Been riding a 26 Jamis and want a 29. Due to cost considerations and a desire to have high end components I am down to 2 bikes, please do not rag on these mail order bikes if you have nothing to add. I have been to LBS and for the components I desire buying in a LBS will put me over $3,000. Just dropped $2800 on a road bike , Scott CR1 Pro so I DO support my LBS !!!
The bikes are as follows:
1.Motobecane Fly Team Titanium
Frame Titanium 3AL/2.5V Butted and Geometric Multishaped tubes, H2O Bosses (15.5" size has 1xH2O Bosses), S-Bend seatstays (Customers are reporting there is Room for 2.35" tires)
Fork ROCKSHOX REBA RL 29", TRAVEL:100mm, BOSSLESS ,W/QR,W/External rebound, low speed compression to 'Lock' with internal Floodgate. 1.125" threadless aluminum steerer tube (193/193/193/208mm)
Crankset FSA Afterburner, Hollow Aluminum Arms, MegaExo 42x27T, 73mm BB width, standard English thread
Bottom Bracket FSA BB-7000 / 73mm MEGAEXO BB
Pedals n/a
Front Derailleur SRAM XO clamp on
Rear Derailleur SRAM XO
Shifters SRAM XO 2 x 10 Speed (20 gears total)
Cassette/Freewheel SRAM CS PG 1070 12-36, 10 Speed
Chain KMC X10SL, Silver, 10 Speed
Hubs Black Anodized Vuelta XRP Team 29er SL Edition, Precison Bearing with QR
Spokes Double Butted Stainless steel black finish with alloy nipples
Rims Vuleta XRP Team 29er SuperLite Disc, doublewall aluminum/eyelets
Tires
Kenda Small Block 8, 29x2.1" 120TPI Kevlar, presta valve tubes
(Customers are reporting there is plenty of room for 2.35" tires)
Brakes Avid Elixir 9 hydraulic, 160mm Avid rotor 6 bolt IS mount rear/ post mount front
Brake Levers Avid Elixir 9 hydraulic
Headset FSA Orbit XL II cartridge bearing for threadless
Handlebar Ritchey PRO Triple butted TRX50 aluminum
Stem Ritchey PRO aluminum
Tape/Grip Ritchey WCS Hex foam
Saddle SKYE saddle, SLR-style, CrMo-rails, Black
Seat Post Ritchey PRO Aluminum 27.2x350mm
Seat Post Clamp Super Light Polished Aluminum
Sizes 15.5" fits up to 5'8, 17.5" fits up to 5'10", 19" fits up to 6'1", 21" fits 6'3 and taller* These are estimated ranges - the size you choose is up to you
Colors Brushed Titanium (as shown)
Compare to other Titanium or Carbon SRAM XO equipped Mountain Bikes at $5,000 to $6,000
2. Airborne Goblin XO
Frame 6061 Hydroformed Aluminum Hardtail 29"
Fork RockShox Reba RLT 29 w/Lock-Out, tapered steer, 15mm Maxle thru-axle, 100mm
Headset Ahead Sealed Cartridge 1 1/8" to 1.5" tapered
Brake Levers Avid Elixir 9 with tool-free reach and contact adjustment
Brakes Avid Elixir 9 Hydraulic Disc with adjustable banjo bolt
Rotors Avid HS1, 180mm front, 160mm rear
Shifters SRAM X0 2x10 with gold color accents
F Derailleur SRAM X0 2x10 direct mount with gold color accents
R Derailleur SRAM X0 2x10 mid-cage with gold color accents
Cassette SRAM PG-1050 11-36T 10-Speed
Chain SRAM Powerchain 1051
Crank SRAM X0 Carbon 2x10, 38/24 gearing with gold color accents
Bottom Bracket SRAM XR GXP Sealed BB
Pedals NONE
Rims Sun-Ringle BLACK FLAG PRO WHEELSET for 29er (28/28 spokes)
Hubs Sun-Ringle BLACK FLAG PRO, 15mm Maxle front, 135mm QR rear
Spokes Wheelsmith Straight-Pull, Double-Butted Spokes, Wheelsmith Alloy Nipples
Tires Maxxis IKON 29x2.2"
Handlebar FSA SL-K Carbon Low Riser 31.8 clamp, width=660mm
Stem FSA SL-K Alu/Carbon Stem +/- 6 degrees, 31.8mm clamp
Saddle Selle San Marco Ponza Power
Seat Post FSA SL-K Carbon 350mm x 31.6mm, 20mm setback
Extras Sun Ringle Tubeless conversion kit included, Owners Manual, Clear Coat, H2O Bottle Mount, RD Hanger, Velo Lock-On Grips
Related Pro
Main differences as I see it are the rims, fork and of course titanium vs aluminum.
Any sane thoughts on which is a better deal ?
Both roughly same price. $2100
Yes I know Airborne is related to Huffy and frankly i don;t care as long as it is a quality bike.
Specifically Ti vs Al. Which one ?
2. Rims Vulata vs Black flag.? I never heard of either.
Any help is appreciated as i want to act on this in the next week or so.
I do see many Motobecane models are in short supply or sold out per the website.
Airbornes are plentiful.
