What Bike Would You Buy?

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flag Mountaineer08
Posted: Apr 24, 2019 at 10:05 Quote
I am in market for a new full suspension. I am just getting back into mountain biking and don't know much about what components are better than others. There are two bikes that are similarly priced I am considering. Without considering the brand and just the specs, what bike would you buy?

Bike #1:

Shock: RockShox Monarch RT 140mm travel
Fork: RockShox Revelation RC 150mm travel, boost
Shifters: SRAM NX 11-speed
Rear Derailleur: SRAM NX
Crankset: SRAM NX GXP
Chainwheel: 32T
Bottom Bracket: SRAM GXP
Chain: SRAM PC-1110
Freewheel/Cassette: SRAM PG-1130, 11-42, cassette
Brake Levers: Shimano M615
Brake (Front): Shimano M615 hydraulic w/180mm rotor
Brake (Rear): Shimano M615 hydraulic w/180mm rotor
Seat Post: KS e-Ten i integra dropper 31.6mm w/ Southpaw P remote: 125mm travel
Rims/Wheelset: WTB i29, double wall, tubeless ready
Front Hub: Shimano Deore, Centerlock, 15x110
Rear Hub: Shimano Deore, Centerlock, 12x148
Tires: Schwalbe Nobby Nic Evo 27.5x2.35

Bike 2:

Front Suspension: RockShox Revelation Motion Control RC 27.5", 130mm Travel,
Rear Suspension: Fox Float Performance, Rebound Adjustment, Custom Tune, Firm Pedal Platform Lev, 120mm
Rim: Aluminum Double Wall, 29mm Inner, Sleeved Joint, Disc Specific, 32H Tubeless Compatible
Hub Rear Forged Alloy: 148x12mm, Quad Sealed Bearings, 6 Bolt Disc, 32H, Standard Freehub Body
Hub Front: Forged Alloy, 110x15mm, 6-Bolt Disc, 32H
Tires: WTB Trail Boss, 27.5x2.4", TCS Light/High Grip Compound, UST Aramid Bead
Derailleur Rear: Shimano SLX SGS, Direct Attachment, 11-Speed -
Shift Lever: Shimano SL-7000R 1x11-Speed, I Spec II
Crankset: FSA V-Drive, Modular 1x, 32T Direct Mount Chainring, MegaTooth Technology, Boost Spacing
Chain: KMC X11 Extra Light
Cassette: Shimano SLX M7000 Cassette, 11-Speed, 11-46T
Brakes Front: Tektro HDM805N, 4 Piston Hydraulic Disc Brake, 203mm Rotor
Brakes Rear: Tektro HDM805N, 4 Piston Hydraulic Disc Brake, 180mm Rotor
Brake Levers: Tektro HDM805N, I Spec II compatible
Seatpost: X-Fusion Manic, 1x Plastic Remote, Size S 120mm Travel, All Other Sizes: 150mm Travel
flag Wkramer510
Posted: Apr 24, 2019 at 10:09 Quote
Mountaineer08 wrote:
I am in market for a new full suspension. I am just getting back into mountain biking and don't know much about what components are better than others. There are two bikes that are similarly priced I am considering. Without considering the brand and just the specs, what bike would you buy?

Bike #1:

Shock: RockShox Monarch RT 140mm travel
Fork: RockShox Revelation RC 150mm travel, boost
Shifters: SRAM NX 11-speed
Rear Derailleur: SRAM NX
Crankset: SRAM NX GXP
Chainwheel: 32T
Bottom Bracket: SRAM GXP
Chain: SRAM PC-1110
Freewheel/Cassette: SRAM PG-1130, 11-42, cassette
Brake Levers: Shimano M615
Brake (Front): Shimano M615 hydraulic w/180mm rotor
Brake (Rear): Shimano M615 hydraulic w/180mm rotor
Seat Post: KS e-Ten i integra dropper 31.6mm w/ Southpaw P remote: 125mm travel
Rims/Wheelset: WTB i29, double wall, tubeless ready
Front Hub: Shimano Deore, Centerlock, 15x110
Rear Hub: Shimano Deore, Centerlock, 12x148
Tires: Schwalbe Nobby Nic Evo 27.5x2.35

Bike 2:

Front Suspension: RockShox Revelation Motion Control RC 27.5", 130mm Travel,
Rear Suspension: Fox Float Performance, Rebound Adjustment, Custom Tune, Firm Pedal Platform Lev, 120mm
Rim: Aluminum Double Wall, 29mm Inner, Sleeved Joint, Disc Specific, 32H Tubeless Compatible
Hub Rear Forged Alloy: 148x12mm, Quad Sealed Bearings, 6 Bolt Disc, 32H, Standard Freehub Body
Hub Front: Forged Alloy, 110x15mm, 6-Bolt Disc, 32H
Tires: WTB Trail Boss, 27.5x2.4", TCS Light/High Grip Compound, UST Aramid Bead
Derailleur Rear: Shimano SLX SGS, Direct Attachment, 11-Speed -
Shift Lever: Shimano SL-7000R 1x11-Speed, I Spec II
Crankset: FSA V-Drive, Modular 1x, 32T Direct Mount Chainring, MegaTooth Technology, Boost Spacing
Chain: KMC X11 Extra Light
Cassette: Shimano SLX M7000 Cassette, 11-Speed, 11-46T
Brakes Front: Tektro HDM805N, 4 Piston Hydraulic Disc Brake, 203mm Rotor
Brakes Rear: Tektro HDM805N, 4 Piston Hydraulic Disc Brake, 180mm Rotor
Brake Levers: Tektro HDM805N, I Spec II compatible
Seatpost: X-Fusion Manic, 1x Plastic Remote, Size S 120mm Travel, All Other Sizes: 150mm Travel

Bike 1. Sram nx is tried and true and shimano brakes are beast. slx is kinda touchy and is not as smooth as nx. rims and tires are better too. also the x fusion manic is pretty low on bike two
flag Mountaineer08
Posted: Apr 24, 2019 at 10:58 Quote
Thanks for the reply. Bike 1 is actually the cheaper of the two.

