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Difference between Road Bike & Mntn Bike components?
Hello,
i am interested in a hybrid bike (Trek 7700FX). It has components from the Shimano mountain bike line, such as Deore XT drivetrain and 520 pedals. What would be the difference between these and, say, Ultegra, 105 or other Road Bike line components? Any idea? ~Rob |
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Difference between Road Bike & Mntn Bike components?
mo fo wrote:
i am interested in a hybrid bike (Trek 7700FX). It has components from the Shimano mountain bike line, such as Deore XT drivetrain and 520 pedals. What would be the difference between these and, say, Ultegra, 105 or other Road Bike line components? The mountain bike drivetrain provides a wider range of gears, particularly on the low end. That's an advantage if you climb steep hills or carry a touring load. I think the Deore XT line is comparable to 105 in terms of quality. Many road riders (myself included) use the 520 pedals and shoes with recessed cleats. They make walking much more pleasant than traditional road cleats like Look or Time. Art Harris |
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Difference between Road Bike & Mntn Bike components?
The gear ratios offered are different. Usually a 44-32-22 triple or
similar upfront with an 11-32 in the back as opposed to 52-39 or 52-42-32 with a straighter block like 12-25. MTB crank Q-factor tends to be a hair wider to clear the chainstays. MTB rear hubs are spaced at 135 v/s 130. Most MTB brake levers these days are set up for V-brakes or disc brakes. The "quality" lineup runs more or less like this: XTR = DuraAce XT = Ultegra LX = 105 Deore = Tiagra Alivio = Sora The MTB line is a hair less clear than the road line because you also have groups like Saint and Hone which are for more downhill oriented riding. |
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Wow! That was a great reply. Thanks so much!
~Rob "buckyllama" wrote in message oups.com... : The gear ratios offered are different. Usually a 44-32-22 triple or : similar upfront with an 11-32 in the back as opposed to 52-39 or : 52-42-32 with a straighter block like 12-25. : : MTB crank Q-factor tends to be a hair wider to clear the chainstays. : : MTB rear hubs are spaced at 135 v/s 130. : : Most MTB brake levers these days are set up for V-brakes or disc : brakes. : : The "quality" lineup runs more or less like this: : : XTR = DuraAce : XT = Ultegra : LX = 105 : Deore = Tiagra : Alivio = Sora : : The MTB line is a hair less clear than the road line because you also : have groups like Saint and Hone which are for more downhill oriented : riding. : |
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Difference between Road Bike & Mntn Bike components?
Thanks, buckyllama. Long ago, when I was in the business, the wholesale prices between components was amazingly small. That is to say, the top end stuff was almost as cheap as the low end stuff. The retail difference is mostly profit. I don't know if that's still the case. I lean towards cheap components except when you know you need something better. And I don't mean as cheap as possible. I just think the point of diminishing returns is fairly low for most components. And sorry for being vague. -- Tom Reingold Noo Joizy This email address works, but only for a short time. |
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