chrism123 Posted June 18, 2011 Share I am interested in buying this bike. My knowledge is limited and I was wondering if i could get some feedback on the pros and cons. I like the fact that its got a carbon frame. Although its a 2009 model its new and I can get it for R11 000. Give me your thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky DQ Posted June 18, 2011 Share Damn this seems cheap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrism123 Posted June 18, 2011 Share The Specs: Frame Schwinn N'Litened Black Label Carbon with Trail-Tuned geometry and replaceable derailleur hanger. Fork Rock Shox Tora SL Air Suspension fork. 80mm travel, Hydraulic damper, lock out and preload adjust Crank Shimano FC-M442 Octalink 44/32/22T BottomBracket Shimano BB-ES25 cartridge, OctalinkPedal Wellgo M919 clipless MTB Derailleur's SRAM X9 rear, X7 front Shifters SRAM X7 Impulse trigger Cog set SRAM PG950 9-speed cassette11-32T Chain KMC-HG73 Rims WTB Speed Disc Double wall alloy 32 hole hubs Shimano M475 Disc Spokes 14 G stainless Tires Continental Speed King Folding bead 26"x1.95" Brakes Avid Juicy 5 Hydraulic Disc Brake levers Avid Juicy 5 Hydraulic Disc Handel bar Ritchey 31.8 MTB 0 rise Stem Ritchey 31.8 4-bolt MTB, 84 deg angle Headset Integrated 1 1/8"threadless Grip Schwinn Approved Kraton rubber Lock on Saddle Trail Tuned SL with Cro-mo rails and two tone cover Seat post Ritchey 2-bolt MTB Extras Alloy Seat Binder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inusc Posted June 18, 2011 Share Buy the bike then upgrade it on the go! Edited June 18, 2011 by Inusc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodbadugly Posted June 18, 2011 Share Did you take a peep in the classifieds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilipV Posted June 19, 2011 Share Decent frame, crap fork, wheels and cranks.Buy this if you want to upgrade over time. If not, I recommend buying an ali frame with better parts. Carbon is overrated. And remember to insure the bike. Carbon doesn't like getting bashed about or have rocks thrown at it. In terms of structural strength they are strong, but impacts from rocks or falling is it's weakness. No frame gaurantee covers that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weight Weenie Posted June 19, 2011 Share I agree with Phillip, if you want to keep the frame and chuck the parts it could work but thats an expensive excercise. The frame is not light as far as carbon goes and at this level there's no real benefit above alu, it's basically a R5k generic frame branded as Schwinn from what I understand. For that money rather look at something in the classifieds or get a good alu bike like a Silverback with XT for about 11k, think its called the Spectra ? If you really must have carbon rather get a generic frame and spec it to your liking/wallet capacity with new better parts or parts from the hub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrism123 Posted June 19, 2011 Share Thanks for the replies. I would upgrade overtime. I will also take a look at the silverback. I am coming off a entry level merida with V Brakes so this bike even without upgrades will be a monumentally better bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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