Lizzard30 Posted October 4, 2016 Posted October 4, 2016 With one is better to buy. My anthem got stolen over weekend. Looking at both but not sure which one is better
Lizzard30 Posted October 4, 2016 Author Posted October 4, 2016 http://www.runandride.co.uk/2991/products/2016-scott-spark-920-full-suspension-xc-mountain-bike.aspx
Lizzard30 Posted October 4, 2016 Author Posted October 4, 2016 https://www.giant-bicycles.com/za/anthem-x-29er-2016I just had AC wide lightning rims on..Base weight was 12.4kg with the wheels...
Rocket-Boy Posted October 4, 2016 Posted October 4, 2016 If they are exactly the same price then the Scott is better spec being carbon framed and having the 1x11 setup. Still I would find it hard to pick something over the anthem, I have one and love it.
Christofison Posted October 4, 2016 Posted October 4, 2016 With one is better to buy. My anthem got stolen over weekend. Looking at both but not sure which one is betterSurely the Anthem X Advanced 29er 1 is more comparable to the 920?https://www.giant-bicycles.com/za/anthem-x-advanced--29er-1-2016
Christofison Posted October 4, 2016 Posted October 4, 2016 https://www.giant-bicycles.com/za/anthem-x-29er-2016I just had AC wide lightning rims on..Base weight was 12.4kg with the wheels...I have this exact bike and really enjoy it, but Giant are putting ZERO effort into their 29er range. If I were you I would definitely get a 2017 Scott Spark, even if you have to wait a bit. Either the 930 or 940, whichever fits the pocket.https://www.scott-sports.com/za/en/products/249552006/SCOTT-Spark-930-Bikehttps://www.scott-sports.com/za/en/products/249546007/SCOTT-Spark-940-Bike
Lizzard30 Posted October 4, 2016 Author Posted October 4, 2016 I can replace my anthem for 40k with was 2x10 and also alu. Enjoyed my bike alot.. the scott I can get for 38k with 1x11 and also carbon main and alu triangle..Scott also weight 11.4kg where the giant was 12.4kg with upgraded wheels...
Lizzard30 Posted October 4, 2016 Author Posted October 4, 2016 Any news on when the scott 2017 models will be available in SA
lerouc Posted October 5, 2016 Posted October 5, 2016 I can replace my anthem for 40k with was 2x10 and also alu. Enjoyed my bike alot.. the scott I can get for 38k with 1x11 and also carbon main and alu triangle..Scott also weight 11.4kg where the giant was 12.4kg with upgraded wheels...Uhm Bridge cycles are selling without negotiating the Anthem X 29er for 34k. (its the black and yellow alu frame??)
Iwan Kemp Posted October 5, 2016 Posted October 5, 2016 Any news on when the scott 2017 models will be available in SA Some stock has arrived. More coming 10 Nov and 10 Dec.
Lizzard30 Posted October 5, 2016 Author Posted October 5, 2016 Yes I know 34k for anthem.. then another 8.5k for my rims to be back where I was..I'll find out today what the anthem advance goes for and compare the odds then
Boerklong Posted October 5, 2016 Posted October 5, 2016 Jyt klaar jou mind opgemaak lyk dit vir my Akkedis.
splat Posted October 5, 2016 Posted October 5, 2016 I would be all over that 2017 Scott 940. Even if it meant waiting a few more weeks. https://bike-addict.co.za/collections/scott-29er-dual-suspension/products/scott-spark-940-2017
Iwan Kemp Posted October 5, 2016 Posted October 5, 2016 I would be all over that 2017 Scott 940. Even if it meant waiting a few more weeks. https://bike-addict.co.za/collections/scott-29er-dual-suspension/products/scott-spark-940-2017 It's here. We should have one to ride in the next couple of days! As far as I know its the higher end models (910 vibes) that are coming in Dec only.
Christofison Posted October 5, 2016 Posted October 5, 2016 I would be all over that 2017 Scott 940. Even if it meant waiting a few more weeks. https://bike-addict.co.za/collections/scott-29er-dual-suspension/products/scott-spark-940-2017 R44k. I want it.
s14phoenix Posted October 5, 2016 Posted October 5, 2016 Totally biased here and I am also looking at a XC race bike. I like the Anthem.2016 29er frame has all the issues addressed if you want aluminium. The carbon ones all seem good and the maestro suspension works fantastic. I just always thought that the bouncy-bouncy rear suspension of the Specialized and Scott bikes are not ideal and the addition of the brain on the Spaz and Lockouts on the Scotts a bit of a pain. I tried a 720 Spark when they launched and had a Spaz without the brain addition (Stumpjumper) and the rear bounce put me off even if you "tune" the rebound. Our Olympic XC racers had an Anthem and a Epic and Nino rides a Spark. That should tell you something they all great bikes so go try them out before you buy and decide.
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