Hello Everyone!
First time posting on the forum here, and wanted to get some further opinion on the matter. I have narrowed down my purchasing options to the Motobecane Fantom 29 Elite and the Gravity 29.4. I was wondering, outside of fit, which frame you would recommend based on quality/reputation. From the BD, they are as follows -
Motobecane Frame: MOTO29HX Kinesis Engineered Aluminum with TrailTuned PowerStay Design, DualProfile Hydroformed Downtube with reinforced Gusset, replaceable rear derailleur hanger, downtube bottle mount, seat tube accessory mount
Gravity Frame: ALLOY 6061 Aluminum with TrailTested Design. D-Section, Hydroformed Downtube with reinforced Gusset, replaceable rear derailleur hanger, water bottle mount
I understand that Kinesis makes quality frames, but I have not heard about this frame specifically or much regarding Gravity frames.
Outside of that, I cannot tell much difference between the two bikes other than that the Motobecane uses Shimano and Gravity uses XRAM. Both seem legit to me, but I am also new to this and would appreciate anything you guys have to offer.
Also, the motobecanes are completely out of stock, except for a couple 13 in. frames, but I'm willing to be patient if it does prove to be the smarter purchase (being that they are the same price).
Have a good day!
First time posting on the forum here, and wanted to get some further opinion on the matter. I have narrowed down my purchasing options to the Motobecane Fantom 29 Elite and the Gravity 29.4. I was wondering, outside of fit, which frame you would recommend based on quality/reputation. From the BD, they are as follows -
Motobecane Frame: MOTO29HX Kinesis Engineered Aluminum with TrailTuned PowerStay Design, DualProfile Hydroformed Downtube with reinforced Gusset, replaceable rear derailleur hanger, downtube bottle mount, seat tube accessory mount
Gravity Frame: ALLOY 6061 Aluminum with TrailTested Design. D-Section, Hydroformed Downtube with reinforced Gusset, replaceable rear derailleur hanger, water bottle mount
I understand that Kinesis makes quality frames, but I have not heard about this frame specifically or much regarding Gravity frames.
Outside of that, I cannot tell much difference between the two bikes other than that the Motobecane uses Shimano and Gravity uses XRAM. Both seem legit to me, but I am also new to this and would appreciate anything you guys have to offer.
Also, the motobecanes are completely out of stock, except for a couple 13 in. frames, but I'm willing to be patient if it does prove to be the smarter purchase (being that they are the same price).
Have a good day!