Jamis Trail X 2 vs Malvern Star XCS 2

[tim410au]

I know there both not the greatest bike, but if you HAD to choose. which one?

http://www.jamisbikes.com/usa/thebik...railx2_bn.html

for the malvern star, go to the address, click range > xcs 2.0

http://www.thelegendisback.com.au/

cheers,
tim

[tim410au]

bumppppppppppppppp

[cobba]

I'd pick the Malvern Star.

[tim410au]

justification?

[Sideknob]

Hello fellow Aussie.

The Malvern Star at least has a name brand fork (even though it's only an RST) - it's also an 80mm for rather than the piddly 60mm on the Jamis. The Malvern star has a slightly higher spec drivetrain and Shimano cable discs, which I know work OK. I can't speak for the Tektro's on the Jamis as I've never used a set.

Is there a price difference? How much did you want to spend - there may be other options.

[cobba]

justification?

As 'Sideknob' said, the Malvern Star has better components on it.
24 speed V 21 speed
80mm RST fork with lockout V 60mm Unnamed fork?
Shimano Alvio Front & Rear Derailleurs V Shimano Acera Rear & Shimano TZ30 Front Derailleurs
Shimano Alvio Shifters V Shimano Acera Shifters
Shimano Alvio Brake Levers V Shimano ? Brake Levers
Shimano Disc Brakes V Tektro Disc Brakes
Truvativ Cranks V Unnamed Cranks?

[tim410au]

$500 topps AUD

[Sideknob]

I think you will struggle to beat the Malvern Star for that money.