What would you get instead of a Yeti SB5c?

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What would you get instead of a Yeti SB5c?
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flag FrankFH
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Posted: Jun 21, 2016 at 9:58 Quote
My old ibis Mojo (2008 ) just gave up on me last week so I am in dire need of a new ride. My components are too old to get a new frame, so I need help picking a new bike. I demoed a Yeti SB5c last week and absolutely loved it! The only issue is the price... Frown i'm seriously considering the Enduro version, but I figured I would see what others think first. What would you get in the category?
flag christopheryang
Posted: Jun 21, 2016 at 10:44 Quote
FrankFH wrote:
My old ibis Mojo (2008 ) just gave up on me last week so I am in dire need of a new ride. My components are too old to get a new frame, so I need help picking a new bike. I demoed a Yeti SB5c last week and absolutely loved it! The only issue is the price... Frown i'm seriously considering the Enduro version, but I figured I would see what others think first. What would you get in the category?

Transition Patrol, Giant Reign, or Kona Process (in no particular order). Yeti's are nice but $$$$$
flag fatblockabody
Posted: Jun 21, 2016 at 11:35 Quote
Trek Remedy.. etc.. Lot's of popular bikes in that segment.
flag FrankFH
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Posted: Jun 21, 2016 at 12:25 Quote
fatblockabody wrote:
Trek Remedy.. etc.. Lot's of popular bikes in that segment.

Thanks!
flag foppe
Posted: Jun 21, 2016 at 14:56 Quote
What type of bike are you looking for? I'm an AM rider and I got a Niner WFO 9 and I absolutely love it.
flag Bushamster21
Posted: Jun 21, 2016 at 16:16 Quote
If price is the concern, then hands down the Kona process. I've demoed a lot of bikes and it maintains that same aggressiveness as the sb5c while still having that pop.
flag brianl
Posted: Jun 21, 2016 at 18:17 Quote
FrankFH wrote:
My old ibis Mojo (2008 ) just gave up on me last week so I am in dire need of a new ride. My components are too old to get a new frame, so I need help picking a new bike. I demoed a Yeti SB5c last week and absolutely loved it! The only issue is the price... Frown i'm seriously considering the Enduro version, but I figured I would see what others think first. What would you get in the category?
what is your $$ limit?
flag lifeofloon
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Posted: Jun 21, 2016 at 18:22 Quote
What's your size. There's a killer deal on a Remedy 8/9 in buy/sell right now near you.
flag FrankFH
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Posted: Jun 21, 2016 at 18:34 Quote
lifeofloon wrote:
What's your size. There's a killer deal on a Remedy 8/9 in buy/sell right now near you.

i'm 5'11" i usually ride a large.
flag alythcyclery
Posted: Jun 21, 2016 at 18:56 Quote
FrankFH wrote:
My old ibis Mojo (2008 ) just gave up on me last week so I am in dire need of a new ride. My components are too old to get a new frame, so I need help picking a new bike. I demoed a Yeti SB5c last week and absolutely loved it! The only issue is the price... Frown i'm seriously considering the Enduro version, but I figured I would see what others think first. What would you get in the category?

If you can afford the enduro version I'd do it. The 200g really isn't going to change anything.

I love my Norco Range. Similar to a process in terms of ride quality.
flag FrankFH
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Posted: Jun 21, 2016 at 19:01 Quote
what about the Devinci Troy Carbon? There is a new one for sale on the BuySell which seems like it's a pretty good deal.
flag alythcyclery
Posted: Jun 21, 2016 at 19:10 Quote
FrankFH wrote:
what about the Devinci Troy Carbon? There is a new one for sale on the BuySell which seems like it's a pretty good deal.

A friend used to ride one and he rated it. The sizing is quite small though (at least on the slightly older one, they might have updated it). So be sure to test ride it.
flag FrankFH
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Posted: Jun 21, 2016 at 19:12 Quote
mini-freerider wrote:
FrankFH wrote:
what about the Devinci Troy Carbon? There is a new one for sale on the BuySell which seems like it's a pretty good deal.

A friend used to ride one and he rated it. The sizing is quite small though (at least on the slightly older one, they might have updated it). So be sure to test ride it.

He hated it? Good to know, thank!
flag alythcyclery
Posted: Jun 21, 2016 at 19:35 Quote
FrankFH wrote:
mini-freerider wrote:
FrankFH wrote:
what about the Devinci Troy Carbon? There is a new one for sale on the BuySell which seems like it's a pretty good deal.

A friend used to ride one and he rated it. The sizing is quite small though (at least on the slightly older one, they might have updated it). So be sure to test ride it.

He hated it? Good to know, thank!

Sorry, Rated it haha. He liked it a lot.
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