Bike Recommendations - Hard Tail, 29er, XT Spec
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Re: Bike Recommendations - Hard Tail, 29er, XT Spec
Postby mitzikatzi » Tue Mar 04, 2014 10:04 pm
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Re: Bike Recommendations - Hard Tail, 29er, XT Spec
Postby 4xsama » Thu Mar 06, 2014 9:57 pm
Apparently 5 yrs on the mtb and 10 on a road bike.mitzikatzi wrote:Both those bikes look good. What is the warranty like?
I spoke to the retailer today who told me they are the French equivalent of Giant and have been making bikes since the '40's. I'm off to look at one on Saturday
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Re: Bike Recommendations - Hard Tail, 29er, XT Spec
Postby Duck! » Thu Mar 06, 2014 11:06 pm
Maybe you would be interested to know that only two bolts and a shiny chrome cap differentiate XT from SLX brakes. One bolt "preloads" the master piston to alter the pad contact stroke in the XT lever, the other holds the pads in the caliper (SLX uses a split pin). Everything else is identical. Deore are exceptionally close. I wouldn't go so far as to call sub-Deore brakes "rubbish" (I reserve that term for Avid), but they're definitely not as brutally effective. At least they work reliably.lardass71 wrote:...deore works fine but brakes are crap, anything below xt brakes are basically rubbish...
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Re: Bike Recommendations - Hard Tail, 29er, XT Spec
Postby lardass71 » Fri Mar 07, 2014 5:57 am
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Re: Bike Recommendations - Hard Tail, 29er, XT Spec
Postby trailgumby » Fri Mar 07, 2014 1:13 pm
Plain Deore has improved in the more recent incarnations, but I understand still use organic pads, and cheap soft rotors that die fast with metallic pads.
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Re: Bike Recommendations - Hard Tail, 29er, XT Spec
Postby ozdavo » Fri Mar 07, 2014 2:13 pm
Work out what you want before you lay down your hard earned!
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Re: Bike Recommendations - Hard Tail, 29er, XT Spec
Postby mitzikatzi » Fri Mar 07, 2014 4:18 pm
Posts on MTBR show how you can add the missing screw to the SLX to make them perform like the XT.trailgumby wrote:SLX is great. Missing only the pad contact point adjustment compared to XT?
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Re: Bike Recommendations - Hard Tail, 29er, XT Spec
Postby 4xsama » Sat Mar 08, 2014 12:01 am
XC Race setup not Big Hitters. Never been one for bashing bush - more stringing some corners togetherozdavo wrote:Not all 29er HT's are created equal... There are outright XC race bikes through to full on HT Trail bikes with 140+mm forks and ego to suit.
Work out what you want before you lay down your hard earned!
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Re: Bike Recommendations - Hard Tail, 29er, XT Spec
Postby holmesy » Sat Mar 08, 2014 9:57 pm
I originally wanted dual suspension, but after research, talking to local bike shop, bike exchange, doing a test ride at a specialized event that entry level is not what I want, so in order to get deore / x5&x7 or above, double ring (I doubt I will need a triple- heck I might even get away with a single the way I ride!) and air shocks at the front, all within a realistic budget less than 1.5k I am going to have to compromise and go 29er hard tail.
Bike exchange comes back with a few results, but I'm looking for any tips on a 29 hard tail, with in order of preference: xl size, good front shocks, double ring, predominately x5/ deore stuff or above. Local dealer is a giant/specialized, which at the moment the rockhopper pro seems to be the pick of the bunch for $1,399. The other dealer has ktm or felt. Otherwise it's a 2 hour drive or internet purchase.
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Re: Bike Recommendations - Hard Tail, 29er, XT Spec
Postby mitzikatzi » Sat Mar 08, 2014 10:21 pm
holmesy wrote:I'll jump in on this post..
I originally wanted dual suspension, but after research, talking to local bike shop, bike exchange, doing a test ride at a specialized event that entry level is not what I want, so in order to get deore / x5&x7 or above, double ring (I doubt I will need a triple- heck I might even get away with a single the way I ride!) and air shocks at the front, all within a realistic budget less than 1.5k I am going to have to compromise and go 29er hard tail.
Bike exchange comes back with a few results, but I'm looking for any tips on a 29 hard tail, with in order of preference: xl size, good front shocks, double ring, predominately x5/ deore stuff or above. Local dealer is a giant/specialized, which at the moment the rockhopper pro seems to be the pick of the bunch for $1,399. The other dealer has ktm or felt. Otherwise it's a 2 hour drive or internet purchase.
I linked this on page 1 Scott Scale 960 29er XC MTB 2014
Easy enough to turn a triple into a double. It has a lower level air Fork. Might be worth a look.
