Specialized FSRxc Comp 2009 v Giant Trance X3 2008 v Pitch09

manilow

Hi guys,

Looking to buy my first FS bike after hardtailing it.

My riding style is not aggressive and not looking to do much DH - looking more for trails and all day adventures! So something lightish, short travel, good for climbs/technical.

Budget is £1000 and so far the choices are:

Specialized FSRxc Comp 2009
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/fsrxc-comp-2009-mountain-bike-ec016447

Specialized Pitch FSR Comp 2009
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/pitch-fsr-comp-2009-mountain-bike-ec001433

Not sure of difference between Pitch and FSRxc, and am leaning toward:

Giant Trance X3 2008
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/Giant_Trance_X3_2008/5360038750/

Recent reviews in What MB had the Boardman FS Comp, Spesh FSRxc 09 and Giant X3 as top 3.

I know I'm probably playing it safe, but thought Giant X3 would be best as I could upgrade slightly if needed.

ANy advice appreciated as I know you answer these type of posts ona daily basis!

Thanks in advance

llamafarmer

The Pitch is more hardcore than the FSR XC, so more travel and more burly frame. The Trance is a nice bike, my brother has one, but I did find it a little heavy (probably not much different to other full sussers at that price though).

FSR has some very good reviews, but I didn't particularly fall for it when I tested one, so it's well worth trying them out and if you can find a Boardman, they look like great bikes.

ExeterSimon

If you riding style is all mountain...the Pitch.

An awesome bike....

Daz555

manilow wrote:

My riding style is not aggressive and not looking to do much DH - looking more for trails and all day adventures! So something lightish, short travel, good for climbs/technical.

I'd say that none of those bikes were particularly short travel. X3 and FSRxc are almost 5in and the Pitch is pushing 6.

Perhaps something in the 4in (100mm range) would be better? Mongoose Canaan Comp for example? Here's the 08 review: http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/ ... =BRGENHOME

llamafarmer

...or man up and get another hardtail