Hey guys, since I cracked my frame on New Years, I have been searching around and narrowed my next bike down to the following:
Intense Carbine:
(not actual bike, this one has a much nicer component build)
I would get it in a Large and here is the geometry:
The build I can afford would be a lower end Shimano SLX kit with RockShocks suspension.
Santa Cruz Nomad Carbon
Also be getting a Large and here is the geometry:
This build kit would be a pretty similar Shimano SLX build with Fox suspension and Reverb seat post.
I can get both for a very similar price and they both weigh in about the same (30-31lbs). I am going to be using the bike as an all around bike that will probably see some rough trails. Any advice or thoughts? Any other bikes you think I should look into (under 3k complete)?
- Intense Carbine
- Santa Cruz Nomad Carbon
Intense Carbine:
(not actual bike, this one has a much nicer component build)
I would get it in a Large and here is the geometry:
The build I can afford would be a lower end Shimano SLX kit with RockShocks suspension.
Santa Cruz Nomad Carbon
Also be getting a Large and here is the geometry:
This build kit would be a pretty similar Shimano SLX build with Fox suspension and Reverb seat post.
I can get both for a very similar price and they both weigh in about the same (30-31lbs). I am going to be using the bike as an all around bike that will probably see some rough trails. Any advice or thoughts? Any other bikes you think I should look into (under 3k complete)?