TheJ Posted November 3, 2017 Share 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.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted November 3, 2017 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wally39 Posted November 3, 2017 Share First world problems! I say trail as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferro Posted November 3, 2017 Share Love the paint job on the Trail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grease_Monkey Posted November 3, 2017 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Wheel Base Posted November 3, 2017 Share What is your race bike? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popit Posted November 3, 2017 Share trail looks better than the race anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allrounder Posted November 3, 2017 Share isn't it the same bike just another paint scheme? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odinson Posted November 3, 2017 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boerklong Posted November 3, 2017 Share Trail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilipV Posted November 3, 2017 Share Trail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted November 3, 2017 Share isn't it the same bike just another paint scheme?no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Wheel Base Posted November 3, 2017 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted November 3, 2017 Share 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 frontTrail = 120/130 Also slacker angles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox3 Posted November 3, 2017 Share Trail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Wheel Base Posted November 3, 2017 Share they are different. Normal Vipa = 80mm rear 100mm frontTrail = 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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