Originally Posted by
sean.hwy
Aetho's is a pretty bike. If I ever sell my Ibis MX. I want to buy a crux. Since I don't ride my bike's naked ( I mean the bike with no bags, tools, co2, pump, inner tubes etc... ) and I don't have a SAG following I am going to buy the non S-works model. Before I spend 2k more to save 100 grams I either need to ride the bike naked or least spend more money on every thing I carry on the bike to make sure it's the lightest, bag, tools, inner tube, shoes, food etc.. I am sure I could save 400 grams cheaper if I optimized what I carry on my bike.
I suspect (but don't know for sure) if it is just weight diff. FACT 12r could hv a very diff modulus/tensile quality to FACT10r. If so, not only the weight is diff, the stiffness/flex and overall strength/durability could be improved.
Fact12r could hv pushed the price up...but not by so much? Could be more a mktg ploy to create a "snob" quality....beyond yr reach kind of bike...priced for desirability! Haha