Sorry - another "What bike should I buy?" question!
gironacityboy
Posts: 5
Hi,
I currently ride a 26" XC Merida full suspension here in Spain. I'm looking at getting a new bike. These are the components I would like to have:
1) 27.5" wheels
2) Full suspension lockable back & front
3) Dropper seatpost
4) Suitable for XC
5) Available in Spain
I'd very much welcome any advice. Thanks in advance
I currently ride a 26" XC Merida full suspension here in Spain. I'm looking at getting a new bike. These are the components I would like to have:
1) 27.5" wheels
2) Full suspension lockable back & front
3) Dropper seatpost
4) Suitable for XC
5) Available in Spain
I'd very much welcome any advice. Thanks in advance
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Oops! Between £1500 and £2000.
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Giant Anthem 27.5? The '2' model is £1899 but unfortunately has no dropper though.0
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opps double post2014 Giant Trance 27.5 1
2013 Cannondale Jekyll 3
2007 Carrera Kraken0 -
Good shout, never saw that, although not sure if I'd rather have the fox CTD over the Reba even if it is the performance model instead of the evolution.
I second pedal on, bought my Trance from there and got a lot of free stuff including a dropper post.0 -
Antm81 wrote:Good shout, never saw that, although not sure if I'd rather have the fox CTD over the Reba even if it is the performance model instead of the evolution.
I second pedal on, bought my Trance from there and got a lot of free stuff including a dropper post.
Good point on the fork, I would probably go with the anthem x2 and get the dropper post using the podium points.2014 Giant Trance 27.5 1
2013 Cannondale Jekyll 3
2007 Carrera Kraken0 -
Anthem 27.5 2 is now on sale at Pedal On for £1,199.00.
Only available in L though.
That's great price and would leave a good chunk of money left over from the original budget for a dropper and a few upgrades.“Life has been unfaithful
And it all promised so so much”
Giant Trance 2 27.5 2016 ¦ Sonder Broken Road 2021¦ Giant Revolt Advanced 2 2019 ¦ Giant Toughtroad SLR 1 2019 ¦ Giant Anthem 3 2015 ¦ Specialized Myka Comp FSR 20090 -
Thanks guys. Any other suggestions?0
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Yes, buy that one!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.0
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Canyon Nerve AL 8.0?
http://www.canyon.com/en/mountainbikes/bike.html?b=3570
No dropper though,
Alternatively, although more trail orientated a spectral:
http://www.canyon.com/en/mountainbikes/bike.html?b=3563
Main advantage over the Nerve is the dropper, though not brilliant for your intended use?
Not sure about lockout on those either.Framebuilder
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Buy an Anthem. One of the best bikes i have owned.Transition Patrol - viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=130702350
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RockmonkeySC wrote:Buy an Anthem. One of the best bikes i have owned.
Surely one of the others would be a good bet too?0
