CarbonCAS Posted May 13, 2010 Share Hi everyone, I am thinking of buying a MTB as it seems more fun than only road riding. I have a couple of questions regarding MTB's. 1. I ride a Raleigh RC6000 road bike, what would the equivalent MTB (Hard-tail) be? I'm not thinking of buying new, so not money wise but spec wise. I'm a weekend warrior so not gonna break the bank to get a new ride. 2. What is the equivelant groupsets to road? I know you get LX, SLX, XTR but dont know which is better.... 3. I am 181cm and ride a 56cm road bike. What would the equivelant size be in MTB sizing, 20 - 21"? 4. Is there someone selling a MTB in this range? Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headshot Posted May 14, 2010 Share If you are able to visit a few decent bike shops, start browsing and chatting. You'll soon get the picture. Look to spend 8- 12k on a hardtail. You'll get a reasonably decent spec for that. There are a lot of specials on at the moment - eg Schwinn Moab carbons. LX is the old SLX which is <XT<XTR. Look for a bike with at least a mix of SLX and XT components. Try and avoid Deore - it works but hubs are not sealed like the SLX and XT versions. SRAM groupsets are also good X7 and up I think. You'll probaly be fine on a Large frame - 19-20" max, remember you want stand over clearance on a MTB. Hope this helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappa Bear Posted May 18, 2010 Share Don't go hartail....... Get a bike with Hydraulic disc brakes..... Try for a Giant Anthem or Giant Trance (either the normal or the X versions)..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtrider Posted May 18, 2010 Share Shop around . You can buy a decent 2nd HT for R4k . But like pappa said , get the brakes . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted May 18, 2010 Share If you are 181cm I'm afraid your 56cm Raleigh is too big for you. A 56cm compact is in the regent of a 58-60cm traditional frame. I'm 180 and now ride a 52 Raleigh and before that a 56cm tradition frame. My HT is a M with 585mm top tube. Forget about S, M or L or even inches. Each manufacturer makes their frame their own way. Look for virtual top tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarbonCAS Posted May 18, 2010 Share If you are 181cm I'm afraid your 56cm Raleigh is too big for you. A 56cm compact is in the regent of a 58-60cm traditional frame. I'm 180 and now ride a 52 Raleigh and before that a 56cm tradition frame. My HT is a M with 585mm top tube. Forget about S' date=' M or L or even inches. Each manufacturer makes their frame their own way. Look for virtual top tube.[/quote'] They told me this at the LBS as well, the problem is my upper body is longer than normal, and my legs shorter than normal, my brother has a 54cm, tried that out for a ride but feels like I am hunched the whole time, very uncomfortable. 56 fits me just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarbonCAS Posted June 9, 2010 Share What do you guys and gals think of a Silverback Nebraska? New. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mecnic Posted June 10, 2010 Share What do you guys and gals think of a Silverback Nebraska? New. Could you maybe include a spec sheet, and a price. It would help us to form a better opinion I know silverback is good value for money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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