Post by bm5er on May 4, 2007 16:51:04 GMT 8
Trying to choose between these 2, at almost the same price:
Spec Name - 07 Santa Cruz Superlight (D XC Kit)
Frame - Custom-butted 6069 aluminum
Fork - RockShox Tora 318 Solo Air, 80mm- to 130mm-travel
Rear Shock - Fox Float R, 100mm-travel
Rims/Wheels - Mavic XM 117
Hubs - Shimano Deore
Spokes - DT 14g stainless-steel
Tires - Kenda Nevegal, 26 x 2.1
Crankset - Shimano Deore
Chainwheel - 44/32/22
Front Derailleur - Shimano Deore LX
Rear Derailleur - Shimano Deore XT
Rear Cogs - Shimano HG50, 9-speed: 11-34
Shifters - Shimano Deore
Handlebars - TruVativ XR
Tape/Grips - Lizard Skin Logo
Stem - TruVativ XR
Brake Levers - Avid Juicy
Brakes - Avid Juicy 3 hydraulic-disc, 6-inch rotors
Saddle - WTB Rocket V Comp
Seat Post - TruVativ XR
Spec Name - 05 Giant NRS Composite 2
Frame - FormulaOne Carbon w/ALUXX SL double-butted-aluminum stays
Fork - Fox FRL, 80mm-travel
Headset - FSA Orbit ACB
Rear Shock - Fox Float R, 95mm-travel
Rims/Wheels - Mavic XM 317
Hubs - DT Cerit disc
Spokes - 14/15-gauge
Tires - Hutchinson Python Air Light, 26 x 2.0 (folding)
Crankset - Race Face Ride XC
Chainwheel - 44/32/22
Front Derailleur - Shimano Deore LX
Rear Derailleur - Shimano Deore LX
Rear Cogs - SRAM PG950, 9 speed: 11-34
Shifters - Shimano Deore LX
Handlebars - Easton EA50
Stem - Easton EA50
Brake Levers - Hayes
Brakes - Hayes SOLE hydraulic disc, 6-inch rotors
Saddle - WTB Rocket V
Seat Post - Easton EA50
PinoyMTBiker folks' expert opinions would certainly be helpful in the decision.
The frame is 1st Priority for trail rides.
The value of the components is 2nd Priority as the plan is to resell them in lieu of XTRs from existing bike, except for the wheelset which may be retained while in search of a good pair. The value matters in terms of how much money we can get from selling them, which in turn brings down the cost of the whole bike.
Experience from current CF HT is outstanding, that's why its is difficult to decide between a CF FS and a really good alum-alloy one.
Many thanks.
Spec Name - 07 Santa Cruz Superlight (D XC Kit)
Frame - Custom-butted 6069 aluminum
Fork - RockShox Tora 318 Solo Air, 80mm- to 130mm-travel
Rear Shock - Fox Float R, 100mm-travel
Rims/Wheels - Mavic XM 117
Hubs - Shimano Deore
Spokes - DT 14g stainless-steel
Tires - Kenda Nevegal, 26 x 2.1
Crankset - Shimano Deore
Chainwheel - 44/32/22
Front Derailleur - Shimano Deore LX
Rear Derailleur - Shimano Deore XT
Rear Cogs - Shimano HG50, 9-speed: 11-34
Shifters - Shimano Deore
Handlebars - TruVativ XR
Tape/Grips - Lizard Skin Logo
Stem - TruVativ XR
Brake Levers - Avid Juicy
Brakes - Avid Juicy 3 hydraulic-disc, 6-inch rotors
Saddle - WTB Rocket V Comp
Seat Post - TruVativ XR
Spec Name - 05 Giant NRS Composite 2
Frame - FormulaOne Carbon w/ALUXX SL double-butted-aluminum stays
Fork - Fox FRL, 80mm-travel
Headset - FSA Orbit ACB
Rear Shock - Fox Float R, 95mm-travel
Rims/Wheels - Mavic XM 317
Hubs - DT Cerit disc
Spokes - 14/15-gauge
Tires - Hutchinson Python Air Light, 26 x 2.0 (folding)
Crankset - Race Face Ride XC
Chainwheel - 44/32/22
Front Derailleur - Shimano Deore LX
Rear Derailleur - Shimano Deore LX
Rear Cogs - SRAM PG950, 9 speed: 11-34
Shifters - Shimano Deore LX
Handlebars - Easton EA50
Stem - Easton EA50
Brake Levers - Hayes
Brakes - Hayes SOLE hydraulic disc, 6-inch rotors
Saddle - WTB Rocket V
Seat Post - Easton EA50
PinoyMTBiker folks' expert opinions would certainly be helpful in the decision.
The frame is 1st Priority for trail rides.
The value of the components is 2nd Priority as the plan is to resell them in lieu of XTRs from existing bike, except for the wheelset which may be retained while in search of a good pair. The value matters in terms of how much money we can get from selling them, which in turn brings down the cost of the whole bike.
Experience from current CF HT is outstanding, that's why its is difficult to decide between a CF FS and a really good alum-alloy one.
Many thanks.
