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03-29-16, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by BigSung

I just weighed two frames (with fork, headset and BB) that I had picked up to use as a MTB Drop Bar conversion:
- 90 DiamondBack Apex 16.5" - weight is 8.1 lbs
- 91 Specialized RockHopper Sport 17" - weight is 7.7 lbs

I am planning to keep one, and flip the other. They both have very similar geometry. I was originally planning to keep the DB Apex since it has front fork mid-eyelet, and RH does not. And now I am second guessing myself. In the big scheme of things 0.4 lbs is not much, but I keep on thinking why should I start with 0.4 lbs penalty. Also RH might be easier to flip since it will be more popular than DB Apex. The paint is decent on both bikes.

1990 DiamondBack Apex (after quick wash)

1991 Specialized RockHopper Sport (before clean up...actually it cleaned up real well on this)

Your thoughts?

Personally I would go the Specialized route. The DB is nice but the Spec is the better long run bike. As you can see from my signature line I'm biased towards old steel Stumpies. I also have 3 Rockhoppers.

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