  5010 would still be my 1st pick, but the LaPierre close 2nd.  Not a fan of the Transition's.  They feel, I dunno, meh?

[madbradd]

http://www.bicycling.com/sites/bicycling.com/files/Yeti%204.5c%20beauty.jpg

 

http://www.yeticycles.com/bikes/sb45c

[Pikey]

I'd go for the 5010.  From what I can tell it's the true all-rounder (every bike nowadays claim to do it all, but Mitch Ropelato is racing his this weekend at the EWS and it's been Steve Peat's go to back country bike for long before he went to the HighTower).  Plus it's hot.

SC just seem to know how to make the one bike do all pretty damn well.

[Piston ZA]

http://www.bicycling.com/sites/bicycling.com/files/Yeti%204.5c%20beauty.jpg

 

http://www.yeticycles.com/bikes/sb45c

Nice, but OP is looking for a 27.5, not 29er.

 

SC would be my first choice.

[nigelhicks]

How would you get the Devinci here? thats the main issue - Personally I would go with the Devinci cus its different - but its a mission trying to get one sent over here - even from the factory like when i got my Wilson Carbon.

 

Santa Cruz also has local backup - That new 5010 is a beast of a bike - Id go with that from a local perspective - .... or then the Lapierre if you can get a good deal on one from the local agents at G2G in KZN ..... 

[ALLMTB]

Wag n bietjie! Everyone is adding what they think the best bike would be here (me included). 

 

@Pista, why have you chosen those three frames?

[madbradd]

Nice, but OP is looking for a 27.5, not 29er.

 

SC would be my first choice.

 

I just like the look of them

 

The 4.5c is 29" / 27.5+ compatible.

[Christofison]

This would be my choice:

https://www.bikehub.co.za/features/_/gear/gear-news/transition-bikes-announce-scout-carbon-r5286

OP has a 130mm fork. Slapping that on might tone the Scout down a bit. He could run slightly less sag I guess.

 

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[The_Phoenix]

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