Fuel EX 7 or 8
scullyman
Posts: 72
This follows on from an earlier post so apologies for the new thread.
I've finally got to the end of the road on the bike search and have decided on a Fuel EX. However, do I want a:
- Fuel EX 7 for £1,200 or a
- Fuel EX 8 for £1,500 (a little bit of a discount)?
I'd like to order today if possible so that I can collect at the weekend so any speedy advice would be appreciated.
Thanks.
I've finally got to the end of the road on the bike search and have decided on a Fuel EX. However, do I want a:
- Fuel EX 7 for £1,200 or a
- Fuel EX 8 for £1,500 (a little bit of a discount)?
I'd like to order today if possible so that I can collect at the weekend so any speedy advice would be appreciated.
Thanks.
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Views but no thoughts...
Anyone got any ideas - is the £300 extra worth it for the upgrade from Recon to Fox and Bonty Select to Race wheels? Don't think there's any realy difference elsewhere.
Sorry to be a nuisance.0 -
I think you've spotted the main difference, that and slightly better brakes
I have the EX 8 and love it - Also the wheels are tubeless ready if you want to go down that route.
as its a close call for you I would normally recommend either choose the colour you like - lame I know but would you buy it if it was pink and blue ? or just flip a coin - that one works for me every time.
anyhows whichever version you go for your going to have great fun with it - enjoy0 -
My LBS has the black EX 8 in stock... might have been a different matter had it been the green one! 0 -
would go for the EX8, i have had one for about a month now and the upgrades to kit would be over £300 I think?????
Both will be excellent though, I rode a lot before settleing on these.
8 may be lighter too????
Good luck
Laters
Dom
ps edit for useless spelling!! :oops:0 -
Mines black too - - when its clean
When you get it make sure they throw in some cable rub patches - the cable housings can be very abrasive !!! - cos they a stiff - I guess thats a good thing !!!!0 -
Is the EX 8 $300 more before or after a discount?
If your ordering from your LBS, maybe ask them what they're willing to do on the price if you upgrade from the EX7 to the EX8?
I had a similar dilemma when i bought my Rockhopper. My LBS offered to split the difference between the price of the Comp and the Pro if i went for the Pro. Ended up with $80 off the RRP off the Pro in the end 0 -
Ordered the 7. Couldn't reconcile the difference in price...
Still not sure, though! :?0 -
I'm not sure on the actual difference is spec, but $300 is a hell of a lot.
Maybe treat yourself to some new accesories with the money you've saved?0 -
i had the same dilemma so went to the trouble of adding up every bit of kit difference between the EX7 and EX8, because although i liked the 7 i preferred the colour of the 8 so just wanted an excuse to spend the extra money! I got the difference to be £379 so that was enough for me
The main differences were wheels (£120), forks (£120) and brakes (£60)
Hope to pick it up later today if i can slouch off work early.
Couldnt get a cash discount as part of the bike is through cycle scheme and the retailer loses 10% on that...did get a pair of shoes thrown in though0 -
What difference do people think the upgraded wheels and fork will actually make?
I am intending on buying an EX-7 later today as well (there seem to be a lot of us at the minute!).
The wheels are only 50g lighter (each) than the EX-9, which I didnt think sounded much and from what I have read, the Recon fork is pretty good, although I guess it is fractionally heavier.
Ok, so the EX-8 colour scheme is worth about £300 on its own, but do people think I would notice the difference in riding an EX-7 to an 8?0
