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  1. 2nd December 2011, 08:17 AM #51
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    Quote Originally Posted by rick130 View Post
    Maybe over ten years ago ??
    The CAAD 4 would've been out around 2000 and they seemed pretty reliable at the time, i think some earlier frames had some problems ?
    It's quite possible. I do drink a lot of homebrew, so........


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  2. 2nd December 2011, 08:22 AM #52
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    Quote Originally Posted by CJT View Post
    So I am now trying to decide on either the Cannondale Scalpel or a Santa Cruze Blur XC or TR carbon frame with either Sram XO or XX groupset front to rear including hydraulic discs.
    Well we all know what I would pick !

    What are the brakes?


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  3. 2nd December 2011, 08:46 AM #53
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    Quote Originally Posted by rainman View Post
    Well we all know what I would pick !

    What are the brakes?


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    Lol...yesterday I was set on the Scalpel (I found an awesome deal on this one SCALPEL TEAM) but today I am leaning more towards the Santa Cruz...

    Brakes would match the groupset, so either SRAM XX or XO depending on build level I decide on.
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    From what i've read recently, current XTR brakes spank Avid/Sram, but being an inveterate weight weenie I'd go for Formula (says the man using original Hayes mag hydro's, that's how old my bike is )
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    Quote Originally Posted by rick130 View Post
    From what i've read recently, current XTR brakes spank Avid/Sram, but being an inveterate weight weenie I'd go for Formula (says the man using original Hayes mag hydro's, that's how old my bike is )
    I have heard the same about the new XTR brakes but I would prefer to keep it all the same group.

    As far as weight goes, I specced up the bike at lunch time today with the bike shop with final weight coming in at approximately 9.2kg - 9.5kg.

    I would say that is not bad for a bike with 130mm travel front and rear...
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    Quote Originally Posted by CJT View Post
    I have heard the same about the new XTR brakes but I would prefer to keep it all the same group.

    As far as weight goes, I specced up the bike at lunch time today with the bike shop with final weight coming in at approximately 9.2kg - 9.5kg.

    I would say that is not bad for a bike with 130mm travel front and rear...
    Sounds like the Blur got the nod as i do no think the Scalpel has 130 mm of travel.

    Great choice always loved Santa Cruz just never got around to buying one.

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    I lurv my 2011 Cross Country full XTR group - it is slick. Looking forward to pics, CJT!


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    Well as you might have noticed I've been a bit quiet around here of late. I've been doing a bit of biking.

    All road so far but I was looking at a bit of a go into mountain biking. I've got a really good bike shop that is a giant dealer so I was going to get one of these puppies.

    As has been said so much of it is all just personal preference. I've had a good run with giant and the bike shop offers sensational backup.

    That particular bike seems to be getting pretty good reviews and is good value for money.
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  9. 12th December 2011, 06:46 AM #59
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    Captain,

    as a devotee of 29ers,() i have three of them! ), the Anthem 29er being one , i can say they are very good...can't beat them for value for money, i've had a blast on mine, very solid to ride, even for a clydesdale like me..

    you won't be disapointed with one

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    Oh no. The 29er enters......

    29ers are momentum machines. Because of the larger rotating mass they are better for long distance/firetrail type rides. Also, the slightly higher centre of gravity and gyroscopic momentum means that they don't change direction as well so if you're planning of smashing single tracks a 26 inch would be better.

    Still, 29ers are all the rage at the moment. It's going to be interesting to see if the popularity remains, or if they overtake 26ers.


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