Rigardt@Scott Posted August 17, 2017 Posted August 17, 2017 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).
Danger Dassie Posted August 17, 2017 Posted August 17, 2017 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.
Traveler Posted August 17, 2017 Posted August 17, 2017 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.
Hairy Posted August 18, 2017 Posted August 18, 2017 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.
Piston ZA Posted August 18, 2017 Posted August 18, 2017 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
lechatnoir Posted August 18, 2017 Posted August 18, 2017 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
Traveler Posted August 19, 2017 Posted August 19, 2017 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/
Caerus Posted August 23, 2017 Author Posted August 23, 2017 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?
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 23, 2017 Posted August 23, 2017 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.
Iwan Kemp Posted August 23, 2017 Posted August 23, 2017 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.
Caerus Posted August 23, 2017 Author Posted August 23, 2017 What size are you?Large It's certainly not my first choice.
stefmeister Posted August 23, 2017 Posted August 23, 2017 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.jpgA few things,That is not a 2016 frame (looks like the 2014 paint scheme), and neither is that standard spec parts. R50k would be okay for a s-works bike that comes with all the bells and whistles (not xt spec), but it would be stupid expensive if you were looking for a trail bike.
lechatnoir Posted August 23, 2017 Posted August 23, 2017 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 Thread says 'trail bike', pics have bar ends...
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