thebob Posted December 4, 2018 Share Congrats! Many happy miles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coppi Posted December 4, 2018 Share Just bought a 2019 Scott Spark RC 900 Team for R48 000 (Advertised for R66 990 at Bike-Addict). The big price difference is a bit strange, so could not pass up this. Also now have some spare cash for some upgrades if needed, maybe the Syncros wheelsGreat, well done and enjoy...............I hope you got it in orange Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babse Posted December 4, 2018 Share Great, well done and enjoy...............I hope you got it in orange i think the 2019 team only comes in orange? I may be wrong A buddy also pulled trigger on this bike and he thought he got a good deal, this is a steal compared to his "good deal". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ascension Posted December 4, 2018 Share Just bought a 2019 Scott Spark RC 900 Team for R48 000 (Advertised for R66 990 at Bike-Addict). The big price difference is a bit strange, so could not pass up this. Also now have some spare cash for some upgrades if needed, maybe the Syncros wheels Nice bike! I think you made the right choice. My 1st choice is also a Scott Spark RC with a carbon wheel upgrade. Stuff the 2 water bottles in the frame nonsense that is for "playing pro". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorro5614 Posted December 4, 2018 Share Great, well done and enjoy...............I hope you got it in orange Yes it is Orange Think the spare cash will let my buy a nice wheelset Only concern was the SLX brakes, have used XT brakes a lot Really like the suspension with 3 settings on the remote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coppi Posted December 4, 2018 Share Yes it is Orange Think the spare cash will let my buy a nice wheelset Only concern was the SLX brakes, have used XT brakes a lot Really like the suspension with 3 settings on the remoteI have SLX brakes on my Anthem..........no problems since 2014I am probably treating myself to the Norco optic in green soon..................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ascension Posted December 4, 2018 Share Just bought a 2019 Scott Spark RC 900 Team for R48 000 (Advertised for R66 990 at Bike-Addict). The big price difference is a bit strange, so could not pass up this. Also now have some spare cash for some upgrades if needed, maybe the Syncros wheels Upgrade recommendations: 1. carbon wheels2. KCNC seat post3. Carbon handle bar4. Lyne carbon cranks5. Formula Race brakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorro5614 Posted December 4, 2018 Share Upgrade recommendations: 1. carbon wheels2. KCNC seat post3. Carbon handle bar4. Lyne carbon cranks5. Formula Race brakesFirst 4 are on my wishlist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebob Posted December 4, 2018 Share SLX brakes are 99% the same as the XT. Think the bite point adjust is the only big difference? Either way, they slow me down plenty quick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dev null Posted December 4, 2018 Share My son has been involved with XCO now for 5 years, and the biggest problem I have seen has been broken chains or other drivetrain and tyre related issues. Get a good dependable drivetrain, and use good tyres. And maintain it like a boss. Yourself preferably. Nice new frames and carbon wheels are nice, but I have seen guys own a race on a normal aluminium framed Giant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grease_Monkey Posted December 4, 2018 Share Stuff the 2 water bottles in the frame nonsense that is for "playing pro". Or just for people that drink lots I like to run a dropper, so my XC bike must take 2 bottles in the frame - in a race where I know there are big gaps between water points or just a hot day I remove the dropper and put a 3rd cage on the seatpost. That said, I sweat alot more than the average person, so I need it. Oh, and hydration packs are awesome, just not on XC bikes haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grease_Monkey Posted December 4, 2018 Share SLX brakes are 99% the same as the XT. Think the bite point adjust is the only big difference? Either way, they slow me down plenty quick!Very much the same. I know XT has tool-less reach adjust which is pretty nice, not sure if SLX has that? Not worth paying extra for that alone though coz once it's set up it's set up.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebob Posted December 4, 2018 Share Very much the same. I know XT has tool-less reach adjust which is pretty nice, not sure if SLX has that? Not worth paying extra for that alone though coz once it's set up it's set up.... SLX has the tool-less reach adjust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorro5614 Posted December 4, 2018 Share Than the SLX brakes seem to have no drawbacks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grease_Monkey Posted December 4, 2018 Share Than the SLX brakes seem to have no drawbacksWell except for all the normal drawbacks that come with Shimano brakes (runs out of the forum swiftly) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted December 4, 2018 Share If the Anthem had space for two bottle cage, I would probably have bought it already Might just need to dust off the CamelbakXC is lap riding, why do u need 2 bottles or a camelbak? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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