HT XC/trailriding

23-01.-2006, 04:58 PM	#1
tranzformer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1	HT XC/trailriding I have been visiting this forum for awhile and thought I should finally register. I am about to get my first bike that cost more than $300. I am looking at getting a new HT and would like to spend around 1000+/-. I should add that I love speed and love to climb like a mountain goat. This bike is going to be used for some epic rides, 30-40 mile trips with ascending/descending of 3-4000ft and just short couple of hour trips. So I would like to get something that doesn't feel like I am pulling a bag of bricks with me, but yet still sturdy enough to take some abuse. I have not made up my mind as far as steel or aluminum, but at this point I think I would be happy with either unless someone would argue differently. Also I would like a fork that comes with around 3-4in of travel. A friend recommended that I take a look at the Ibex Trophy 880 disc which is a really nice bike and I also like Marin's. I These are the specs on the Ibex Frame: 6061 Double-Butted Aluminum w/ Oversize Tubing /Aerol Downtube / Replaceable Derailleur Hanger / Disc Ready / S-Bend Seat-Stay & Tapered Chainstay Fork: Marzocchi EXR Race w/ 85mm Travel / One Side Coil - One Side Air / Ext. Air Preload Adjustment / Ext. Rebound Adjustment / Monolite Magnesium Lowers / 30mm Stanchions Front Derailleur: Shimano LX Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT Shifters: Shimano LX Rapidfire - 27-spd Indexed Crankset: TruVativ Firex Team - 44/32/22T w/ Alloy Crank Arms & Chainrings - Mirror Black / Polished Bottom Bracket: TruVativ Giga-Pipe SL - ISIS Splined - Cartridge Type Cassette: Shimano HG-70- 11-32T - 9-spd Chain: KMC Z9000 Super Narrow - Dark Silver Brakes: Avid Juicy-5 Hydraulic Disc Brakes Brake Levers: Avid Juicy-5 Cables: Jagwire Tires: Kenda Koyote - 26" x 1.95" Rims: Sun DS1-XC - 32H - Silver Hubs: Shimano M525 w/ Quick Release Spokes: 14G Black Stainless Steel Handlebar: TruVativ XR - 640mm x 25° rise - OS 31.8 Clamp Size Stem: TruVativ XR Alloy - 4-bolt - OS 31.8 Clamp Grips: WTB Dual Compound Trial Grips Headset: FSA Orbit XL II Threadless - Cartridge Bearings Pedals: Shimano M520 Clipless w/ Cleats and Clip-in Platform Saddle: WTB Pure V Race Seat Post: TruVativ XR- 2-bolt - 27.2 x 350mm Seat Clamp: Uno Alloy Extrusion Also Included: Multi-tool, Touch-up Paint It comes with a lot of nice components, and it will be hard to beat. The other bikes I have looked at are Marin Nail Trail, Marin Palisades Trail, and Marin Eldridge Grade. So I was curious what would be a good starting point for a HT?

24-01.-2006, 10:42 AM	#2
energetix Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Townsville Posts: 20	Re: HT XC/trailriding I would also check out brands such as Norco, Avanti, Giant, and Specialized for good hardtails. I think you'll find in a particular price range (eg $1000) bikes across most brands will be similar overall in componentry. Brand x may have better suspension than brand y bout the running gear on brand x may not be as good etc. Narrow down your choice according to your spec preferences to say 2 or 3 bikes then have a ride of them all & see which bike feels more comfortable & which you think looks better etc. __________________ Energetix My Specialized Owns Me

25-01.-2006, 01:34 AM	#3
triguy98 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 317	Re: HT XC/trailriding I really like Gary Fisher's Geometry. For $1k, you really cant go wrong with any maker's hardtails. I liked the look and spec of some Konas, then i rode one and really didnt like the geometry. __________________ '05 GF Cake DLX SRAM X-9, 'Zocchi MX Comp, Avid BB7 Trek Equinox 7: 105, all stock, all fast '99 GT XCR5000: LX/XT, Avid SDs, Judy XC ------------------------------------------------------ Life is short, ride hard. BONZAI!!!!

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