Is it worth the wait?
canada16
Posts: 2,360
Hey guys
Been ummin and awing about two bikes now the new 2008 gt xcr 5 from halfords the new specs are as follows:
Juicy 3 brakes, XT shadow rear mech, Recon 351 85-130mm, Rock Shox ario 2.1 rear, and the rest i think is made up of WTB rims i think and maxxis tyres. . This bike is due out first week in December.
And on the other hand a Focus Super bud:
Fox F100RL forks, Fox RP2 rear, Xt rear and Magura Louise Brakes and lx stuff again.
But this bike is not due out until middle/end of january
Now dont know if the fox shock is more or any better than the recon, both bikes look the biz.
Should I wait Bearing in mind I have no bike at the Moment and wanting to ride.
If you say the Focus is far far more superior in frame, parts ext, I will wait, but just not really sure
P.s was looking at the Cube AMS Comp 2008 but that rear shock as bad reviews, so might be out.
Please help.
Been ummin and awing about two bikes now the new 2008 gt xcr 5 from halfords the new specs are as follows:
Juicy 3 brakes, XT shadow rear mech, Recon 351 85-130mm, Rock Shox ario 2.1 rear, and the rest i think is made up of WTB rims i think and maxxis tyres. . This bike is due out first week in December.
And on the other hand a Focus Super bud:
Fox F100RL forks, Fox RP2 rear, Xt rear and Magura Louise Brakes and lx stuff again.
But this bike is not due out until middle/end of january
Now dont know if the fox shock is more or any better than the recon, both bikes look the biz.
Should I wait Bearing in mind I have no bike at the Moment and wanting to ride.
If you say the Focus is far far more superior in frame, parts ext, I will wait, but just not really sure
P.s was looking at the Cube AMS Comp 2008 but that rear shock as bad reviews, so might be out.
Please help.
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They are very different bikes: the XCR is a heavier All Mountain affair, the Focus a lighter more XC oriented ride.0
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like sonic says they are both different bikes
the focus will be a lot lighter that the xcr and more for xc type riding
but if it was me and i have said before id wait for the super bud mate
focus superbud0 -
if you want an all mountian bike have a look at this
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MONGOOSE-MTB-MOUN ... dZViewItem focus superbud0 -
All i am going to be using bike for is back and forth to work, going up and down taff trail and doing a few small jumps and maybe hitting the trails at cwm carn and the wall round that area .
Wont be doing any downhill what so ever as am just a beginner to trails,
Maybe should wait for super bud as better fork on that and its 28 lbs. the gt is almost 8 lbs heavyer0 -
sounds like u have a similar dillema to me, cant make my bloody mind up!
That super bud does look great spec, especially for the money! I also like the look of the Mongoose Teocali Super. Dont know if I can wait for the Super Bud!
Money is burning a hole in my pocket! :evil: :twisted: :evil:0 -
The thing is i am going to be off work for 3 weeks due to paternity leave in a couple days , and then x-mas so wont be using bike too much, so really jan is not too far away.
And i know if i bought another bike rode it for a couple weeks and then the superbud was released i would say to myself, i wish i would have waited.
This is a delema, as the GT gots wicked reviews, but the spec and weight of that super bud is amazing for 1000.000 -
wow you are allowed a new bike with a little en on the way any minute. You lucky lucky man! lol0
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Buying it through work (cycle to work)
13.00 a month from my pay over 3 years
so bike is only costing me like 450.00
Plus only one car in the house so missus doesnt mind as take bike to work and she has car.0 -
sounds like a man with a plan there mate. Didnt know you could get it over 3 years!
Phil0 -
Thats my company thing through rbs insurance
its a bit long wished it was 2years but whatever
are the brakes and everything ok on the focus
magura louise brakes
fox rp2
fox f100rl forks ect, as never bought a german bike before or rode on any of the parts they are selling on the bike ?0 -
I have heard nothing but good things about them. never ridden them myself either. they are the new fox forks as well they look lovely!!!0
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Been doing a bit of research and the new Fox 32 F100rl's are almost 500.00
and the rear RP2 is 150.00, god know how they can sell this bike for 999.99
The magura brakes are over 100.00 lx crank about 80.00
so really they are making the frames for free?
Got to say this bike has got to be the deal of the century.
Focus superbud at wiggle.co.uk 0 -
i just dont know if i cant wait till Jan to get a new bike tho!
Damn it why do wiggle have to be the only people who sell em
Phil0 -
they sell them in germany lol
google it and have a look
but then u dont know what size etc u need focus superbud0 -
Im going to do it, im waiting.
Cant pass up those Fox Forks and xt/lx kit
The parts alone are 1000.00 and it is a real head turner.0 -
hi canada16
if you want the super bud now ive found a place that sells them £935 plus postage
but there in Austria
www.bikeandsports.at
contact them if you cant wait focus superbud0 -
Hey dude
Cant get bike, needs to be bought in the uk as doing cycle to work through my work.
Thanks anyway0 -
ok no probs focus superbud0
