Hi guys,
I'm new to this forum and relatively new to MTB, so forgive me if i sound like a knob or posted on the wrong section.
I always had MTBikes but only started riding it i bit more seriously on the beginning of last year, currently i'm riding a Giant Talon 3 2009 model. But i'm staring to feel the need of an upgrade. I usually ride single tracks but nothing too hardcore, the tracks i run have lots of big hill climbs so a good light climbing bike is a must for me, on the other hand i'd love to go full suspension.
my budget is around AU$2000 - 2500, i know i wouldn't get more than an entry level bike for that kind of price but it's what i can afford atm.
the bikes i have in mind are: 2011 Giant Anthem x2, Giant Trance x2 or Scott Spark 50.
I've been a big fan of giant all my life, but i'm happy to try something else... what cough my attention on the scott is the dual locking system on shocks as being my first full suspension bike it would be nice to easily lock the back suspension when i need it, making it feel closer to my hard tail giving me a smoother transition from it.
On the other hand, some guys that ride those giants say with their rear suspension you don't feel the need of locking it when going uphill as it feels quite stiff on your paddle strokes... i'm not sure how true that is...
Can someone give me some advice on what would be the best bike around that price even if its not one of the 3 above...
cheers,
dan
I'm new to this forum and relatively new to MTB, so forgive me if i sound like a knob or posted on the wrong section.
I always had MTBikes but only started riding it i bit more seriously on the beginning of last year, currently i'm riding a Giant Talon 3 2009 model. But i'm staring to feel the need of an upgrade. I usually ride single tracks but nothing too hardcore, the tracks i run have lots of big hill climbs so a good light climbing bike is a must for me, on the other hand i'd love to go full suspension.
my budget is around AU$2000 - 2500, i know i wouldn't get more than an entry level bike for that kind of price but it's what i can afford atm.
the bikes i have in mind are: 2011 Giant Anthem x2, Giant Trance x2 or Scott Spark 50.
I've been a big fan of giant all my life, but i'm happy to try something else... what cough my attention on the scott is the dual locking system on shocks as being my first full suspension bike it would be nice to easily lock the back suspension when i need it, making it feel closer to my hard tail giving me a smoother transition from it.
On the other hand, some guys that ride those giants say with their rear suspension you don't feel the need of locking it when going uphill as it feels quite stiff on your paddle strokes... i'm not sure how true that is...
Can someone give me some advice on what would be the best bike around that price even if its not one of the 3 above...
cheers,
dan