T-Bob Posted August 17, 2017 Share I'm not sure I want to ride a cross dresser You are talking about the Trance I assume. Thoughts on the Spez option? Just a thought, what size are you? You can alway grab a ride on my medium Tranny (smuggler) if you wanted to check it out and then I'm sure you can get a demo on the YT, the Stumpy and the evil twins probably have a banshee you can borrow for a lap or two. Thunk Myles meant this one: https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/263425-2017-transition-smuggler/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 17, 2017 Share i had a trance and swopped to a 2016 Carbon Stumpjumper with Pike upfront and dropper post....best thing i ever did and it was under 40k (secondhand but like new )New trance is a different beast entirely, by all accounts. That shock and linkage change was very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grease_Monkey Posted August 17, 2017 Share Just got back from Spez shop looking at the Stumpjumper, on Sale at R 40 500. So I guess its take the Spez, Banshee and Trance for a test ride :-) Next question, to go fattie tyres of 2.8". Not ridden the fattie tyrs at all.Only go fattie (27.5+) if you can afford a second 29er wheelset. It's a very cool thing to have, but only every now and then. Doesn't pedal amazingly, and tbh, if you have a stiff and wide 29er wheelset with the right tyres you will find yourself switching over to the 27.5 very rarely. My stumpy (originally 27.5) now has a set of 29ers on it permenantly. But.... that Banshee, wow! And the options from YT and Pyga at the moment. If I was in the market for a new bike I would be very confused - we are spoilt for choice in your price range! One thing I can say is that I was on a Trance (2016) before the Stumpy, and although it is a good bike, it just does not have the same wow factor as the Banshee, YT, or Spaz. I always found myself wanting more from the Giant - be it looks, performance, playfulness etc. I couldn't fault it, but I also couldn't fall in love with it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L.T.G Posted August 17, 2017 Share Just got back from Spez shop looking at the Stumpjumper, on Sale at R 40 500. So I guess its take the Spez, Banshee and Trance for a test ride :-) Next question, to go fattie tyres of 2.8". Not ridden the fattie tyrs at all. I went from 29'ers to my fattie on the advice of my lbs but having never ridden one ... I trust my lbs and they know my riding style.. and it's THE.BEST.EVER!!!The bike climbs climbs brilliantly, descends brilliantly, grips like crazy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L.T.G Posted August 17, 2017 Share Only go fattie (27.5+) if you can afford a second 29er wheelset. It's a very cool thing to have, but only every now and then. each to their own I guess, but I love mine.. 7 months down the line I have no need to 29ers. Perhaps If I had to do a Marathon stage event I'd feel otherwise, but for now,I'm good..really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grease_Monkey Posted August 17, 2017 Share each to their own I guess, but I love mine.. 7 months down the line I have no need to 29ers. Perhaps If I had to do a Marathon stage event I'd feel otherwise, but for I'm good..really good.Fair enough. I got my 29ers with the idea of using 2.7.5+ on most days, and 29ers on long days 70km+. But I got a good set of Spanks (30mm wide) on Hope 4s, and I just love them and never wanted to put the fatties on again. The 29ers grip, roll fast, and are stiff. The fatties now find themselves on a steel hardtail enduro bike - which is the perfect application for them (for me). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger Dassie Posted August 17, 2017 Share Haven't read through all the pages here, but maybe also consider the Trek Stache as an option. It's a 29r+ hardtail with a 120mm fork, and depending on the model a dropper post as well. Also with the 29 plus size wheels it gives you a whole range of wheel sizing and tyre volume configurations that'd cover you for a range of riding from endurance/marathon to trail/enduro even. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler Posted August 17, 2017 Share https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/264197-pyga-pascoe/ Rode a lot of bikes before I bought myself a Pyga last year. Banshee was also in that group, Banshee can descend with authority, which the Pyga does equally well, but the Pyga climbed and accelerated much faster. I rode all bikes on the same tracks to compare feel and times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted August 18, 2017 Share https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/264197-pyga-pascoe/ Rode a lot of bikes before I bought myself a Pyga last year. Banshee was also in that group, Banshee can descend with authority, which the Pyga does equally well, but the Pyga climbed and accelerated much faster. I rode all bikes on the same tracks to compare feel and times.interesting one for me was that my Banshee again climbs better than the Stumpy I used to own. The Stumpy I had to flip to "pedal" on the shock, whereas the Spitty climbs well in the open setting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piston ZA Posted August 18, 2017 Share https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/264197-pyga-pascoe/ Rode a lot of bikes before I bought myself a Pyga last year. Banshee was also in that group, Banshee can descend with authority, which the Pyga does equally well, but the Pyga climbed and accelerated much faster. I rode all bikes on the same tracks to compare feel and times.I think Bike Market was selling a brand new Pascoe for about R36k. Specced with a RS Yari, SRAM NX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lechatnoir Posted August 18, 2017 Share Haven't read through all the pages here, but maybe also consider the Trek Stache as an option. It's a 29r+ hardtail with a 120mm fork, and depending on the model a dropper post as well. Also with the 29 plus size wheels it gives you a whole range of wheel sizing and tyre volume configurations that'd cover you for a range of riding from endurance/marathon to trail/enduro even. Just watch BB height... dropping from 29+ to smaller wheels (and you can ONLY drop) will be a road to Pedalstrikesville. At least you'll know that ANY tyre you fit will have ample clearance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler Posted August 19, 2017 Share If I was shopping, this would receive serious consideration: https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/264392-ibis-carbon-hdr-650b-2015/ And then the tried and tested Spez Enduro: https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/253267-enduro-comp-2016-xl-upgraded/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerus Posted August 23, 2017 Share OK, so a bit of a spanner has been thrown into the works (pun intended) I've been offered this 2016 Spez S-Works for R 50K - Not a trail bike, but a dream bike nevertheless. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted August 23, 2017 Share What size are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 23, 2017 Share OK, so a bit of a spanner has been thrown into the works (pun intended) I've been offered this 2016 Spez S-Works for R 50K - Not a trail bike, but a dream bike nevertheless. Thoughts? 1.jpg 2.jpg 3.jpg 4.jpgIf you want to race and challenge for the top 10%, great. It's definitely not a trail bike, and considering you were looking for something less skittish... I wouldn't recommend. Reasons why: far more skittish handling. Steeper head angle (less confidence inspiring) less travel (less confidence inspiring) lower margin for error, less comfortable. Compared to a camber - no way in hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted August 23, 2017 Share OK, so a bit of a spanner has been thrown into the works (pun intended) I've been offered this 2016 Spez S-Works for R 50K - Not a trail bike, but a dream bike nevertheless. Thoughts? 1.jpg 2.jpg 3.jpg 4.jpg If it was a camber or Stumpy, I'd say YES. Great bike, but ultimately not what you're looking for and the wrong bike at a great price will end up an expensive exercise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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