Which LBS offer demo rides?

[Super Sywurm]

Haha@ Longwheelbase

 

Underachiever: I work in Stellies, so will pop in their tomorrow, thanks

 

sywurm: Strange, I sent him an email with info, pricing from bike addict and a thread on here on that exact same bike earlier today  ;-)  You still happy with yours?  

 

thermopage  

 

 

I also said he shouldn't throw away "new" used bikes"

 

What are your thoughts on this one?

 

https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/dual-suspension-bikes/388092/silverback-slider-2

Yes, very happy.  Did a couple of upgrades.  Mine does mostly XC riding.

[Super Sywurm]

Hi guys, thank you very much for all the info to date.

Top contender at the moment is a Silverback Stratos AL 3 going for R25k with following specs:

 

 

Fork

Fork Rockshox Recon RL, 29", Maxle lte BOOST 15 X 110MM Axle, SOLO AIR, 120MM

Wheels

Hubs SUNRingle sealed bearing hubs Rims Surface 29", 23mm, 32H

Rear Shock

Rear shock RS DELUXE RT 210X47.5 DEBONAIR 2

Frame

Frame New Stratos asymmetric Hydro formed 6061 Alloy. 120mm travel, Boost 148mm. tapered headtube.

Rear Derailleur

SX Eagle

Shifters

SX Eagle

Brakes

Shimano MT200 Hydraulic Disc brakes, 180mm F / 160mm R

Crankset

Crankset SRAM FC X1 Eagle BOOST, 148 Dub, 32t

Cassette

SX Eagle 11-50t

Seatpost

Surface Dropper Post, 125mm S, 150mm M/L/XL

Handlebar

Surface Alloy Butted, 31.8mm, 9deg backsweep, 5deg rise, 780mm width

Saddle

Surface Race, Cr-Mo Rails

Tyres

Maxxis Crossmark 29 x 2.25" EXO, TR, Front and rear

 

 

Now, a new contender has entered the ring:Giant Stance 2 @ R26,900.

https://www.giant-bicycles.com/za/stance-29-2-2020

Although no dropper and what I think is a heavier and more entry level shock - ??

https://www.giant-bicycles.com/za/stance-29-2-2020

I love Giant, had an XTC, loved it.  Now I have a Stratos.  When I was shopping for a dual suspension, all I wanted was the Anthem, until the Stratos popped up on my Facebook wall.  End of story.

 

When I got my Stratos, all that was available as the AL5.

 

Go for the Silverback.

Edited January 22, 2020 by Super Sywurm

[PjT]

If I may, Why the stance over the trance?

 

 

Because Trance is way over the budget - if the budget allowed; no question ;-)

https://www.giant-bicycles.com/za/bikes-trance-29

[PjT]

I love Giant, had an XTC, loved it.  Now I have a Stratos.  When I was shopping for a dual suspension, all I wanted was the Anthem, until the Stratos popped up on my Facebook wall.  End of story.

 

When I got my Stratos, all that was available as the AL5.

 

Go for the Silverback.

 

 

Thanks for the feedback. At this point, the Silverback is still in the lead ( ever so slightly)  ;-)

[Long Wheel Base]

Because Trance is way over the budget - if the budget allowed; no question ;-)

https://www.giant-bicycles.com/za/bikes-trance-29

You dead set on buying new?

[PjT]

You dead set on buying new?

 

Well, my buddy is yes. I am assisting the total noob to get int the sport.

I did start the advice with good quality 2nd hand, but he has his mind set on new.

[Long Wheel Base]

Well, my buddy is yes. I am assisting the total noob to get int the sport.

I did start the advice with good quality 2nd hand, but he has his mind set on new.

Ok fair enough. His money, not mine. New is always lekker.

 

EDIT: sorry went back to your first post and saw you said it's for your buddy.

Edited January 22, 2020 by Long Wheel Base

[Super Sywurm]

Thanks for the feedback. At this point, the Silverback is still in the lead ( ever so slightly)  ;-)

 

The more you shop, the longer the list will get.

[ChrisF]

just to stir the pot a bit .....

 

 

Titan has upped their game .... some nice options

[porqui]

Ask the Gaint dealer if they still have some of last years Trance stock so the previous model - they tend to be well discounted.

[Long Wheel Base]

Ask the Gaint dealer if they still have some of last years Trance stock so the previous model - they tend to be well discounted.

Yeah good idea and it is still a new bike.

 

For the experts-does the stance have the maestro suspension? I could very well be wrong but I think it doesn't. That being said, the guy wanting the bike probably won't notice the difference between maestro and anything else.

[GHOST FACE]

Yeah good idea and it is still a new bike.

 

For the experts-does the stance have the maestro suspension? I could very well be wrong but I think it doesn't. That being said, the guy wanting the bike probably won't notice the difference between maestro and anything else.

 

The Stance has Flex Point suspension which is the same as a few other brands. 

 

https://www.giant-bicycles.com/int/showcase/flexpoint-suspension

 

FlexPoint Suspension Technology

A proven “single-pivot” design that uses the flexing action of the chainstay/seatstay junction to produce a lightweight and durable suspension system with 4.7 inches/120mm of rear travel.

[Long Wheel Base]

 

The Stance has Flex Point suspension which is the same as a few other brands. 

 

https://www.giant-bicycles.com/int/showcase/flexpoint-suspension

 

FlexPoint Suspension Technology

A proven “single-pivot” design that uses the flexing action of the chainstay/seatstay junction to produce a lightweight and durable suspension system with 4.7 inches/120mm of rear travel.

 

Thanks, is it as good as maestro or a case of different tool for different job?

[thebob]

It's different to Maestro, not necessarily worse or better. Plenty bikes use the linkage driven single pivot. Scott Spark and Cannondale Scalpel are two I can think of