dirtdad
Wants to be special but is too shy
Looking to purchase a new (or newish) mid travel 29er this year. Probably in a few months' time.
Currently thinking of options along the lines of:
Other thoughts:
Obvs stock is an issue in post-covid world. But how does one go about arranging to test drive these things (assuming a local distributor)? Is it even still possible these days to get test rides?
What are people's thoughts on warranty and support of big brands vs the smaller ones listed above?
Currently thinking of options along the lines of:
- Specialized Stumpy EVO
- Ripmo AF
- Banshee titan
- Commencal meta (am or tr?)
- YT Jeffsy
- Canyon Spectral
Other thoughts:
- Privateer frames?
- Nukeproof reactor or mega?
- Revel, Transition, Pivot etc. (But not sure on $$)
Obvs stock is an issue in post-covid world. But how does one go about arranging to test drive these things (assuming a local distributor)? Is it even still possible these days to get test rides?
What are people's thoughts on warranty and support of big brands vs the smaller ones listed above?