Delarey Posted September 19, 2017 Posted September 19, 2017 Should be ok then... Sorry I just assumed (mother of all F#@k ups ) that you were on the heavier side due to wanting an XL frame Ha Ha, honest mistake. I also fall in your side of the weight category and always ask for the weight limits of wheels etc. as I tend to exceed a lot of them. On that point, I think they should stop ranking race results in age categories and start acknowledging that weight is a bigger factor than age. It's a different sport above 105kg! Mr lee and matthieup 2
Uvine Posted September 19, 2017 Posted September 19, 2017 So its come down to 2018 Scott Spark and the 2018 Trek EX 5 Scott RRP R31k (can get it for R27,5K)Trek RRP R30k (can get it for R27k) Leaning towards the Trek Will make the call tomorrow Have to say...Trek looking gooood WheeelieI'm in the same boat right now, but consider the warranties as well. Scott = 5 year and Trek = Lifetime with 5 year on swing arm.
Baracuda Posted September 19, 2017 Posted September 19, 2017 Was in the same boat and bought a second-hand Pyga 110 is brilliant condition.Very happy with it, especially after trying mates new Scotts and Cambers.
JeffD Posted September 19, 2017 Posted September 19, 2017 Ha Ha, honest mistake. I also fall in your side of the weight category and always ask for the weight limits of wheels etc. as I tend to exceed a lot of them. On that point, I think they should stop ranking race results in age categories and start acknowledging that weight is a bigger factor than age. It's a different sport above 105kg!Sign up for the Buffalo category http://www.buffalomtb.co.za/
Delarey Posted September 19, 2017 Posted September 19, 2017 Sign up for the Buffalo category http://www.buffalomtb.co.za/They start buffalo at 90kg....that's barely a decent size backline player! I see they have now even added a Buffalo lite category for 80kg-90kg. They should rather add a Buffalo+ category! At the back of the W2W Adventure F group there are a lot of Buffalo+ candidates if the add a 105kg+ category.
Wheelie87 Posted September 22, 2017 Author Posted September 22, 2017 Went for my first ride yesterday...compared to my Specialized Hard Rock...no comparison Not too bad mouth the Hard Rock...that bike put many smiles on my face...but this is just in a different class Very happy Thanks for all the comments and tips guys, much appreciated Wheeeeeeeeeeeeelie Captain Fastbastard Mayhem, bullet77, Dexter-morgan and 6 others 9
splat Posted September 22, 2017 Posted September 22, 2017 Went for my first ride yesterday...compared to my Specialized Hard Rock...no comparison Not too bad mouth the Hard Rock...that bike put many smiles on my face...but this is just in a different class Very happy Thanks for all the comments and tips guys, much appreciated WheeeeeeeeeeeeelieFullSizeRender (7).jpg Nice. Congratulations! Next up is a dropper seatpost: LYNE CONTOUR DROPPER POST- 31.6MM X 120MM INTERNALhttps://www.on-lynecomponents.com/collections/dropper-posts/products/lyne-contour-dropper-post-31-6mm-x-120mm-internal?variant=34818920198 Christofison and Wheelie87 2
matthieup Posted September 22, 2017 Posted September 22, 2017 Ha Ha, honest mistake. I also fall in your side of the weight category and always ask for the weight limits of wheels etc. as I tend to exceed a lot of them. On that point, I think they should stop ranking race results in age categories and start acknowledging that weight is a bigger factor than age. It's a different sport above 105kg! AMEN
Uvine Posted September 22, 2017 Posted September 22, 2017 Went for my first ride yesterday...compared to my Specialized Hard Rock...no comparison Not too bad mouth the Hard Rock...that bike put many smiles on my face...but this is just in a different class Very happy Thanks for all the comments and tips guys, much appreciated WheeeeeeeeeeeeelieFullSizeRender (7).jpgWoohoo! Excellent, keep us posted. I'm really interested in this bike as well. What made you choose the Trek in the end? Happy biking! duanelr 1
Wheelie87 Posted September 22, 2017 Author Posted September 22, 2017 Woohoo! Excellent, keep us posted. I'm really interested in this bike as well. What made you choose the Trek in the end? Happy biking! Will do mister It's more a "trail" bike than the Scott and better priced than the Camber. Also the good folks at BMT in Stellenbosch had me sold on the Trek, as a bike that perfectly fits my needs and also their amazing service and package they offered as a whole. (Awesome bikeshop btw) The bike feels very capable going down and going up also feels good (which apparently is rare with more trail oriented bikes) even better than the Hard Rock I'm used to. I'm very happy all&all , but will give more feedback on the bike as I get to ride it more. Wanted a 2017 one (for price obv) but glad I got the 2018 It just looks amazing and rides like a dream. Trek of vrêk Uvine and duanelr 2
RiverInTheRoad Posted September 22, 2017 Posted September 22, 2017 Now we need a pic of you hitting a moerse jump on it. Odinson, duanelr and Uvine 3
Christofison Posted September 22, 2017 Posted September 22, 2017 (edited) Went for my first ride yesterday...compared to my Specialized Hard Rock...no comparison Not too bad mouth the Hard Rock...that bike put many smiles on my face...but this is just in a different class Very happy Thanks for all the comments and tips guys, much appreciated WheeeeeeeeeeeeelieFullSizeRender (7).jpgBloody good choice man, I'm hoping to get my hands on a Fuel EX soon. It gets a much better review than the Spez Camber. Fuel EX vs Camber:https://youtu.be/fVc_iAL4xRI Edited September 22, 2017 by Christofison duanelr and Wheelie87 2
Zama7 Posted December 31, 2019 Posted December 31, 2019 Did you go for the trek and how has the ride been?
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