|   Schwinn Moab 01 Disc vs Moab 02 Which one? 649 vs 699 | jtt
Aug 30, 2001 6:33 PM | | Supergo has the Moab1 disc for 649 and the Moab 2 for 699. Can't seem to find any reviews on the Moab 1, is it a good bike? I'm starting out but have some pretty challenging trails in the area.
Thanks |
| nice, nice bikes | FredK
Aug 31, 2001 9:27 AM | | The Moab series has continually improved over the years. This year's frame is really nice; anodized, really lightweight, and looks well- made. The frame is the same for both bikes. The parts selection between both bikes is really similar. With the Moab Disc it is likely that it will weigh a little more, but its braking system is really nice (Avid Cable Disc). It is an awesome starter bike, for sure. |
| re: Schwinn Moab 01 Disc vs Moab 02 Which one? 649 vs 699 | arch
Aug 31, 2001 2:14 PM | | Do they have the moab1 disc or just the moab disc? The moab 1 is defintely worth the extra money over the moab 2. However, I think you may be talking about the moab disc, which is not quite as nice as the moab 1. Either way, they are all nice bikes, even the moab 3 will be sufficient for just about any trail out there. To give you an idea of the real pricing from 2 months ago at a local shop:
moab 1 - 950
moab 2 - 850
moab 3 - 700
moab disc - ?? no idea |
| re: Schwinn Moab 01 Disc vs Moab 02 Which one? 649 vs 699 | jtt
Aug 31, 2001 3:37 PM | | Thanks, got mixed up with the year 01. It's the Moab Disc for 649. |
| re: Schwinn Moab 01 Disc vs Moab 02 Which one? 649 vs 699 | arch
Aug 31, 2001 6:12 PM | | Well in that case go with the Moab 2 and buy Avid Mechs if you want. The Moab Disc actually has lower end drivetrain components (Deore) and a lower end suspension (Manitou SX - no rebound adjust). The Moab 2 has LX/XT components and a Judy SL, which is a lot nicer and has every adjustment you could want. The mech disc brakes are only about $70 a wheel, but you will also need to change your hubs and have the wheels rebuilt if you choose to go disc later. Overall, based on ride quality, I think you will do better with the Moab 2. Have you ever riden discs? If not, you will probably like the v brakes, they put a good set on the moab 2 (avid single digits). I have been riding for 4 years and am just now going to discs, but if I were racing I would stick with the v-brakes. Really it is a matter of preference. Let me know if you have any questions. Feel free to shoot me an email too.
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