Whats the difference

James23
James23 Posts: 113
edited November 2010 in MTB buying advice

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    weight. butting Spec levels.

    try reading.
    • Frame: Alu Superlite 7005 STK Double Butted, FSP 4-Link-System
    • Forks: Manitou Minute LTD 100mm, Air Assist, Remote-Lockout
    • Rear Shock: Suntour Epicon 165mm length, Lockout
    • Headset: FSA No.10 semi-integrated
    • Stem: Easton EA30 Oversized
    • Handlebars: Easton EA30 Lowriser Oversized
    • Grips: CUBE Double Duometer
    • Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT RD-M773 Shadow 10-speed
    • Front Derailleur: Shimano SLX FD-M661-10, Top Swing, 34.9mm 10-speed
    • Shifters: Shimano SLX SL-M660-10 Rapidfire-Plus, 10-speed
    • Brakes: Shimano BR-M4451 hydr.. discbrake(180/160mm)
    • Cranks: Shimano FC-M552 2-Piece 42x32x24T, 175mm, integrated BB 3x10 speed
    • Cassette: Shimano CS-HG81 11-36T, 10-speed
    • Chain: Shimano CN-HG74 10-speed, 110 links
    • Wheels: DT Swiss XPW1600 wheelset 15mm/X12
    • Rims: RFR ZX24
    • Hubs: Shimano Disc HB-RM65
    • Tyres: Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance 2.25, Schwalbe Racing Ralph Performance 2.25
    • Tube: Impac AV14, Schwalbe 20-559
    • Pedals: Fasten Alu
    • Saddle: Scape Active7
    • Seatpost: RFR Complight 31,4mm
    • Seatclamp : Scape Varioclose 34.9mm
    • Weight: 13.8 kg
    Specification:
    • Frame: HPA 7005 Hydroform STKTriple Butted, FSP 4-Link-System
    • Fork: Rock Shox Reba RL, 100mm, Motion Control, PopLoc
    • Rear Shock: Manitou Radium RL 165mm length, Lockout
    • Headset: FSA No.10 semi-integrated
    • Stem: Easton EA30 Oversized
    • Handlebar: Easton EA30 Lowriser Oversized
    • Grips: CUBE Double Duometer
    • Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore XT RD-M773 Shadow 10-speed
    • Front Derailleur: Shimano SLX FD-M661-10, Down Swing, 34.9mm 10-speed
    • Shifters: Shimano SLX SL-M660-10 Rapidfire-Plus, 10-speed
    • Brakes: Hayes Stroker Ryde hydr. discbrake (180/160mm)
    • Cranks: Shimano FC-M552 2-Piece 42x32x24T, 175mm, integrated BB 3x10 speed
    • Cassette: Shimano CS-HG81 11-36T, 10-speed
    • Chain: Shimano CN-HG74 10-speed, 110 links
    • Tires: Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance 2.25, Schwalbe Racing Ralph Performance 2.25
    • Rims: Sunringlé Ryde XMB wheelset
    • Front hub: Sunringlé Ryde XMB wheelset
    • Rear hub: Sunringlé Ryde XMB wheelset
    • Spokes: Sunringlé Ryde XMB wheelset
    • Inner Tube: Impact SV14
    • Rim Tape: Schwalbe 20-559
    • Pedals: None
    • Seat: RFR Natural Shape 0.2 M
    • Seatpost: RFR Complight 31,6mm
    • Seatclamp: Scape Varioclose 34.9mm
    • Weight: 13.0 kg
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • James23
    James23 Posts: 113
    Hi Nicklouse

    Thanks yes i have read the specs. I wondered why the AMS is more than the XMS.

    Cheers J
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    James23 wrote:
    Hi Nicklouse

    Thanks yes i have read the specs. I wondered why the AMS is more than the XMS.

    Cheers J
    better spec, lighter frame etc etc it is a better bike. which is all shown in the info provided.

    that is why it costs more.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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