Hi all
Looking to buy new Xc bike for max. £3k. Looking for best balance of weight/ components and ability to handle long rides through frame compliance. Highball or Scott scale, or others - interested in your views.. thanks
Not mine or hardtail but lovely rig nonetheless
https://singletrackworld.com/classifieds/advert/scott-spark-700sl-top-of-the-range-22lbs-px/
Scott spark
One of the Trek Procaliber SL 2020 models, not the 2021 one with the straight downtube.
The Supercaliber is just out of budget.
I built up an alu Procaliber frame (all new parts, no SH) to with XX1, KS Lev Ci dropper, SIDs, Hunt wheels and even extravagances like a P2M power meter and Tune Speedneedle in that budget. Almost bang on 10kg which isn't mega light but considering the alu frame, power meter, alu bar, chunky 2.4's, etc I chose to go with it isn't awful weight wise. Certainly better weight and components than I could find on even discounted 3k builds.
How about my Canyon Exceed CF SL 8.0?
2020 version, Sram x01 groupset, Hope brakes, FOX dropper, Carbon wheels, used 3 times and owes me £3600
Weighs in at 10.2kg
Looking for around £2500 for it
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254709557903?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649