felt cg Posted January 8, 2009 Share Hi I am currently riding a trance 1 (2007) and want a new bike for my 40th this year.type of riding I want to concentrate on this year is marathon and stage racing.need some advise regarding the choice between the two. My heart says go for the SC super light but the anthem x1 is similar weight wise and more economical. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT1 Posted January 8, 2009 Share The Gorilla would win... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thug Posted January 8, 2009 Share I would definitely say the Superlight but then again I am slightly biased . But taking my blinkers off for a moment and trying to be unbiased........... I'd still go for the Superlight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azonic Posted January 8, 2009 Share Single pivot, just less hassles. But guess depends on the difference in cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Posted January 8, 2009 Share the older trance is very similar to the anthem x series in terms of linkages and shock placement. i don't know the santa cruz, but maybe as a change - life begins at 40, after all - gor for the superlight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chain Wizard Posted January 8, 2009 Share super light rocks, never rode a anthem before, but been riding the super light for 2 years now and the bike is comfortable and responsive, i did races like epic and transbaviaans on it with some xc races and no problem, taking going 40 a change is as good as a holiday and this wil be a good change. good luck on your decision and enjoy wich ever you take.BUKSIE2009-01-08 06:03:12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_BBi Posted January 8, 2009 Share Single pivot' date=' just less hassles. But guess depends on the difference in cost. [/quote'] Have to agree. After stripping my Horst-link and replacing the bearings, my next bike would be a single pivot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taygan Posted January 8, 2009 Share Hi Felt cq, I just replaced my 5 months Anthem 1-dual sus, for a santa cruz superlight....NO CONTEST!!!Santa cruz is such a better ride...taygan2009-01-08 06:45:13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranky Posted January 8, 2009 Share My next bike also will be one of these (I hope). But I'm wondering if I should hold out for the next version of the Superlight. Surely it's due soon? I'd like to see if they can get frame weight down a bit, as Giant did cutting about 500g off the Anthem. The new X1 looks a great buy value-wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaOscar Posted January 8, 2009 Share UK Mags are raving about the new Anthem X1. I'd still take the SL though.......snob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TYGA Posted January 9, 2009 Share Superlight. Too many Anthems around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Zone Posted January 9, 2009 Share Superlight. Too many Anthems around. Wonder why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted January 9, 2009 Share Go for the Anthem, we like to keep the Santa Cruzes exclusive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudsimus Posted January 9, 2009 Share Superlight. Timeless classic, and the best dual by far. According to me anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudsimus Posted January 9, 2009 Share IHO... http://content.mtbr.com/images/Tradeshow/13/264/prodimg8.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowbee Posted January 9, 2009 Share that frame looks similar to the titus motolite. are they similar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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