What bike with 5k?

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flag no1000
Posted: Oct 10, 2015 at 15:04 Quote
So I got some money to spare and I really need a bike for this coming winter and 2016 season. I got 5k to spend...buy one bitchin bike or get two mediocre bike?? I really need a solid 6" AM/Enduro bike. Carbon or aluminum..it doesn't matter. I don't need a bottle cage holder on my front triangle frame and I need it an XL. I;m 6'4 and I'm a pretty aggressive rider..nothing too crazy though.
flag riish
Posted: Oct 10, 2015 at 18:29 Quote
get one sick bike instead of two average ones I'd say. you'll have more fun that way as you're riding a better quality bike all the time, and less maintenance cost/time.
flag lifeofloon
O+
Posted: Oct 10, 2015 at 18:38 Quote
http://www.jensonusa.com/Orbea-Rallon-X-Team-Bike-2015

You won't regret it.

Adam
flag priest55
Posted: Oct 11, 2015 at 8:34 Quote
Canyon Strive CF Race.

The Answer
flag joshcowin
Posted: Oct 11, 2015 at 10:56 Quote
Ben4575 wrote:
Yt Capra
what he said
flag Mystic17
Posted: Oct 11, 2015 at 11:15 Quote
With 5k you can get the most badass bikes out there.Best choices would be Canyon Strive or YT Capra,dont forget to check out other bikes as well,like the Norco Range,Commencal Meta,Propain bikes got a wide variety...You can pretty much get w/e u want with that budget.
flag kevcar43
Posted: Oct 11, 2015 at 11:25 Quote
There's your top $5k bike right here and they do them in XL
In Black
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[L=PATROL 2 COMPLETE BIKE
FRAME/SUSPENSION: Patrol Frameset (Highlighter Yellow, Satin Black Matte) / RockShox Monarch Plus RC3 Debonair Rear Shock / RockShox Pike RCT3 Solo Air 27.5 160mm Fork

COCKPIT: RaceFace Turbine Basic 35 50mm Stem / RaceFace Atlas 35 (800mm x 20mm) Handlebar / FSA No.57E Headset / Velo Single Clamp Grips / ANVL Forge CroMo Saddle / KS Lev Integra w/ Southpaw Remote (150mm or 125mm) Seatpost

BRAKES: SRAM Guide RSC Brakes / SRAM Centerline (180mm) Rotors

DRIVETRAIN: SRAM X1 Shifter / SRAM XO1 Type 2.1 Rear Derailleur / SRAM XG1175 (10-42) Cassette / SRAM X1 Chain / RaceFace Turbine Cinch (DM32t, 170mm) Crank

WHEELS: Easton AR 30mm 27.5 32h Rims / SRAM MTH 716/746 Hubs / Maxxis Minion DHF 27.5x2.3 EXO 3C Front Tire, Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5x2.3 EXO 3C Rear Tire

PRICE: $4999 USD*]PATROL 2 COMPLETE BIKE
FRAME/SUSPENSION: Patrol Frameset (Highlighter Yellow, Satin Black Matte) / RockShox Monarch Plus RC3 Debonair Rear Shock / RockShox Pike RCT3 Solo Air 27.5 160mm Fork

COCKPIT: RaceFace Turbine Basic 35 50mm Stem / RaceFace Atlas 35 (800mm x 20mm) Handlebar / FSA No.57E Headset / Velo Single Clamp Grips / ANVL Forge CroMo Saddle / KS Lev Integra w/ Southpaw Remote (150mm or 125mm) Seatpost

BRAKES: SRAM Guide RSC Brakes / SRAM Centerline (180mm) Rotors

DRIVETRAIN: SRAM X1 Shifter / SRAM XO1 Type 2.1 Rear Derailleur / SRAM XG1175 (10-42) Cassette / SRAM X1 Chain / RaceFace Turbine Cinch (DM32t, 170mm) Crank

WHEELS: Easton AR 30mm 27.5 32h Rims / SRAM MTH 716/746 Hubs / Maxxis Minion DHF 27.5x2.3 EXO 3C Front Tire, Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5x2.3 EXO 3C Rear Tire

PRICE: $4999 USD*[/L]
flag no1000
Posted: Oct 11, 2015 at 13:35 Quote
If only canyons were sold in the U.S. I'd get that in a heart beat and the yellow on the transition is almost a deal breaker. I like stealthy bikes.

