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10-03-20, 08:10 PM
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Need help choosing
Hi all
i can get one of two mountain but need advice to which might be better.....
1- Cannondale Sobe an aluminum with 8 speed SRAM 5 and Shimano A Derailleur 3 chain ring. V brakes
2- Trek 830 Chromoly frame 7 speed Shimano Alivio and 3 chain ring Shimano Acera X and Front Derailleur Cantilever brakes
both are early 2000..... both fit fine.....both have light weight rigid forks.
which would you choose?
Thanks
Larry
i can get one of two mountain but need advice to which might be better.....
1- Cannondale Sobe an aluminum with 8 speed SRAM 5 and Shimano A Derailleur 3 chain ring. V brakes
2- Trek 830 Chromoly frame 7 speed Shimano Alivio and 3 chain ring Shimano Acera X and Front Derailleur Cantilever brakes
both are early 2000..... both fit fine.....both have light weight rigid forks.
which would you choose?
Thanks
Larry
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10-03-20, 09:16 PM
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V brakes are way better on trail. They are old bikes, neither high end, so get the one that needs the least work.
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At this point it all comes down to condition.
What forks do they have?
What forks do they have?
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They both have rigid forks
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Thanks all For your comments....
I decided to keep the Cannondale
I decided to keep the Cannondale
