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13-06.-2008, 04:23 PM
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trek or avalanche
hello all
i am looking to change my rather tired old mountain bike, and so far have seen an avalanche 2 for £385 and a trek6000 for £499 in the local bike shops. Both these look fine to me but i was wondering what more experienced heads on here might think.Is there £100 worth of difference in the two? usually only do 20-25 miles per week of mixed on and off road,though hold ambition to do c to c one day any help or opinions much appreciated thanks |
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13-06.-2008, 05:24 PM
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Re: trek or avalanche
On 13 Jun, 07:23, "mart99" <mar...@freeuk.com> wrote:
> hello all > i am looking to change my rather tired old mountain bike, and so far have > seen an avalanche 2 for £385 and a trek6000 for £499 in the local bike > shops. Both these look fine to me but i was wondering what more experienced > heads on here might think.Is there £100 worth of difference in the two? > > usually only do 20-25 miles per week of mixed on and off road,though hold > ambition to do c to c one day > > any help or opinions much appreciated > > thanks Just looking at the specs I can't see £100 worth of difference either. My other half has an Avalanche 1.0 (which I guess is pretty similar to the 2.0 but with slightly posher bits on) and it is a brilliant bike. It has that "just feels right" factor. However, as you've seen them both in local shops I suggest you arrange a decent test ride on each before making up your mind, you might well find the Trek fits or suits you better. |
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13-06.-2008, 09:01 PM
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Re: trek or avalanche
mart99 writtificated
> hello all > i am looking to change my rather tired old mountain bike, and so far > have seen an avalanche 2 for £385 and a trek6000 for £499 in the local > bike shops. Both these look fine to me but i was wondering what more > experienced heads on here might think.Is there £100 worth of > difference in the two? > > usually only do 20-25 miles per week of mixed on and off road,though > hold ambition to do c to c one day > > any help or opinions much appreciated The Trek seems to have the lighter frame (double butted rather than single butted), better brakes, gears (Deore rear mech AND shifters give it 9 speed against the GT's hobbled 8 speed Deore/Alivio setup). The Trek will prolly have better hubs, headset etc too. More importantly the Trek has mountings for a rack. This'll be essential for the coast to coast[1]. What really counts is how the bike fits you. Pop along for a test ride. Get the bikes tyres pumped up, saddle adjusted to fit you etc and go off for a good 10 minutes on each. I suspect both have a pretty sporty geometry so will suit a fast rider. If you're more of a trekking cyclist then a less sporty geometry might suit better - handlebars higher than the saddle. This will give a more relaxed riding position. [1] Well, not essential but will make things sooo much more pleasant than using a sweaty rucksack you'd be crazy not to sling everything in a pannier. |
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