Originally Posted by
D.zo
Lots of good information on this thread. I was in between two bikes and I think I am going to go with the 2018 Renegade Exploit.
Anything I should know before committing? I haven't been able to test ride the bike as none of the shops near me have one available.
Any arguments for going up from the exploit to the escapade?
The differences I see are:
-WTB i23 Frequency Team i23 disc rims vs. WTB i23 STS disc rims
-Ultegra vs. 105,
-Saddles are different
-Overall weight is almost 2 lbs lighter on the escapade.
I actually think the Escapade is the better value. The shifters on the exploit aren't the greatest. They're kind of like Shimano's beta test, hence the lack of 105 label. Just the shifters alone are worth the $500. 2lb for $500 is a bargain . IMO the paint job is the prettiest too.