Advice on Dual Suspension Bike

[Giant Bicycles South Africa]

On 4/6/2024 at 9:05 PM, StaticX said:

Good Day All

So im currently looking at three options thats for sale but i just dont know what option to go for and what options has the best setup.

I'm new into cycling but this would be to spend more time with my son and to start riding weekend trails.

Below is the details i have on each 

Option 1)

Pyga oneten 29

Gearing: 1x11 SRAM GX

Dropper Post: Yes

Frame Material: Aluminum

Front shock: MRP 130mm

Rear shock: ROCK SHOX Monarc RT3

tyres: brand new MAXXIS Ardent

 

 

Option 2:

2017 TREK FUEL EX 8

Fork - Fox Rhythm 34 Float, Grip adjustable damper, E2 tapered steerer, Boost110, G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, 130mm travel

Rear suspension - Fox Performance Float EVOL, RE:aktiv 3-position damper, tuned by Trek Suspension Lab, 210x52.5mm

Groupset - Shimano deore xt

 

Option 3:

Specialized Enduro Carbon

SRAM 12 speed

Fork - Rock Shox Solo Air 160

Rear Suspension - Crane Creek DBinline

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[Baracuda]

Not sure of the prices but don't completely discount the Pyga 110, especially if it comes with decent parts and suspension.

After all of these nasty comments, just a note that I have ridden one for 10 years, everything from Berg 'n Bush to Western Cape Enduros (with a 140mm fork), at times weighing close on 100kgs and it is fine. I was in Morzine (French Alps) last year for a week with a group of South Africans and while most of us rented DH bikes, two of the youngsters were on Pyga 110s, flying off 6-8 foot drops the whole week, hammering down all the DH routes, without any issues.

The bike is old, the head angle is a little steep by modern standards, but if you can pick up one with good components, (not the awful SRAM SX on some other bikes suggested above), it may be worth it.

[Titan Racing Bikes]

12 hours ago, Robbie Stewart said:

https://bike-addict.co.za/products/titan-skyrim-dash-2024?pr_prod_strat=e5_desc&pr_rec_id=d065f73d8&pr_rec_pid=9075364430121&pr_ref_pid=9075172573481&pr_seq=uniform

R37990




https://bike-addict.co.za/collections/dual-suspensions/products/titan-cypher-rs-dash-2024?_pos=21&_fid=6b316d815&_ss=c


R33990

Thanks for the mention. Both are great options! 

[Nickyr]

I would recommend looking at something from Titan racing. I believe they represent great value at your price point!