£2000 ish to spend

daipig
daipig Posts: 5
edited January 2016 in MTB buying advice
Hi
I'm looking to buy a full sus bike & have about a £2000 budget
Have been advised in the direction of 2016 cube stereo 160 hpa race, but does anyone know of a reason why I shouldn't go for the fritzz?
Can't find many reviews on them
Hope you can help

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  • kickaxe
    kickaxe Posts: 446
    Well, what kind of riding do you do? One reason why I wouldn't recommend the Fritzz is that it doesn't climb as well as the Stereos...
    -Cube Acid 29" 2013
    -A new Giant Trance 3 2015!
  • codfather
    codfather Posts: 359
    What do you plan on using it for? 180mm is a bit of a no mans land for travel; more than an "enduro" bike, but not enough for full downhill. Usually more of a freeride number, but Cube say "blurs the line between enduro and downhill". They don't know what it's for and nor does anyone else
    Current fleet
    2015 Transition Scout
    2012 Nukeproof Scalp
    2016 Genesis Latitude
    2012 Transition Double
    2012 Transition Trail or Park

    2006 Trek SL1000
    2017 Fly Proton
    ???? Create Polo Bike
  • daipig
    daipig Posts: 5
    Yeah sorry, bpw, cwmcarn, mountain ash, smeilog and repetitive goes up and down sections of trail that I like, want to start pushing it a bit harder and got a good idea of the setup I'd like ie. Fox float front & back with settings, 1x11, 650, modern measurements & angles, nice to have dropper & 4 pots
    Think I can see myself moving away from long distance days out with lots of climbing but don't really mind repetitive climbs to get multiple quality runs
  • daipig
    daipig Posts: 5
    Sorry!
    These are bike park Wales, cwmcarn downhill/bike park, other two are my local trail/downhill locations (club managed) all South Wales area
  • guandax
    guandax Posts: 44
    I spent forever choosing a new bike last August to replace my trusty Giant Trance. I had roughly the same budget as you. In the end after much debate I plumped for a Spectral AL 7.0ex. Brilliant machine. Was very worried about SRAM kit but the gears have been absolutely first rate - no problems and rock solid. I've always preferred Shimano brakes - the Avid brakes were my first upgrade on the Trance. The Guide R's have worked faultlessly so far. The wheels less so. Had to replace a bearing in the rear within the first 3 months - but it had had a pretty tough time in the mud and water. Also the cable routing for the rear derailleur wasn't great, but easily rectified. IMO the 7.0ex is the sweet spot in the range. Getting the size right is also tricky with the Spectral. I'm 6' 2" and went for a large - which is just about big enough - I expect I could probably ride an XL comfortably.
    Canyon Spectral 7.0ex 2015
    Giant Trance X3 2011 (retired but not sold!)
  • daipig
    daipig Posts: 5
    Cheers guandax
    Will have a look at spectral

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