Looking to get a new bike. I am new to MTB and would like insight into the best option between these two bikes. Preferably trying to stay under 1k
1. https://mikesbikes.com/products/gt-zaskar-lt-elite?variant=41083291762757
2. https://www.jensonusa.com/NORCO-TORRENT-HT-S2-BIKE-2022
by AcetoneAddiction
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Norco.
Even if the GT was ‘better’, I wouldn’t be super keen on getting a bike from a brand that may pause warranty/production going forward. And maybe shut down eventually.
EDIT: double checked listings yeah hell no not getting a GT with SRAM SX lol. Norco hands down, the 35 gold RL isnt that bad honestly. smoking price for that Norco.
Disregard my comment get that steel ht2 norco torrent you will not regret that, it’s the much more capable version of my fluid ht2
Like others said that Norco is a no brainer.
It has a nicer frame, and nicer components. At the entry level, Shimano is head and shoulders above SRAM. It has a better fork and wheels too.
I would definitely take the Assegai tire off though. That’s a downhill tire and will roll super slow and make the bike feel super heavy. I would put a DHF on the front instead, or, even better, take the Dissector that comes on the rear off, put it in front, and put something like a Rekon on the rear.