2009 Carrera Banshee xXx?

gazza11
gazza11 Posts: 38
edited June 2009 in MTB general
Has anybody seen or heard anything about the new xxx banshee?
I was talking to a guy the other day who said he had one ordered with halfords and yet they don't have any info on one or any web page showing one, bit strange don't you think.
I mean it's a bit late in the year to be bringing out a new bike and calling it the 09 version, then again maybe not, who knows.
Anyway any info would be good, i have the 08 model and i'm happy with it but would like to see what differences they have made for 09.

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  • stevet1992
    stevet1992 Posts: 1,502
    gazza11 wrote:
    Has anybody seen or heard anything about the new xxx banshee?
    I was talking to a guy the other day who said he had one ordered with halfords and yet they don't have any info on one or any web page showing one, bit strange don't you think.
    I mean it's a bit late in the year to be bringing out a new bike and calling it the 09 version, then again maybe not, who knows.
    Anyway any info would be good, i have the 08 model and i'm happy with it but would like to see what differences they have made for 09.

    im guessing that different companys have different release dates ... as no other carrera 2009 bikes have been released ... really looking forward to that carbon zelos though 8)
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  • gazza11
    gazza11 Posts: 38
    There's a couple of new ones out for 09 in the stores, the Fury 09 is out and the Carrera Virtuoso 09 but no sign of the Banshee xXx
  • fourcrossjohn
    fourcrossjohn Posts: 2,500
    there is no xxx its just a nickname given to the 09 bike as 3 3's are nine.

    08 is better and why i recently got 1

    08:

    mavic rims
    tektro augria comp discs

    09:
    single track rims
    avid juicy 9's

    the main differences between the o8 n 9

    08 in my opinion is best so far and after 2 weeks of mine i am considering marrying it
  • mtbikerboy
    mtbikerboy Posts: 325
    Actually, there is a XXX here is the 08 model: http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/ ... x-08-32168

    And as for the X, i think halfords put different parts on different bikes coz my 2008 model has singletrack rims not mavic.
  • Northwind
    Northwind Posts: 14,675
    fourcrossjohn wrote:
    there is no xxx its just a nickname given to the 09 bike as 3 3's are nine.

    Nah, that's not right, the XXX does exist but isn't currently on the website- it's a 6" travel full suss with Domains. They had one in my local branch til quite recently but haven't restocked, now they just have the standard Banshee and the X. Looked quite a nice machine, though the wheel choice was odd, it's a big heavy slack 6" bouncer so why fit lightweight singletracks?

    http://www.halfordspressoffice.com/imagelibrary/detail.asp?MediaDetailsID=4036

    I think the 08 model was probably only done in limited numbers and sold out, which is why there's nothing current on the site.
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  • gazza11
    gazza11 Posts: 38
    I have the 08 model myself which is white with domains and the single track sunn rims and belive me those wheels ain't light.
    It is a great bike but as you say a wee bit heavy.
    I live in Ireland and as far as i know i had the last one over here so they are thin on the ground, but the guy i was talking too said that they can still be ordered from the bike hut factory no problem (thats what he was told in halfords anyway) they said they could get him an 09 version if he prefered so he said yes. No i'm just wondering if they are going to try and palm him off with a 08 model and tell him it's a 09 based on the fact that there just ain't no info to be had anywhere on the 09 bike.
    I'm just very sceptical about this 09 version

    He's taking delivery of the bike this tuesday so i'm looking forward to see what turns up.
  • gazza11
    gazza11 Posts: 38
    I found it but i must say my first impressions arn't great, the colour is gak and why change the Domain fork for that marzocchi 55? no where near as good a fork in my opinion.
    http://www.halfordspressoffice.com/imag ... sID=188894

    Carrera Banshee XXX


    Priced £999.99, the Banshee XXX boasts:


    7005 aluminium 4-bar link 160mm travel full suspension frame with Rock Shox Monarch 3.1 air shock with rebound and floodgate adjustment
    Marzocchi 55 ETA front fork with Motion Control, external travel and rebound adjustment and 20mm bolt thru axle
    27sp SRAM X9 rear mech and X7 triggers
    Avid Elixir R hydraulic disc brakes with 203 front and 180 rear rotors
    Mavic XM321 rims with Conti Mountain King 2.3 tyres.
    Truvativ finishing kit
    Truvativ Firex 3.1 chainset
  • Northwind
    Northwind Posts: 14,675
    Oops, yep, you're spot on about those rims- I was confusing them with the XC Suns because of the name!

    Heh, copy and paste job on the bike spec, apparently the zocchis have motion control...
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