I’ve been mountain biking since I was a little kid. I’m 16 now and have just sold my most recent bike to buy a longer travel enduro/ trail bike. Out of these 3, which would you recommend? I know what I’m talking about with bikes but just wanted to know others opinions. Personally the Jeffsy is the best out of the 3. Also, if anyone could ID the Stumpjumper that would be very helpful as I’m not sure exactly what model or year it is. Thanks:)
by One_Box_6802
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I’d go with the giant best for value and first looks half bad with fox forks
The giant just because it’s newer
The trance looks in best nick and actually underpriced for the spec (on visual inspection)
Giant has a 34 fork so it probably has like a max of 150 travel. If your looking for an enduro bike, the YT might do the job better. All that being said, the newer geo on the giant might make up for having lower travel. No comment on the stumpy. I just dont like sped(specialized) for how they treated the small shop i worked at.
YT for Enduro and bike park, trance is more of a trail rig. The Specialized is mid
Trance is a really nice and underrated bike. However, it is definitely not an enduro bike.
Stumpy ofc.
So that rear shock on the YT is proprietary and not really replaceable. Not a Specialized guy but it has parts that are easily replaceable.
Giant…. I rode a Stance 2 (lower spec model) for years. Loved it
$700BGP for that old YT?! Nope 🙂↔️ But for the same price get the Giant sight unseen!!! No doubt about it!
choose the one on which you can change the suspension in terms of compatibility
The Giant is the newest and best value. I’d go with that one.
Giant looks like a killer value and they make great bikes
I have been beating the hell out of my Trance since I got it used from the bike park in 2017. Still a solid bike. Haven’t been convinced to upgrade yet.