Please help me choose...

[TheJ]

So, I am in the fortunate position of being able to wheel a new bike out of the bikeshop. Something which I haven't don't in MANY years. A bit of background, I still race. But not XCO these days anymore, more longer marathons and things like Trans Baviaans. I'm not in the league to win Baviaans, but I still train and try do my best (11-12 hour rider). Earlier this year I cashed out on a small investment and bought a used, dual suspension MTB here on TheHub, 100mm travel front and rear. Great bike actually, super fast offroad.

 

But now father Christmas came around and a *new* bike is a possibility.

 

I have NO idea what to go for though... taking my background into consideration... what would you suggest? The options are the following, as they cost the same.

 

Momsen Vipa Race One

 

http://momsenbikes.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/race-one-features-panel.jpg

 

Momsen Vipa Trail One

 

http://momsenbikes.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/vipa-trail-one-features-panel.jpg

 

The head says to go for the Race One as I still race, but I already have a "race" bike. The heart is leaning to the Trail....

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Of the 2, the trail would be FAR more versatile, and probably more comfortable on the rides you like... 

 

My head and heart say trail. 

[Wally39]

First world problems!

 

I say trail as well.

[Ferro]

Love the paint job on the Trail.

[Grease_Monkey]

Seeing as you have a race bike, go for the trail. It's super versatile, will be able to handle the long kms comfortably, and just give you that extra confidence and fun factor when the trail points down. Check out the review on the Trail here - more than enough to convince me.

[Long Wheel Base]

What is your race bike?

[Popit]

trail looks better than the race anyway

[Allrounder]

isn't it the same bike just another paint scheme?

[Odinson]

Neither. 

 

Get the latest Scott Spark 930 and thank me later for saving you the embarrassment of having to tell people you ride a Momsen. 

[Boerklong]

Trail

[PhilipV]

Trail.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

isn't it the same bike just another paint scheme?

no. 

[Long Wheel Base]

isn't it the same bike just another paint scheme?

I don't know the brand but just from the pics the geometries look a bit different.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

I don't know the brand but just from the pics the geometries look a bit different.

they are different. 

 

Normal Vipa = 80mm rear 100mm front

Trail = 120/130

 

Also slacker angles. 

[Fox3]

Trail

[Long Wheel Base]

they are different. 

 

Normal Vipa = 80mm rear 100mm front

Trail = 120/130

 

Also slacker angles. 

Cool. That's what I could gather from the pics. LOL I looked at the amount of exposed shock and how close the front wheel is to the frame and the stem angles.