Hi everyone, I am having a very hard time choosing between both bikes, I live in Socal and currently have a Giant Talon 1. Here are both bikes on sale:
https://www.canyon.com/en-us/mountain-bikes/trail-bikes/spectral-125/cf/spectral-125-cf-7/3426.html?dwvar_3426_pv_rahmenfarbe=SR
https://www.canyon.com/en-us/mountain-bikes/trail-bikes/spectral/29/spectral-29-cf-8/3189.html?dwvar_3189_pv_rahmenfarbe=GN
I don’t do crazy jumps and mostly do long trails (25 miles) with some very long uphills and climbs. There are also some pretty challenging downhills but I really want a bike that can go uphill well as I am currently owning a hardtail and it climbs very well. So the 125 seems to make more sense…
However for the price difference, the Spectral 29 CF looks to have a better specs and components? I also have back and knee problems so maybe a longer travel would be better for my body?
For people that have the spectral 29 CF, how does it climb? Would there be a huge climbing difference between both bikes?
Thanks for your help, I am open to any feedback on these bikes and suggestions!
by omze