I am in the market for a FS bike, currently looking at the following.
2011 Trek Top Fuel 8 with XT components 120mm travel $1200 (26er, but damn it is a clean bike)
Rear Suspension: Fox Float RP-2, "race tuned" w/ProPedal, rebound
Front Suspension: Fox Series 32 fork, 100mm of travel. Avid Juicy 7 Hydraulic Disc Brakes
2011 Niner Rip9 with Sram X7 comps 120mm travel. $2200
RoxShox, fox rear
2012 Trek Superfly 29er 100mm travel $1500
Fox shocks
I would like some thoughts on these bikes from the knowledgeable.
Is the RIP9 worth the extra coin?
2011 Trek Top Fuel 8 with XT components 120mm travel $1200 (26er, but damn it is a clean bike)
Rear Suspension: Fox Float RP-2, "race tuned" w/ProPedal, rebound
Front Suspension: Fox Series 32 fork, 100mm of travel. Avid Juicy 7 Hydraulic Disc Brakes
2011 Niner Rip9 with Sram X7 comps 120mm travel. $2200
RoxShox, fox rear
2012 Trek Superfly 29er 100mm travel $1500
Fox shocks
I would like some thoughts on these bikes from the knowledgeable.
Is the RIP9 worth the extra coin?