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[Closed] Right choice for the money?

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I've come to the decision that I want a new bike and I'm leaning towards a full suss, particularly the [url= http://www.specialized.com/gb/en/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=45745&eid=4950&menuItemId=6525 ]Specialized FSR XC Comp[/url].

Others in the running were, Trek Fuel EX 5.5, Ghost ASX 4900 and the curve ball hardtail; Orange Crush.

Any other recommendations? And which would be the better choice in your view?


 
Posted : 30/04/2010 11:39 am
 Olly
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giant anthem x or trance.
more bike for the money, and IMO a better bike


 
Posted : 30/04/2010 11:42 am
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better to have a ride and see what you like!!


 
Posted : 30/04/2010 11:44 am
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Cheers Olly!

I've tried the fuel ex, I'm going to try the fsr xc at the weekend.

I will have a look at the trance x as well, the anthem is out of my budget.


 
Posted : 30/04/2010 11:52 am
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bump.


 
Posted : 30/04/2010 4:12 pm
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Out of the ones you've listed I'd go for the spesh, and the giant is worth a look as well. But I think its a matter of which one feels best when you ride them.


 
Posted : 30/04/2010 8:41 pm
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If you are taking the spesh fsr xc comp for a ride, make sure you take a 2mm Hex with you, so you can tune the rear damping. Behind the red rebound aduster lever (the lockout lever) on the rear shock, is a black metal "stop" move this around on the splines, if you find the rear too active.

on page 12

the comp has the X-fusion RC, the expert has RLA, the triad is on the pro.


 
Posted : 30/04/2010 9:16 pm