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10-29-2019, 07:17 AM #1Registered User
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‘Budget’ 29er: Stumpjumper ST or Diamondback Release 29 2 ?
For a $2k budget, which is the better bike?
Big dude, mellow XC trails, just want something to ride and not break the bank.
Thanks
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10-29-2019, 08:00 AM #2
For $2k, you might end up with a better bike if you go used.
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10-29-2019, 08:10 AM #3
I agree with Toast.
When I was test riding I liked the Giants in that price range (I believe it was the Trance). I ended up spending a touch more and ended up with a used demo Transition.
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10-29-2019, 08:27 AM #4Registered User
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If you're only trying to spend 2k I wouldn't go new on a big name brand. You're just paying for a name rather than quality parts.
I see your location says Durango, I'm going to shill for my friend here, but Velorution Cycles has a bunch of Salsa and Norco demos and brand new bikes on sale for around your budget.
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10-29-2019, 08:40 AM #5Registered User
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Thanks for the replies, but shopping for a used XL in my price range in my location is challenging. I’ve really narrowed it down to these 2 new options as my best options if I wanna get something to ride the rest of this fall.
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10-29-2019, 11:31 AM #6
In that case, while the DB is not super updated, there is no excuse for buying from SpecialEd.
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10-29-2019, 11:36 AM #7
If you're comparing the Release 29 2 to the most basic Stumpjumper ST, the Release is a much better build - it has a dropper and nicer suspension. If you're comparing to the 'Comp' ST, the builds are basically the same, without overanalyzing. The geometry on the Stumpy is a little more modern, but the release isn't totally outdated, just a bit conservative. I have a Diamondback fatbike and was happy with the purchase process and how the bike arrived and how it has held up. Only issue so far has been a trashed bottom bracket and Diamondback worked with FSA to get me a new one. With that said, if you like your shop and want that local support, the Stumpy seems pretty good.
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10-29-2019, 03:28 PM #8Registered User
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Go to that Norco dealer mentioned above and take a good look at the Fluid FS, it starts under $2k with a reasonable build but more importantly it's a super fun ride.
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10-29-2019, 06:37 PM #9
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