Desi Posted February 1, 2018 Posted February 1, 2018 Hey Desi, The Camber has won.As I mentioned, the Scott had the nicer shock and the boost wheels etc, but the fit just didn't work for me. I opted for the Camber Comp Carbon with a 1 x 12 GX eagle upgrade and an elliptical / oval 32T chain ring. I guess the best advice I can give you is to try them as much as possible as the best spec on paper doesn't mean its going to be the best option for you.Congratulations! I've done all the paperwork comparing specs and prices, but now I need to actually see and ride the bikes. Wishing you many happy kilometres on your new bike!
The Ghost Posted February 1, 2018 Author Posted February 1, 2018 Sounds great!Congratulations! If you have any spare $$ over, get a set of American Classic Wide Lightnings from CWC for R6300 and shave 500g off your new bike. https://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/american-classic-wide-lightning-29er-wheelset what is this spare $$? Any upgrades will have to wait, but I am really due a new helmet and my shoes aren't far behind.
Heel Drop Posted February 2, 2018 Posted February 2, 2018 Hey Desi, The Camber has won.As I mentioned, the Scott had the nicer shock and the boost wheels etc, but the fit just didn't work for me. I opted for the Camber Comp Carbon with a 1 x 12 GX eagle upgrade and an elliptical / oval 32T chain ring. I guess the best advice I can give you is to try them as much as possible as the best spec on paper doesn't mean its going to be the best option for you.good stuff as long as you did your homework ENJOY the new bike thats what its about RIDING
Ozzie NL Posted February 2, 2018 Posted February 2, 2018 Sounds great!Congratulations! If you have any spare $$ over, get a set of American Classic Wide Lightnings from CWC for R6300 and shave 500g off your new bike. https://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/american-classic-wide-lightning-29er-wheelsetWould be careful with American Classic. Understand they filed for bankruptcy which is not great if warranty issues pop up down the road
The Ghost Posted February 3, 2018 Author Posted February 3, 2018 She came home today [emoji16]Sadly tonsillitis ensures that I don’t get to take her for a spin this weekend [emoji20]
HuckNorris Posted February 3, 2018 Posted February 3, 2018 Well done Dude.... looks stunning , like looking in a mirror lol , mine is a few months ,just hit 1000km,s this morning , not one issue !! Enjoy
Etienne Jordaan Posted February 6, 2018 Posted February 6, 2018 2018 Trek fuel ex8 at R42K ... no comparison...better spec than any other... amazing bike..
The Ghost Posted February 6, 2018 Author Posted February 6, 2018 The Scott was also better spec’d, but it felt shite comparatively (for me).Am I sorry that I don’t have that shock or the boost wheels? Sure, but if the bike had them and felt shite I wouldn’t have ridden it anyway.
Letum911 Posted February 7, 2018 Posted February 7, 2018 She came home today [emoji16]Sadly tonsillitis ensures that I don’t get to take her for a spin this weekend [emoji20]Stunning bike Ghost!!! Wish you many happy miles ahead!
MTBJD Posted February 7, 2018 Posted February 7, 2018 Just a question as I am in the market at the moment. Did you consider the YT bikes at all? And congrats on the bike
The Ghost Posted February 9, 2018 Author Posted February 9, 2018 Thanks,I didn’t consider them, I just considered Spaz, Scott and Trek really because they are fairly easily obtainable and so is the support for them.
Runbikeswim Posted February 19, 2018 Posted February 19, 2018 Simple really: Santa Cruz Tallboy. Take it for a spin and fall in love.Is that a alu? And what is that going RRP? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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