Seems weird that the top of the line STRIVE CF 9.0 SL build comes with a front derailleur....anyone care to explain?

https://www.canyon.com/en/mtb/strive/2016/strive-cf-9-0-team.html such a bitchin looking ride!!!
flag sam14thomas
Posted: Oct 11, 2015 at 13:59 Quote
kevcar43 wrote:
There's your top $5k bike right here and they do them in XL

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[L=PATROL 2 COMPLETE BIKE
FRAME/SUSPENSION: Patrol Frameset (Highlighter Yellow, Satin Black Matte) / RockShox Monarch Plus RC3 Debonair Rear Shock / RockShox Pike RCT3 Solo Air 27.5 160mm Fork

COCKPIT: RaceFace Turbine Basic 35 50mm Stem / RaceFace Atlas 35 (800mm x 20mm) Handlebar / FSA No.57E Headset / Velo Single Clamp Grips / ANVL Forge CroMo Saddle / KS Lev Integra w/ Southpaw Remote (150mm or 125mm) Seatpost

BRAKES: SRAM Guide RSC Brakes / SRAM Centerline (180mm) Rotors

DRIVETRAIN: SRAM X1 Shifter / SRAM XO1 Type 2.1 Rear Derailleur / SRAM XG1175 (10-42) Cassette / SRAM X1 Chain / RaceFace Turbine Cinch (DM32t, 170mm) Crank

WHEELS: Easton AR 30mm 27.5 32h Rims / SRAM MTH 716/746 Hubs / Maxxis Minion DHF 27.5x2.3 EXO 3C Front Tire, Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5x2.3 EXO 3C Rear Tire

PRICE: $4999 USD*]PATROL 2 COMPLETE BIKE
FRAME/SUSPENSION: Patrol Frameset (Highlighter Yellow, Satin Black Matte) / RockShox Monarch Plus RC3 Debonair Rear Shock / RockShox Pike RCT3 Solo Air 27.5 160mm Fork

COCKPIT: RaceFace Turbine Basic 35 50mm Stem / RaceFace Atlas 35 (800mm x 20mm) Handlebar / FSA No.57E Headset / Velo Single Clamp Grips / ANVL Forge CroMo Saddle / KS Lev Integra w/ Southpaw Remote (150mm or 125mm) Seatpost

BRAKES: SRAM Guide RSC Brakes / SRAM Centerline (180mm) Rotors

DRIVETRAIN: SRAM X1 Shifter / SRAM XO1 Type 2.1 Rear Derailleur / SRAM XG1175 (10-42) Cassette / SRAM X1 Chain / RaceFace Turbine Cinch (DM32t, 170mm) Crank

WHEELS: Easton AR 30mm 27.5 32h Rims / SRAM MTH 716/746 Hubs / Maxxis Minion DHF 27.5x2.3 EXO 3C Front Tire, Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5x2.3 EXO 3C Rear Tire

PRICE: $4999 USD*[/L]


I'd expect more for that amount of money tbh!
flag kevcar43
Posted: Oct 11, 2015 at 14:05 Quote
Patrol also available in black
flag gclarida
Posted: Oct 12, 2015 at 0:32 Quote
sam14thomas wrote:
kevcar43 wrote:
There's your top $5k bike right here and they do them in XL

Unsecure image, only https images allowed: http://www.transitionbikes.com/2016/images/Bike2016_Side_Patrol_HighRes.jpg
[L=PATROL 2 COMPLETE BIKE
FRAME/SUSPENSION: Patrol Frameset (Highlighter Yellow, Satin Black Matte) / RockShox Monarch Plus RC3 Debonair Rear Shock / RockShox Pike RCT3 Solo Air 27.5 160mm Fork

COCKPIT: RaceFace Turbine Basic 35 50mm Stem / RaceFace Atlas 35 (800mm x 20mm) Handlebar / FSA No.57E Headset / Velo Single Clamp Grips / ANVL Forge CroMo Saddle / KS Lev Integra w/ Southpaw Remote (150mm or 125mm) Seatpost

BRAKES: SRAM Guide RSC Brakes / SRAM Centerline (180mm) Rotors

DRIVETRAIN: SRAM X1 Shifter / SRAM XO1 Type 2.1 Rear Derailleur / SRAM XG1175 (10-42) Cassette / SRAM X1 Chain / RaceFace Turbine Cinch (DM32t, 170mm) Crank

WHEELS: Easton AR 30mm 27.5 32h Rims / SRAM MTH 716/746 Hubs / Maxxis Minion DHF 27.5x2.3 EXO 3C Front Tire, Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5x2.3 EXO 3C Rear Tire

PRICE: $4999 USD*]PATROL 2 COMPLETE BIKE
FRAME/SUSPENSION: Patrol Frameset (Highlighter Yellow, Satin Black Matte) / RockShox Monarch Plus RC3 Debonair Rear Shock / RockShox Pike RCT3 Solo Air 27.5 160mm Fork

COCKPIT: RaceFace Turbine Basic 35 50mm Stem / RaceFace Atlas 35 (800mm x 20mm) Handlebar / FSA No.57E Headset / Velo Single Clamp Grips / ANVL Forge CroMo Saddle / KS Lev Integra w/ Southpaw Remote (150mm or 125mm) Seatpost

BRAKES: SRAM Guide RSC Brakes / SRAM Centerline (180mm) Rotors

DRIVETRAIN: SRAM X1 Shifter / SRAM XO1 Type 2.1 Rear Derailleur / SRAM XG1175 (10-42) Cassette / SRAM X1 Chain / RaceFace Turbine Cinch (DM32t, 170mm) Crank

WHEELS: Easton AR 30mm 27.5 32h Rims / SRAM MTH 716/746 Hubs / Maxxis Minion DHF 27.5x2.3 EXO 3C Front Tire, Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5x2.3 EXO 3C Rear Tire

PRICE: $4999 USD*[/L]


I'd expect more for that amount of money tbh!

