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So had my mind made up for a while on this
http://www.canyon.com/_uk/mountainbikes/bike.html?b=2558
Have been looking forward to buying one maybe around March, when i spotted this
http://www.pedalon.co.uk/acatalog/giant_anthem_x2.html
Now i know the wheelset is a bit low spec on the Anthem but other than that any reason not to go with the interest free/delayed payment option and order up?
I have ridden an Anthem x and loved it, but always thought the vfm on Canyon hard to beat, thought?
i have never ridden a canyon.i did have an anthem x2 though (2010).would highly recommend them (and by the sounds of it,you liked riding one also 😉
I'd go with the Anthem X, as you've ridden one and liked it. Based on past experiences, I'd not buy a bike that I hadn't had a demo of - even if the spec and reviews look good.
FWIW, I have a 2010 Anthem X (amongst other bikes 🙂 ), and it's such a fun and capable bike that it's the one full-sus bike that I can't see myself ever getting bored with.
The price that PedalOn are doing the X2 for is an absolute steal - go for it!
Vote for the anthem here too, love my x1. Save up and get a set of race wheels and keep the old set for training. (What I did)
riden both and def much prefer anthems.
Cool, pretty much decided on the Giant already but second opinions always helpful. Already have Crest rims on proII evo`s sitting new in the garage to go on there:)
Canyon gets the thumbs up from me. I own a 2011 XC7, and it's an excellent bike.
As regards not being able to test ride one...yes that is true, although I've never been convinced that a 2 minute pootle around the bike shop's car park can really tell you if it's a good bike or not. Fair point if you can get a proper 1hr+ off-road test ride though.
Get the Giant Anthem and you will enjoy it, great bikes.