Hi All,
Sorry to be another one of these guys asking "which bike is better", but I've got the opportunity to buy a second hand 2009 Anthem X Ltd for the same price I can get an brand spanking 2011 Anthem X1.
Comparing the specs, the obvious difference is that the 2009 X Ltd has the "Rockshox SID World Cup w/PushLoc 4"/100mm" fork and a full XTR gearset and wheelset - as opposed to the 2011 X1 model which has the "Fox 32 F100 RL w/15QR" fork and only the XT gearset and wheelset.
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-au/bikes/mountain/2333/32050/
vs
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-au/bikes/model/anthem.x/7283/44207/
Clearly there's a real difference between these bikes (more than what I've pointed out). The RRP on the 2009 model was $8500 whereas the 2011 X1 only retails for $3999.
But given the fact they'll cost me the same, is it work sacrificing the "status" of having a new bike compared to owning something secondhand (mind you, it's immaculate) a small price to pay to have XTR throughout?
Would love your thoughts on this topic.
Cheers!
Scott
Sorry to be another one of these guys asking "which bike is better", but I've got the opportunity to buy a second hand 2009 Anthem X Ltd for the same price I can get an brand spanking 2011 Anthem X1.
Comparing the specs, the obvious difference is that the 2009 X Ltd has the "Rockshox SID World Cup w/PushLoc 4"/100mm" fork and a full XTR gearset and wheelset - as opposed to the 2011 X1 model which has the "Fox 32 F100 RL w/15QR" fork and only the XT gearset and wheelset.
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-au/bikes/mountain/2333/32050/
vs
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-au/bikes/model/anthem.x/7283/44207/
Clearly there's a real difference between these bikes (more than what I've pointed out). The RRP on the 2009 model was $8500 whereas the 2011 X1 only retails for $3999.
But given the fact they'll cost me the same, is it work sacrificing the "status" of having a new bike compared to owning something secondhand (mind you, it's immaculate) a small price to pay to have XTR throughout?
Would love your thoughts on this topic.
Cheers!
Scott