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Planning on picking up a FS 29er for XC riding and occasional racing, and both of these are on my list.
I'm clear on the component differences between the two, as well as the fact that the 100 AL Elite has 110mm of rear travel, vs the 100 of the FS8.
What I'm not clear on is the geometry differences. It looks like the geometry on the FS8 is the same as the higher-end Superfly FS'es, so I assume it's the 'racier' of the two - but the fact that the 100 AL has a steeper head tube angle (granted, only 71 vs 70 on the FS8) seems pretty strange.
So, can anybody elaborate on how the two bikes are going to be/feel different from a geometry perspective? Not sure I'll be able to demo both of 'em.
I'm clear on the component differences between the two, as well as the fact that the 100 AL Elite has 110mm of rear travel, vs the 100 of the FS8.
What I'm not clear on is the geometry differences. It looks like the geometry on the FS8 is the same as the higher-end Superfly FS'es, so I assume it's the 'racier' of the two - but the fact that the 100 AL has a steeper head tube angle (granted, only 71 vs 70 on the FS8) seems pretty strange.
So, can anybody elaborate on how the two bikes are going to be/feel different from a geometry perspective? Not sure I'll be able to demo both of 'em.