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I know, this comparison again? But this one is different
I am choosing between two bikes that are 2nd hand
1) Tallboy LTc. Lightly used. R AM (Slx) build, sector fork. 2013 year
or
2). 2012 Stumpjumper FSR 29 custom build. Never ridden. Aluminum frame, full XT drivetrain and brakes. Talas fork, Brain Shock. Mavis SLR wheels.
The Stumpy is about $600 more, but the bikes are close enough in price. I might consider putting a RS Pike fork on the Tallboy if I go that direction.
I have demoed both bikes...sort of. I demoed the Tallboy LTc with the full XT package, Fox 34 fork and Enve wheels. I demoed the SJ Carbon Expert EVO 29 with XX1 drivetrain. I thought both bikes were the best bikes I have ever ridden.
I am 6'4" and 200lbs. Riding a 2011 Trek HiFi 29er which is 32.5 lbs XXL 4" travel. Live in North San Diego, where terrain is rocky and mostly up. And down climbing, not much horizontal, flows stuff.
Lets hear the votes!
I am choosing between two bikes that are 2nd hand
1) Tallboy LTc. Lightly used. R AM (Slx) build, sector fork. 2013 year
or
2). 2012 Stumpjumper FSR 29 custom build. Never ridden. Aluminum frame, full XT drivetrain and brakes. Talas fork, Brain Shock. Mavis SLR wheels.
The Stumpy is about $600 more, but the bikes are close enough in price. I might consider putting a RS Pike fork on the Tallboy if I go that direction.
I have demoed both bikes...sort of. I demoed the Tallboy LTc with the full XT package, Fox 34 fork and Enve wheels. I demoed the SJ Carbon Expert EVO 29 with XX1 drivetrain. I thought both bikes were the best bikes I have ever ridden.
I am 6'4" and 200lbs. Riding a 2011 Trek HiFi 29er which is 32.5 lbs XXL 4" travel. Live in North San Diego, where terrain is rocky and mostly up. And down climbing, not much horizontal, flows stuff.
Lets hear the votes!