Which MTB to buy...PLEASE HELP!!

[AllAboutRides]

Good evening Hubbers!

I've been out of MTBing for 4 years now and missed it a lot, been doing it for 12 years before ending it in Covid with the idea of buying a bike soon......but financially couldn't afford it and hopefully soon I will be on the trails again, can't wait! 

So back then I was on a S-Works Epic and yes now they are waaaaaaaaaay out of my budget and looking for a more comfortable ride with at least 120mm Fork as I heard this is the way to go nowadays, yes I was use to carbon wheels and top end specs, but feel I don't need that again, for it's now to get back in the saddle, get fit and loose the weight I've gained.

So here is the options I'm looking at and obviously budget but need value for money as well, parts can always be upgraded, but for now......get the wheels turning again.......

https://titanracingbikes.com/bikes/cypher-dc-carbon-expert-my24/

https://titanracingbikes.com/bikes/cypher-dc-carbon-comp-my24/

https://bike-addict.co.za/collections/scott-dual-suspension-bikes/products/scott-spark-rc-comp-green-2023

Please share your thoughts, recommendations and opinions.....no brand shaming please! 😉

Much appreciated!

 

 

 

 

[michaelbiker]

Both TR Expert and Scott seem very close in spec unless the TR expert has carbon wheels - hard to tell. The TR Comp is a much better specced bike. GX is a huge jump from NX in terms of longevity and it does have a better fork. So I would go with that. Geo seems on point too but they are all very similar. Have you seen these bikes in person? It’s often easier to decide that way. TR also have a gen 2 cypher which is a very nice bike but I’m not sure if it’s in your price range.