I was all set to buy a '04 GF DualSport 129 (http://www.fisherbikes.com/bikes/bike_detail.asp?series=dualsport&bike=DualSport129) as it seems to be just the compromise bike I need but couldn't find a Large, so decided to wait for the '05 version to come along - with the assumption that they'd upgrade a few components and maybe even sort out the shock with something better than the Manitou South Super. Sadly, they've combined the 129 and the lower spec 229 to create the Montare (the frame of the 129 but with most of the lower spec components from the 229 such as the South Elite (http://www.fisherbikes.com/archive/bike_detail.asp?series=dualsport&bike=Montare&year=2005).
So, 2 things - firstly, does anyone think GF will release a higher spec dualsport or should I customise a Montare. If I go down the customise route, would an MX Comp be a good replacement for the South Elite?
So, 2 things - firstly, does anyone think GF will release a higher spec dualsport or should I customise a Montare. If I go down the customise route, would an MX Comp be a good replacement for the South Elite?