First FS advice

Ritchie2

Hello there,

I've been in the market for a new FS for some time, I ride mainly XC with a few trail centres thrown in every month so I guess I could do with an all rounder..

Initially I was looking at an Anthem however I don't seem to be able to get an older bike in the spec I want, and the newer versions are out of my budget range (Around £1350)

I am close to pulling the trigger on a 2014 Trance X29er 1 which seems to tick all of the boxes I need, however I am a bit unsure about the X9/7 transmission. This comes in at around £1350 delivered and also has a dropper post, fox front and rear etc.

http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/m1b0s154p6161/GIANT-TRANCE-X-29ER-1-2014


Other options I've looked at are the Canyon Nerve AL 6.0, the only real negative here is the 6 week wait (for the colour I want) which comes in at around £1250 delivered.

https://www.canyon.com/en/mountainbikes/bike.html?b=3573


And finally the Vitus Escarpe from CRC, which I can get for around £1275 if I use a well known cutback site. I read the latest review on this and it seems to be a lot more trail orientated (and heavier) than the other two.


http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/vitus-bikes-escarpe-suspension-bike-2015/rp-prod120713?gs=1&gclid=CMnuhbeb4sQCFYcSwwodahAAdg&gclsrc=aw.ds

The Rookie

Not sure why you are worried about the SRAM transmission bits?

richag7791

I personally would go for the Canyon simply because you seem to get more bang for your buck. They also get very good reviews which is difficult to ignore.

Again, I personally wouldn't be put off by a 6 week wait either. If you're planning to keep the bike for any length of time then 6 weeks in the grand scheme of things isn't that long - especially if it gets you the best bike most suitable for your needs.

Brown sauce

I have had a Giant Anthem for a couple of years now and it was my first full suspension. I was always more into xc and had only had HTrails but the anthem even with 29er wheels is really good at downhill and trails. Its really fast XC. I love it. That Trance I'm sure would be a really good buy.