Mountain Biking - FS XC frame

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GSP
02-01-07, 04:57 AM
Dear all,

Just made a decision to switch from HT to FS and looking for advice what to get before snow come off.
I’m 5’8/170cm 154lb/70kg, mostly doing regular XC rides, no races, no jumping, no the way technical trails. Unfortunately test runs are not possible due to the luck of bikes in LBS, so it is hard to choose one.
Hopefully I’ll get just a frame and put on all parts from my current custom HT and keep the weight up to 12-13kg. Otherwise I’ve get a bike and sell out crap pieces.
Here is a list of bikes will be available in next two month (hope, hope, hope…):
Giant Anthem/Trance
Jamis Dakar XC
Iron Horse MkIII/Azur
Specialized Epic
Haro, Kona, Santa Cruz , GF(do not know FS XC models)

Generally speaking they all are same price range so what will be your advice not taking on account the cost?
Not sure Anthem is OK ‘cause it’s a really race machine.

wheelhot
02-01-07, 05:16 AM
erm if you say not sure Anthem is OK, then you could rule our Specialized Epic from you list, hmm.....
LowCel
02-01-07, 05:56 AM
erm if you say not sure Anthem is OK, then you could rule our Specialized Epic from you list, hmm.....

Translation please..... ;)

LowCel
02-01-07, 05:59 AM
All of those are really nice bikes. On your list, if price is not a concern (within reason), I would go with either the Giant Anthem or the Santa Cruz Blur XC of even the Santa Cruz Superlight. They are all great bikes that climb great, handle amazing and are relatively versatile (just stay away from huge jumps and drops). However, due to customer service issues I would probably go with the Giant over the Santa Cruz's.

Just my 1 1/2 pennies.
GSP
02-01-07, 06:10 AM
All of those are really nice bikes. On your list, if price is not a concern (within reason), I would go with either the Giant Anthem or the Santa Cruz Blur XC of even the Santa Cruz Superlight. They are all great bikes that climb great, handle amazing and are relatively versatile (just stay away from huge jumps and drops). However, due to customer service issues I would probably go with the Giant over the Santa Cruz's.

Just my 1 1/2 pennies.

I was ready to pay aprox. $950 for Anthen 1 frame but some bikers say it's a really race bike geometry and for non_sport, let's say easy, riding Trance is some how better. BTW, Trance frame is about $1250 or complete Trance 3 $1350.
wheelhot
02-01-07, 06:34 AM
Originally Posted by wheelhot
erm if you say not sure Anthem is OK, then you could rule our Specialized Epic from you list, hmm.....


Translation please.....

Oh its cause he says that Anthem is a race bike and might not be suitable for him, so I am saying Specialized Epic is also a race bike. Never ridden or seen a Trance yet, so I cant compare between both bikes, but I believe Trance is able to handle more abuse then Anthem, and its a bit heavier then Anthem too.
GSP
02-01-07, 12:17 PM
OK, let's say I have choice of two - Trance or Jamis Dakar frame. Wich one?