Morning everyone. Have been looking at a new bike and thinking of pulling the trigger on a new full Susser.
I have seen some great reviews on the Trance x4 and I can get one for £1000 now in the 2011 sales.
Theres also the Anthem x5 which has a rrp of just over £100 more for what seems a crazy £899 and seems to be a slightly better spec. Air fork etc
Is this a no brainer?
I ride XC and enjoy the fitness element of cycling as much as the downhill and want a smoother more advanced ride that my current entry level hard tail.
LB
Trance x4
FRAME
Sizes S (16″), M (18″), L (20″), XL (22″)
Colors White / Red
Frame AluxX SL aluminum, Fluid Formed TM, 5.0″/127mm Maestro Suspension
Fork RockShox Tora TK coil, 120mm travel
Shock Giant Maestro Air shock
COMPONENTS
Handlebar Giant Connect TR riser
Stem Giant Connect
Seatpost Giant Connect
Saddle Giant Cross Trail D2
Pedals Alloy Platform
DRIVETRAIN
Shifters Shimano Alivio 27 speed
Front Derailleur Shimano Alivio
Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore Shadow
Brakes Shimano M445 hydraulic discs, 180/160mm rotors
Brake Levers Shimano M445
Cassette Shimano HG30 11-34
Chain Shimano HG-73
Crankset Shimano M542 22/32/42
Bottom Bracket Shimano Integrated Press Fit
Anthem x5
FRAME
Sizes S (16″), M (18″), L (20″), XL (21″)
Colors White / Red / Black
Frame AluxX SL aluminum, Fluid Formed TM 4.0″/100mm Maestro Suspension
Fork RockShox Recon Gold TK Solo Air, tapered steerer, 100mm travel
Shock RockShox Monarch R
COMPONENTS
Handlebar Giant Connect low riser
Stem Giant Connect
Seatpost Giant Connect
Saddle Giant Cross Trail D2
Pedals Not Included
DRIVETRAIN
Shifters Shimano Alivio 27 speed
Front Derailleur Shimano Alivio
Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore Shadow
Brakes Shimano M445 hydraulic discs, 160mm rotors
Brake Levers Shimano M445
Cassette Shimano HG50 11-34
Chain Shimano HG-73
Crankset Shimano M542 22/32/42
Bottom Bracket Shimano Integrated Press Fit