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Title: Buying a new XC Full SUS
Post by: Chopper on August 02, 2012, 02:16:16 PM
I'm looking at spending a small fortune on a bike between 1,500 to 2,000 yo yos

An im looking at the following

Scott - Spark 60
Lapierre - X-CONTROL 310
Gaint  - Giant Anthem X 3

What your thoughts on them - What should i look out for ... ??
Title: Re: Buying a new XC Full SUS
Post by: Paul on August 02, 2012, 02:20:58 PM
Anthem
Title: Re: Buying a new XC Full SUS
Post by: DaveyD on August 02, 2012, 07:20:24 PM
Anthem
Title: Re: Buying a new XC Full SUS
Post by: Greg on August 02, 2012, 07:46:14 PM
Ghost RT Actinum 7500

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=55732 :)
Title: Re: Buying a new XC Full SUS
Post by: Trev on August 02, 2012, 07:52:36 PM
Anthem
Title: Re: Buying a new XC Full SUS
Post by: LACO on August 02, 2012, 08:24:25 PM
Anthem  :)
Title: Re: Buying a new XC Full SUS
Post by: Glen on August 02, 2012, 09:49:40 PM
Trek rumble-fish 29er. ;)
Title: Re: Buying a new XC Full SUS
Post by: Ian on August 02, 2012, 10:24:31 PM
Quote from: Glen on August 02, 2012, 09:49:40 PM
Trek rumble-fish 29er. ;)

+1. Anthems are *happy*  :P
Title: Re: Buying a new XC Full SUS
Post by: Jimmy Mr Excuses on August 02, 2012, 10:54:39 PM
Check out Canyon more bang for your buck  :)
Title: Re: Buying a new XC Full SUS
Post by: michaelc on August 02, 2012, 11:14:18 PM
Anthem
Title: Re: Buying a new XC Full SUS
Post by: Chopper on August 02, 2012, 11:25:35 PM
Why the Anthem?
Title: Re: Buying a new XC Full SUS
Post by: Chopper on August 03, 2012, 12:38:25 AM
Quote from: jimmyc123 on August 02, 2012, 10:54:39 PM
Check out Canyon more bang for your buck  :)
http://www.canyon.com/_en/mountainbikes/bike.html?b=2558

This one is nice
Title: Re: Buying a new XC Full SUS
Post by: Ian on August 03, 2012, 07:00:23 AM
Cracking spec, wheels are 3 inches too small though :P I think Ger has something similar so ask him about canyons
Title: Re: Buying a new XC Full SUS
Post by: Jimmy Mr Excuses on August 03, 2012, 09:29:47 AM
my mate has that very bike and loving it although its more all mountain than cross country the only problem with canyons is that if you do have a problem ya gotta pay to send it back and knowing you. you will have problems  :P
Title: Re: Buying a new XC Full SUS
Post by: Chopper on August 03, 2012, 09:34:02 AM
Thanks :P
Title: Re: Buying a new XC Full SUS
Post by: Paul on August 03, 2012, 10:16:12 AM
So that rules out the Canyon....you would crippled with return shipping costs  ;D

Giant have great warranty, no quibbles replecment etc

Anthem is prob the most popular bike in the club, the lads all seem to like them so Anthem owners are the ones to ask about them.... Another thing is Giant have come down in price alot lately so they are good value at the moment.
Title: Re: Buying a new XC Full SUS
Post by: Jimmy Mr Excuses on August 03, 2012, 10:33:35 AM
sorry couldn't help it.  :)
Title: Re: Buying a new XC Full SUS
Post by: michaelc on August 03, 2012, 02:12:44 PM
I've had two Giants have generally found them to be reliable and comfortable to ride, probably, the most important thing is how it feels to ride. I'm in the middle of buying yet another Giant at the moment. It's an all round good brand.



 
Title: Re: Buying a new XC Full SUS
Post by: Chopper on August 08, 2012, 02:52:23 PM
Quote from: Greg on August 02, 2012, 07:46:14 PM
Ghost RT Actinum 7500

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=55732 :)

I'm likely the looks of this one and the spec is just what ive been looking for
Title: Re: Buying a new XC Full SUS
Post by: Colt Seavers on August 08, 2012, 04:55:54 PM
go for the giant trance it will make for a good allrounder. ask leo what he thinks of his new one.
120mm front and rear travel and slightly slacker head angle than the anthem.
Title: Re: Buying a new XC Full SUS
Post by: Chopper on August 08, 2012, 11:10:36 PM
Ok i went into Cycle Super store today and tried
the Trance and the X-flow

bought felt similar to cycle but the X-flow was alot better spec for about the same money

i tried the X-Control(straight out of the box) and it did not feel nice to cycle at all to rigid or something

Ill keep you posted on other bikes i try

 
Title: Re: Buying a new XC Full SUS
Post by: Paul on August 08, 2012, 11:17:50 PM
Thats the thing missing from buying a bike online, you cant test it out first...

Who makes the x-flow..?

The trance has improved alot in the last few years and was quite heavy... but seems to be a nice all-mountain bike now.

Anthem is more racey and lighter but still a very good bike also.
Title: Re: Buying a new XC Full SUS
Post by: Chopper on August 08, 2012, 11:19:26 PM
Lapierre makes X-FLOWs....
http://www.lapierre-bikes.co.uk/mtb/cross-country-marathon/x-flow/x-flow-312