Basically the Works version has a 1 x 11 drivetrain over the S 2 x 10.

The Pikes are worth having over the Revs (very much so).

Better kit across the board.

So basically, if you have the money go for the Works, bear in mind the 1 x 11 will need a little more uumph to get up the hills…

Either way, a great bike…. enjoy.

The works has a slightly different frame making the back end just that bit stiffer,iv got a t130s and i love it. i prefer the 10spd for those extra gears on real techy climbs. plus its cheaper to maintain in the long run.must admit the pikes feel a better fork than the revs though.

Where do you ride and how fit are you? The SCR cannot take a front mech so 1x is all you ever be able to run. So if you need a winch gear the plain S would, IMO, be the way to go.

I reckon the T-130 is an excellent bike for the UK and all the travel the majority of ppl need, good choice. What puts me off the SCR (and all other similar designed frames) is the “1x only” option. I have no doubt that the SCR frames are excellent, especially going from feed back from friends & should be the best option.
BUT There no way on earth I’m buying into the 1×11 system that requires a £100+ cassette. I have tried it quickly, & agree it is very good, but simply £100+ for a consumable item is too much. I don’t see the “one up” 10speed type systems (you buy a extra cog to fit as a replacement smallest gear on the cassette and dump one of the higher rings) as anything but a compromise that will wear out too far quickly compared to the rest of the drive train (so no saving). I have run a 1×10 system for a year and did cope with it but was doing more walking than I wanted (though I also got better a s the year progressed), and it made my knee click/hurt. I’m now back on a 2×10 system and much happier, & I think this is relevant to your “I’m too old to cope with a HT” comment

BUT There no way on earth I’m buying into the 1×11 system that requires a £100+ cassette. I have tried it quickly, & agree it is very good, but simply £100+ for a consumable item is too much.

Nearer £200…

What kind of deals are going around on the T130s??

11 speed cassettes will hopefully get cheaper. I did think about this but went for the SCR in the end as i can always switch to a 10 speed setup if i need to and sell the 11 speed kit. Not bothered about the drop in range. The shop has the S on display and the orange looks amazing.

I went for a small as I’m 5ft5 with short legs. Feels great for me.

Hi OP,

If you have a word with John in Banjo Cycles he’ll let you try his own SCR as they use it as a demo, it’ll give you an idea as to whether the 1*11 is right for you. FWIW I ride around the Newbury area a lot and find 1 by fine but it’s a case of each to their own.

After being out the bike scene since 2012 I’ve just got myself a Large (I’m 5’11”) T130s. Before that in 2012 I had the Yeti 575 which I thought was an amazing bike and really set a new benchmark for me. However, I must say that after changing the stock bar and stem to Renthal, this T130 is just as good as the Yeti was for alot less money, obviously the spec isn’t quite up to the XT of the 575, but it seems to work well so far and coming with a stealth reverb as standard is a huge bonus for the T130s.

Cant wait to get out at Cannock to thrash its pants off.

@Andy73 – what width/length renthal stem and bars are you using?

@dvowles82 – Just standard Fatbar Lite width, think its 740mm with a Renthal Apex 70mm Stem. Feels spot on. Im 5’11” on a large.
This bike feels just like my old 2012 Yeti 575 yet the T130s feels a bit more agile even with the 650b wheels, also this is over £1000 less. Great bike for anyone who is thinking of getting one, you wont be disappointed one bit.

Go for it, they do look great. I agree, the OEM stem isnt the nicest looking around.
The Renthal Apex stem is ridiculously light too.

It’s a tough call, dependent really on arm length etc etc. Personally, if you’re unsure error on the side of caution and go with a 60mm stem. Im finding the 70mm is fine for me, I reckon I could have gone 60 which I may do some point but for now Ill stick to the 70 and see how I get on for a few months.

Looking good!

Love my T130 Works, changed the stem and bar to an Easton Haven combo (carbon bar). Run the wheels tubeless having changed the rear Maxxis Ardent ‘race’ tyre to a proper one!