|   difference between gary fisher hoo koo e koo and big sur?? | jason
Sep 1, 2001 9:41 AM | | I'm considering to buy either a Gary Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo ($769) or a Gary Fisher Big Sur ($879). They both seem like the same bike, because they both have the genesis geometry, here are the specs for both:
Gary Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo Specs:
model
Hoo Koo E Koo
colors
Pearl Yellow and Saab Blue | Red and Black
sizes
XS | SM | MD | LG | XL
main frame
Gold Series 6061 T6 aluminum | Genesis Geometry
fork
Manitou Magnum R | 76mm travel
headset
Dia-Compe STR | Aheadset
bottom bracket
Shimano BB-LP27
crank
Bontrager Sport | 44/32/22
pedals
Alloy ATB | clipless adaptable
front derailleur
Shimano Deore
rear derailleur
Shimano Deore LX SGS
shifters
Shimano Deore
cassette
SRAM 7.0 | 9 speed | 11-32
chain
SRAM PC-59
front hub
Alloy QR
front rim
Bontrager Corvair | 32 hole
front spokes
DT Stainless steel 14 Gauge
rear hub
Shimano Acera
rear rim
Bontrager Corvair Disc ASYM | 32 hole
rear spokes
DT Stainless steel 14 Gauge
front tire
WTB VelociRaptor | 2.1
rear tire
WTB VelociRaptor | 1.95
front brake
Forged alloy | linear pull
rear brake
Forged alloy | linear pull
brake levers
Alloy linear pull
handlebar
Bontrager Crowbar Sport
stem
Bontrager Sport AHS
grips
WTB Dual Compound
saddle
WTB SSTX
seatpost
Bontrager Sport
anything else?
Replaceable derailleur hanger | 3 waterbottle mounts
Gary Fisher Big Sur Specs:
model
Big Sur
colors
Chad Silver and Speed Blue
sizes
SM | MD | LG | XL
main frame
Gold Series 6061 T6 aluminum | Genesis Geometry
fork
Marzocchi Z.5 Air | 80mm travel
headset
Dia-Compe STR | Aheadset
bottom bracket
Shimano BB-LP27
crank
Bontrager Comp | 44/32/22
pedals
Alloy ATB | clipless adaptable
front derailleur
Shimano Deore
rear derailleur
Shimano Deore LX SGS
shifters
Shimano Deore
cassette
SRAM 7.0 | 9 speed | 11-32
chain
SRAM PC-59
front hub/front rim /front spokes
Bontrager Superstock Wheelsystem | 24 hole
rear hub/rear rim/rear spokes
Bontrager Superstock ASYM | 28 hole Wheelsystem
front tire
WTB VelociRaptor | 2.1
rear tire
WTB VelociRaptor | 1.95
front brake
Shimano 420, V-Brake
rear brake
Shimano 420, V-Brake
brake levers
Alloy linear pull
handlebar
Bontrager Crowbar Sport DB
stem
Bontrager Comp AHS
grips
WTB Dual Compound
saddle
WTB SSTX
seatpost
Bontrager Sport
anything else?
Replaceable derailleur hanger | 3 waterbottle mounts
I was leaning towards the Big Sur, but is it worth the extra $110? (i've heard people have had a few maitenance problems with the Hoo Koo E Koo, but none with the Big Sur). Thanks |
| re: difference between gary fisher hoo koo e koo and big sur?? | Spiff
Sep 1, 2001 9:17 PM | | These two bike have the exact same frame (not only the genesis geometry but also the Alu grade and tube shaping). Most of the componentes are also the same .The most significant differences are
the Marzocchi Z5 on the Big Sur (better than the Magnum R) and the Bontrager superstock wheelset over the corvairs. I do not know how better the superstocks are over the corvairs. Not considering the wheelset difference, in your place I'd be tempted to get the HKEK, buy a SX-R for around $135 (which just a bit over the $110 price difference) and sell the Magnum R. You would have practically a bike like the big sur (with a better fork in my opinion) and could get some money back depending on how much you could sell the Magnum R.
But that is just me, what the the heck, if liked the Big Sur get it, that paint job is really sweet and $110 is not a big difference.
Good luck
Spiff |
| The Covair Bontragers SUCK! | Shawn
Sep 5, 2001 8:31 PM | | I had a pair on my Tassajarah and they're really weak. Get the big sur, at least you won't have to replace the wheels and the fork. |
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