I am going to order a new spot tomorrow and I have couple of different setup's available. Option one is about $145 more than option 2. I thought I would run this by the experts and get some advice. The frame on Option 1 is the new annodized black and Option 2 is the powder coat. Are there pros and cons to each??? What will look nicer longer?? Does the annodized fade after time??
Option 1
* Frame Size & Color: Black Med (annodized)
* Fork: Sherman Firefly
* Brakes: Hayes HFX Mag Plus
* Cranks: XT
* Shifters XT Rapid Fire
* Front Derailleur: XT
* Rear Derailleur: XT
* Pedals: egg beaters
* Stem: Thomson
* Handlebar: easton monkey lite
* Seatpost: Thomson
* Saddle: (Already have this)
* Bottom Bracket: XT
* Cassette: XT
* Headset: CK
* Grips:
* Front Tire: Pan Fire XC Pro 2.1 UST
* Front Rim: Mavic 819 UST
* Front Hub/Skewer: KC/Salsa
* Rear Tire: Pan Fire XC Pro 2.1 UST
* Rear Rim: Mavic 819
* Rear Hub/Skewer: KC/Salsa
Option 2
* Frame Size & Color: Black Med
* Fork: Sherman Firefly
* Brakes: Hayes HFX Mag Plus
* Cranks: XTR
* Front Derailleur: XTR
* Shifters XT Rapid Fire
* Rear Derailleur: XTR
* Pedals: egg beaters
* Stem: Thomson
* Handlebar: easton monkey lite
* Seatpost: Thomson
* Saddle: (Already have this)
* Bottom Bracket: XTR
* Cassette: XTR
* Headset: CK
* Grips:
* Front Tire: Pan Fire XC Pro 2.1 UST
* Front Wheelset: Mavic Crossmax SL
* Rear Tire: Pan Fire XC Pro 2.1 UST
* Rear Wheelset: Mavic Crossmax SL
Biggest difference is XTR vs. XT and the Wheelset. $145 difference in price and probably a pound in weight. What do you guys think?
Option 1
* Frame Size & Color: Black Med (annodized)
* Fork: Sherman Firefly
* Brakes: Hayes HFX Mag Plus
* Cranks: XT
* Shifters XT Rapid Fire
* Front Derailleur: XT
* Rear Derailleur: XT
* Pedals: egg beaters
* Stem: Thomson
* Handlebar: easton monkey lite
* Seatpost: Thomson
* Saddle: (Already have this)
* Bottom Bracket: XT
* Cassette: XT
* Headset: CK
* Grips:
* Front Tire: Pan Fire XC Pro 2.1 UST
* Front Rim: Mavic 819 UST
* Front Hub/Skewer: KC/Salsa
* Rear Tire: Pan Fire XC Pro 2.1 UST
* Rear Rim: Mavic 819
* Rear Hub/Skewer: KC/Salsa
Option 2
* Frame Size & Color: Black Med
* Fork: Sherman Firefly
* Brakes: Hayes HFX Mag Plus
* Cranks: XTR
* Front Derailleur: XTR
* Shifters XT Rapid Fire
* Rear Derailleur: XTR
* Pedals: egg beaters
* Stem: Thomson
* Handlebar: easton monkey lite
* Seatpost: Thomson
* Saddle: (Already have this)
* Bottom Bracket: XTR
* Cassette: XTR
* Headset: CK
* Grips:
* Front Tire: Pan Fire XC Pro 2.1 UST
* Front Wheelset: Mavic Crossmax SL
* Rear Tire: Pan Fire XC Pro 2.1 UST
* Rear Wheelset: Mavic Crossmax SL
Biggest difference is XTR vs. XT and the Wheelset. $145 difference in price and probably a pound in weight. What do you guys think?