Relocation to Europe
luco13
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Hello fellow bikers!
After some advice please? Been riding 10 years or so, have had a variety of hard tales. Had an Orange 5 Pro for a while but didn't get on with it.
I'm moving to S.France, so rather than buying a bike here. Thought I'd get one locally, try and get to know my local bike shop.
At Easter I'm heading further south and going to Sierra Espuna and la Fenasosa - http://www.lafenasosa.com . That will probably be my first outing with whatever I end up with.
So far I've decided on a 29er. I tried a hard tall 29er and liked it, so going to give fs a go. 2,500 Euro Budget.
I have been offered Stumpjumper FSR Comp Evo 29, 2013 model. This seems to be a model only available in Europe?! I will cut and paste the specs below. They are wanting 2,400 Euros. So this evening I tried out a Stumpjumper, albeit just a comp version. Felt nice, good position, looked lovely. I also tried a camber, just the very basic version. Seemed a great bike, but the Stumpjumper just felt nicer for me.
Now, I'm no Stumpjumper fan boy, so would like all opinions of other brands etc. that could be better. Please keep in mind though that I wanted to be able to buy whatever bike I pick in Europe, preferably by visiting a proper shop so I can try it. I know I can save by going to a discount website, but I'd rather pay a little more and deal with people face to face. That said if I'm buying the wrong bike, I'd rather have no bike and the cash still in the bank!
Thanks in advance for any help.
M5 manipulated alloy frame with 135mm of rear wheel travel, EVO 29 geometry, tapered head tube, 142mm dropouts, PF30 BB, and sealed cartridge bearing pivots pushes the boundaries of trail riding
FOX Float CTD Evolution shock with proprietary Specialized AUTOSAG features 3 compression settings: Climb, Trail and Descend, plus ProPedal
RockShox Revelation RC3 29 140mm fork has a tapered steerer, 20mm Maxle Lite thru-axle, 3-position damper: open, medium, and firm, rebound adjust, and lockout for a lightweight trail bike slider capable of ripping technical descents
Specialized Command Post BlackLite uses a remote lever to adjust the saddle height on-the-fly to maximize climbing and descending performance
Wider Roval 29 rims mated to Specialized Hi Lo hubs, oversized endcaps, a 142+ rear hub spacing, and 12mm thru-axle increase wheel stiffness for more confident riding.
All-new 2Bliss ready Specialized Butcher Control 29 2.3" dual-compound front tire for premium control on challenging trail conditions
Custom SRAM S-1250 XC Trail double crankset with PF30 spindle for improved ground clearance and a custom alloy guard for chain retention during high-speed descents
Specialized 720mm-wide, alloy XC Mini-Riser handlebar ideal for 29er handling and position
All-new Sip Grip, a lock-on, Aramid infused, half-waffle MTB grip boosts durability, comfort and control
SRAM X9, Type2, 10-speed mid-cage rear derailleur for smooth and reliable shifts
SRAM PG-1030, 10-speed 11-36t cassette compliments the 2x10 drivetrain
After some advice please? Been riding 10 years or so, have had a variety of hard tales. Had an Orange 5 Pro for a while but didn't get on with it.
I'm moving to S.France, so rather than buying a bike here. Thought I'd get one locally, try and get to know my local bike shop.
At Easter I'm heading further south and going to Sierra Espuna and la Fenasosa - http://www.lafenasosa.com . That will probably be my first outing with whatever I end up with.
So far I've decided on a 29er. I tried a hard tall 29er and liked it, so going to give fs a go. 2,500 Euro Budget.
I have been offered Stumpjumper FSR Comp Evo 29, 2013 model. This seems to be a model only available in Europe?! I will cut and paste the specs below. They are wanting 2,400 Euros. So this evening I tried out a Stumpjumper, albeit just a comp version. Felt nice, good position, looked lovely. I also tried a camber, just the very basic version. Seemed a great bike, but the Stumpjumper just felt nicer for me.
Now, I'm no Stumpjumper fan boy, so would like all opinions of other brands etc. that could be better. Please keep in mind though that I wanted to be able to buy whatever bike I pick in Europe, preferably by visiting a proper shop so I can try it. I know I can save by going to a discount website, but I'd rather pay a little more and deal with people face to face. That said if I'm buying the wrong bike, I'd rather have no bike and the cash still in the bank!
Thanks in advance for any help.
M5 manipulated alloy frame with 135mm of rear wheel travel, EVO 29 geometry, tapered head tube, 142mm dropouts, PF30 BB, and sealed cartridge bearing pivots pushes the boundaries of trail riding
FOX Float CTD Evolution shock with proprietary Specialized AUTOSAG features 3 compression settings: Climb, Trail and Descend, plus ProPedal
RockShox Revelation RC3 29 140mm fork has a tapered steerer, 20mm Maxle Lite thru-axle, 3-position damper: open, medium, and firm, rebound adjust, and lockout for a lightweight trail bike slider capable of ripping technical descents
Specialized Command Post BlackLite uses a remote lever to adjust the saddle height on-the-fly to maximize climbing and descending performance
Wider Roval 29 rims mated to Specialized Hi Lo hubs, oversized endcaps, a 142+ rear hub spacing, and 12mm thru-axle increase wheel stiffness for more confident riding.
All-new 2Bliss ready Specialized Butcher Control 29 2.3" dual-compound front tire for premium control on challenging trail conditions
Custom SRAM S-1250 XC Trail double crankset with PF30 spindle for improved ground clearance and a custom alloy guard for chain retention during high-speed descents
Specialized 720mm-wide, alloy XC Mini-Riser handlebar ideal for 29er handling and position
All-new Sip Grip, a lock-on, Aramid infused, half-waffle MTB grip boosts durability, comfort and control
SRAM X9, Type2, 10-speed mid-cage rear derailleur for smooth and reliable shifts
SRAM PG-1030, 10-speed 11-36t cassette compliments the 2x10 drivetrain
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If you're going to France, you might like to look at the nearest Decathlon store.Planet X Kaffenback 2
Giant Trance X2
Genesis High Latitude 2x10
Planet X n2a
Genesis Core 200
