Bundu Ric Posted January 1, 2021 Share Hi all, I currently have a Titan hard tail and I am on the heavier side riding mostly gravel and was thinking if a dual suspension would make for a better riding experience? Then if yes, views on the 2021 KTM Scarp 294 SX Dual Suspension Aluminium Mountain Bikehttps://www.cyclelab.com/product/2021-ktm-scarp-294-sx-dual-suspension-aluminium-mountain-bike Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR ◣◢ Posted January 2, 2021 Share Also look at the Silverback Stratos. Better spec for the same money. https://www.cyclelab.com/product/silverback-stratos-al2-29-mountain-bike-2020 Yyyy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMXER Posted January 2, 2021 Share Also look at the Silverback Stratos. Better spec for the same money. https://www.cyclelab.com/product/silverback-stratos-al2-29-mountain-bike-2020The cross your heart and promise not to die on the downhill looking frame is really off-putting on the silver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR ◣◢ Posted January 2, 2021 Share The cross your heart and promise not to die on the downhill looking frame is really off-putting on the silver.Thank god people have different tastes in things. ChrisF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMXER Posted January 2, 2021 Share Thank god people have different tastes in things.Yip. The silver looks like a few braces were added during testing. Not stiff enough? no issue add a bit to the top tube. All fixed then.... Edited January 2, 2021 by BMXER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR ◣◢ Posted January 2, 2021 Share Why are you even posting this thread if all you add is you don’t like the design of the frame. What bike would you recommend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundu Ric Posted January 2, 2021 Share Thanks for the feedback so far, will check out the Silverback as well. The KTM part that attracted me is that they still control the entire value chain and is focussed on quality. I am however new in the MTB scene and therefore asking on the forum as there is so much knowledge and experience here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR ◣◢ Posted January 2, 2021 Share Thanks for the feedback so far, will check out the Silverback as well. The KTM part that attracted me is that they still control the entire value chain and is focussed on quality. I am however new in the MTB scene and therefore asking on the forum as there is so much knowledge and experience here.Titan is another option with the Cipher range. Good value Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grease_Monkey Posted January 2, 2021 Share Thanks for the feedback so far, will check out the Silverback as well. The KTM part that attracted me is that they still control the entire value chain and is focussed on quality. I am however new in the MTB scene and therefore asking on the forum as there is so much knowledge and experience here.Historically KTM's backup in the mtb space has not been great in South Africa. It's not due to poor quality - all bike brands have issues at some point, and when that point comes good local support is great. It's not lekker to have to wait 5 or 6 weeks to get back on a bike when if you were on another brand you'd be up in a few days. If I was in the marker for that class of bike my money would be on the Titan Cypher range. They offer great value for money, can take 2 bottles, look great, and have a transferrable lifetime warranty with the backup to go along. I have also only heard good reviews from anyone who has ridden one. Silverback also a great option, the looks just put me off massively. But that's personal preference. In short, I would not buy a KTM, or for that matter, anything from Cycle Lab - but that's a story for another thread, probably started on a slow Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundu Ric Posted January 2, 2021 Share Thanks all, And then, for my type of riding, does a dual suspension make for a better ride? Gravel roads and then some green and maybe later on blue trails? I like the Titan range as well, or the looks of the Titans, the Silverback frames seems funny but will check them out in person. So for a newbie, other than Cyclelab where do I take my money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR ◣◢ Posted January 2, 2021 Share Thanks all, And then, for my type of riding, does a dual suspension make for a better ride? Gravel roads and then some green and maybe later on blue trails? I like the Titan range as well, or the looks of the Titans, the Silverback frames seems funny but will check them out in person. So for a newbie, other than Cyclelab where do I take my money?Where are you based? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundu Ric Posted January 2, 2021 Share Centurion, so Jhb or Pta is both fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grease_Monkey Posted January 2, 2021 Share Centurion, so Jhb or Pta is both fine.If you decide on Titan, go to the website and get a quote - they will put you in touch woth the closest bike shop that sells Titan. If that is Cycle Lab, so be it. Otherwise Tool Up Cycles in Centurion is awesome. PS, yes - dual suspension is the way to go. Hardtails are awesome, bit dual suspension bikes are much comfier and generally the way to go if you only have one bike. Edited January 2, 2021 by Grease_Monkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted January 2, 2021 Share Historically KTM's backup in the mtb space has not been great in South Africa. It's not due to poor quality - all bike brands have issues at some point, and when that point comes good local support is great. It's not lekker to have to wait 5 or 6 weeks to get back on a bike when if you were on another brand you'd be up in a few days. If I was in the marker for that class of bike my money would be on the Titan Cypher range. They offer great value for money, can take 2 bottles, look great, and have a transferrable lifetime warranty with the backup to go along. I have also only heard good reviews from anyone who has ridden one. Silverback also a great option, the looks just put me off massively. But that's personal preference. In short, I would not buy a KTM, or for that matter, anything from Cycle Lab - but that's a story for another thread, probably started on a slow Friday. Is it not a 5 year warranty ? (I know it was 5 years when we bought end of 2019) Certainly transferable. BUT, you have to check if the first owner actually registered it on their website to initiate the warranty .... then also some fine print in terms of what must be done to transfer the warranty. YES - Titan offers brilliant value for money !!!! Edited January 2, 2021 by ChrisF Bundu Ric and Danger Dassie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grease_Monkey Posted January 2, 2021 Share Is it not a 5 year warranty ? (I know it was 5 years when we bought end of 2019) Certainly transferable. BUT, you have to check if the first owner actually registered it on their website to initiate the warranty .... then also some fine print in terms of what must be done to transfer the warranty. YES - Titan offers brilliant value for money !!!! Yes, I stand corrected - 5 year warranty. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundu Ric Posted January 2, 2021 Share Thanks, I will check it out now and see what pops out. If you decide on Titan, go to the website and get a quote - they will put you in touch woth the closest bike shop that sells Titan. If that is Cycle Lab, so be it.Otherwise Tool Up Cycles in Centurion is awesome.PS, yes - dual suspension is the way to go. Hardtails are awesome, bit dual suspension bikes are much comfier and generally the way to go if you only have one bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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