New bike time or not?

Hi all. Ive had a 2014 Santa Cruz Bronson for about 3 years now, I bought it second hand, so hasn't cost me too much. Ive done a few upgrades to it, new wheels, hubs, cassette, chain, so id like to think id get a decent amount if I sold it. All it needs is a new dropper post. I just fancy something new and a bit lighter, and kinder on the trails, uphills.
Ive just got a itch for a new bike. Ive got a healthy budget, 3k+
I mainly ride Trail centres, i like my decents, ive been to BPW, (would love to go again) and enjoy getting some decent air and jumps/drop offs, etc but i aint no red bull rampager lol. Just feel the Bronson is a bit too much now.
My 10 year old has a lovely Islabike Creig Pro and is getting pretty good on the local trails at Cannock chase.
Not sure its worth it or not, i need to demo some new bikes. What should i be looking at?
Ive just got a itch for a new bike. Ive got a healthy budget, 3k+
I mainly ride Trail centres, i like my decents, ive been to BPW, (would love to go again) and enjoy getting some decent air and jumps/drop offs, etc but i aint no red bull rampager lol. Just feel the Bronson is a bit too much now.
My 10 year old has a lovely Islabike Creig Pro and is getting pretty good on the local trails at Cannock chase.
Not sure its worth it or not, i need to demo some new bikes. What should i be looking at?
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Specialized Sequoia Elite
Pivot Mach 429SL
Trek Madone 5.2 Di2
Salsa Mukluk Carbon
Specialized Turbo Levo Expert 29er
I’d be looking at a Transition Scout, Bird Aeris 120LT, Kona Process 134, Whyte T-130, maybe a Banshee Spitfire etc
Yep pretty much joe. I will do some research on these. I love the look of the scout but I discounted it mainly because I've read it's still rather heavy.
What about a giant trance? How are they these days?I had 1 a long time ago
https://www.yt-industries.com/uk/detail ... tegory/509
Or if you prefer 27.5 to 29er;
https://www.yt-industries.com/uk/detail ... tegory/509
Those are middle of the range. Look at the spec! I have ridden a few, they are brilliant and they get ace reviews too.
With your budget you should be able to get a 2019 Trance 1 or a Trance Advanced 2.
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 2009
https://www.sunsetmtb.co.uk/shop/index.php?product_id=7672&9827=46748
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That's 4k mate.
The whyte t-130 seems to be a very good spec leisure lakes has one from 3700 to 2700quid. There's too much choice lol
Defo to many nice bikes to choose from,same quandary when i bought my last one,think it's hard to get a bad bike now
Nope.... £3,600 with code TRADEUP10
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Bird Aeris 120 | Boardman Team 650b | Boardman Pro FS | Calibre Two.two
The whyte looked excellent but it's pretty heavy which has now put me off. Half the point of new bike is ligther and better climber than my Bronson.
I've just gone there website and wow that's cool you can spec it how you want. I threw in some real expensive items like rockshox pikes rtc3 and sram xx1 and it only came out at 3200quid. What's the catch? I know nothing about these bikes.
Thanks
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No catch, but the reason you haven't head of them is they don't spend tons on marketing, and are direct sales so lower overheads.
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Specialized Sequoia Elite
Pivot Mach 429SL
Trek Madone 5.2 Di2
Salsa Mukluk Carbon
Specialized Turbo Levo Expert 29er
Bird are great to deal with. telephone and e-mail always quickly answered and the guys will spend time discussing your requirements and recommending builds. A lifetime warranty on frames speaks volumes as well.
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 2009
As others have said, there's no catch! They'll even order parts not on their site for you, it'll just take longer. Their service is second to none, you can demo all the bikes, and you're getting everything built to your spec. It really is a no brainer imo.
Bird Aeris 120 | Boardman Team 650b | Boardman Pro FS | Calibre Two.two
What weight is yours jamski.
Dunno wether the top spec sram xx1 or we it's called is worth it over the other models. It comes down to 3k with a different one.
Is there dropper post any good? I was gonna order a brand x.
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Specialized Sequoia Elite
Pivot Mach 429SL
Trek Madone 5.2 Di2
Salsa Mukluk Carbon
Specialized Turbo Levo Expert 29er
I went from NX to XX1 since I got a bargain deal, however, I've tried all and there isn't much between them apart from weight.
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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 2009
Brakes? Was gonna go X8000XT
Ill send them a email asking some advice on specs.....
I’ve had Hope, Maguras, Shimano and have ended up with SRAM Code RSCs. Love them to bits and have never let me down.
Also soooo easy to bleed.
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Yeah, but *cough* AXS...
Deviate Guide
Specialized Sequoia Elite
Pivot Mach 429SL
Trek Madone 5.2 Di2
Salsa Mukluk Carbon
Specialized Turbo Levo Expert 29er
Was gonna get there advice on size and setting up the suspension for my weight.
Thanks everyone.
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My ML 120 is about 14.5kg, they're not XC whippets, but they do everything really, really well. Mine was about £2.5k, so if you're spending more I'm sure there's weight savings you can make. Which frame are you looking at, 120, 145, AM9?
As for the dropper, I have the Raceface Aeffect, hasn't missed a beat, and I like all the finishing kit matching, yes, I know!
If I was speccing again, I'd go for the Eagle over Shimano. I went Shimano to save money, and knew I could change in the future easily enough, I put my money into the suspension. That's the amazing thing with Bird, you can spend money where you want and don't have to compromise.
Have also recently got them to change the chainring to an Absolute Black oval with a chain guide and I absolutely love it. Not on their site but they'll order for you.
Enjoy!
Bird Aeris 120 | Boardman Team 650b | Boardman Pro FS | Calibre Two.two
Owch I know there not xc weight but 14.5kg is bit heavier than I was expecting.
Is the mudguards on yours the 1 from birds?I was going to go blue but I've changed my mind to orange now seeing yours. It's a cracking colour. Yeah I've specced everything up comes in at 3250quid.