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Typical weight of a dual suspension bike
I'm having a hard time comparing dual suspension bikes in the sub $1500 range. One of the key factors for me is weight, but many brouchers dont mention the weight. Whats the typical weight of a dually, and what would be too much. |
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On Feb 15, 10:18 am, wrote:
I'm having a hard time comparing dual suspension bikes in the sub $1500 range. One of the key factors for me is weight, but many brouchers dont mention the weight. At $1500, you'll be buying a brick. 15kg+, I'd guess, and it'll be a pogobike. What do you want the dualy for? XC? 'all mountain'? downhill? At that price, you're *much* better off with a hardtail. |
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Wrote: I'm having a hard time comparing dual suspension bikes in the sub $1500 range. One of the key factors for me is weight, but many brouchers dont mention the weight. Whats the typical weight of a dually, and what would be too much. As said above, if you've got $1500 you're not going to get a proper dual suspension bike. I can't think of a reputable brand that actually sells any that cheap. Take http://www.vicmtb.com/store/07bikes/...reflexfx35.php for an example. 14.5kg, and it'll set you back $1800. For the same money you'll get a much lighter hardtail with better quality components - like http://www.vicmtb.com/store/07bikes/scott/scale50.php. Scott make duallies that come in under 10kg (http://www.scottusa.com/category.php?UID=645), but you can't even buy them in AU. If you could I would expect the price to be around $10 000. -- SomeGuy |
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On Feb 15, 10:18 am, wrote:
I'm having a hard time comparing dual suspension bikes in the sub $1500 range. One of the key factors for me is weight, but many brouchers dont mention the weight. Whats the typical weight of a dually, and what would be too much. It depends on what type of duallie you want to get (XC, All Mountain or Downhill). You won't find a decent duallie for less than $1500. The last time I looked, the entry level Giant Trance (2 or 3?) cost a bit more than $2k. You are better off getting a hardtail like the Giant XTC3 for that amount of money. FWIW, my first gen Specialized Epic weighs in at a porky 13.9 kilos. |
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Fair points. But I'm not looking to compete in the next MTB world
champs. I'm looking to get a replacement for my 10 year old hard-tail which finally wore out its welcome on the Andersons fire trail a few weeks back. That was only a $400 bike back then and the quality of parts have been high enough for my usage. I get the feeling that sub 15kg is a good aim for a dually ? Not sure what the weights are for these, but what are peoples opinions on: - Mongoose Wing Super ($1100) - Appollo Vanquish ($700) - Learsport (top model dually) ($700) |
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On Feb 15, 1:18 pm, "petulance" wrote:
On Feb 15, 10:18 am, wrote: I'm having a hard time comparing dual suspension bikes in the sub $1500 range. One of the key factors for me is weight, but many brouchers dont mention the weight. Whats the typical weight of a dually, and what would be too much. It depends on what type of duallie you want to get (XC, All Mountain or Downhill). You won't find a decent duallie for less than $1500. The last time I looked, the entry level Giant Trance (2 or 3?) cost a bit more than $2k. You are better off getting a hardtail like the Giant XTC3 for that amount of money. FWIW, my first gen Specialized Epic weighs in at a porky 13.9 kilos. Well, you could buy last year's model on run out, or second hand, but around $2k is where duallies start to become sweet. Downhill, freeride and all mountain will all weigh lots more than a duallie designed for XC, but they'll generally be stronger as well - as they need to be. You could have bought an 06 Kona Dawg fon special or $1649 from The Bike Barn (NSW)(sold out) Weights are more likely to be published on the manufacturer's web site. With my latest duallie, I chose to accept greater weight for greater strength - and have very few problems, unlike my old lightweight duallie. Gawd, I hate that weight going uphills, but at least I know it won't fall apart under my lack of finesse heading back down. ;^) It's a trade off - I could have spent lots more money and bought a strong, lighter duallie, or I could stay married... If you're worried about weight, $1500 will buy quite a decent hardtail, and it will weigh much less than most duallies. Tony F www.thefathippy.com |
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On Feb 15, 1:56 pm, wrote:
Fair points. But I'm not looking to compete in the next MTB world champs. I'm looking to get a replacement for my 10 year old hard-tail which finally wore out its welcome on the Andersons fire trail a few weeks back. That was only a $400 bike back then and the quality of parts have been high enough for my usage. I get the feeling that sub 15kg is a good aim for a dually ? It's about a lot more than weight, it's about how well the thing rides, how well you can pedal it etc - cheap dualies get called pogobikes for a reason and it's not a compliment. Not sure what the weights are for these, but what are peoples opinions on: - Mongoose Wing Super ($1100) - Appollo Vanquish ($700) - Learsport (top model dually) ($700) Forget anyone's opinion, go ride them. If a bikeshop won't let you ride it, don't buy it. I can suggest though, for that sort of money, you will most likely be sorely disappointed by the ride you get, and you'll stick with a hardtail. But, don't take my word for it, go testriding, then you'll understand. |
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Typical weight of a dual suspension bike
When I was shopping for my bike I got it in my head I wanted a really light
one which would "race" up the hills. (wasnt looking for a MTB, but a Hybrid). Anyway, told one LBS that I was after a lighter bike and he looked at me and simply said "consider this - if you lost 5 kgs you wouldnt need a lighter bike!" What an insult - but true Kathy |
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just us wrote:
When I was shopping for my bike I got it in my head I wanted a really light one which would "race" up the hills. (wasnt looking for a MTB, but a Hybrid). Anyway, told one LBS that I was after a lighter bike and he looked at me and simply said "consider this - if you lost 5 kgs you wouldnt need a lighter bike!" What an insult - but true Kathy Agreed! The money would be better spent on Jenny Craig. Friday |
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