Bundu Ric Posted March 7, 2021 Share Hi all, So my brother in law is in the market to upgrade from his hardtail and he pretty much narrowed it down to these two models. I said I will also get some opinions on the 2 options. Weekend rider, trail and fun. Nothing serious. Specialised Stumpjumper Alloyhttps://www.specialized.com/za/en/stumpjumper-alloy/p/175253?color=281624-175253&searchText=93321-7001 Scott Spark 970https://bike-addict.co.za/collections/scott-29er-dual-suspension/products/scott-spark-970-2021 OVERDRIVE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark James Posted March 7, 2021 Share Tough call, but I would have to go with the Scott... slightly better components, and then still some change left over for your brother-in law to take your sister out for dinner Long Wheel Base and Wayne pudding Mol 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundu Ric Posted March 7, 2021 Share Hahaha, their dinner problems are the least of my problems. Tough call, but I would have to go with the Scott... slightly better components, and then still some change left over for your brother-in law to take your sister out for dinner Mark James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OVERDRIVE Posted March 7, 2021 Share Hi all, So my brother in law is in the market to upgrade from his hardtail and he pretty much narrowed it down to these two models. I said I will also get some opinions on the 2 options. Weekend rider, trail and fun. Nothing serious. Specialised Stumpjumper Alloyhttps://www.specialized.com/za/en/stumpjumper-alloy/p/175253?color=281624-175253&searchText=93321-7001 Scott Spark 970https://bike-addict.co.za/collections/scott-29er-dual-suspension/products/scott-spark-970-2021OP if I may add something to your arsenal: https://www.titanracingbikes.com/product/cypher-dash-carbon/ https://bike-addict.co.za/collections/titan/products/titan-cypher-dash-carbon-2021 Components and price similar, and a great overall bike. Your thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WerrieNaughty Posted March 7, 2021 Share I would go with the Stumpjumper, simply because that’s what I ride.I love it. Edited March 7, 2021 by Werner Noeth MD will see u now and marcfr 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomo Posted March 7, 2021 Share Both good brands/bikes.We were debating on our ride yesterday and general consensus was that best value reputable brand would be Scott or Giant. Vetplant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertWhitehead Posted March 8, 2021 Share Sho, what have the world come to? R42k for a bike with SX and some entry level fork, then on both you get either Tektro or the lowest Shimano brakes on the market. My prediction: your brother in law are going to look to upgrade parts on either of these bikes shortly after purchasing it. gerriemtb, Pieterlab1, Blokman and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark James Posted March 8, 2021 Share Hi Wayne.An even better bet (with way better "returns"), would be to spend the R40-45k on a 1-2 year old bike...For that money he would find something with XT/X01 components, carbon frame, and decent shocksTake a few days/week to look around the classifieds section, a decent bike/size will come up, it always does. I am riding a really nice 1 year old bike that I purchased on bikehub, for a fraction of the new price I would have paid Edited March 8, 2021 by Mark James ChrisF, TheoG, Stewart and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikeisLife Posted March 8, 2021 Share These just landed in the country. https://www.gtbicycles.com/usa_en/sensor-comp-2975 Think there are M and L left. R42k retail. Carbon version will arrive soon at R52k retail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMan777 Posted March 8, 2021 Share I would go for this:https://www.trekbikes.com/za/en_ZA/bikes/mountain-bikes/cross-country-mountain-bikes/top-fuel/top-fuel-7-sx/p/32984/?colorCode=orange_black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundu Ric Posted March 8, 2021 Share Thanks all for the replies, I think as for the Scott or Specialised he ended up with those options based on the looks of the bike. As for components and value for money, that is where my post on Bikehub comes in, to get some guidance as to worth it or not. Will also look at the 2nd hand option, only concern is both of us are no expert so would not know what to look out for on a 2nd hand bike to make sure something is not dodge or damaged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundu Ric Posted March 8, 2021 Share Thanks, will past this on to him as well, must be honest, this is a sexy bike, might need to trade my Titan I would go for this:https://www.trekbikes.com/za/en_ZA/bikes/mountain-bikes/cross-country-mountain-bikes/top-fuel/top-fuel-7-sx/p/32984/?colorCode=orange_black IMan777 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beattbox Posted March 8, 2021 Share I've got the Stumpjumper and my wife's got the Spark. We both love our bikes. Each has their own slight differences over the other but are both very capable bikes. You cant really go wrong with either of them. Try and test ride each of them, even if it's just around the car park. One will just "feel" right, that's the one to go for. My 2 cents worth. Bundu Ric and Vetplant 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark James Posted March 8, 2021 Share Thanks all for the replies, I think as for the Scott or Specialised he ended up with those options based on the looks of the bike. As for components and value for money, that is where my post on Bikehub comes in, to get some guidance as to worth it or not. Will also look at the 2nd hand option, only concern is both of us are no expert so would not know what to look out for on a 2nd hand bike to make sure something is not dodge or damaged.Buying a 2nd hand bike can be scary, but when buying a 1-2 year old bike you have a relative amount of safety... Buy from a reputable seller on bikehub, and ask about the bike history and services. Generally speaking, you are low-risk when buying a 1-2 year old bike, and even more so when buying through a 2nd hand bike dealer/trader who offers a guarantee. Best of luck! Bundu Ric 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertWhitehead Posted March 8, 2021 Share Where are you folks based? I will be more than willing to help either you or your brother-in-law out to get a proper 2nd hand bike or to even build one. Thanks all for the replies, I think as for the Scott or Specialised he ended up with those options based on the looks of the bike. As for components and value for money, that is where my post on Bikehub comes in, to get some guidance as to worth it or not. Will also look at the 2nd hand option, only concern is both of us are no expert so would not know what to look out for on a 2nd hand bike to make sure something is not dodge or damaged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundu Ric Posted March 8, 2021 Share Hi, We in Pretoria, so pretty much Gauteng. Where are you folks based? I will be more than willing to help either you or your brother-in-law out to get a proper 2nd hand bike or to even build one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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