PappaWatTrap Posted October 22, 2021 Share I'm 100% Scott fan boy. But in this example the Trek looks like the winner by a big margin. Better fork and shock, it's a bit lighter if you believe them on the website. The paintjob looks cool as well I'v been punishing my shimano 12 speed SLX/XT and its been nothing but a dream. Set and forget. I know the lower end sram 12 speed stuff are quite a mission to keep dialed in. DieselnDust, Mamil and Jbr 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappaWatTrap Posted October 22, 2021 Share Just now, PappaWatTrap said: I'm 100% Scott fan boy. But in this example the Trek looks like the winner by a big margin. Better fork and shock, it's a bit lighter if you believe them on the website. The paintjob looks cool as well I'v been punishing my shimano 12 speed SLX/XT and its been nothing but a dream. Set and forget. I know the lower end sram 12 speed stuff are quite a mission to keep dialed in. The lack of a second bottle cage is a challenge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dexterdent Posted October 22, 2021 Share I'd try and get a second hand Pyga Stage (you can sometimes get them around that price range) and always be happy when out on the bike. Oh wait I did. (I know you said new but later on you mildly mentioned second hand quickly which was all motivation I needed) Scary Rider, Mamil and Zebra 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebob Posted October 22, 2021 Share Epic Evo would be worth a look as well. Trek looks to have great geo, but that Rockshox 35 puts me off with that piss poor excuse for a damper. I have the new Spark, fast as heck up or down, but at 50k, the spec is not that great and availability is non-existant. A second hand or new old stock previous gen Spark would be worth a shout as well. Very capable and well sorted bikes. A Giant Trance 29 is also worth a look as some clean second hand ones crop up every now and again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted October 22, 2021 Share 39 minutes ago, PappaWatTrap said: The lack of a second bottle cage is a challenge The Scott is also challenged with the seat tube bottle on the size medium. Larger frames are better. but also #hydrationpacksarecoolagain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamil Posted October 22, 2021 Share 6 minutes ago, thebob said: Epic Evo would be worth a look as well. Trek looks to have great geo, but that Rockshox 35 puts me off with that piss poor excuse for a damper. I have the new Spark, fast as heck up or down, but at 50k, the spec is not that great and availability is non-existant. A second hand or new old stock previous gen Spark would be worth a shout as well. Very capable and well sorted bikes. A Giant Trance 29 is also worth a look as some clean second hand ones crop up every now and again Epic evo is 65k neighbourhood? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappaWatTrap Posted October 22, 2021 Share 23 minutes ago, DieselnDust said: The Scott is also challenged with the seat tube bottle on the size medium. Larger frames are better. but also #hydrationpacksarecoolagain Yeah I fall in the XL range, one advantage of being tall and heavy. 2 bottles and being cool with a hydration pack DieselnDust 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebob Posted October 22, 2021 Share 3 hours ago, Mamil said: Epic evo is 65k neighbourhood? can be had for less second hand. Besides, budgets are for blowing to smithereens ???????????? Chadvdw67 and Scary Rider 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase619 Posted October 22, 2021 Share Have two Trek Top Fuel 7s on back order, wife’s is arriving next month and mine in December, so good luck finding stock. Also had a massive dig around at this price range and ended up going with the Treks! Newbie321 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OVERDRIVE Posted October 22, 2021 Share Carbon Cypher RS Comp Bike | 5 Year Multi-User Warranty (titanracingbikes.com) DieselnDust, Dicky DQ, Blokman and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT1 Posted October 22, 2021 Share 38 minutes ago, OVERDRIVE said: Carbon Cypher RS Comp Bike | 5 Year Multi-User Warranty (titanracingbikes.com) I forgot about those. My dad has that bike. It's very nice. OVERDRIVE and DJuice 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamil Posted October 22, 2021 Share 1 hour ago, Jase619 said: Have two Trek Top Fuel 7s on back order, wife’s is arriving next month and mine in December, so good luck finding stock. Also had a massive dig around at this price range and ended up going with the Treks! Ja. There's hardly any in the country. Only one I've seen is a L. Also been told I'm on the list for December so we are probably waiting for the same ship to come in. Hasn't even left port yet... So I'm told. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figjam_sa Posted October 22, 2021 Share Phone a few shops and look for a Scott Spark 940/950 2021 model. Cant take two water bottles but I think they are good deals for around your budget! ChrisF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadvdw67 Posted October 23, 2021 Share 8 hours ago, OVERDRIVE said: Carbon Cypher RS Comp Bike | 5 Year Multi-User Warranty (titanracingbikes.com) Very good option, at R53k at the one shop I know has one it is a really good deal, my personal choice would be the Cypher though, not the Cypher RS Edited October 23, 2021 by Chadvdw67 OVERDRIVE and Mamil 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase619 Posted October 23, 2021 Share 21 hours ago, Mamil said: Ja. There's hardly any in the country. Only one I've seen is a L. Also been told I'm on the list for December so we are probably waiting for the same ship to come in. Hasn't even left port yet... So I'm told. Phoned half of Joburg and the one shop in Bloem and got no luck finding it in black in Large. But will just wait for the back order to arrive. If my wife’s arrives mid November as promised then I am optimistic mine will arrive in December before we go to the coast. Mamil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase619 Posted October 29, 2021 Share Bad News . . . Larges arriving 21 February. That's 4 months away. Plus they got a R5000 price boost and changed components from SRAM to Shimano. Wife's was supposed to arrive mid November, now only end December. So much for riding on the South Coast this holiday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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