R40K to spend on a trail bike - What options?

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Are the YT bikes easily sourceable in SA, are there agents?

Yeah, there are local agents.

[T-Bob]

The smuggler is a great bike. If the OP likes he can come test ride mine. I am negotiable on price. (The relocation costs are getting hectic)

There is a lot to like in that reply for the OP!

[T-Bob]

I think I need to o visit my friends at Stoke Suspension.

 

They are not your friends... they are evil. They make me spend money and make me think it was all my idea! 

 

Everyone I know who has owned A spitfire says they have to be ridden hard to show their potential. 

 

 I've ridden a couple very slow and I have very little potential.

[Caerus]

They are not your friends... they are evil. They make me spend money and make me think it was all my idea! 

 

 

 I've ridden a couple very slow and I have very little potential. 

Drew has already sent me pics and specs   . The evil bastards 

[stefmeister]

So been out the scene and off the bike for a while, but want to invest in a decent bike. Ive so far looked at the Trance Advanced 2GE.

 

Any other suggestions?

Why the carbon? 

I'd rather go for the 1.5 alloy model with fox 34 and overall better spec.

[Caerus]

Why the carbon? 

I'd rather go for the 1.5 alloy model with fox 34 and overall better spec.

I've always liked the Trance, had two previously. I can get a good price, so its an option. It will be speced up from the basic model.

 

So far the Banshee, YT, Stumpjumer are also contenders.

[Robbie Stewart]

I priced the new Jeffsy at the local importers, and they are now being brought in at around the 52k mark. This was in early May. I decided on the alu Camber for 37k. I am sooo not sorry. All I am upgrading to is a dropper. The rest is on point.

[T-Bob]

Drew has already sent me pics and specs   . The evil bastards 

 

Post them... or it's not real! 

[mattrb01]

Throw in a cheeky offer. Drop mic and walk away a very happy camper! 

 

https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/260877-2016-trek-remedy-29-medium-175inch/

 

I second that;)

[Duane_Bosch]

Can get a 2017 Reign for that if you ask the shop nicely. But that's quite a lot of bike.

[Caerus]

 

Banshee Spitfire (yellow and blue) up for grabs.
Pike RCT3
Monarch Debonair
Some XT gears and brakes
Lyne crankset
Dt Swiss generic hubs
Rapide dropper and seat

Post them... or it's not real! 

 

[T-Bob]

Banshee Spitfire.jpg

 

Banshee Spitfire (yellow and blue) up for grabs.

Pike RCT3

Monarch Debonair

Some XT gears and brakes

Lyne crankset

Dt Swiss generic hubs

Rapide dropper and seat

 

 

 

in your budget? 

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

 

 

in your budget? 

Yes. Honestly, if I were in the market, and that were my size (it is) I'd buy it in a heartbeat. SUCH an awesome bike, that. Pedals very well, descends even better. It's playful, razor sharp and yet just lets you get on with things. Inspires such confidence. It's a bit heavier than the direct competition, but you don't notice it on the trail. Mate of mine has done Sani on his and it's absolutely fine. 

[varkie2]

Yes. Honestly, if I were in the market, and that were my size (it is) I'd buy it in a heartbeat. SUCH an awesome bike, that. Pedals very well, descends even better. It's playful, razor sharp and yet just lets you get on with things. Inspires such confidence. It's a bit heavier than the direct competition, but you don't notice it on the trail. Mate of mine has done Sani on his and it's absolutely fine. 

mmmmmm, sounds a lot like my other half.

[Hairy]

Banshee Spitfire.jpg

 

Banshee Spitfire (yellow and blue) up for grabs.

Pike RCT3

Monarch Debonair

Some XT gears and brakes

Lyne crankset

Dt Swiss generic hubs

Rapide dropper and seat

let me just say I think that is a great idea ..........

[Hairy]

Banshee Spitfire.jpg

 

Banshee Spitfire (yellow and blue) up for grabs.

Pike RCT3

Monarch Debonair

Some XT gears and brakes

Lyne crankset

Dt Swiss generic hubs

Rapide dropper and seat

how many ZAR's ?