Buying a Mountain bike
Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2007 12:43 pm
Hi Guys, I'm after a new mountain bike and after reviewing some catalogues I have narrowed my search to two models.
I'm looking to do a bit of weekend off road riding (nothing really serious) and use the bike to ride to work (10 km dialy).
1 - Avanti Montari (1300 AUD rrp)
Frame Alloy 7005 FT Ultra Lite
Fork Rock Shox Dart 2 100mm Travel, W/Lockout
Rear Shock
Brake Levers Deore Hydraulic Disc
Brakes Shimano BRM525 Hydraulic Disc
Shifters Shimano Deore 27spd
Front Derailleur Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur Shimano LX 9spd
Bottom Bracket Shimano ES25 Octalink Cartridge
Crankset Shimano FCM442 Spline, 22-32-44T
Chain
Pedals Alloy Platform Pedal
Headset
Handlebar Stem Alloy Ahead
Handlebar Alloy Riser
Hubs Shimano M- 465 alloy disc front and rear w/centre lock
Cassette / Freewheel Shimano CSHG50 11-32T 9spd
Spokes
Rims / Wheelset Weinmann Disc Taurus 2000 Double Wall Black
Tyres Specialized Fastrak Sport 26 x 2.0
Seat Post Alloy 31.6mm Micro Adjust
Saddle Avanti Dual Density Sport
2- Avanti Ridge Rider (850 AUD RRP)
Avanti Ridge Rider 2007
Frame Alloy 7005 FT
Fork RST Omega SL 100mm Travel, Smart Lockout
Rear Shock
Brake Levers Tektro Auriga Comp Hydraulic Disc
Brakes Tektro Auriga Comp Hydraulic Disc
Shifters Shimano SLMC20 24spd
Front Derailleur Shimano Alivio
Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore 9spd
Bottom Bracket Truvativ Power Spline
Crankset Truvativ Isoflow Power Spline, 22-32-42T
Chain
Pedals Alloy Platform Pedal
Headset
Handlebar Stem Alloy Ahead
Handlebar Alloy Riser
Hubs Alloy Disc Front, Shimano M-475 alloy Disc Rear
Cassette / Freewheel Shimano CSHG50 11-30T 8spd
Spokes
Rims / Wheelset Weinmann Disc Taurus 2000 Double Wall Black
Tyres Kenda Komodo MTB 26 x 2.10
Seat Post Alloy 31.6mm Micro Adjust
Saddle Avanti Dual Density Sport
I have ride tested both and they both feel very similar (very good).
As you might notice , they are very similar but the Montari is the higher version of the ridge rider (and a bit more expensive).
So, I'm not sure if it is worth to pay the difference in price to get a better bike or I should start with the ridge rider (entry level one)
I am not familiar at all with all the specs and I'm not an expert rider, so if somebody can give some advice it will be greatly appreciated
Cheers
I'm looking to do a bit of weekend off road riding (nothing really serious) and use the bike to ride to work (10 km dialy).
1 - Avanti Montari (1300 AUD rrp)
Frame Alloy 7005 FT Ultra Lite
Fork Rock Shox Dart 2 100mm Travel, W/Lockout
Rear Shock
Brake Levers Deore Hydraulic Disc
Brakes Shimano BRM525 Hydraulic Disc
Shifters Shimano Deore 27spd
Front Derailleur Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur Shimano LX 9spd
Bottom Bracket Shimano ES25 Octalink Cartridge
Crankset Shimano FCM442 Spline, 22-32-44T
Chain
Pedals Alloy Platform Pedal
Headset
Handlebar Stem Alloy Ahead
Handlebar Alloy Riser
Hubs Shimano M- 465 alloy disc front and rear w/centre lock
Cassette / Freewheel Shimano CSHG50 11-32T 9spd
Spokes
Rims / Wheelset Weinmann Disc Taurus 2000 Double Wall Black
Tyres Specialized Fastrak Sport 26 x 2.0
Seat Post Alloy 31.6mm Micro Adjust
Saddle Avanti Dual Density Sport
2- Avanti Ridge Rider (850 AUD RRP)
Avanti Ridge Rider 2007
Frame Alloy 7005 FT
Fork RST Omega SL 100mm Travel, Smart Lockout
Rear Shock
Brake Levers Tektro Auriga Comp Hydraulic Disc
Brakes Tektro Auriga Comp Hydraulic Disc
Shifters Shimano SLMC20 24spd
Front Derailleur Shimano Alivio
Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore 9spd
Bottom Bracket Truvativ Power Spline
Crankset Truvativ Isoflow Power Spline, 22-32-42T
Chain
Pedals Alloy Platform Pedal
Headset
Handlebar Stem Alloy Ahead
Handlebar Alloy Riser
Hubs Alloy Disc Front, Shimano M-475 alloy Disc Rear
Cassette / Freewheel Shimano CSHG50 11-30T 8spd
Spokes
Rims / Wheelset Weinmann Disc Taurus 2000 Double Wall Black
Tyres Kenda Komodo MTB 26 x 2.10
Seat Post Alloy 31.6mm Micro Adjust
Saddle Avanti Dual Density Sport
I have ride tested both and they both feel very similar (very good).
As you might notice , they are very similar but the Montari is the higher version of the ridge rider (and a bit more expensive).
So, I'm not sure if it is worth to pay the difference in price to get a better bike or I should start with the ridge rider (entry level one)
I am not familiar at all with all the specs and I'm not an expert rider, so if somebody can give some advice it will be greatly appreciated
Cheers