Hi all,
My b'day is coming up so have decided its time for a new trail bike.
I've set a budget of 4k and have so far found the below two options take my fancy.
Marin Rift Zone Carbon 2 Currently on sale $3,699: https://www.bikesonline.com.au/marin-rift-zone-29-carbon-2
Giant Trance X Advance Pro 2 Currently on sale $3,999: https://www.giant-bicycles.com/au/trance-x-advanced-pro-29-2
I like the Giant but am a little hesitant to go for a bike with Carbon fibre rims as I have a few dents in my alloy rims which I'm concerned would be cracks if I had carbon and I don't have an unlimited budget to replace them.
Any thoughts on the above options or any other suggestions at this price point?
My b'day is coming up so have decided its time for a new trail bike.
I've set a budget of 4k and have so far found the below two options take my fancy.
Marin Rift Zone Carbon 2 Currently on sale $3,699: https://www.bikesonline.com.au/marin-rift-zone-29-carbon-2
Giant Trance X Advance Pro 2 Currently on sale $3,999: https://www.giant-bicycles.com/au/trance-x-advanced-pro-29-2
I like the Giant but am a little hesitant to go for a bike with Carbon fibre rims as I have a few dents in my alloy rims which I'm concerned would be cracks if I had carbon and I don't have an unlimited budget to replace them.
Any thoughts on the above options or any other suggestions at this price point?