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daznumber9's picture

By daznumber9 - Posted on 05 November 2012

im after a new 26 all mountain rig
trying to decide between 2013 specialized 26 stumpjumper fsr comp evo and 2013 trek remedy 8
budget is $3000 - $3500
any advice would be greatly appreciated

Jonathan's picture

Cant really say much about the trek, never ridden a remedy although i have heard its a very good bike but i've got an evo expert. If you wanna pm me any questions go for it! More then happy to help.

cambo's picture

Check the classifieds. I have a Giant Trance X Advanced XL there for well under your budget. Better spec than both you're looking at but is 2012 model. Done less than 200kms

daznumber9's picture

I did see the trance but I'm after a large
Sorry Cambo

cambo's picture

Understand mate, no worries. It's a great bike so hopefully there is a tall person out there looking for a great ride. Enjoy your shopping

ido09s's picture

ah, what a bugger needing a large is as i am also trying to move on a Remedy 9, though its an upgraded 09.....

I love it to death and have enjoyed it emensely. I sold my Trance X years ago and bought it and havent regretted it one bit. It pedals pretty well but it has some pretty decent components on it which would probably withstand some decent downhilling and comes in at about 14.5 kilos from memory so the weight is one a smallish problem. I mainly rode Manly Dam with it and didnt really have many issues. Most enjoyable when the trail points downhill obviously and is more bike than i ever needed. I am sure someone with some bigger balls would be able to do a lot more than i ever had with it lol

Matt P's picture

I have a 2011 Remedy 8 and think its superb. Granted, I have made a few upgrades but that's mainly due to me being a big chap.

Where do you live / work? Happy to do a show and tell.

shano's picture

http://www.bicyclesonline.com.au/2012-polygon-co...

They have a shop just 200m from BA...so check it!

daznumber9's picture

Thanks for the offer Matt. I'm hoping to take a remedy out for a test ride in a weeks time.

muvro's picture

Check out an Orbea Rallon. I love mine! Pedals awesome and decends even better.

pancakes's picture

Word, muvro. Laughing out loud

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