Andries Olivier Posted October 28, 2013 Share Hi, Being new to MTB I would appreciate it if someone could tell me which spec is better of the similarly priced bikes below. Bike 1 Specs:Frame sizes: S/M/L/XLFrame color: black | cyan/white (matt)Frame description: 29" mtb, 6061 alloy ultra lite tubing, t4/t6 heat treated, triple butted, tapered headtube, 3d-dropout, race geometryFork: Rockshox reba rl 29", 80/100mm for 42/47-60cm, solo air, motion control, poploc, taperedRear derailleur: SRAM x.9, long cageFront derailleur: SRAM x.9, high direct mount, dual-pullShifters: SRAM x.9 trigger, 2x10-speedCassette/ratio: sram pg-1030, 10-speed, 11-36tChain: SRAM pc-1031, 10-speedCrankset: SRAM s1000, 38/24t, length: 170mm/175mm for 43/47-60cmBB: SRAM gxp, bsaGear ratio: 2x10-speed, front: 38/24t, rear: 11-36tBrake set: Avid elixir 5, hydraulic discbrake, rotor: 180/160mm & avid elixir 5, mmx matchmakerRims: Alex xd comp, 29", disc, eylets, 32hFront hub: SRAM mth-506 f, 6-bolt, disc, 32h, quick releaseRear Hub: SRAM mth-506 r, 6-bolt, disc, 32h, quick releaseSpokes: cn double butted, 2,0/1,8/2,0Tires: Schwalbe racing ralph evolution, folding, tl-ready, 57-622, 29x2,25Tubes: Schwalbe sv19b 40/62-622/635Headset: Cane Creek 10, zs44/28.6/h8 | zs56/40 (tapered)Handlebar: BGM race pro, flatbar, sweep 5¡, width: 640/680mm for 42/47-60cmStem: BGM race pro, +6¡, length: 90/100/110/120mm for 42-47/51/56/60cm, bar bore: 31.8mmGrips: BGM comp, mtb, double densitySaddle: Selle royal seta, special bgm designSeatpost: bgm pro, 2-bolt design, 31.6mm, length: 400mmWeight: 11,6kgVS Bike 2 Spec:Frame: HTX 29 Actinum AFT SCLStem: GHOST light AS-029 31.8 mmForks: Rock Shox Reba 29 RL Solo Air PopLoc 100 mm TaperedHeadset: Ritchey TaperedHandlebar: GHOST flat bar super light 680 mm 31.8 mmSeatpost: GHOST SL SP 717 27.2 mmSaddle: Selle Royal SetaRear Derailleur: Shimano XT 10-SpeedFront Derailleur: Shimano SLXShifter: Shimano Deore SLLever: Avid Elixir 1BB: Shimano Pressfit BBCrank: Shimano XT 42-32-24Brakes: Avid Elixir 1 Disc 180 mmTyre: Schwalbe Rocket Ron 2.25Wheel: Ryde TaurusSpokes: DT Swiss 1.8Hubs: Shimano DeoreCassette: SRAM PG-1030 11-36Weight: 11.9 kg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted October 28, 2013 Share Bike 1 without a doubt. Far better brakeset (elixir 5 vs Elixir 1) and a better wheelset. Otherwise it's pretty much equal. SRAM x9 = Shimano XT in terms of "quality" What are the 2 bikes, and what type of riding are you going to be doing? I knwo the bottom one is a Ghost, but bike 1? M L 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyr249 Posted October 28, 2013 Share I also say Bike 1 for same reasons as what Mayhem says. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee_biker Posted October 28, 2013 Share Sjoe, tough one, but if I had to choose one, I would say Bike 1. More upgradeable, but there is not a clear winner for me. In a case like this I would say take them for a ride and feel. Edited October 28, 2013 by dee_biker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted October 28, 2013 Share Ah. Bergamont and Ghost. The Bergamont is the better bike. No doubt. Andyr249 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rock Posted October 28, 2013 Share good idea to advise the actual bikes, (I see the 2nd one is a Ghost) will give some input as to the after sales support, resale value etc. also what you intend to do with the bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andries Olivier Posted October 28, 2013 Share Thanks for the reply guys!! Much appreciated I lost interest in road cycling lately and want to see if I can renew my interest with MTB. Will probably start off on dirt tracks around Gauteng and take it from there. Bike 1 Bergamont Revox 8.3 Alloy Hardtail - 2013Bike 2 Ghost HTX Actinum 2972 Mountainbike - 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted October 28, 2013 Share Bergamonthttp://www.bergamont-sa.co.za/image/cache/data/bikes/revox_83-800x600.jpgGhosthttp://www.ghost-bikes.com/typo3temp/pics/3eb1de8e03.png Although the Ghost site lists the brake spec as Deore, so I reckon the local okes are down-speccing it here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted October 28, 2013 Share Yeah, definitely the Bergamont, dude. No doubt about it, especially given the difference in brakes and wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted October 28, 2013 Share Although the Ghost has a 69 degree head angle vs the ghost's 71, so there is a distinct difference there. Bergamont will be the more racey of the 2, but the Ghost's head angle will inspire confidence on the way down. On pure SPEC, I'd go Bergamont. If you're going to be racing, same. Bergamont. But if it's just a recreational thing, then the Ghost would take it (for me) thanks to the slacker head angle... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyr249 Posted October 28, 2013 Share The Bergamont looks better as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rock Posted October 28, 2013 Share do prefer shimano but Id say the bergamont as well....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muggins Posted October 28, 2013 Share Just out of interest sake, what is the damage on those two bikes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted October 28, 2013 Share Just out of interest sake, what is the damage on those two bikes? see those links he posted? Click on them and ye shall see... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted October 28, 2013 Share But seeing as you're feeling particularly lazy today: Bergie: R 14,500Ghost: R 14,999 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muggins Posted October 28, 2013 Share Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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