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06-18-2007, 02:06 PM #1
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Emily
2011 Jamis Dakar XC "Toto" - Selle Italia Ldy Gel Flow
2007 Trek Pilot 5.0 WSD "Gloria" - Selle Italia Diva Gel Flow
2004 Bike Friday Petite Pocket Crusoe - Selle Italia Diva Gel Flow
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06-19-2007, 03:50 AM #2
I want to ride my bicycle
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Well, my 2 cents since you ask. Both those bikes are at the bottom of the line. I don't think the forks or the rear shocks are spec'ed very well, and that's why you buy full suspension. I ride a Fuel EX 9.0, which is a sweet bike, but I betcha the 5.0 weighs a ton more and those components aren't great. The same goes for the Specialized. Since you have been riding a hardtail, why not stick to that and invest in the higher end model? Like the Trek 6700 at $1000 gives you a good fork, decent derailleurs, hydraulic (not mechanical) brakes and probably lighter weight. Or a Specialized Hardrock Pro which is at $800 bucks and decent spec's. I know you are buying the bike tomorrow, and of course fit is important, but if they have a hardtail that is not WSD they can probably make some adjustments with the stem that would set the bike up for you. I think WSD in MTB's is not nearly as necessary as in a road bike (and not everyone needs WSD- I hate it). Also would rather ride a good (light) hardtail than a lousy (and heavy) full sus.
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