Bargain buys thread

[Asininedrivel]

I'd spend a bit less to avoid the LiveValve:

Trance X Advanced Pro 29 2

The Giant Trance X Advanced Pro 29 2 is a mountain bike from Giants trail bike collection. This full suspension mountain bike gives you active suspension, adjustable frame geometry, and everything you need for mountain bike trails near me you found through trailforks. Shop at Giant Melbourne...

giantride.com.au

Understand the sentiment but when $500 more gets you far better suspension (Factory v Rhythm, Float X v basic DPS etc)? Even has XTR tinsel!

 

[Tubbsy]

'd spend a bit less to avoid the LiveValve:

I don't think I've heard of a single person outside of review sites with a LiveValve or Flight Control equipped bike.

Does anyone on here have any experience with those things?

 

[Asininedrivel]

I don't think I've heard of a single person outside of review sites with a LiveValve or Flight Control equipped bike.

Does anyone on here have any experience with those things?

The first BikeMag review of the system wasn't exactly glowing.

I'd still be keen to have a go, but given how efficient most suspension platforms are these days perhaps it's just an answer to a question no one is asking?

 

[beeb]

Understand the sentiment but when $500 more gets you far better suspension (Factory v Rhythm, Float X v basic DPS etc)? Even has XTR tinsel!

I'd spend the 500 extra on a Grip2 damper for the fork then. I prefer the chonkier Rhythm/Z1 chassis over the Performance Elite/Factory forks anyway, and would replace either of those shocks regardless.

 

[Tubbsy]

The first BikeMag review of the system wasn't exactly glowing.

Haha, yes that does not sound great at all. Electronic shifting seems like something that's been executed well, but shifting is either right or it's not. Suspension feel is so nuanced and there's a lot of personal preference in it as well.

 

[caad9]

Looks like the industry is getting a little nervous, sales galore at the moment.

 

[ozzybmx]

Couple of decent eeb deals too.

Bikesonline have knocked the Marin down into the 7's, decent spec too.

The Giant has local pickup so local warranty.

2022 Marin Alpine Trail E2 - Dual Suspension eBike [Size: M (height: 168 - 178cm)] | Bikes Online (AU)

DESIGNED RIGHT We didn’t just add a battery, motor, controller to the Alpine Trail and call it a day. The Alpine Trail E was desi

www.bikesonline.com.au

Giant Trance X E+ 1 Pro 29"er 25km/h Amber Glow E-MTB Bike L

Negotiate to Buy

www.pushys.com.au

 

[ozzybmx]

Mezzer pro 27.5 at $598 with SAVE code.

Manitou Mezzer Pro Boost Mountain Bike Fork | Chain Reaction

Buy your Manitou Mezzer Pro Boost Mountain Bike Fork from our Forks range at CRC. $648.00. Free delivery available.

www.chainreactioncycles.com

 

[Mr Crudley]

The first BikeMag review of the system wasn't exactly glowing.

I'd still be keen to have a go, but given how efficient most suspension platforms are these days perhaps it's just an answer to a question no one is asking?

That is a decent review.

The point about the move towards hidden internal cable routing to keep everything tidy and then Fox Live says 'Hold my beer' and before you know it we are back for another lap of cable city.

I simply cannot be trusted to keep eGadgets on a bike charged and ready for action. These are issues I need to work on.

 

[leitch]

I'd spend a bit less to avoid the LiveValve:

Trance X Advanced Pro 29 2

The Giant Trance X Advanced Pro 29 2 is a mountain bike from Giants trail bike collection. This full suspension mountain bike gives you active suspension, adjustable frame geometry, and everything you need for mountain bike trails near me you found through trailforks. Shop at Giant Melbourne...

giantride.com.au

Yeah nah.

 

[wkkie]

Mezzer pro 27.5 at $598 with SAVE code.

Manitou Mezzer Pro Boost Mountain Bike Fork | Chain Reaction

Buy your Manitou Mezzer Pro Boost Mountain Bike Fork from our Forks range at CRC. $648.00. Free delivery available.

www.chainreactioncycles.com

No stock...

 

[ozzybmx]

No stock...

It did have when I posted as I added one to a basket and applied the SAVE code. It did say low stock. All gone !

There was an email from CRC at 18:15 tonight with the code on it so I had a look at the Mezzer remembering @shiny post from a few days back.

Maybe slowmick, Mr Crudley and Irck might know something.

 

[Mr Crudley]

@ozzybmx. I don't have new forks on the way. Was a sharp deal though.

 

[Irck]

[mention]ozzybmx [/mention] Not me. I’d have tried to snag one if they were 29s though.


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[ozzybmx]

Looks like @slowmick was the culprit

 

[wkkie]

I ended up going a Durolux...

The 36 RC2 ended up $835 shipped. The 38 was around $950 shipped I think...

SR SUNTOUR Sales & Service

SR SUNTOUR North America shares your passion of cycling. We are committed to giving you the highest level of service in the industry along with products that hopefully will exceed your expectations. Serving riders is the cornerstone of our business and we pride ourselves in doing it.

www.srsuntour.us

 

[slowmick]

Looks like @slowmick was the culprit

Not me. I've got shopping to do but not for forks.

 

[The Reverend]

I ended up going a Durolux...

The 36 RC2 ended up $835 shipped. The 38 was around $950 shipped I think...

SR SUNTOUR Sales & Service

SR SUNTOUR North America shares your passion of cycling. We are committed to giving you the highest level of service in the industry along with products that hopefully will exceed your expectations. Serving riders is the cornerstone of our business and we pride ourselves in doing it.

www.srsuntour.us

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Did you go 38mm of 36mm?

The 36 forks are very good I find, and I heard the 38s are for heavier/ harder riders so can be a bit firm in damping..

I'd certainly like to try them.
They're a great deal either way.

 

[Dales Cannon]

No stock...

Try a colour other than green?

 

[Dales Cannon]

Not me. I've got shopping to do but not for forks.

Spoons?