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Hey guys, just joined Vital MTB (coming over from Vital MX Lol) I’ve gotten interested in mountain biking again and looking for a f/s MTB without going crazy. I’d like to keep it no more than $2500
I’d like to ride some trails in AZ before heading back to east coast single track. Wanting try a 29er and I’ve been looking at the new Vitus Mythique and the Felt Edict 3/5’s. The Vitus VRS looks like it has better suspension/components, but the Felt carbon frame is tempting. Just wanted to get some input? I’m not sold on anything just yet
I’d like to ride some trails in AZ before heading back to east coast single track. Wanting try a 29er and I’ve been looking at the new Vitus Mythique and the Felt Edict 3/5’s. The Vitus VRS looks like it has better suspension/components, but the Felt carbon frame is tempting. Just wanted to get some input? I’m not sold on anything just yet
Use the leftovers for a riding trip. Frame is sound, bike handles good, upgrade with min/maxed parts as necessary(including a dropper post right out the start?).
I love my Commencal. (Which is anecdotal evidence but this isn't exactly rigorous science we're doing here)
https://www.vitalmtb.com/features/Vital-MTBs-2-000-Mountain-Bike-Compar… - hopefully it can help w/ some general info if not an actual bike. the mythique is in our test and was a favorite for sure.
Agreed w/ big bird about not getting wow'd by a carbon frame. At your price point, there are a lot of rad options.
i've used our product guide to narrow down a bunch of bikes w/ the parameters you're listing. it's not every bike out there, but will give you a lot of info
https://www.vitalmtb.com/product/category/Bikes,3/?discontinued=true&pr…
The biggest downer is that the travel is 100mm rear and 120mm front. Honestly it’d probably be fine, but it doesn’t sound like much compared to other bikes for the same price. Plus no dropper 😂
I like the 12spd and dropper post. As a newbie to FS bikes, I probably don’t need a lot of travel but it does seem appealing. I don’t want to open a can of worms on 650B vs. 29ers, but I’m not closed minded toward the 27.5. It seems 29s are the way the market is going tho
Since you mentioned the price point, you'd be well served by looking at the direct-to-consumer brands (Commencal, YT, Canyon.) You tend to get more bang for your buck without a local bike shop playing middleman. Vitus is a house brand with Chain Reaction Cycles, so they obviously have a similar benefit.
Here's another non-scientific vote for Commencal; I own one also and I've been really happy with it. I don't miss the carbon frame at all.
I’ve really been enjoying biking again, it’s so convenient and you can ride anywhere. I was really close to getting the Canyon, but a deal on a used Yeti SB95 29er fell on my lap so I got it. I’m still interested in that Canyon Spectral tho
Both have been great bikes - they are the higher priced Carbon versions.
I have no affiliation with Giant - I was on the verge of buying a Canyon Strive, but decided to buy a new Giant Reign.
This was partially based on the perfectly handled warranty claim on one of my Trances - Giants warranty seems second to none. (To the original purchaser).
They also seem to be “specced up” compared to similarly priced bikes.
My ‘17 Trance has Carbon rims!!
Just my 2c....
I got a chance to demo one of the new Reign 29ers... Rides nice.. I would consider on to replace my Slash...
This is what I ended up with. Going from a 26” hard tail to a 29 with taller forks/wider bars felt like an intimidating monster at first, but everything I tried felt way easier surprisingly. Very confidence-inspiring. I love it!
I put 30 miles on it so far. I had to get stitches in my side today and doc said no riding for 2 weeks! I ordered a rebuild kit for the shock so that’ll give me something to do. Looking to go tubeless and add a dropper too. Nobody home on the front brake either 🤔
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