Focus Killer Bee 2010 Ltd Edition

father_jack
father_jack Posts: 3,509
edited September 2010 in MTB buying advice
Any opinions on this bike? 40% and looks a great deal :-)

also

Focus Fat Boy 2010
Focus Northern Lite 2010
Focus Northern Lite Expert 2010

What are the differences inbetween them, for quality, geometry, etc etc. I don't like MTB with too wide a handlebar, if feels a bit weird.
Say... That's a nice bike..
Trax T700 with Lew Racing Pro VT-1 ;-)

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  • urthwhyte
    urthwhyte Posts: 12
    You can always replace the handlebar relatively cheaply. I'm of the opinion to buy for geometry and components, and anything in the cockpit should be written off when making a purchasing decision.
  • father_jack
    father_jack Posts: 3,509
    yeah changing bars isn't a problem. I don't like riser bars, much prefer flat, shorter mtb bars. Feels more responsive.
    Say... That's a nice bike..
    Trax T700 with Lew Racing Pro VT-1 ;-)
  • urthwhyte
    urthwhyte Posts: 12
    Father Jack wrote:
    yeah changing bars isn't a problem. I don't like riser bars, much prefer flat, shorter mtb bars. Feels more responsive.
    I'm of the same opinion; I imagine most of your MTBing was in the mid-90's?
  • father_jack
    father_jack Posts: 3,509
    Correct. Brother has a hybrid with raised bars, and they're stupidly wide. I wouldn't feel safe over taking cars one end of the bars would hit oncoming traffic lol.

    Shame I'll destroy the grips doing so. :cry: although maybe since they're new should slide off easy?
    Say... That's a nice bike..
    Trax T700 with Lew Racing Pro VT-1 ;-)
  • father_jack
    father_jack Posts: 3,509
    wonder which is correct size, I ride 54cm road bikes. Canyon says a medium is right, but medium canyons are 48cm. Medium Focus are 44cm. I think my old MTB was 47cm but can't be sure.
    Say... That's a nice bike..
    Trax T700 with Lew Racing Pro VT-1 ;-)
  • bennett_346
    bennett_346 Posts: 5,029
    I think the northern light ones are womens bikes?

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