Not sure if this belongs here or in general MTB discussion (mods feel free to move)
Basically I'm down to these two bikes. I am looking for a dual suspension XC bike that can also handle some shorter (40Km) recreational rides.
For my budget $4000 or there abouts I cant seem to find anything that will fill the same spec sheet.
Whilst the Anthem 2010 X1 will provide full XT running gear including wheelset and Rockshox Sid forks. I cant seem to pull my eyes away from the Sensor 1.
http://www.gtbicycles.com/usa/eng/Bikes/Mountain/Details/5986-G10SEN1-Sensor-1.0
I would provide a link to Giants website but they appear to only have the 2009 bikes up.
From where I sit the big difference in spec I can see is the Fox Front fork and WTB rims on the Sensor Vs the Tubless XT rims and Rock shox fork.
This presents me with a quandry:
The GT gives me slightly more suspension travel at 120mm but Wtb Speeddisc rims. The Giant gives me Lighter forks and Xt rims.
This then poses the question, what do I want from my new bike?
I am looking for a bike to do the occational 100Km endurance event and regular weekend XC 40 -60 Km rides. Acceleration and hill climbing/pedal efficiency is top priority. I ride a Hard tail and want to preserve as much effiency as possible whilst gaining the advantages of Dually's.
Suspension travel is not an issue as big jumps are not my thing. I do want something a little bash proof as I am not the most technical rider when it comes to log crossings/ drop offs etc.
This is where my Question is?
Do I sacrifice the 400gram weight saving of the SID and surity of the "XT" name on the wheel for extra suspension travel and my lack of experience with the WTB product.
thanks in advance for your opinions and help.
Basically I'm down to these two bikes. I am looking for a dual suspension XC bike that can also handle some shorter (40Km) recreational rides.
For my budget $4000 or there abouts I cant seem to find anything that will fill the same spec sheet.
Whilst the Anthem 2010 X1 will provide full XT running gear including wheelset and Rockshox Sid forks. I cant seem to pull my eyes away from the Sensor 1.
http://www.gtbicycles.com/usa/eng/Bikes/Mountain/Details/5986-G10SEN1-Sensor-1.0
I would provide a link to Giants website but they appear to only have the 2009 bikes up.
From where I sit the big difference in spec I can see is the Fox Front fork and WTB rims on the Sensor Vs the Tubless XT rims and Rock shox fork.
This presents me with a quandry:
The GT gives me slightly more suspension travel at 120mm but Wtb Speeddisc rims. The Giant gives me Lighter forks and Xt rims.
This then poses the question, what do I want from my new bike?
I am looking for a bike to do the occational 100Km endurance event and regular weekend XC 40 -60 Km rides. Acceleration and hill climbing/pedal efficiency is top priority. I ride a Hard tail and want to preserve as much effiency as possible whilst gaining the advantages of Dually's.
Suspension travel is not an issue as big jumps are not my thing. I do want something a little bash proof as I am not the most technical rider when it comes to log crossings/ drop offs etc.
This is where my Question is?
Do I sacrifice the 400gram weight saving of the SID and surity of the "XT" name on the wheel for extra suspension travel and my lack of experience with the WTB product.
thanks in advance for your opinions and help.