Giant Anthem 1 vs Cannondale Scalpel si4

[W@nted]

Are those the only two bikes you looking at? Scott Spark RC gets rave reviews and I see Bike Addict has a model in your price range

Scott only has a 2 year warranty. Should that be a concern?

[DieselnDust]

Giant and cannondale life time.

Speaks for itself

[W@nted]

Giant and cannondale life time.

Speaks for itself

My thoughts as well

[Prince Albert Cycles]

Owning 2 Cannondales with Lefty forks since 2012 . The rumour about a lot of maintenance on the Lefty's is just that . A rumour .

[Me rida my bicycle]

I don't think the term of the warranty of Scott raises any concerns I myself ride 1 but it would be comforting knowing you have a lifetime warranty on frame if you keep the bike for long time. Isn't scott warranty 5 years or is that only on carbon?

[thebob]

Checked the Scott site and it indicates 5 years for the frame

['Dale]

Having owned both bikes over the last 3-4 seasons, if you want 'racier' then the Lefty will hit the spot a bit better because of its improved geometry, a superior fork and carbon frame - so much bike. ????

 

#XXC ????

[stringbean]

It might sound like a small thing but been able to carry 2 waterbottles if you Racing is a big plus

[DieselnDust]

It might sound like a small thing but been able to carry 2 waterbottles if you Racing is a big plus

 

Even if you not if you have a dropper post then you won't miss your saddle bag because you can carry tools in a holder in the second cage

[ct_rider]

Having owned both bikes over the last 3-4 seasons, if you want 'racier' then the Lefty will hit the spot a bit better because of its improved geometry, a superior fork and carbon frame - so much bike.

 

#XXC

 

Take the Scalpel for a test ride, you will immediately forget you tested the Giant 

[Pieterlab1]

Buy the Giant, no need to thank me later.

[W@nted]

Take the Scalpel for a test ride, you will immediately forget you tested the Giant

If only I can find a medium somewhere...

[DieselnDust]

What's your height?

[W@nted]

There are some demo giants available as well... Any feedback on the difference between the rockshock fitted anthem advanced (green carbon frame with slx group) and the fox sc aluminium anthem 1? The demo anthem advanced is selling at rhe same price as a new alu anthem 1...

[W@nted]

What's your height?

I am 175cm

[vulgar]

CANNONDALE 2018 SCALPEL Si 4 CARBON - JET BLACK/ FINE SILVER

 

OR

 

CANNONDALE 2018 SCALPEL Si ALU 5 - MATTE BLACK W/MATTE ULTRA BLUE AND GLOSS BLACK