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Forum: Mountain Biking
12-23-22, 06:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,819
Posted By mango

Hardtail XC bike purchase advice: Cannondale Scalpel HT vs BMC Twostroke 01

Considering a Cannondale Scalpel HT Carbon 2 versus a BMC Twostroke 01 Two. Both are modern geo XC hardtails with pretty similar geometries. The Cannondale has a Lefty Ocho fork, Stan's Crest MK4...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-11-20, 05:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,287
Posted By mango

You beat me to it! Seat tube angle for the Niner...

You beat me to it! Seat tube angle for the Niner Sir 9 is 74 degrees, so meets the requirements. There are a couple reviews regarding bikepacking with the Sir 9, albeit with higher builds than the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-10-20, 10:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,922
Posted By mango

I say love it and keep it if there is any...

I say love it and keep it if there is any nostalgia or attachment to it. I have a 2000 Stumpy Comp that is in dis-repair because someone stole my drivetrain and it has been stagnating in my garage...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-09-20, 03:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,456
Posted By mango

:thumb: That is excellent advice. They are...

:thumb: That is excellent advice. They are already almost out of the house and prob won't want to hang with the 'rents a few years before they actually leave.

Thanks for the insight on re-sell...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-08-20, 04:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,456
Posted By mango

I looked up the SIR 9, same geo as the aluminum...

I looked up the SIR 9, same geo as the aluminum AIR 9, but the steel SIR 9 is more expensive. Why go with steel vs aluminum or carbon? Don't think there is a SIR 9 RDO--just the carbon AIR 9 RDO....
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-07-20, 01:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,577
Posted By mango

I agree with the others. The GX Eagle drivetrain...

I agree with the others. The GX Eagle drivetrain is just fine. Replace it with the lighter groupset when it wears out.
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-07-20, 08:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,577
Posted By mango

Welcome! I'm also a newbie. Your budget level is...

Welcome! I'm also a newbie. Your budget level is beyond mine, but with all the changes you are looking to do, so maybe I can't help you other than to buy the parts you take off and sell. :lol: But...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-07-20, 07:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,456
Posted By mango

Advice for newbie hardtail: 2019 Niner Air 9 vs Orbea Alma M50 vs Niner Air 9 RDO

I rode a '00 Specialized Stumpjumper Comp until 2007 when someone stole my drivetrain. Then life happened and the frame/wheels have been sitting sadly in a corner of the garage. Having just purchased...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-16-04, 10:36 PM
Replies: 806
Views: 116,700
Posted By mango

OK, the list prices for my two votes definitely...

OK, the list prices for my two votes definitely don't fall within the $500 threshold, but thumbs up to the Raleigh M80 and used Specialized Stumpjumpers.

a previous season model of the Raleigh M80...
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