Perfect mtb

[Slabeye]

Evobikes pricing for conversion from 3x10 XT (considering a 2nd hand bike)

 

SRAM GX 1 x 12 GXP groupset:  R6795.00

SRAM GXP Bottom bracket:  R595.00

HOPE Pro 2 XD driver body:  R1395.00

TOTAL:  R8785.00

 

Shimano XT 2 x 11 Groupset:  R9995.00

[pista]

Momsen Vipa Trail also looks like a great bike.

 

 

http://momsenbikes.com/bikes/full-suspension/vipa-trail-two/

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Evobikes pricing for conversion from 3x10 XT (considering a 2nd hand bike)

 

SRAM GX 1 x 12 GXP groupset:  R6795.00

SRAM GXP Bottom bracket:  R595.00

HOPE Pro 2 XD driver body:  R1395.00

TOTAL:  R8785.00

 

Shimano XT 2 x 11 Groupset:  R9995.00

Does that price include the brakes & crank, for the GX gruppo? Shimano groupset prices generally have both included. 

[Slabeye]

I didnt ask for a groupset, as the Santa Cruz I was interested in has everything else, and a 3x10

[popcorn_skollie]

Ps: I'm also a dad, and also have a career, don't let them prevent you from riding anything. I reckon investing some time with a skills coach will pay more dividends than you think over the long run. Just do it.

 

Come to think of it. I reckon most of the guys commenting in here are dads.

 

Don't sell yourself short Slabeye. We're still Dre. AK. Though I've grown a lot. Can't keep it home a lot. Cause when I frequent the spots that I'm known to rock. You hear bass from the truck when I'm on the block.  Something, something my last album was the chronic...

 

Ok enough of that. Everyone here is trying to steer your point of departure in the right direction.

Remember that issues like saddle height and cockpit setup are best discussed once you actually have the bike. Any comfort issues which may or may not present itself once you're actually riding it are best addressed then. And there are always solutions. My dad had the numb hands. And he barely rides more than 5km at a time. A shorter stem and wider bar resolved it for him but again, it may or may not be the solution for you. 

 

Myles has a pretty good eye for great value. And as many others have pointed out. Especially with regards to drive trains. Its often just not worth spending that much more on marginal gains. 

 

Anyways. I'm more excited about which bike we're going with. Which SC are we looking at?

Mada raised a valid issue. And I thought I had problems as a kort gat. So keen to see the numbers on any options you may be considering.

[Calculus Bikes]

This is a fun question for a forum.

 

That said: consider who where the response comes from just as much as what is said.

 

Take the following from someone that ponders "perfect bike" quite often due to the work we do.

 

I think there is no such thing as a perfect bike, but there is a perfect bike for you. 

You need to consider your build, riding style, position on the bike, handling you prefer, components that fit your riding/maintenance preferences.  Take all of this into account then look at suspension compression ratios, wheelbase, tire clearance, front wheel trail, stem length, handlebar with ect to identify the a good bike for you. And then see if you fall in love with it when you see it, then youll know its perfect.

 

Just two-cents from someone else's that loves riding (and perfect bikes).
 

Enjoy the journey!

 

 

It's hard shopping for a soft tail mtb. There are lots of options, and lots of terrible advice from inexperienced sales people that try take advantage of an inexperienced mtb buyer. I'm a good salesman, so I recognise a chancer /idiot

Regarding the components, I believe that riding pleasure relies on reliable, smooth components. I like a great derailleur.
I am looking for a fork with 120mm travel as I am heavy on my hands, and a shock with 120mm travel because I am a little bit heavy still (120kg). I also realise that the racing snakes are probably harder on their bikes than I will ever be, but I don't know where that line is and the balance point.

My perfect bike :

SRAM Eagle 1x12
XT brakes
120mm travel fork
120mm travel shock

Handlebar same height as the seat (unless I am educated differently?)

That's the important stuff to me

I am not a racing snake, I have an important family and career that doesn't allow me more than a few hours a week riding, I just want to regain some strength and fitness

Thoughts /advice?

Ps:I do love riding

[Shebeen]

I didnt ask for a groupset, as the Santa Cruz I was interested in has everything else, and a 3x10

 

Changing the groupset is costly, and not really great bang for buck.

 

Nothing wrong with 2 x 10spd (or 3x)

 

here's XTR 10 speed with titanium and other gimmicks for less than the 11 speed stuff

https://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/shimano-xtr-m980-cassette-10spd

[PhilipV]

This is a fun question for a forum.

 

That said: consider who where the response comes from just as much as what is said.

 

Take the following from someone that ponders "perfect bike" quite often due to the work we do.

 

I think there is no such thing as a perfect bike, but there is a perfect bike for you.

 

You need to consider your build, riding style, position on the bike, handling you prefer, components that fit your riding/maintenance preferences. Take all of this into account then look at suspension compression ratios, wheelbase, tire clearance, front wheel trail, stem length, handlebar with ect to identify the a good bike for you. And then see if you fall in love with it when you see it, then youll know its perfect.

 

Just two-cents from someone else's that loves riding (and perfect bikes).

 

Enjoy the journey!

It's lekker when you have the disposable income or time to bargain hunt to be able to take all these into account, especially when you understand the effects that all these items have in conjunction with each other.

But if you see looking to buy a second hand bike, or a new bike and maybe just replacing tyres or cockpit components to get fit right, then the above mentioned items just add to the confusion.

I'm a student of the nitty gritty, but if someone wants my advice, then we usually just focus on the basics.

Because a Trek Fuel and a Scott scale will both give riders a good time, and it will be things like fit that makes or breaks it for the guy that just wants to ride his bike and not adjust stuff on his bike for different trails. And there is nothing wrong with being either of these personalities.