Advice on Mtb

[Lian...]

Hi All

 

I'm currently new into this Mtb cycling hobby/passion. I want to purchase a 29r dual sup bike. I'm weighing in at 90kgs and is 1.87m. I am currently interested in a Momsen Vipa Ac Se.. My budget is up to 30k new or second hand great condition . Any advice?

 

Thanks

[scotty]

Good bike, well specced. 

[Walter1978]

Vipa not the greatest entry level bike because of its geometry, but if you insist on a racing bike, try the Sido of Silverback. Great frame with reasonable specs so that you can upgrade later.

Giant is also an alltime winner in quality for money

For a more trail ride try Giant Trance. Pyga costs a lot more but has best of all worlds

[worriesnot]

Vipa not the greatest entry level bike because of its geometry, but if you insist on a racing bike, try the Sido of Silverback. Great frame with reasonable specs so that you can upgrade later.

Giant is also an alltime winner in quality for money

For a more trail ride try Giant Trance. Pyga costs a lot more but has best of all worlds

 

why do you say that?

[X-Man]

Giant Anthem.

[JXV]

Hi All

 

I'm currently new into this Mtb cycling hobby/passion. I want to purchase a 29r dual sup bike. I'm weighing in at 90kgs and is 1.87m. I am currently interested in a Momsen Vipa Ac Se.. My budget is up to 30k new or second hand great condition . Any advice?

 

Thanks

Frame size is the most important decision. At 1.87m you are mostly in XL territory, depending on manufacturer. Probably more XL than L.

 

Be sure to check manufacturer's sizing charts on their websites for whatever bikes you consider. Also, for your weight, look for at least 180mm front discs (160 at rear OK) and for fork travel in the 100 to 120mm range, at least 32mm stanchions. This rules out a lot of the entry level forks. With a budget of 30k you are not limited to entry level so you should find a suitable bike.

 

Are you looking for a XC race type bike or more a ride-all-day trail bike.

 

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[Fox3]

http://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/giant-anthem-x-1-29er-2016

 

Its a pleasure!

[Piston ZA]

http://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/giant-anthem-x-1-29er-2016

 

Its a pleasure!

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[Spock]

http://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/giant-anthem-x-1-29er-2016

 

Its a pleasure!

 

Only L and M in stock. I'm 1.84 and the L was a bit too small for me...definitely would have needed the XL, so at 1.87, OP as well

[nonky]

Frame size is the most important decision. At 1.87m you are mostly in XL territory, depending on manufacturer. Probably more XL than L.

 

Be sure to check manufacturer's sizing charts on their websites for whatever bikes you consider. Also, for your weight, look for at least 180mm front discs (160 at rear OK) and for fork travel in the 100 to 120mm range, at least 32mm stanchions. This rules out a lot of the entry level forks. With a budget of 30k you are not limited to entry level so you should find a suitable bike.

 

Are you looking for a XC race type bike or more a ride-all-day trail bike.

 

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I'm 188cm and ride a Spez Camber LARGE.  

 

I have even ridden a Spez Stumpjumper Medium with no side effects (borrowed a bike to finish a stage race, so was a long ride).

 

For trail riding, i was always told that a smaller bike was better than a bigger one...

[Fox3]

Looks like the large will work according to this

 

*Edit:  sorry forgot to attach

[rudi-h]

why do you say that?

 

from the rest of the post i guess he rather meant that a bike with a slack geometry is a better choice for a relatively "new" rider as in the case of the OP.  I don't know the vipa, but gather that it has a steep head angle and aggressive racing geometry similar to say a scott spark or spez epic which makes it harder to learn some essential skills like hops, jumps and wheelies.

[Fox3]

Looks like the large will work according to this

[Fox3]

Only L and M in stock. I'm 1.84 and the L was a bit too small for me...definitely would have needed the XL, so at 1.87, OP as well

Strange, I'm 1.83 and some larges are a bit of a stretch for me. Anyhow to each his own.

[worriesnot]

from the rest of the post i guess he rather meant that a bike with a slack geometry is a better choice for a relatively "new" rider as in the case of the OP.  I don't know the vipa, but gather that it has a steep head angle and aggressive racing geometry similar to say a scott spark or spez epic which makes it harder to learn some essential skills like hops, jumps and wheelies.

 

I gotcha

[JXV]

I'm 188cm and ride a Spez Camber LARGE.

 

I have even ridden a Spez Stumpjumper Medium with no side effects (borrowed a bike to finish a stage race, so was a long ride).

 

For trail riding, i was always told that a smaller bike was better than a bigger one...

1.87m rider is a large for some frames but XL for most. Then personal preference also comes into the decision.

 

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