The Tora is going to be the most reliable of all the forks, though I've heard good things about the M29 as well. Honestly, the Fisher is probably going to be the best choice; the Cobia is kinda heavy, but a solid bike and has a good warranty.
My first mountain bike.....let me know what you think of my list!
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Okay guys, after researching and recommendations from this forum I have come up with a brief list of 29ers that I am interested in. I have included pictures too! Let me know what you guys think of my list. I am expecting myself to spend $800-$1200 the most.
I am basing my choice 50% on quality of components, 30% on reputation (what forum members/owners think of them, 10% on how friendly/helpful the staff was at that particular LBS, and 10% based on looks (if I am going to spend $800 to over $1,000 I think its important that I like the way it looks!).
First one up is the Jamis Exile 1
Its got the Dart 3 shocks, Maxxis Ignitor tires, Shimano Deore, Tektro I0 mecahnical disc brakes. COST $825
Second one is the Cannondale TRAIL SL 29'ER 4
Its got the RST Deuce shocks, Kenda Small Block Eight tires, Deore, Tektro Auriga Comp Hydraulic Disc brakes. Weights ?? COST $1,059
Third one is the Specialized Rockhopper Expert 29
Its got the Dart 3 shocks, Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport tires, Deore, Tektro Auriga Comp, hydraulic disc, COST $980
Forth one is the Gary Fisher Cobia
Its got the RockShox Tora, Bontrager 29-3 tires, Deore, Avid BB5 mechanical disc, COST $1,099
Fifth one is the Haro Ally XC
its got the RST M29 Pro fork, Kenda Nevegal 2.2 tires, Deore, Hayes MX4 Mechanical Disc w/ 6" Rotors, COST $875
So guys as of now these are my 5 top picks. Do any of you guys think I am missing an valuable 29er competitor? Here is where I stand. I am not sure how the RST shocks compare to the Rock Shoxs.....such as the RST Deuce shocks vs the RST M29 Pro and how these RST's compare to the Dart 3's and I know the Tora is better than the Dart 3's but thats about all I know when it comes to shocks.
Some of them have hydraulic disc brakes while others don't even though I have heard that the Avid BB5 are decent. All of them have the Deore. As far as looks, I like the Rockhopper, GF Cobia, and the Cannondale Trail. What do you guys think? Am I missing anything?
I am basing my choice 50% on quality of components, 30% on reputation (what forum members/owners think of them, 10% on how friendly/helpful the staff was at that particular LBS, and 10% based on looks (if I am going to spend $800 to over $1,000 I think its important that I like the way it looks!).
First one up is the Jamis Exile 1
Its got the Dart 3 shocks, Maxxis Ignitor tires, Shimano Deore, Tektro I0 mecahnical disc brakes. COST $825
Second one is the Cannondale TRAIL SL 29'ER 4
Its got the RST Deuce shocks, Kenda Small Block Eight tires, Deore, Tektro Auriga Comp Hydraulic Disc brakes. Weights ?? COST $1,059
Third one is the Specialized Rockhopper Expert 29
Its got the Dart 3 shocks, Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport tires, Deore, Tektro Auriga Comp, hydraulic disc, COST $980
Forth one is the Gary Fisher Cobia
Its got the RockShox Tora, Bontrager 29-3 tires, Deore, Avid BB5 mechanical disc, COST $1,099
Fifth one is the Haro Ally XC
its got the RST M29 Pro fork, Kenda Nevegal 2.2 tires, Deore, Hayes MX4 Mechanical Disc w/ 6" Rotors, COST $875
So guys as of now these are my 5 top picks. Do any of you guys think I am missing an valuable 29er competitor? Here is where I stand. I am not sure how the RST shocks compare to the Rock Shoxs.....such as the RST Deuce shocks vs the RST M29 Pro and how these RST's compare to the Dart 3's and I know the Tora is better than the Dart 3's but thats about all I know when it comes to shocks.
Some of them have hydraulic disc brakes while others don't even though I have heard that the Avid BB5 are decent. All of them have the Deore. As far as looks, I like the Rockhopper, GF Cobia, and the Cannondale Trail. What do you guys think? Am I missing anything?
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I don't have any personal experience with bikesdirect, I just do web searches for any online companies I think about buying from. I did so for bikesdirect a month or so ago and came up with quite a bit of back and forth negative stuff and responses from bikesdirect staff, mostly dealing with warranty issues and customer service issues. That type of stuff is a red flag for me and I take the better safe than sorry route.bikesdirect said:
Once again, its a very good spec for the price, better than any of the others. And it is correct that warranty stuff isn't likely on good equipment. And you have the assurance of a bikesdirect (owner? employee?) here on the thread that they're a fine company. Hell, he replied to a forum post quickly, at least that means if they blow you off on the phone or e-mail you can post here.
You pays your money and takes your chances.
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funny.......tell that to these guys (thanks for the internet vintage pic to whomever took it)hellocook said:
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