Maybe some people aren't able to work on their bikes and like having an actual bike shop to deal with in case something goes wrong? Or maybe they want a suspension design that is arguably better than just another faux bar internet bike?tshulthise said:I'm tellin you... its crazy to buy an EX8 or EX9 when the Nebo is a better bike for the same or less money. No comparison to an EX8 and even better than an EX9. Oh well. Instant gratification wins again. You'll have fun on whatever you are riding. They are all good... just not as good as you could have had.
:yawn: Yes, "my" LBS will work on your bike, we will work on anybody's bike, you just have to pay for it. Bikes bought from us tend to get minor fixes for free and major ones for cheap. Bikes not bought from us get charged what the labor menu says.tshulthise said:Your LBS will still work on a Fezzari or whatever you bring in. In fact, the majority of their jobs are for Walmart type bikes.
The Fezzari Nebo will outperform the Trek EX9 at an EX8 price. The Trek rear suspension design only has any advantage during heavy braking over rough terrain. I've never had any issue with control during downhills on my Nebo. I think the Trek rear geometry is better but not enough to outweigh the following on the Nebo compared to the EX8...
1. Fox Talas front fork. Adjustable for 4", 5" or 6" travel. 4" drops the front end for uphill climbs. 6" raises it and gives more travel for technical terrain.
2. Ball bearings at all pivots. Won't wallow or creak over time.
3. RP23 Rear shock
The EX9 has similar specs to the Nebo without the ball bearing pivots and with a lesser front fork but with a much higher price. I think the 11 EX9 might have a front fork similar to the Talas included.
I use the Nebo as a reference because its the route I took. If you do some homework you might find something even better for the price.
The one way you might get the equivalent at a LBS is to get lingering last year's models for a reduced price and have them throw in some accessories with it. A buddy of mine got an EX9 that way but still, his front fork is not nearly as good and the pivots are bushings.
Yet you'll hijack a thread about a guy looking for a Trek?? Where does the OP say he's looking for an alternative to a Trek?tshulthise said:I won't go into a LBS debate since that's not what this thread is about.
I don't understand the "better components" part, because I look at the specs side by side, and the only thing I see better is the fork, and thats debatable because TALAS is a cool thing to have in theory, but how often do you really reduce your travel? The rest is equal to, or dare I say, better on the Trek, ie: wheels, cranks, brakes. Regardless, the big thing is that although both bikes have a lifetime warranty, if the Trek breaks, you just have to take it to a Trek dealer. The other bike, I don't know, box it up and send it back?tshulthise said:The Nebo has better components than the EX9 -AND- bearing pivots -AND- its $400 cheaper. After looking into it more, if a guy really searches, he can probably find something out there even better than the Nebo for less money. That's a lot to give up for a few free cable adjustments.
I won't go into a LBS debate since that's not what this thread is about. The LBS certainly has a place but its becoming smaller with competitive internet sales as well as so much self help info available through the Internet and through local riding clubs.
Grats dude! You will definitely enjoy getting that bike dirty. Like I said, the Ex 7 Isn't really my kind of bike, but I'm still having a blast never the less. Enjoy your new bike dude. :thumbsup:Lancaster said:Thanks for the input all, but I just drove an hour to a dealer in Harrisburg, PA and picked up a 2010 Trek Fuel EX 8 :drumroll:
Can't wait to get it dirty!
