Best AM/Enduro bike under $3k

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Best AM/Enduro bike under $3k
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flag ubnaka
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Posted: Dec 27, 2014 at 23:25 Quote
My budget is $3000 max. Looking for best bang for the buck on a 27.5" All mountain/Enduro bike. Would love something like a 153 Process or Bronson but too much $ new (could look for a good deal on a used one). Any suggestions on other models more in my budget? Or is a used bike the way to go? Or is it a big risk not worth taking?
flag markg1150
Posted: Dec 28, 2014 at 0:56 Quote
Kona precept range are cheap and supposedly the same geo as the process. Got good reviews over here.
If you can fully service your own bike and know what to look out for then second hand is worth it.
But if your new to riding and don't have a garage full of the right tools then go new bike route.
flag hambee-enchurbro
Posted: Dec 28, 2014 at 3:32 Quote
2015 Giant reign. Very good bang for the buck
flag Nfd538
Posted: Dec 29, 2014 at 17:02 Quote
^^Those are over 3k but a nice bike.
flag usc-mtbr
Posted: Dec 29, 2014 at 19:45 Quote
Have you checked out the Norco Range A 7.2?
flag hambee-enchurbro
Posted: Dec 29, 2014 at 21:01 Quote
Nfd538 wrote:
^^Those are over 3k but a nice bike.

You can pick up the base model for 3100 nzd over here..
flag ubnaka
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Posted: Dec 30, 2014 at 10:22 Quote
I've been shopping and can get a 2015 Giant Trance 1 for $3140. Has carbon wheels! or I can get a Trance SX for about a $100 more... (no carbon wheels). Thoughts?
flag brianl
Posted: Dec 30, 2014 at 11:00 Quote
Nfd538 wrote:
^^Those are over 3k but a nice bike.
Depends where you are, in Canada the Reign 2 is sub-$3k

ubnaka - Trance 1 and SX, CDN website now showing $3600 and $3700. Are you getting an LBS deal for them?
The SX has better drivetrain, beefier fork and shock, but the 1 will be lighter. I'm trying to decide between the SX and Adv 1, since they both have 1x11.
flag ubnaka
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Posted: Dec 30, 2014 at 12:20 Quote
Yes, the Advanced is super nice but $1500 more!!

Reign is cheap but more of a entry DH bike from what I gather...

For me it's gonna be either the Trance 1 or Trance SX. Leaning more towards the 1 with the Carbon wheels!
flag hambee-enchurbro
Posted: Dec 30, 2014 at 12:55 Quote
What are you planning on using the bike for?
flag ubnaka
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Posted: Dec 30, 2014 at 13:33 Quote
I'll ride mostly all mountain... climbs and descents... small drops and jumps. Some tight single track and roots and rock sections.
flag hambee-enchurbro
Posted: Dec 30, 2014 at 13:39 Quote
I would lean towards the trance sx due to the fact it offers more room for progression and will be better if you decide you want to do some days in the park
flag T0T1
Posted: Dec 31, 2014 at 8:43 Quote
hambee-enchurbro wrote:
I would lean towards the trance sx due to the fact it offers more room for progression and will be better if you decide you want to do some days in the park
flag ProfessorSchaftenberg
Posted: Dec 31, 2014 at 10:57 Quote
Have you considered looking at Rose Bikes.
Some nice steeds at a nice price on their webby
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