what full susser fot xc / marathons?

bentes
bentes Posts: 286
edited May 2011 in MTB buying advice
Hi guys!

I'm in a bit of a dillema! I'm thinking about transitioning from my current rigid to a full susser. I'm aiming to do longuish distances and xc, so I'd like something light and confortable, quick on the climbs and safe on the descents. :)

Cruizing around a few LBS I was given the following options, wich one would you choose and why? Thank you!

1- Specialized Epic Expert 2010 Aluminium (New - 2500€)
http://www.specialized.com/pt/en/bc/SBCProduct.jsp?arc=2010&spid=50361
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2 - Merida Ninety Six 3000D Carbon 2010 (Used - 2500€)
http://www.singletrackworld.com/reviews/merida-ninety-six-carbon-3000-d/
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3 - Canyon Nerve MR 8.0 Aluminium 2011 (New - 2000€)
http://www.canyon.com/_uk/mountainbikes/bike.html?b=2069
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Comments

  • camerauk
    camerauk Posts: 1,000
    What about a Giant Anthem
    I got my eye on one at the moment think I am just about to part with some hard earned :)
    Specialized Camber Expert
    Specialized Allez Sport
  • NORTHERNSHAGGY
    NORTHERNSHAGGY Posts: 316
    http://www.certini.co.uk/view_product.p ... &p_id=4194
    1996 GT Borrego - 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Expert - 2010 Specialized enduro expert
  • jonnyashworth
    jonnyashworth Posts: 547
    camerauk wrote:
    What about a Giant Anthem
    I got my eye on one at the moment think I am just about to part with some hard earned :)

    you will never regret it!
    Yeti SB66c 2013
  • jonnyashworth
    jonnyashworth Posts: 547
    The merida bikes look fantastic but carbon??? and used carbon at that??? surely better new ally!
    Yeti SB66c 2013
  • thel33ter
    thel33ter Posts: 2,684
    Either the Canyon or the Specialized NORTHENSHAGGY linked to.
    And now you know, and knowing is half the battle
    05 Spesh Enduro Expert
    05 Trek 1000 Custom build
    Speedily Singular Thingy
  • paulbox
    paulbox Posts: 1,203
    Anthem.
    XC: Giant Anthem X
    Fun: Yeti SB66
    Road: Litespeed C1, Cannondale Supersix Evo, Cervelo R5
    Trainer: Bianchi via Nirone
    Hack: GT hardtail with Schwalbe City Jets
  • tofu21
    tofu21 Posts: 359
    I love my epic. Needed some tweaking to get how I wanted.

    You'll not go far wrong with either the epic or anthem.
  • Broonster
    Broonster Posts: 440
    You would not be at all disappointed with an Anthem, trust me! :D
    Winter: Moda Nocturne
    Road: Cervelo R3
    'Cross: Ridley X-Night
    Commuter: Genesis Day One
  • bentes
    bentes Posts: 286
    Funny you mention the Anthem, because one of the deals was also a Giant Anthem 1 for 2000€. I think it's a 2010 or 2009 model, didn't pay much attention because it's looks weren't very "catchy". Btw, that carbon epic looks very very nice! wonder if they ship to portugal... :)

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  • jonnyashworth
    jonnyashworth Posts: 547
    what you have pictured there is a pree 2009 style anthem 09,10 and 11 bikes are anthem x's (very different bike). I ride a 2010 anthem x2 (personally i believe this was the best anthem ever made but not ridden an 11 bike yet) 2000 euros seems a lot for a second hand anthem they sell on ebay uk for between 1100 and 1400 for 2010 x2's depending on condition. I actually prefer the fox fork on the x2 to the sid on the x1 and there is absolutely no need for a fox rp23 on a suspension platform as good as the anthems granted the xt wheels on the x1 are nice but not much better than the slx/317's on the x2.

    Search out a 2010 anthem x2 for about 1400 euros stick a fizik gobi xm saddle on it and you have the ultimate marathon/race/trail bike
    Yeti SB66c 2013
  • phantomx0_1
    phantomx0_1 Posts: 50
    TREK fuel EX9. Love mine and my riding sounds the same as yours! Very quick on climbs and comfy.

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