Bike 1: Rossignol All Track Trail for $2,006

Bike 2: Marin Hawk Hill 3 for $2,187

Does that change anything?
flag CP-Bike
Posted: Apr 24, 2019 at 11:33 Quote
If possible take both for a demo ride.

The geometry and fit has changed a lot on bikes over the years.

The best parts won't make up for a bike that doesn't fit you well.
flag Wkramer510
Posted: Apr 24, 2019 at 12:22 Quote
Mountaineer08 wrote:
Thanks for the reply. Bike 1 is actually the cheaper of the two.

Bike 1: Rossignol All Track Trail for $2,006

Bike 2: Marin Hawk Hill 3 for $2,187

Does that change anything?

is the ros the one from Winter Park?
flag DanielOcean
Posted: Apr 24, 2019 at 14:45 Quote
Both look like Trek bikes. If so, i would say neither you can get way more for your money.
flag Mountaineer08
Posted: Apr 24, 2019 at 15:40 Quote
DanielOcean wrote:
Both look like Trek bikes. If so, i would say neither you can get way more for your money.

What would you recommend for $2000 that gets me more for my money?
flag DanielOcean
Posted: Apr 24, 2019 at 16:16 Quote
Mountaineer08 wrote:
DanielOcean wrote:
Both look like Trek bikes. If so, i would say neither you can get way more for your money.

What would you recommend for $2000 that gets me more for my money?

Send me a link to those two bikes and Ill be happy to help. I am about 90% certain the specs on those bikes are not for 2000 dollar bikes. If I am wrong, i will humbly accept that.
flag Gmoneyog1
Posted: Apr 24, 2019 at 17:23 Quote
Mountaineer08 wrote:
I am in market for a new full suspension. I am just getting back into mountain biking and don't know much about what components are better than others. There are two bikes that are similarly priced I am considering. Without considering the brand and just the specs, what bike would you buy?

Bike #1:

Shock: RockShox Monarch RT 140mm travel
Fork: RockShox Revelation RC 150mm travel, boost
Shifters: SRAM NX 11-speed
Rear Derailleur: SRAM NX
Crankset: SRAM NX GXP
Chainwheel: 32T
Bottom Bracket: SRAM GXP
Chain: SRAM PC-1110
Freewheel/Cassette: SRAM PG-1130, 11-42, cassette
Brake Levers: Shimano M615
Brake (Front): Shimano M615 hydraulic w/180mm rotor
Brake (Rear): Shimano M615 hydraulic w/180mm rotor
Seat Post: KS e-Ten i integra dropper 31.6mm w/ Southpaw P remote: 125mm travel
Rims/Wheelset: WTB i29, double wall, tubeless ready
Front Hub: Shimano Deore, Centerlock, 15x110
Rear Hub: Shimano Deore, Centerlock, 12x148
Tires: Schwalbe Nobby Nic Evo 27.5x2.35

Bike 2:

Front Suspension: RockShox Revelation Motion Control RC 27.5", 130mm Travel,
Rear Suspension: Fox Float Performance, Rebound Adjustment, Custom Tune, Firm Pedal Platform Lev, 120mm
Rim: Aluminum Double Wall, 29mm Inner, Sleeved Joint, Disc Specific, 32H Tubeless Compatible
Hub Rear Forged Alloy: 148x12mm, Quad Sealed Bearings, 6 Bolt Disc, 32H, Standard Freehub Body
Hub Front: Forged Alloy, 110x15mm, 6-Bolt Disc, 32H
Tires: WTB Trail Boss, 27.5x2.4", TCS Light/High Grip Compound, UST Aramid Bead
Derailleur Rear: Shimano SLX SGS, Direct Attachment, 11-Speed -
Shift Lever: Shimano SL-7000R 1x11-Speed, I Spec II
Crankset: FSA V-Drive, Modular 1x, 32T Direct Mount Chainring, MegaTooth Technology, Boost Spacing
Chain: KMC X11 Extra Light
Cassette: Shimano SLX M7000 Cassette, 11-Speed, 11-46T
Brakes Front: Tektro HDM805N, 4 Piston Hydraulic Disc Brake, 203mm Rotor
Brakes Rear: Tektro HDM805N, 4 Piston Hydraulic Disc Brake, 180mm Rotor
Brake Levers: Tektro HDM805N, I Spec II compatible
Seatpost: X-Fusion Manic, 1x Plastic Remote, Size S 120mm Travel, All Other Sizes: 150mm Travel

What size are you? Theres a really good deal on an XL banshee spitfire near me.
flag krattAtak
Posted: Apr 26, 2019 at 10:55 Quote
Yeah, I just got a used banshee spitfire for 1400 and saw one for 1200, and that was a medium. You can also get really good deals on process 134s and could probably get a 153 in that price too. Same could be said about giants trance.
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