|   HH vs. Racer X | BD
Apr 13, 2002 1:32 AM | | Is there a huge difference in the feel of the HH 100X vs. the Racer X. Is the HH a lot more plush? The handling qualities (climbing, descenting, single track) must be very similar or am I wrong? Just curious. Also, what is the weight difference in the frame? |
| re: HH vs. Racer X | Green Giant
Apr 13, 2002 6:25 AM | | No, there isn't much difference. The big difference comes from 100 vs 80mm up front. The rears of the bike feel exactly the same. The hammerhead is slightly stiffer with a straight guage downtube and those little plates on the boxed rear (which add very little weight). The weight gain comes from the difference from a butted to straight gauge downtube, which I haven't weighed. The hammerhead is slightly heavier, and slightly stiffer. Conversely with 100 up front I suppose you could call it more plush, but that is only dictated by the extra 20mm up front and fork selection/set-up. IMO it simply comes down to 2 factors.
1. Do you want 100mm up front
2. Does the hammerhead geometry fit you better. (top tubes are different than Racer X's, BB's are just a tad higher.)
3. (this is really minor) does an added ounce or two make that big of a difference. |
| re: HH vs. Racer X | Brakeman
Apr 14, 2002 12:50 AM | | Does Hammerhead have a web site? Trying to figure out where I can view specs and see this bike.
Thanks, BR |
| They do have a website | BD
Apr 14, 2002 3:08 AM | | I've been on it. I believe it's hammerheadbikes.com. Try it. If you can't find it, I can send you the specs or list them. I printed them out a while ago. |
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