slakke3 Posted January 4, 2014 Share Im looking to get myself a late xmas gift .I sold the old Momsen and im looking for a new one.I had a look around and found 2 bikes i like.The Momsen AL629 and the X-AL(yes I'm one of the big guys) . Would probably replace the Crest on al 629 with Arch. Any experiences good or bad, any advice or just your personal opinion on these two bikes. MOMSEN AL629 Sizes X-Large Frame Race Tech 2, Alloy 6061 Butted Tubeset Fork FOX Float 29 CTD, 100mm Travel Chainwheel Shimano M615, 38/24 Bottom Bracket Shimano External F. Derailleur Shimano SLX R. Derailleur Shimano XT 10 Speed Shifter Shimano Deore Trigger Brake Levers Shimano M615 Hydraulic Brakes 180 Fr /160 Rr Cassette Shimano SLX, 11-36T Rims No Tubes ZTR CREST, 32H Tires Kenda Slant Six, Folding Bead, 29 x 2.0 Pedals Shimano M505 Clipless Handlebar Ritchey COMP 2x , 720mm, 31.8mm Oversize Stem Ritchey COMP 2x , 720mm, 31.8mm Oversize Seatpost Ritchey COMP 2 Bolt, 27.2 Seat Selle Royal Seta S1 Custom Headset Alloy Taper Integrated Colors Fast Black w/ Gold Details Chain KMC 10 Speed Hubset Shimano SLX Centerlock, 32h Spokes Stainless Butted with Alloy Nipples Grips Kraton Race Weight 11.65 kg ( Medium, Excl Pedals Momsen X-AL Sizes X-Large Frame Race Tech SLA -Alloy 7000 Butted Tubeset - Internal Routing -Formed Tubing - PressFit BB - 142 x 12 Thru-Axle Rear Fork RockShox SID RL 15mm Thru-Axle - 100mm Chainwheel SRAM X9 44/32/22T Bottom Bracket SRAM GXP PressFit F. Derailleur SRAM X9 R. Derailleur SRAM X9 Type 2 10 Speed Shifter SRAM X9 Ball Bearing Trigger Brake Levers Avid Elixir 7 Carbon Brakes 170 Fr /160 Rr Cassette SRAM PG1070 - 11-36T Rims Sun Ringle Inferno 27 - 32H Tires Schwalbe Racing Ralph SNAKESKIN Tubeless 29 x 2.25 Pedals Nil Handlebar Alloy Flat Top 29er - 680mm - 31.8mm Oversize Stem Alloy 3D Forged Superlight - 31.8mm Oversize Seatpost Alloy 3D Forged 31.6 Seat Fizik GOBI XM Headset FSA No 42 Alloy Taper Colors Matte Black w/Red Details Chain KMC 10 Speed Hubset SRAM X9 15mm Fr - SRAM X9 142 x 12 Rr - 32h Spokes Stainless Butted with Alloy Nipples Grips Weight Silicone Race 11.73kg ( X-Large, without pedals Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee_biker Posted January 4, 2014 Share I'd say both are strong points: AL6291) The SLX brakes on the AL629 is better.2) Arch hoops better & stronger than Inferno's X-AL1) SID is a better fork I think.2) BB and crank more standard and easier to replace / upgrade.3) I don;t like the brakes. I'd ask (if possible) for Arch wheels on the X-AL, and try to get either XT or SLX brakes on the X-AL. Then you have a killer bike! My 2c. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slakke3 Posted January 5, 2014 Share Thanks dee really appreciate! Edited January 5, 2014 by slakke3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bella87 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Hi slakke seems like a hard choice! Try and test these bikes otherwise go for the x-al like dee said! Goodluck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marko35s Posted January 6, 2014 Share I'm shallow and would pick the X-AL purely because it looks better.How much is the X-AL going for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slakke3 Posted January 6, 2014 Share The x-al was R22 000 but it is on sale for R18 500 at cwc .The AL629 is going for R19 500 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marko35s Posted January 6, 2014 Share The x-al was R22 000 but it is on sale for R18 500 at cwc .The AL629 is going for R19 500 .Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suidwes Boytjie Posted May 5, 2014 Share Hi Guys... I would like to add to this and also ask for advice...? I'm about 95kg.. Would the X-AL be more suitable for someone over 95kg? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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