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2k+ to spend on a full Suss - what's the best bang for buck ?

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    #32
    aongo
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    Tenzor07 wrote: »
    Try put an easily accessible bottle cage on a Zesty though! :D

    Oh yeah, good point... guess you're stuck with a waterbag... or funky saddle-mounted triathlon bottle cages - that'd look good with a dropper post! :D


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    #33
    thethingis
    Registered Users Posts: 74 ✭✭thethingis


    Ive heard that the Giants rear shocks are easily replaced with readily available parts when Out OF Warranty but some other manufacturers use proprietary parts (more expensive). Any truth in this?


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    #34
    Tenzor07
    Registered Users Posts: 8,850 ✭✭✭Tenzor07


    thethingis wrote: »
    Ive heard that the Giants rear shocks are easily replaced with readily available parts when Out OF Warranty but some other manufacturers use proprietary parts (more expensive). Any truth in this?

    You would not really need to replace the rear shock, ever... So long as the air can and seals are regularly cleaned..

    I think you mean the pivot bearings... which are easily and readily available for Giants, you may have trouble with Canyons and the like though..


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    #35
    studiorat
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,408 ✭✭✭studiorat


    Tenzor07 wrote: »
    Try put an easily accessible bottle cage on a Zesty though! :D

    Nuthin' that a couple of Jubilee clips and a bit of gaffer tape wouldn't sort out.


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    #36
    thethingis
    Registered Users Posts: 74 ✭✭thethingis


    If you put a Giant Reign circa 2.8K beside their comparable spec bike whats the Euro saving? Whats the premium for keeping the LBS open? What % approx?

    The advantage of a Giant etc from a LBS is you can kick it around a shop and return it when you need to, I realise that. But how much is the saving if you want to risk it for a biscuit?

    Everyone wants the best spec they can get at the end of the day.


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    #37
    Tenzor07
    Registered Users Posts: 8,850 ✭✭✭Tenzor07


    Which model Canyon?

    The Strive?


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    #38
    uberalles
    Registered Users Posts: 836 ✭✭✭uberalles


    Tenzor07 wrote: »
    Which model Canyon?

    The Strive?

    Just as an example please compare that one if it's a comparable spec. I'm on a smart phone at the mo and can't go look at the black gothic canyon site as we speak.

    Thanks


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    #39
    rab!dmonkey
    Registered Users Posts: 629 ✭✭✭rab!dmonkey


    It's very difficult to quantify. It's a question which can only be answered personally. If you're already an experienced mountain biker, you probably aren't going to your shop for much so I can't see much incentive in paying over the odds at a shop. The Canyons are much better specced than other bikes in the same price range, so I'd go with one of them.

    As a side note, the Giant Reign has a major oversight compared to other bikes in the same travel range: you can't fit a chainguide. It doesn't have ISCG mounts and it has a press-fit BB. That'd be enough to put me off.


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    #40
    Hashy Houdini
    Registered Users Posts: 19 ✭Hashy Houdini


    Check out the Nukeproof Mega AM comp build - did the Carrick DH race on it last weekend and planning on doing the Gravity Enduro in 3rock soon. Took it up to Ballinastoe last week, might be bit overkill for that but pedalled grand up the hills. 2x10 setup with a chainguide on it can't go wrong


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    #41
    Russman
    Registered Users Posts: 5,883 ✭✭✭Russman


    Slightly OT, a mate of mine got a full
    suss Lapierre "something" recently for using using up in Ticknock. Swears by it.
    Is a full suss necessary for the likes of Ticknock or would a hard tail suffice ?


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    #42
    rab!dmonkey
    Registered Users Posts: 629 ✭✭✭rab!dmonkey


    For the official trails a hardtail is perfect.


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    #43
    Dcmb1984
    Registered Users Posts: 73 ✭✭Dcmb1984


    Hello everyone. Was on here looking at what people had to say about buying a 2.5k full sus mtb. Since 4 years have passed since the last post here what would people advise now a days to buy. I just have looked at the Cube stereos so far


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    #44
    sparrowcar
    Registered Users Posts: 2,846 ✭✭✭sparrowcar


    Dcmb1984 wrote: »
    Hello everyone. Was on here looking at what people had to say about buying a 2.5k full sus mtb. Since 4 years have passed since the last post here what would people advise now a days to buy. I just have looked at the Cube stereos so far

    Canyon spectral EX versions.
    All the bike you'll need for Ireland.


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    #45
    Eamonnator
    Registered Users Posts: 6,561 ✭✭✭Eamonnator


    sparrowcar wrote: »
    Canyon spectral EX versions.
    All the bike you'll need for Ireland.

    Nothing to beat Canyon for value and quality.
    I particularly like the Spectral 7EX.
    However, I would happily settle for the 6EX
    Availability is good at the moment.


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    #46
    benneca1
    Registered Users Posts: 487 ✭✭benneca1


    I have a Giant Reign. Front lifts a bit on seriously steep uphill singletrack but to be honest only stuff thats so steep you'd prefer to be going down it or avoid it altogether. Point it down and its a dream if you can pick one up SH wouldn't look past it all bushings easily replaced and fork is pike which is well put together


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    #47
    Dcmb1984
    Registered Users Posts: 73 ✭✭Dcmb1984


    Hello again guys.
    I'm currently looking at a second hand 2016 Canyon strive al 7.0 race. Have ye any experience or opinions on this bike?


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    #48
    muckwarrior
    Registered Users Posts: 4,078 ✭✭✭muckwarrior


    Dcmb1984 wrote: »
    Hello again guys.
    I'm currently looking at a second hand 2016 Canyon strive al 7.0 race. Have ye any experience or opinions on this bike?
    Excellent bike. The 2015 model had awful trouble with the shapeshifter, but they've got that pretty much sorted now.


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