Of course I could drop from the Goblin Xo to the Goblin and save $1,000. Sram x7, Avid 7 brakes, no thru axle, no carbon bar etc. I'm thinking go Xo for the goodies !
Help !!
The bikes are as follows:
1.Motobecane Fly Team Titanium
Frame Titanium 3AL/2.5V Butted and Geometric Multishaped tubes, H2O Bosses (15.5" size has 1xH2O Bosses), S-Bend seatstays (Customers are reporting there is Room for 2.35" tires)
Fork ROCKSHOX REBA RL 29", TRAVEL:100mm, BOSSLESS ,W/QR,W/External rebound, low speed compression to 'Lock' with internal Floodgate. 1.125" threadless aluminum steerer tube (193/193/193/208mm)
Crankset FSA Afterburner, Hollow Aluminum Arms, MegaExo 42x27T, 73mm BB width, standard English thread
Bottom Bracket FSA BB-7000 / 73mm MEGAEXO BB
Pedals n/a
Front Derailleur SRAM XO clamp on
Rear Derailleur SRAM XO
Shifters SRAM XO 2 x 10 Speed (20 gears total)
Cassette/Freewheel SRAM CS PG 1070 12-36, 10 Speed
Chain KMC X10SL, Silver, 10 Speed
Hubs Black Anodized Vuelta XRP Team 29er SL Edition, Precison Bearing with QR
Spokes Double Butted Stainless steel black finish with alloy nipples
Rims Vuleta XRP Team 29er SuperLite Disc, doublewall aluminum/eyelets
Tires
Kenda Small Block 8, 29x2.1" 120TPI Kevlar, presta valve tubes
(Customers are reporting there is plenty of room for 2.35" tires)
Brakes Avid Elixir 9 hydraulic, 160mm Avid rotor 6 bolt IS mount rear/ post mount front
Brake Levers Avid Elixir 9 hydraulic
Headset FSA Orbit XL II cartridge bearing for threadless
Handlebar Ritchey PRO Triple butted TRX50 aluminum
Stem Ritchey PRO aluminum
Tape/Grip Ritchey WCS Hex foam
Saddle SKYE saddle, SLR-style, CrMo-rails, Black
Seat Post Ritchey PRO Aluminum 27.2x350mm
Seat Post Clamp Super Light Polished Aluminum
Sizes 15.5" fits up to 5'8, 17.5" fits up to 5'10", 19" fits up to 6'1", 21" fits 6'3 and taller* These are estimated ranges - the size you choose is up to you
Colors Brushed Titanium (as shown)
Compare to other Titanium or Carbon SRAM XO equipped Mountain Bikes at $5,000 to $6,000
2. Airborne Goblin XO
Frame 6061 Hydroformed Aluminum Hardtail 29"
Fork RockShox Reba RLT 29 w/Lock-Out, tapered steer, 15mm Maxle thru-axle, 100mm
Headset Ahead Sealed Cartridge 1 1/8" to 1.5" tapered
Brake Levers Avid Elixir 9 with tool-free reach and contact adjustment
Brakes Avid Elixir 9 Hydraulic Disc with adjustable banjo bolt
Rotors Avid HS1, 180mm front, 160mm rear
Shifters SRAM X0 2x10 with gold color accents
F Derailleur SRAM X0 2x10 direct mount with gold color accents
R Derailleur SRAM X0 2x10 mid-cage with gold color accents
Cassette SRAM PG-1050 11-36T 10-Speed
Chain SRAM Powerchain 1051
Crank SRAM X0 Carbon 2x10, 38/24 gearing with gold color accents
Bottom Bracket SRAM XR GXP Sealed BB
Pedals NONE
Rims Sun-Ringle BLACK FLAG PRO WHEELSET for 29er (28/28 spokes)
Hubs Sun-Ringle BLACK FLAG PRO, 15mm Maxle front, 135mm QR rear
Spokes Wheelsmith Straight-Pull, Double-Butted Spokes, Wheelsmith Alloy Nipples
Tires Maxxis IKON 29x2.2"
Handlebar FSA SL-K Carbon Low Riser 31.8 clamp, width=660mm
Stem FSA SL-K Alu/Carbon Stem +/- 6 degrees, 31.8mm clamp
Saddle Selle San Marco Ponza Power
Seat Post FSA SL-K Carbon 350mm x 31.6mm, 20mm setback
Extras Sun Ringle Tubeless conversion kit included, Owners Manual, Clear Coat, H2O Bottle Mount, RD Hanger, Velo Lock-On Grips
Related Pro
Main differences as I see it are the rims, fork and of course titanium vs aluminum.
Any sane thoughts on which is a better deal ?
Both roughly same price. $2100
Yes I know Airborne is related to Huffy and frankly i don;t care as long as it is a quality bike.
Specifically Ti vs Al. Which one ?
2. Rims Vulata vs Black flag.? I never heard of either.
Any help is appreciated as i want to act on this in the next week or so.
I do see many Motobecane models are in short supply or sold out per the website.
Airbornes are plentiful.
Of course I could drop from the Goblin Xo to the Goblin and save $1,000. Sram x7, Avid 7 brakes, no thru axle, no carbon bar etc. I'm thinking go Xo for the goodies !
Help !!