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Specialized Crave Comp 29er 2014 Better Fork
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Re: Bike Recommendations - Hard Tail, 29er, XT Spec
Postby holmesy » Sun Mar 09, 2014 7:13 am
Cheers- both on the radar nowmitzikatzi wrote:
I linked this on page 1 Scott Scale 960 29er XC MTB 2014
Easy enough to turn a triple into a double. It has a lower level air Fork. Might be worth a look.
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Specialized Crave Comp 29er 2014 Better Fork
edit -
now after hitting a couple of shops hunting last year stock for a bargain (which is bloody hard to do for an XL size), all 26" (which for a bargain I am willing to consider)
2013 stock:
I have a Scott Scale 640 26" for$1,549 http://www.scott-sports.com/global/en/p ... -640-bike/
I liked that one, until I was shown:
Scott Scale 650 26" for $1,299 http://www.scott-sports.com/global/en/p ... le-650-xl/ - apparently the exact same as the 640 but a lower spec derailer and handlebars. Cheaper price for the exact same bike pretty much? To me, this represents more of a bargain and has high potential. I assume this is slightly better than the scott Scale 960 that was linked above if you don't care about 26 vs 29.
over budget, but a scott spark 640 dually $2,200 http://www.scott-sports.com/global/en/p ... -640-bike/ - if only it were cheaper!
2012:
Avanti Vapour 26.2 dually which may be for $1,900 (need to be confirmed tomorrow, seems a big discount but you never know) http://www.bikeexchange.com.au/a/26-dua ... /102071417 - dually under $2k, maybe I should stretch........
So my question now is a 2013 scott scale 650 26" at $1,299 any better or worse than ordering in a new 2014 specialized rockhopper Pro 29" for roughly the same price? (or should I just stretch to the Avanti!)
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Re: Bike Recommendations - Hard Tail, 29er, XT Spec
Postby ozdavo » Mon Mar 10, 2014 12:22 am
XL frames do pop up second hand occasionally such as:holmesy wrote:I'll jump in on this post..
I originally wanted dual suspension, but after research, talking to local bike shop, bike exchange, doing a test ride at a specialized event that entry level is not what I want, so in order to get deore / x5&x7 or above, double ring (I doubt I will need a triple- heck I might even get away with a single the way I ride!) and air shocks at the front, all within a realistic budget less than 1.5k I am going to have to compromise and go 29er hard tail.
Bike exchange comes back with a few results, but I'm looking for any tips on a 29 hard tail, with in order of preference: xl size, good front shocks, double ring, predominately x5/ deore stuff or above. Local dealer is a giant/specialized, which at the moment the rockhopper pro seems to be the pick of the bunch for $1,399. The other dealer has ktm or felt. Otherwise it's a 2 hour drive or internet purchase.
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But you could get something like this, then get a "Doner" bike such as:
http://www.bicyclesonline.com.au/polygo ... xxmmMsazCQ" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Or scout the second hand market and online sellers to build your own beast.
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Re: Bike Recommendations - Hard Tail, 29er, XT Spec
Postby mitzikatzi » Mon Mar 10, 2014 9:01 am
Both those Scotts look good at a glance. My choice might get down to the brakes.
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Re: Bike Recommendations - Hard Tail, 29er, XT Spec
Postby mitzikatzi » Mon Mar 10, 2014 9:03 am
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Re: Bike Recommendations - Hard Tail, 29er, XT Spec
Postby cancan64 » Mon Mar 10, 2014 1:28 pm
This is my first foray into mountain biking and I thought it was the best bank for buck at the time...had a budget of $1500 which I just went over
Edit: I did purchase this over the boxing day sales which could explain the discount that I received
http://99bikes.com.au/cube-ltd-race-29-blackline-2014
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Re: Bike Recommendations - Hard Tail, 29er, XT Spec
Postby 4xsama » Sun Mar 23, 2014 7:54 pm
I ended up getting a bike but a bit different and a bit more than budgeted. My new ride is a Pivot 429.
Big thanks to Cycles Bespoke in Bayswater who went above and beyond.
Now its up to me to make the bike shine. When I work out how to post some pics I will do so.
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Postby trailgumby » Tue Mar 25, 2014 7:33 pm
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Postby mitzikatzi » Tue Mar 25, 2014 9:14 pm
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Re: Bike Recommendations - Hard Tail, 29er, XT Spec
Postby 4xsama » Wed Mar 26, 2014 9:39 pm
FAIL! Will try again soon
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Postby trailgumby » Wed Mar 26, 2014 9:47 pm
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Postby 4xsama » Wed Mar 26, 2014 10:00 pm
Yeah yeah. Actually prouder of my pic post at the mo but that will pass.
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Re: Bike Recommendations - Hard Tail, 29er, XT Spec
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