2nd-hand full suspension 29'er advice - Need your advice

[arendoog]

Thanks Eendoog

I dont have the same level of expertise as you so what would you recommend I look for specifically when checking the components and what kind of questions should I ask the seller?

Thanks in advance!. 

Are they advertised on this site ?I found the bergamont but only a giant trance in large

[AdamA]

How much do you weigh?

 

I weigh 100kg and would NOT buy a 2nd hand Anthem. 

 

I love my Giant Anthem !!! and have had 4!

 

1st 26" (2005) bought 2nd Hand - Frame Cracked

2nd 26" (2009) bought 2nd Hand - loved it sold on BikeHub

1st 29" (2011) bought 2nd Hand - Frame Cracked

2nd 29" (2013) Bought New - Frame Cracked - Replaced under warranty

 

My 2013 29" Anthem the frame cracked ( at the Top tube and Seat Post). Fortunately I bought it new  and the frame was replaced with a 2017 model. The 2017 model Giant has addressed the weak spot at the Toptube and Seatpost and it looks stronger. 

 

If you're under 85kg Yes buy a 2nd Hand Anthem - you will not regret it !!

if you're over 85kg rather get a Specialized, Trek, Scott Or Silverback.

 

if I had to replace my Anthem and given my 100kg weight, I would go for a 2nd hand 'Trail Bike' with a beefier frame in the lines of:

Silver Back Stratos (120mm Trail Bike)

Specialized Camber or Stump Jumper

Merida 120 600

[RobertWhitehead]

Are you fairly tall as well? I'm just wondering how far the seat post drops into the frame and if it's not maybe that which is cracking your frames. 

 

How much do you weigh?

 

I weigh 100kg and would NOT buy a 2nd hand Anthem. 

 

I love my Giant Anthem !!! and have had 4!

 

1st 26" (2005) bought 2nd Hand - Frame Cracked

2nd 26" (2009) bought 2nd Hand - loved it sold on BikeHub

1st 29" (2011) bought 2nd Hand - Frame Cracked

2nd 29" (2013) Bought New - Frame Cracked - Replaced under warranty

 

My 2013 29" Anthem the frame cracked ( at the Top tube and Seat Post). Fortunately I bought it new  and the frame was replaced with a 2017 model. The 2017 model Giant has addressed the weak spot at the Toptube and Seatpost and it looks stronger. 

 

If you're under 85kg Yes buy a 2nd Hand Anthem - you will not regret it !!

if you're over 85kg rather get a Specialized, Trek, Scott Or Silverback.

 

if I had to replace my Anthem and given my 100kg weight, I would go for a 2nd hand 'Trail Bike' with a beefier frame in the lines of:

Silver Back Stratos (120mm Trail Bike)

Specialized Camber or Stump Jumper

Merida 120 600

[fandango]

How much do you weigh?

 

I weigh 100kg and would NOT buy a 2nd hand Anthem. 

 

I love my Giant Anthem !!! and have had 4!

 

1st 26" (2005) bought 2nd Hand - Frame Cracked

2nd 26" (2009) bought 2nd Hand - loved it sold on BikeHub

1st 29" (2011) bought 2nd Hand - Frame Cracked

2nd 29" (2013) Bought New - Frame Cracked - Replaced under warranty

 

My 2013 29" Anthem the frame cracked ( at the Top tube and Seat Post). Fortunately I bought it new  and the frame was replaced with a 2017 model. The 2017 model Giant has addressed the weak spot at the Toptube and Seatpost and it looks stronger. 

 

If you're under 85kg Yes buy a 2nd Hand Anthem - you will not regret it !!

if you're over 85kg rather get a Specialized, Trek, Scott Or Silverback.

 

if I had to replace my Anthem and given my 100kg weight, I would go for a 2nd hand 'Trail Bike' with a beefier frame in the lines of:

Silver Back Stratos (120mm Trail Bike)

Specialized Camber or Stump Jumper

Merida 120 600

Hi thanks for this! I'm under 85kg's.

