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#1 boyscout

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Posted 06 August 2012 - 08:36

Some advise please.

I'm considering buying a new MTB and am currently looking at the Momsen SL729 and the Titan Carbon 29R Pro. Both are carbon framed hardtails and both have, to a lesser and more degree, Shimano XT components. These bikes are the price range that I can afford.

I'm currently riding a 26" GT Zaskar Carbon Pro (large), which is about four years old. I weight 86kg and am 1,78m tall. I complete a fair amount of marathons, am now a regular in the sani2c and want to start doing other multi-stage events.

I would really appreciated any comment or advice on the two bikes, or any alternatives.

#2 Mackie

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Posted 06 August 2012 - 08:42

I have the SL729 and I love it.
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Posted 06 August 2012 - 08:44

I have the titan carbon race 29er........Great bike with awesome components etc......And the pricing is right Approx R 17000

#4 FLYIT

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Posted 06 August 2012 - 08:45

buy that one that looks the best so when you walk into your bike room you think "now thats a cool bike"
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#5 boyscout

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Posted 06 August 2012 - 09:25

View PostMackie, on 06 August 2012 - 08:42 , said:

I have the SL729 and I love it.
How does the 38/26 chainwheel work out for you? do you miss the granny gear?