arendoog Posted June 9, 2020 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamA Posted June 9, 2020 Share 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 Cracked2nd 26" (2009) bought 2nd Hand - loved it sold on BikeHub1st 29" (2011) bought 2nd Hand - Frame Cracked2nd 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 JumperMerida 120 600 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertWhitehead Posted June 9, 2020 Share 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 Cracked2nd 26" (2009) bought 2nd Hand - loved it sold on BikeHub1st 29" (2011) bought 2nd Hand - Frame Cracked2nd 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 JumperMerida 120 600 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fandango Posted June 9, 2020 Share 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 Cracked2nd 26" (2009) bought 2nd Hand - loved it sold on BikeHub1st 29" (2011) bought 2nd Hand - Frame Cracked2nd 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 JumperMerida 120 600Hi thanks for this! I'm under 85kg's. AdamA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fandango Posted June 9, 2020 Share Hi, here are two GIant Anthems:https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/dual-suspension-bikes/406126/2016-giant-anthem-xhttps://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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penflex Posted June 9, 2020 Share HiWell i have a 29er full carbon Rocky mountain rsl 970Large frame Will gladly help you out and sell it for 20k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamA Posted June 10, 2020 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamA Posted June 10, 2020 Share Hi, here are two GIant Anthems:https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/dual-suspension-bikes/406126/2016-giant-anthem-xhttps://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/dual-suspension-bikes/407695/giant-anthem-2016 Yesand Yes fandango and arendoog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted June 10, 2020 Share 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). AdamA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eugene Posted June 10, 2020 Share 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 Cracked2nd 26" (2009) bought 2nd Hand - loved it sold on BikeHub1st 29" (2011) bought 2nd Hand - Frame Cracked2nd 29" (2013) Bought New - Frame Cracked - Replaced under warrantyMy 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 JumperMerida 120 6003 out of the 4 Anthems that you have owned have cracked. And you still love the brand. Now that's loyalty. ???? AdamA, arendoog and RobertWhitehead 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fandango Posted June 15, 2020 Share 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 arendoog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet77 Posted June 15, 2020 Share For the price it looks good to me. The fact that it's from a bike shop even better. fandango 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arendoog Posted June 15, 2020 Share 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 Cracked2nd 26" (2009) bought 2nd Hand - loved it sold on BikeHub1st 29" (2011) bought 2nd Hand - Frame Cracked2nd 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 JumperMerida 120 600I also weigh 100 kg Had a 2011 and 2012 model .One was stolen and the other was sold .Never had any frame issues GiantTjop 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arendoog Posted June 15, 2020 Share 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-xNice bike for little money ! fandango 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fandango Posted June 22, 2020 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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