|   PAGING: smart weight weenies | sam16
Nov 4, 2001 5:13 PM | | I have a pretty tough question for you guys that will take quite a bit of that but I would really appreciate any help.
Alright, I have the option of getting a Trek or a Cannondale at below wholesale (15% below for cannondale, 20% below for Trek) I am wanting to get as light as possible of a bike (hardtail only) so the only two real options would be the Trek 9.8 or the cannondale F3000 sl. The trek would cost a little below $1000 and the cdale would cost around $1300. I have about $1800 that I can spend and I can buy stuff for employee price which (correct me if I'm wrong) is 25% off. So what bike should I get and what parts should I upgrade to get as light as possible for $1800 total? Thanks in advance for your help.
Sam |
| how about... | novice
Nov 4, 2001 6:26 PM | | getting the one that fits the best and then us the remaining money to upgrade that bike. These two types of bikes have pretty different geometry, so I would have to say to choose the on that fits the best. They are both really nice bikes, and I personally would choose the cannondale, that isn't neccisarily the best choice for you. Try to get some time on both bikes to determine fit and handling characteristics.
My 2 cents. |
| just my opinion.... | owlhollow1
Nov 4, 2001 6:40 PM | | -Trek 9.8
-use Nino's webpage and MTBR reviews to check out the
weight (actual) and reliability of products
-become an ebay addict
-look at Cambria's hot deals often
-pick the parts YOU want. It's your ride afterall
-superlight wheels and fork will knock off the most weight
http://weightweenies.starbike.com/index.asp |
| d'oh! | owlhollow1
Nov 4, 2001 6:42 PM | | OK if you are a shop employee forget ebay and Cambria |
| issue isn't weight or dollars its.............. | Max
Nov 5, 2001 12:53 PM | | .......bearing migration, for the headshock. Been there done that. The Headshock has a recommended service interval of 30 hours. That is extremely frequent for those of us who really train. Almost impossible to find a Cannondale dealer who can service all aspects of the Headshock. Any Cannondale rep who tells you otherwise is just a cheerleader out and out lying to you. The headshok could be great if they would fix the damn thing! |
| re: PAGING: smart weight weenies | teb_bob
Nov 5, 2001 5:36 PM | | I just got a 2002 trek 9.8 and it is really light. I am upgrading the cranks to next lp's and lighter brakes and shifters to make it even lighter I love the bike. Go for the trek the head shock is shady stay away. trek also has the better staff deal plus its a nicer frame.
later teb |
| Sub 21 lb hardtail for $1,300.00 | MH
Nov 6, 2001 9:38 PM | | Got the following from Universal cycles web site build kit builder.
Build kit (Rock Shox Duke Race Yellow 3.3lbs 1496.84gm, Cane Creek C-2 Black 140g, Stem - Bontrager Race Black 120g 120/7, Easton EA 70 Flat Gray, 23in, 5deg 148g, Grips - Salsa Juegos De Fuegos Black, Levers - Avid AD3 Black 170g, Shimano XT SLM750 Shimano Rear Derailleur Required 248g, Avid SD7 Silver 170g, Avid SD7 Silver 170g, Shimano ES70 splined 73/113 fits Shimano splined cranks only 255g, Shimano LX M571 22/32/44 685g, Shimano XT Silver 32 Hole 354g, Shimano XT Silver M750 32 Hole 445g, DT 2.0 Silver Revolution 137g, DT 2.0 Silver Revolution 137g, Wheelsmith alloy Silver 10g, Wheelsmith alloy Silver 10g, Bontrager Valiant Black 375g, Bontrager Valiant Asym Black 375g, Standard Presta, IRC Mythos 2.10 558g, IRC Mythos 1.95 510g, Shimano XT M750 11/32 264g, Pick a Chain 300gm, cables 250gm, 28.6 Shimano M750 Top Pull, Shi 170gm
Total build kit: $1061.13 7857gm = 17.32lbs
KHS Alite 4000 Easton Elite frame 3.2lbs $239.99
Total weight 20.53lbs + or - a few grams
Check my math but it looks pretty light to me.
Total bike $1301.12 less 15% discount at Universal cycles.com
Upgrade the wheels with the extra dough and you have a sweet ride.
Or go for the Dean Scout Ti frame at $800.00 and you still meet your budget.
MH |
| Looks good--but PLEASE don't get a yellow Duke... ; -) (nm) | AZ X-Racer
Nov 7, 2001 7:58 AM | | |
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