mornedn Posted September 15, 2009 Share Hi allI need some help.What is the better MTB to buy.The Specialized Stumpjumper comp or the new Trek EX8.Secondly, what is the difference between Specialized?s FCR vs. Trek?s ABP and which is best? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammerHed Posted September 15, 2009 Share The Stumpie is an awesome bike, you won't believe what an amazing ride it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHIL BUYS SPORTS Posted September 15, 2009 Share My verdict Stumpie for sure.... Ive ridden the stumpie and can tell that the FSR system works great especially climbing and then obviously the descents, the link eliminates chain bobbing and serves for a smoother ride. The stumpie has the Fox Triad shock which has the 3 options, 1) lock out 2) Open 3) ProPedal pedal whereas the Trek has the Fox Float RP2 w/ Pro Pedal, rebound. Components wise they match up main difference is Spez has sram and trek Shimano- I prefer x9 over xt though. From reviews it seems as if the tires on the trek is worth nothing also the grips but can't talk from experience. For the Abp pivot check this out http://trekmountain.typepad.com/king/2007/08/abp-explained.html For FSR pivot thishttp://cdn.specialized.com/bc/microsite/suspension/suspension.html UNIruanCYCLE2009-09-15 15:27:15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flea Posted September 15, 2009 Share Go to the Ride Before you Buy at Groenkloof this weekend - If you can get me off the Stumpy then you can test it there - nothing like riding the actual bike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted September 16, 2009 Share Go with the Trek. The SJ is an under performing, overrated bike. Comparing ABP to FSR is a bit like comparing ABS to EBD. ABP is a pivot design to aid suspension under braking. An it works. Spez Brain Suspension technology is not close to Fox, Rock Shox, Manitou, DT Swiss and even Magura these days. Setting their shocks and forks up almost always requires some form of compromise and prepare yourself for a blown seal or two and plenty spikes. If the bike comes with Fox all the way through there's hope, but the geo is essentially a LT XC bike and not really a Trail bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knersis Posted September 16, 2009 Share I agree with crow. Spec overrated, rather buy a Merida (from the same factory) for cheaper and a proper Fox Shock or the Trek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerhardc Posted September 16, 2009 Share My 2009 Stumpie Comp is awsome...love it more than the Scott Genius. The specs are brilliant. I had XT rims and used them. Just convert the DT Swiss X420sl rims with bontrager strips and you go tubeless!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mornedn Posted September 17, 2009 Share Thanks all..... Any more views on what bike to buy? I need all the help I can get!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted September 17, 2009 Share What is your budget, where do you ride most often and what type of riding do you do most often. XC, trail, marathon or all mountain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted September 18, 2009 Share Go with the Trek. The SJ is an under performing' date=' overrated bike. Comparing ABP to FSR is a bit like comparing ABS to EBD. [/quote'] There always has to be an opinionated one . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mornedn Posted September 18, 2009 Share My budget is Max. R25k I do mostly XC and I would like to do the epic in 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted September 18, 2009 Share There are lots of good bikes out there for that money, but your best bet for value for money and an allround excellent bike will be the Giant Anthem X1. R17k will buy you the just as good value for money X2 at my LBS, but for R25k go with the X1. Comes with a Sid and other top quality components and the ride is one of the best out there. In any price range. Frame has a lifetime warranty and thanks to its popularity back up is good and spare parts in abundance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerhardc Posted September 18, 2009 Share Whatever you go for, you'll have to upgrade your rims to tubeless (XT rims or whatever)....they make life so much easier....2009 Specialized Stumpie Comp goes for R26,000. The stumpie tyres (S-Works, The Captain are already 2-bliss "tubeless". As said before...I love my STUMPIE!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted September 18, 2009 Share There's a choice? .......... Take the Specialized! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratty Posted September 18, 2009 Share I also LOVE my stumpie. Such an awesome bike to ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHIL BUYS SPORTS Posted September 18, 2009 Share Well Burry didn't have a problem riding a spez to his victory so... I say make a poll so people can vote. My choice def the Stumpjumper comp, it comes with a fox fork and fox shock so good value there, If you can go to Groenkloof nature reserve on Saturday, there is going to 13 test bikes from Spez and you can try them out for yourself on some lekker offroad terrain!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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