Bakkies Posted January 13, 2017 Posted January 13, 2017 So, after about 8 years off the bike I am back riding again. I'm trying to get fit for a couple of MTB marathon races but I miss the days of competing in DH events. Well, I am perhaps to old for that now but I do enjoy the technical riding. It seems I have a riding partner who is in the same boat as I am and we would like to get into the enduro scene. The question is..... will a 2013 scott genius710 be good enough for enduros? The fox 34 is very stiff and 160mm of travel should be enough? I took the bike for a spin and it felt very similar to the GT DHI(pre-fury) I had. It also feels a lot more capable than the GT Lobo I had which was sorry is the best bike I ever rode. I do have a budget constraint and that's why i'm looking at older bikes in good condition. Hopefully the guys in the enduro scene will be able to help me out
Headshot Posted January 13, 2017 Posted January 13, 2017 So, after about 8 years off the bike I am back riding again. I'm trying to get fit for a couple of MTB marathon races but I miss the days of competing in DH events. Well, I am perhaps to old for that now but I do enjoy the technical riding. It seems I have a riding partner who is in the same boat as I am and we would like to get into the enduro scene. The question is..... will a 2013 scott genius710 be good enough for enduros? The fox 34 is very stiff and 160mm of travel should be enough? I took the bike for a spin and it felt very similar to the GT DHI(pre-fury) I had. It also feels a lot more capable than the GT Lobo I had which was sorry is the best bike I ever rode. I do have a budget constraint and that's why i'm looking at older bikes in good condition. Hopefully the guys in the enduro scene will be able to help me outThat bike is more than enough for local enduros and even some DH races. Go for it!
Ray J Posted January 13, 2017 Posted January 13, 2017 I had the Genuis 910 and it was more than capable with 140mm so a 650B with 160mm will be awesome
Bomberman Posted January 13, 2017 Posted January 13, 2017 So, after about 8 years off the bike I am back riding again. I'm trying to get fit for a couple of MTB marathon races but I miss the days of competing in DH events. Well, I am perhaps to old for that now but I do enjoy the technical riding. It seems I have a riding partner who is in the same boat as I am and we would like to get into the enduro scene. The question is..... will a 2013 scott genius710 be good enough for enduros? The fox 34 is very stiff and 160mm of travel should be enough? I took the bike for a spin and it felt very similar to the GT DHI(pre-fury) I had. It also feels a lot more capable than the GT Lobo I had which was sorry is the best bike I ever rode. I do have a budget constraint and that's why i'm looking at older bikes in good condition. Hopefully the guys in the enduro scene will be able to help me outYou can basically use any bike for enduro, its all dependent on the rider. With the 160mm up front its more than enough, gooi a wider bar on, shorten the stem and go 1x10 then bobs your uncle.
Bakkies Posted January 13, 2017 Author Posted January 13, 2017 Thanks a mill everyone. I will be joining you on a race or two later the year
Enduro_Jakes Posted January 13, 2017 Posted January 13, 2017 And invest in a dropper post! That will change your life! Seeing that you are on a budget, check out /www.lynecomponents.comAwesome droppers for even more awesome prices! If you are in the PTA or JHB area, come join us at Hakahana sometime...Enduro at it's finest!
Bakkies Posted January 13, 2017 Author Posted January 13, 2017 The bike im looking at does have a dropper post. Thanks. I will make contact when im in the area. Where and what is hakahana Groete Bakkies
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