Looking for some advice around the two bikes below. I can get the Trance 29er 1 new at my local dealer for $3999 and a Trek Fuel ex 8 2018 29er second hand for around $3200. Both bikes have similar spec. Most of my riding is done on local mountain bike trails in Whyalla and Melrose in South Australia. At the moment I have a Trek Roscoe, which I've enjoyed, but i'm looking for something with dual suspension and a bit lighter than the Roscoe, which comes in at over 15 kg.
Both bikes below come in at a similar weight. The Trance has carbon wheels and and aluminium frame, while the Trek has a carbon frame and aluminium rear triangle. Any advice would be appreciated.
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/au/trance-29er-1
https://www.gearlimits.com/gear-review/review-trek-fuel-ex8-trailbike/
Both bikes below come in at a similar weight. The Trance has carbon wheels and and aluminium frame, while the Trek has a carbon frame and aluminium rear triangle. Any advice would be appreciated.
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/au/trance-29er-1
https://www.gearlimits.com/gear-review/review-trek-fuel-ex8-trailbike/