Thats in USD not pounds, and thats a great deal for what transition gives you. Top of the line everything around a bulletproof aluminum frame. Plus its a transition, those things are made for fun. For my money, id be going there. Otherwise check out the rocky mountain altitude line.
flag sam14thomas
Posted: Oct 12, 2015 at 1:28 Quote
gclarida wrote:
sam14thomas wrote:
kevcar43 wrote:
There's your top $5k bike right here and they do them in XL

Unsecure image, only https images allowed: http://www.transitionbikes.com/2016/images/Bike2016_Side_Patrol_HighRes.jpg
[L=PATROL 2 COMPLETE BIKE
FRAME/SUSPENSION: Patrol Frameset (Highlighter Yellow, Satin Black Matte) / RockShox Monarch Plus RC3 Debonair Rear Shock / RockShox Pike RCT3 Solo Air 27.5 160mm Fork

COCKPIT: RaceFace Turbine Basic 35 50mm Stem / RaceFace Atlas 35 (800mm x 20mm) Handlebar / FSA No.57E Headset / Velo Single Clamp Grips / ANVL Forge CroMo Saddle / KS Lev Integra w/ Southpaw Remote (150mm or 125mm) Seatpost

BRAKES: SRAM Guide RSC Brakes / SRAM Centerline (180mm) Rotors

DRIVETRAIN: SRAM X1 Shifter / SRAM XO1 Type 2.1 Rear Derailleur / SRAM XG1175 (10-42) Cassette / SRAM X1 Chain / RaceFace Turbine Cinch (DM32t, 170mm) Crank

WHEELS: Easton AR 30mm 27.5 32h Rims / SRAM MTH 716/746 Hubs / Maxxis Minion DHF 27.5x2.3 EXO 3C Front Tire, Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5x2.3 EXO 3C Rear Tire

PRICE: $4999 USD*]PATROL 2 COMPLETE BIKE
FRAME/SUSPENSION: Patrol Frameset (Highlighter Yellow, Satin Black Matte) / RockShox Monarch Plus RC3 Debonair Rear Shock / RockShox Pike RCT3 Solo Air 27.5 160mm Fork

COCKPIT: RaceFace Turbine Basic 35 50mm Stem / RaceFace Atlas 35 (800mm x 20mm) Handlebar / FSA No.57E Headset / Velo Single Clamp Grips / ANVL Forge CroMo Saddle / KS Lev Integra w/ Southpaw Remote (150mm or 125mm) Seatpost

BRAKES: SRAM Guide RSC Brakes / SRAM Centerline (180mm) Rotors

DRIVETRAIN: SRAM X1 Shifter / SRAM XO1 Type 2.1 Rear Derailleur / SRAM XG1175 (10-42) Cassette / SRAM X1 Chain / RaceFace Turbine Cinch (DM32t, 170mm) Crank

WHEELS: Easton AR 30mm 27.5 32h Rims / SRAM MTH 716/746 Hubs / Maxxis Minion DHF 27.5x2.3 EXO 3C Front Tire, Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5x2.3 EXO 3C Rear Tire

PRICE: $4999 USD*[/L]


I'd expect more for that amount of money tbh!

Thats in USD not pounds, and thats a great deal for what transition gives you. Top of the line everything around a bulletproof aluminum frame. Plus its a transition, those things are made for fun. For my money, id be going there. Otherwise check out the rocky mountain altitude line.

Oh yeah sorry!! My bad
flag villager
Posted: Oct 12, 2015 at 11:36 Quote
no1000 wrote:
If only canyons were sold in the U.S. I'd get that in a heart beat and the yellow on the transition is almost a deal breaker. I like stealthy bikes.

Seems weird that the top of the line STRIVE CF 9.0 SL build comes with a front derailleur....anyone care to explain?

https://www.canyon.com/en/mtb/strive/2016/strive-cf-9-0-team.html such a bitchin looking ride!!!

Only the race spec strives are 1x11. You'll want the race spec
flag brianl
Posted: Oct 12, 2015 at 12:43 Quote
Mystic17 wrote:
With 5k you can get the most badass bikes out there.Best choices would be Canyon Strive or YT Capra,dont forget to check out other bikes as well,like the Norco Range,Commencal Meta,Propain bikes got a wide variety...You can pretty much get w/e u want with that budget.
With the current exchange rate, 5k is not "the most badass", many high end bikes are >$7kcdn.
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