Which light short travel xc bike...?

miss notax
miss notax Posts: 2,572
edited June 2013 in MTB buying advice
Hello 8)

I sold the Juliana last week literally days before I rode 55 miles of the South Downs Way (on the 5). It hurt. A lot.

As a result I am now on the hunt for a Juliana replacement - needs to be (relatively) light enough for xc racing, full susser (with good suspension!), about 100mm travel and a frame that caters for shorties. It'll be a second hand buy as i'm also planning a more all-mountain build which will be a little more costly... :shock:

So far on my list I have:

Scott Spark
Yeti ASR
Spesh Epic
Cube AMS

What have I missed?

Thanks! :D
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  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    Canyon worth a look, unbeatable specs and weights for the cash.

    http://www.canyon.com/_en/mountainbikes ... ab-reiter2

    Astonishing spec for the money ie X0 drivetrain, Mavic Crossmax SLR wheels and so on.
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  • njee20
    njee20 Posts: 9,613
    26" or 29er?

    Trek Top Fuel
    Superfly 100
    Giant Anthem
  • waynej
    waynej Posts: 56
    Can't praise the Anthem highly enough. Light, fast and huge fun. When I get another bike, it'll be another another Anthem, a 29er.
  • miss notax
    miss notax Posts: 2,572
    Oooh, thanks guys, some ones I hadn't considered there :D

    Sticking to old school 26" wheels on this one (largely because I am only 5ft 4 and also because I need to buy cheaply, second hand).
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  • WindyG
    WindyG Posts: 1,099
    Anthem, i'm 5"6 and with a 16" frame it's a perfect fit for me they do go down to XS as well.
    Giant Anthem X3
    Scott Aspect 10
    Schwinn Fastback Comp
    Cube Reaction GTC SL
  • Stevo_666
    Stevo_666 Posts: 58,480
    waynej wrote:
    Can't praise the Anthem highly enough. Light, fast and huge fun.
    +1

    I've had one for over 4 years now and it's a blast - ideal for pretty much anywhere in the south/SE of England.
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  • Brown sauce
    Brown sauce Posts: 111
    And me, absolutely love my bike. It dominates up and down hill and is great on trails.
    2015 Stanton Switchback
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    I ride occasionally with Ben Neaves who does rather well in the Hope XC series (lost out ay Lee due to a Puncture) he swears by his Anthem.....
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • bartimaeus
    bartimaeus Posts: 1,812
    Anthem - mine got me safely to Eastbourne. It was good to meet you, by the way - and many thanks for sorting transport!
    Vitus Sentier VR+ (2018) GT Grade AL 105 (2016)
    Giant Anthem X4 (2010) GT Avalanche 1.0 (2010)
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  • njee20
    njee20 Posts: 9,613
    Anthems are heavier than similarly specced bikes, but certainly popular.
  • miss notax
    miss notax Posts: 2,572
    Bartimaeus wrote:
    Anthem - mine got me safely to Eastbourne. It was good to meet you, by the way - and many thanks for sorting transport!

    Oooh, ok, so i've just put 1 + 1 together and realised who you are :D

    Good to meet you too and you are very welcome!!! 8)
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