[fandango]

Hi, here are two GIant Anthems:

https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/dual-suspension-bikes/406126/2016-giant-anthem-x

https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/dual-suspension-bikes/407695/giant-anthem-2016

 

Are they advertised on this site ?I found the bergamont but only a giant trance in large

[Shooter mc gaven]

Hi

Well i have a 29er full carbon Rocky mountain rsl 970

Large frame

Will gladly help you out and sell it for 20k

[AdamA]

Are you fairly tall as well? I'm just wondering how far the seat post drops into the frame and if it's not maybe that which is cracking your frames. 

 

I am 182cm. 

[AdamA]

Hi, here are two GIant Anthems:

https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/dual-suspension-bikes/406126/2016-giant-anthem-x

https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/dual-suspension-bikes/407695/giant-anthem-2016

 

Yes

and Yes

[Frosty]

I am 182cm.

Same height as me.

 

At 77Kg, plus the height - if that helps with the decision of too heavy + too tall = cracked frame comments. I’ve yet to crack a frame from being over weight (93Kg being my heaviest ever).

[Eugene]

How much do you weigh?

 

I weigh 100kg and would NOT buy a 2nd hand Anthem.

 

I love my Giant Anthem !!! and have had 4!

 

 

1st 26" (2005) bought 2nd Hand - Frame Cracked

2nd 26" (2009) bought 2nd Hand - loved it sold on BikeHub

1st 29" (2011) bought 2nd Hand - Frame Cracked

2nd 29" (2013) Bought New - Frame Cracked - Replaced under warranty

My 2013 29" Anthem the frame cracked ( at the Top tube and Seat Post). Fortunately I bought it new and the frame was replaced with a 2017 model. The 2017 model Giant has addressed the weak spot at the Toptube and Seatpost and it looks stronger.

 

If you're under 85kg Yes buy a 2nd Hand Anthem - you will not regret it !!

if you're over 85kg rather get a Specialized, Trek, Scott Or Silverback.

 

if I had to replace my Anthem and given my 100kg weight, I would go for a 2nd hand 'Trail Bike' with a beefier frame in the lines of:

Silver Back Stratos (120mm Trail Bike)

Specialized Camber or Stump Jumper

Merida 120 600

3 out of the 4 Anthems that you have owned have cracked.

 

And you still love the brand. Now that's loyalty. ????

[fandango]

Thanks so far for all the comments! How about this one? Older but still good?

 

https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/dual-suspension-bikes/406865/giant-anthem-x

[bullet77]

For the price it looks good to me. The fact that it's from a bike shop even better.

[arendoog]

How much do you weigh?

 

I weigh 100kg and would NOT buy a 2nd hand Anthem. 

 

I love my Giant Anthem !!! and have had 4!

 

1st 26" (2005) bought 2nd Hand - Frame Cracked

2nd 26" (2009) bought 2nd Hand - loved it sold on BikeHub

1st 29" (2011) bought 2nd Hand - Frame Cracked

2nd 29" (2013) Bought New - Frame Cracked - Replaced under warranty

 

My 2013 29" Anthem the frame cracked ( at the Top tube and Seat Post). Fortunately I bought it new  and the frame was replaced with a 2017 model. The 2017 model Giant has addressed the weak spot at the Toptube and Seatpost and it looks stronger. 

 

If you're under 85kg Yes buy a 2nd Hand Anthem - you will not regret it !!

if you're over 85kg rather get a Specialized, Trek, Scott Or Silverback.

 

if I had to replace my Anthem and given my 100kg weight, I would go for a 2nd hand 'Trail Bike' with a beefier frame in the lines of:

Silver Back Stratos (120mm Trail Bike)

Specialized Camber or Stump Jumper

Merida 120 600

I also weigh 100 kg  Had a 2011 and 2012 model .One was stolen and the other was sold .Never had any frame issues 

[arendoog]

Thanks so far for all the comments! How about this one? Older but still good?

 

https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/dual-suspension-bikes/406865/giant-anthem-x

Nice bike for little money !

[fandango]

https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/dual-suspension-bikes/410168/trek-superfly-100-al-pro-large

 

Here's a Trek Superfly, your comments on this and also on Trek in general. I appreciate it.