Chris Joubert Posted July 14, 2009 Share Hi, I need some more help please. My budget is a bit bigger, I can go up to 4.5k. The bikes I looked at Schwinn Mesa Disk (3K) - Received only good comments about this from most of you. Aluminum Frame SR Suntour XCT Fork Shimano Cable Disc Brakes Shimano 24 Speed Raipd Fire Gears Acera Rear Derailleur Scwhinn Mesa USD (4K) Aluminum Frame SR Suntour XCM Fork Promax Hydraulic Disc Brakes Alvio 24 Speed Shifters Deore Rear Derailleur KHS Alite 150 (2.9K) Frame Alloy 6061 w/replaceable derailleur hanger Fork SR M2025 63mm w/Mini boot Headset Cane Creek Threadless 1-1/8 Rims Weinmann alloy, machined double wall Hubs Alloy disc QR Tires KHS 26x2.0 Spokes 14G Black 32? Front Derailleur Suntour XCC208 Rear Derailleur Shimano Altus Shifters Shimano ST-EF50 Chain KMC Z7 Crankset Shimano FC-M191, 48/38/28 Bottom Bracket Cartridge bearing Cassette Shimano 13-28, 7-Speed Pedals Wellgo MTB w/boron axle Seatpost Alloy micro-adjust Saddle KHS Sport, Dual Density Handlebar 30mm rise, 620mm wide Stem 15 degree 4-bolt Grips PowerTools dual density Brake Levers Shimano ST-EF50 Brakes Bengal mechanical disc, 6" rotors KHS Alite 500 (4.3K) Frame Alloy 6061 Hydro Doublebutted w/square chain & seatstays, replaceable derailleur hanger Fork Suntour SF9-XCM V2 HLO, 100mm, Alloy lowers & crown, hydraulic dampening, hydraulic lockout, preload adjust Headset Cane Creek Ahead 1-1/8, Zero Stack Rims Weinmann Taurus 2000 Disc Double wall, disc specific Hubs Alloy disc QR, Cassette Tires KHS 26x2.0 Spokes 14G Black 32? Front Derailleur Shimano Altus Rear Derailleur Shimano Alivio Shifters Shimano Acera Rapidfire Chain KMC Z8 Crankset SR CW9-XCM-V2 T312-FX, 42/32/22, 2-pc system w/hollow spindle Bottom Bracket Suntour FX cartridge bearing Cassette Shimano CS-HG30 11-32, 8-Speed Pedals VP resin w/steel cage w/boron axle Seatpost Alloy micro-adjust Saddle KHS Sport Dual Density Handlebar Alloy 31.8mm, 30mm rise Stem Alloy Forged, 31.8mm, 10?, 4-bolt Grips PowerTools dual density Brake Levers Alloy linear pull Brakes Bengal cable disc MB606, 6" rotors The idea is to get a decent bike to start with, and one that has a good platform to upgrade from at a later stage. Most of you recon the Schwinn Mesa Disk will do the job, but taking the other bikes into consideration, what would you suggest. The other option is to keep using my Makro special Mtb untill it falls apart, saving up the bucks in the mean time for this: Alite 3000 (10.9K) Frame Super lite DB U6 alloy tubing w/replaceable derailleur hanger Fork RockShox Recon Race Solo Air w/alloy steer tube & lock out remote, Motion Control, lock out, External rebound and low speed compression lock, 100mm travel Headset Tioga ZST-2 threadless, 1-1/8" Zero Stack Rims Mavic XM-317 Disc, doublewall Hubs Front: Alloy, Rear: Shimano disc, QR Tires John Tomac Small Block 8 26x2.1 Spokes 14G Black 32? Front Derailleur Shimano Deore Rear Derailleur SRAM X-9 Shifters SRAM X-7 Trigger Chain KMC Z9000 w/Master Link Crankset Truvativ Firex Giga X Pipe, 44/32/22 Bottom Bracket Truvativ GXP outboard cartridge bearing Cassette Shimano HG50 11-34, 9-Speed Pedals Shimano PD-M505 clipless Seatpost Carbon micro-adjust Saddle WTB Silverado Handlebar Truvativ Stylo Race, 31.8, Butted Stem Q2 Team, super lite, alloy forged, 31.8, 4-bolt Grips WTB WeirWolf, dual compound Brake Levers Hayes Stroker Ryde Brakes Hayes Stroker Ryde Hydralic disc, 6" rotors But then, with the "budget" being bigger I guess my options of bikes are also much bigger....eish, what to do what to do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Posted July 14, 2009 Share for 4K-ish, i'd go for the bike with the hydraulic discs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted July 14, 2009 Share Go for the best that you can afford now. You will not regret it once you start riding the bike. Mesa USD is very decent, hyd brakes and Deore rear changer is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eugene Posted July 15, 2009 Share I read a bike test on the Mesa a few years back. It rekoned that the frame was the best quality in it's price range. So, as you said, it could be a good platform for future upgrades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tromps Posted July 15, 2009 Share Have you looked at any of the Mongoose or Merida Bikes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiBones Posted July 15, 2009 Share Try and stay away from cable discs. To quote JB - you are getting the worst of both worlds.... (do the search) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted July 15, 2009 Share for 4K-ish' date=' i'd go for the bike with the hydraulic discs.[/quote'] Yip. Cable discs will give you endless drama that you won't be able to stop cause you have cable disc brakes. Go with the R4k Mesa. Hyd discs and an established brand name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Joubert Posted July 15, 2009 Share Thanks folks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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