Mongoose Amassa Elite or Genesis Core 20

Mertyn

I'm having a tough time deciding between these two bikes, bout are around £450 in sales. Which you go for? i'll be using the bike for light xc work and commuting - I want a quality bike that lasts.

Genesis Core 20

FRAME - Core-Series 6061 DB Aluminium, disc-only
· FORK - Rock Shox Tora 289, 100mm, Rebound Adjust
· REAR DERAILLEUR - Shimano Deore 531
· FRONT DERAILLEUR - Shimano Deore
· SHIFTERS - Shimano Deore Rapidfire
· SHIFTERS - Shimano Deore Rapidfire
· CHAINSET - Shimano M442 44/32/22
· BOTTOM BRACKET - Shimano BB-ES25
· CHAIN - HG53
· HUBS - Shimano M495 Centre-lock Disc
· FREEWHEEL - Shimano Cassette 11-32 9sp
· RIMS - Alex DP-17 Disc 32h black
· SPOKES - Stainless Steel black
· TYRES - Continental Mountain King 2.2"
· BRAKES - Shimano M485 disc
· BRAKE LEVERS - Shimano M485 disc
· HANDLEBAR - Genesis 6061 Lo-rise Oversize
· STEM - Genesis 6061 Oversize
· HEADSET - TH Industries 848
· GRIPS - Vise-Grips diamond file pattern
· SADDLE - Genesis MTN2 Cr-Mo rail
· SEATPOST - 6061 T6 Aluminium 27.2mm
· PEDALS - Shimano PD-M505
· COLOUR - Pure White

Mongoose Amasa Elite

Frame: Flat Top Tube Technologies, All Mountain, 6061 Alloy
Fork: RockShox Tora 289 U-Turn , 85-130mm Travel w/External Preload & Rebound Adjustments
Cranks: Shimano M442, 22/32/44T
Bottom Bracket: Shimano ES25, Octalink
Pedals: Mongoose Alloy Platform
Front Derailleur: SRAM X-7, Low Clamp
Rear Derailleur: SRAM X-7, Long Cage
Shifters: SRAM SX-5.0 Impulse Trigger
Cassette: SRAM PG-950, 11-34T, 9-Speed
Chain: KMC Z-9200
Front Hub: Shimano M475 Hub, IS Disc Mount
Rear Hub: Shimano M475 Cassette Hub, IS Disc Mount
Rims: WTB SpeedDisc All Mountain, 32h
Tyres: Kenda Nevedal, 2.1"
Front Brake: Tektro Auriga Comp Hydraulic, 180mm
Rear Brake: Tektro Auriga Comp Hydraulic, 160mm
Brake Levers: Tektro Auriga Comp Hydraulic
Handlebar: Mongoose 31.8mm Clamp, Riser, 30mm Rise
Stem: Mongoose 31.8mm w/CNC'd Mongoose Logo
Grips: Mongoose, No Flange, Lock-On
Headset: Ritchey Logic Zero
Saddle: WTB Pure V-Race
Seat Post: Mongoose Alloy w/Double-Bolt Integral Head, 300/350mm Long, 31.6mm Wide
Seat Clamp: Alloy w/Quick-Release
Sizes: S, M, L or XL
Colour: Ivory Gloss


So whats peoples choices??? im torn atm

Martin

Chaka Ping

Both are good bikes and good value.

Both are well-specced, with strengths in slightly different areas.

Do you value an adjustable fork? Do you think you need more than 100mm travel? Do you have a preference for Sram or Shimano?

Mertyn

I've never had an adjustable fork before, which would you say has the better fork?

I've got no real preference for SRAM of Shimano.. i've read good things about the genesis - how its designed for english weather - but to be honest i think both of the bikes rock!

I'm really stuck between them, does anyone have either of these???

Chaka Ping

The forks are the same model number, but the Amasa has U-turn so the length can be changed.

Can be useful for long climbs, but the max of 120mm might be better than 100mm if you were going to be riding a lot of rocky, technical trails.

Where are you going to be riding?

I like Genesis bikes a lot too, btw - very sensible looking bikes - and because they're put together by the company that distributes Shimano in the UK, you know you're getting a good value component mix.

Chaka Ping

Frame *could* be better on the Genesis, have you had a look at both bikes in the flesh and ridden them?

Does one feel lighter than the other?

Mertyn

Alas no, I havn't seen either in the flesh - according to the genesis website the core 20 weighs 28.5lbs which dos'nt sound too bad... god its a hard decision!

I really wont be doing super technical trails - i'm a novice, just want some fun XC trails and a bike that'll last.

What about other components? such as brakes and wheels/tyres? are there any glaring weaknesses amongst these two?

Mertyn

So Does anyone have a preference for SRAM or Shimano around here?

I'm really torn between these two bikes! which is good i guess