Hey gang. Hoping you can assist with my options for a new steed.
I am currently riding a 29r hardtail as it was a originally a dual use occasional commuter / weekend trail warrior bike.
I have decided I need something full squish and more suited to my unfit (read: talentless) riding style when off-road, an XC bike is not for me.
Options include anything aluminium frame and 120-140mm travel.
I just missed out on a scott spark 29er 120mm (the ol' XL frame dilemma), but have been offered a genius plus (https://www.scott-sports.com/au/en/products/249567008/SCOTT-Genius-720-Plus-Bike). While this bike retails at $4.5K the groupset spec is pretty average - Deore with the upspec rear derailleur. That said, the frame and suss system is pretty solid and with new genius coming in, can get a pretty solid discount down to the $3-3.5k mark. Direct competition would be Trance 2.
So in this spec and price range, any other suggestions?
Cheers guys.
I am currently riding a 29r hardtail as it was a originally a dual use occasional commuter / weekend trail warrior bike.
I have decided I need something full squish and more suited to my unfit (read: talentless) riding style when off-road, an XC bike is not for me.
Options include anything aluminium frame and 120-140mm travel.
I just missed out on a scott spark 29er 120mm (the ol' XL frame dilemma), but have been offered a genius plus (https://www.scott-sports.com/au/en/products/249567008/SCOTT-Genius-720-Plus-Bike). While this bike retails at $4.5K the groupset spec is pretty average - Deore with the upspec rear derailleur. That said, the frame and suss system is pretty solid and with new genius coming in, can get a pretty solid discount down to the $3-3.5k mark. Direct competition would be Trance 2.
So in this spec and price range, any other suggestions?
Cheers guys.