ETV Posted April 2, 2018 Share The black. Wish I could find that Matt purple 2017 frame. But only black is available at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myth Posted April 2, 2018 Share Buy whatever is your dream bike. Otherwise you will end up buying it later anyway after losing a lot of money first on something else. Thrust me, I did this three times before I bought my dream bike (a Scalpel) which I will ride for a long time now, since it makes me happy every time I look at it, ride it, touch it (yeah I know, I have a bit of a bromance with it, don't tell my wife!). Don't go for best value, because best value does not equal dream bike necessarily. Trust me, I have been down that road before as well. Buy the one that your heart wants and you will be happy and save money in the long run. Edited April 2, 2018 by myth125 HDW and Cav' 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETV Posted April 2, 2018 Share What colour are you taking on the TB3?Aah I see what u did there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETV Posted April 2, 2018 Share Buy whatever is your dream bike. Otherwise you will end up buying it later anyway after losing a lot of money first on something else. Thrust me, I did this three times before I bought my dream bike (a Scalpel) which I will ride for a long time now, since it makes me happy every time I look at it, ride it, touch it (yeah I know, I have a bit of a bromance with it, don't tell my wife!). Don't go for best value, because best value does not equal dream bike necessarily. Trust me, I have been down that road before as well. Buy the one that your heart wants and you will be happy and save money in the long run. What bike did you have before. How do you find the geometry of the scalpel. The scalpel has always intrigued me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cippo Posted April 2, 2018 Share The black. Wish I could find that Matt purple 2017 frame. But only black is available at the moment.If you want the purple why not wait for it? Alternatively there is this guy I know in Cpt. They call him BogusOne. Some people here might know him. Check his work on Instagram @ bogus_design Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porqui Posted April 2, 2018 Share Jewbacca. Do i know you?? Ur land cruiser - hilux joke is crazy. Sept 2017 I bought the LC v8 DC had it 5 months. Was to much vehicle for my needs. Sold it and bought the hilux. no jokes. In that case get the Anthem !! MDJ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheJ Posted April 2, 2018 Share I have a Momsen Vipa Trail one. Fscking LOVE it. Lots of disrespect aimed at the Momsen brand, but having ridden quite a few bikes over the years, I'm having more fun on this bike than my super light Cube dual suspension bike. Take the Trail One or Two for a test ride. Just do it. ETV 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me rida my bicycle Posted April 2, 2018 Share If you want the purple why not wait for it? Alternatively there is this guy I know in Cpt. They call him BogusOne. Some people here might know him. Check his work on Instagram @ bogus_design I'm sorry but buying a new Santa and having it sprayed is as dumb as winning the lottery and putting new Ferrari mags on your Cortina. Your warranty is immediately gone! Pieterlab1 and mrbaker 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted April 3, 2018 Share 1) You KNOW what your heart wants ..... No "bad" bikes in that list, so might as well get the one that makes you feel all tingly ... 2) go RIDE the options and let the bike choose you .... YOU choose "1" or "2" .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge_Design Posted April 3, 2018 Share In reality an alu Anthem will do the same thing and be just as good a bike with only a marginal difference in weight. But it definitely won't make you as happy when you walk past it in the evening or show it off to your friends. Buy whichever one looks the best to you - you won't get a bad bike at that level. HDW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETV Posted April 3, 2018 Share I'm sorry but buying a new Santa and having it sprayed is as dumb as winning the lottery and putting new Ferrari mags on your Cortina. Your warranty is immediately gone!Ya that wouldn't work hey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETV Posted April 3, 2018 Share I have a Momsen Vipa Trail one. Fscking LOVE it. Lots of disrespect aimed at the Momsen brand, but having ridden quite a few bikes over the years, I'm having more fun on this bike than my super light Cube dual suspension bike.Take the Trail One or Two for a test ride. Just do it.Thanks for the feedback. The momsen seems great but it doesn't stand out to me. But thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ the Expat Posted April 3, 2018 Share Not sure who it was that said that the best bike is a properly set up one. Dirt De Vil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splat Posted April 3, 2018 Share Not sure who it was that said that the best bike is a properly set up one. I was going to say that you should pick the bike with the geometry that suits you best. My torso is long and I have short legs, so I need a bike with long reach and low headtube and low stand over height.So, it would be a Tallboy for me. or perhaps the Trek Fuel EX 9.8 (which is quite bit cheaper than a similarly built Santa Cruz) MJ the Expat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDW Posted April 3, 2018 Share It's nicer to cry on a SC than on a Raleigh. Just do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruz Addict Posted April 3, 2018 Share uh sorry to add to your confusion here but have you considered this:https://www.santacruzbicycles.com/en-ZA/hightowermore trail than the Tallboy, from reading your requirements i think it would be a better fit.or even this:https://www.santacruzbicycles.com/en-ZA/hightower-ltbut the 150mm travel may be too much for what you want to dojust my 2c Edited April 3, 2018 by Cruz Addict Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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