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Hello all,
First post here, just want to say hello and look forward to taking in what this forum has to offer
Generally consider myself to be a trail rider, I do enjoy some downhill but not looking for something too heavy or inefficient uphill. Basically looking for a quick, snappy FS bike in the $2500-$3500 range the can take anything I throw at it. I'm coming from a 2012 Rocky Mountain Trailhead hardtail which is actually an awesome bike just want a bit more going downhill than it has to offer. Cannot beat this thing for speed and agility so I guess I'm looking to stay in that area of performance.
Right now I'm strongly considering the following:
- Norco Range 7.2 alloy (love the blue paint job for 2014)
- Giant Anthem
- Giant Trance X2
- Kona Process 134
- Santa Cruz 5010
All of the listed bikes are the new 27.5 platform which I am leaning towards, not really a 29 fan but see nothing wrong with 26
Any help would be appreciated, let me know if you would suggest something else in that range
Thanks in advance guys
First post here, just want to say hello and look forward to taking in what this forum has to offer
Generally consider myself to be a trail rider, I do enjoy some downhill but not looking for something too heavy or inefficient uphill. Basically looking for a quick, snappy FS bike in the $2500-$3500 range the can take anything I throw at it. I'm coming from a 2012 Rocky Mountain Trailhead hardtail which is actually an awesome bike just want a bit more going downhill than it has to offer. Cannot beat this thing for speed and agility so I guess I'm looking to stay in that area of performance.
Right now I'm strongly considering the following:
- Norco Range 7.2 alloy (love the blue paint job for 2014)
- Giant Anthem
- Giant Trance X2
- Kona Process 134
- Santa Cruz 5010
All of the listed bikes are the new 27.5 platform which I am leaning towards, not really a 29 fan but see nothing wrong with 26
Any help would be appreciated, let me know if you would suggest something else in that range
Thanks in advance guys