XCnewbie Posted April 14, 2014 Posted April 14, 2014 I am seriously considering buying the 2013 Momsen X-AL because of it's really good spec (see below - apologies for the formatting) in relation to price, but I am apprehensive because none of the distributors have stock to test out. Basically I need to commit to a 50% deposit just to see it .... Frame: Race Tech SLA -Alloy 7000 Butted Tubeset - Internal Routing -Formed Tubing - PressFit BB - 142 x 12 Thru-Axle RearFork: RockShox SID RL 15mm Thru-Axle - 100mmChainwheel: SRAM X9 44/32/22TBottom Bracket: SRAM GXP PressFitF. Derailleur: SRAM X9R. Derailleur: SRAM X9 Type 2 10 SpeedShifter: SRAM X9 Ball Bearing TriggerBrake Levers: Avid Elixir 7 CarbonBrakes: 170 Fr /160 RrCassette: SRAM PG1070 - 11-36TRims: Sun Ringle Inferno 27 - 32HTires: Schwalbe Racing Ralph SNAKESKIN Tubeless 29 x 2.25Pedals: NilHandlebar: Alloy Flat Top 29er - 680mm - 31.8mm OversizeStem: Alloy 3D Forged Superlight - 31.8mm OversizeSeatpost: Alloy 3D Forged 31.6Seat: Fizik GOBI XMHeadset: FSA No 42 Alloy TaperColors: Matte Black w/Red DetailsChain: KMC 10 SpeedHubset: SRAM X9 15mm Fr - SRAM X9 142 x 12 Rr - 32hSpokes: Stainless Butted with Alloy NipplesGrips: Silicone RaceWeight: 11.73kg ( X-Large, without pedals) Has anybody bought one of these or heard anything about it? I know that the brakes and rims aren't the greatest, but I should be able to manage - any other boegies in the spec that I should watch out for? I have also read that the rims aren't the easiest to get tyres to seat onto in a tubeless conversion either .... Thanks for your comments!
craig82 Posted April 14, 2014 Posted April 14, 2014 The X-AL is a really good deal, like you say it has really good components. I took a quick look at some reviews on the wheels and did not find anyone who struggled to make them tubeless.If you keep those brakes clean and well bled you shouldn't have problems, with carbon levers, pretty fancy. Full X9 gears, through axles front and rear, RS Sid up front and a Gobi saddle you cant go wrong. Steven Knoetze (sk27) 1
markuss Posted April 14, 2014 Posted April 14, 2014 I bought one of these bikes at the end of last year, got quite a good discount (about 20%), so you should be able to get an even better discount if they still have 2013 models available. I also had to put down 50% deposit and could not view/test ride the bike anywhere, so yes, took a chance, but paid off handsomely! I've had absolutely no problems with the bike up to now! Excelent components for the price and a very hot look as well!
The MTBer Posted April 14, 2014 Posted April 14, 2014 Dis bietjie swaar my 2012 XL XTC Giant weeg 11.5kg sonder pedals en dis vol X7 met Fox...
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted April 14, 2014 Posted April 14, 2014 Dis bietjie swaar my 2012 XL XTC Giant weeg 11.5kg sonder pedals en dis vol X7 met Fox... Alloy or carbon Giant?200grams isn't much difference really.
craig82 Posted April 15, 2014 Posted April 15, 2014 The X-AL is meant for the heavier manne, its built a little stronger and thats probably why there is a bit of extra grams.Doesn't mean it won't be good for lighter guys.
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