2010 spesh expert or 09 pro

Mark\' 62

Hi all, was thinking of getting the 2010 spesh fsr expert with a deal i could get it for £1180 but have found a '09 spesh fsr pro for £1150, looked at both specs and to be honest don't really know whats good or bad any advice appreciated, many thanks
http://dealer.specializeduk.com/admin/g ... 300&dpi=72
FRAME FSR XC M4 tubing w/ new rocker design, bolt on cable guides, 120mm travel, sealed cartridge pivot be
FORK Rock Shox Reba SL, Dual Air, 120mm travel, 32mm stanchions, disc only, alloy steerer, Motion Control
HEADSET 1-1/8" Threadless, loose ball bearings w/ seals, black steel cups
STEM Specialized 3D forged adjustable rise, 31.8mm clamp, S:75mm, M:90mm, L/XL:105mm
HANDLEBARS Specialized XC low rise, 6066 butted alloy, 640mm wide, 6 degree up, 8 degree backsweep
GRIPS Specialized thin lock on grip
CHAIN KMC X9, 9-speed w/ reusable Missing Link
CRANKSET Shimano Deore FC-M532, 2pc., S: 170mm, others: 175mm
CHAINRINGS Shimano 22S x 32S x 44A
BOTTOM BRACKET Shimano M-532, integrated outboard cartridge bearing design
PEDALS Shimano 505 SPD, reflectors and cleats
RIMS DT Swiss 445D, disc, 24mm, double wall, pin joint, eyelets, 32h
FRONT HUB Specialized Hi Lo disc, CNC flange, sealed cartridge bearing, alloy QR, 32h
REAR HUB Specialized disc, sealed cartridge bearing, high/low flange w/ OS contact side, 32h
SPOKES 1.8mm (15g) stainless, black, alloy nipples
FRONT TYRE Specialized The Captain Control, 26x2.2", 60 TPI, aramid bead, dual compound, tubeless ready
REAR TYRE Specialized The Captain Control, 26x2.0", 60 TPI, aramid bead, dual compound, tubeless ready
INNER TUBES Specialized Ultralight 26x2.0", presta
SADDLE Specialized MTB, 7mm cromo rails, 143mm
SEATPOST 2014 butted alloy, single-bolt setback, S/M: 350, L/XL: 400mm
SEAT BINDER Alloy collar with QR, 34.9mm clamp ID
NOTES Protective clear coat, derailleur hanger, reflectors, owners manual
REAR SHOCK Fox Triad II for Specialized, custom on-the-fly 3-position switch 1) lock out 2) Open 3) ProPedal p
FRONT BRAKE Avid Juicy 4 RSL Hydraulic Disc Brake, alloy backed organic brake pads, tool-less reach adj., cleans
REAR BRAKE Avid Juicy 4 RSL Hydraulic Disc Brake, alloy backed organic brake pads, tool-less reach adj., cleans
BRAKE LEVERS Avid Juicy 4RSL Hydraulic
FRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano M667 SLX, 34.9mm clamp, top swing, bottom pull
REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano RD-M772 Deore XT Shadow, long cage
SHIFT LEVERS Shimano SL-M531 Deore, trigger
CASSETTE Shimano HG-50, 9-speed, 11-34t
http://dealer.specializeduk.com/admin/g ... 300&dpi=72 FRAME FSR XC M4 tubing, rocker design, bolt on cable guides, 120mm travel, sealed cartridge pivot bearings, disc only, replaceable rear derailleur hanger
REAR SHOCK X Fusion 02RC, Custom tuned for Specialized, rebound adj., compression adjust w/lock-out, 7.5x1.75", 2 bearing upper shock mount
FORK RockShox Recon SLite Solo Air, 120mm travel, alloy steerer, Turn Key damper, rebound adj. w/ LO, air spring
Head Set 1-1/8" threadless, loose ball
STEM 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt, 31.8mm, adjustable rise
HANDLEBARS XC low rise,6061 butted alloy, 660mm wide, 8 degree back sweep, 6 degree up
Tape / Grips Specialized waffle lock on grip (S/M) Specialized thick lock on grip (L/XL)
FRONT BRAKE Custom Avid Elixir 4, full hydraulic, alloy backed pads, Clean Sweep rotor, S/M: 185mm, L/XL: 203mm
REAR BRAKE Custom Avid Elixir 4, full hydraulic, alloy backed pads, Clean Sweep rotor, S/M: 160mm, L/XL: 185mm
BRAKE LEVERS Avid Elixir 4 Hydraulic
FRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano FD-M590 Deore, 34.9mm clamp, top swing, bottom pull
REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano RD-M772 Deore XT Shadow, long cage
SHIFT LEVERS Shimano SL-M531 Deore, trigger
CASSETTE Shimano HG50, 9-speed, 11-34t
CHAIN KMC X9 w/ reusable Missing Link
Crank Set Shimano FC-M521, Hollowtech, Octalink spline, replaceable rings w/ alloy outer, S: 170mm, others: 175mm
Chainwheels 44A x 32S x 22S
BOTTOM BRACKET Shimano BB-ES25, Octalink spline, cartridge bearing, 68mm x 118mm
PEDALS None
Front Rim Custom DT Swiss 445D, disc, 24mm, double wall, pin joint, eyelets, 32h
FRONT HUB Forged alloy, hi/low flange, double sealed, ground race, machined disc mount, 32h, QR
REAR HUB Disc, double sealed cartridge bearing, high/low flange w/ OS contact side, 32h, QR
SPOKES 1.8mm (15g) stainless
FRONT TYRE Specialized The Captain Sport, 26.2.2", 60 TPI, wire bead
REAR TYRE Specialized The Captain Sport, 26x2.0", 60 TPI, wire bead
INNER TUBES Ultralight presta valve
SADDLE Specialized Rival, Body Geometry, 143mm width, front and rear bumpers
SEAT POST 6061 alloy, 2-bolt micro adjust setback head, 30.9mm
Seat Post Clamp / Binder Alloy collar w/ QR, 34.9mm clamp ID
NOTES Protective clear coat, derailleur hanger, reflectors, owners manual

spongtastic

go for the pro.
far better fork in the Reba, better shock in the Fox rather than X-Fusion, kevlar beaded tyres and external BB chainset. In total about 1kg lighter than the expert. Only thing that's not as good are the elixir 4 brakes on the '10 expert but the difference is minimal to say the least.

If you go for the expert you'll be constantly looking at rebas and thinking why didn't I.

Matt N

I just bought an ex test bike Spesh FSR xc expert '09, i absolutely love it and would recommend it to anyone, well worth consideration as they are now a good bit cheaper

Mark\' 62

cheers lads, was going to get the expert 'till i seen the price of the 09 pro and i think im leaning towards that just was'nt sure about the spec

Daz555

Pro all the way.

joshtp

if you dont get the pro, youl be a rather large melon. and youl probably quite bruised from all the kickings youl give yourself for not SAVING £30 and getting the better bike!

Mark\' 62

loooool, cheers lads

mspritchard1

Mark\'62 - please can you let me know where you got a Pro for £1150?
Thanks