Best buy for 1000

axeman3d

Hi guys,
I already have a full sus bike but thought i would try a new 650b hardtail from my works cyclescheme, anyway i have found a couple i really like any feed back on them appreciated. Or any other bikes at this price range that are better?

Orange crush 2014 model.
RockShox Sektor Gold 27.5 TK Solo Air Maxle 140mm T/S
Rear Derailleur Shimano SLX Shadow 10spd
Front Derailleur Shimano SLX
Shifters Shimano SLX R Fire +
Chainset Race Face Ride 10 sp 22/32/42
Bottom Bracket Race Face X Type
Freewheel/cassette Shimano HG62-10 11-36T
Headset Cane Creek 40.ZS49/10.EC49 Tapered Steerer
Stem Race Face Ride
Handlebars Race Face Ride Flat 710
Front Brake Avid Elixir 1
Rear Brake Avid Elixir 1
Brake Levers Avid Elixir 1
Rims Mavic XM319 27.5
Front Hub Formula 15mm disc
Rear Hub Shimano 575 disc
Tyres Maxxis Ardent 27.5 x 2.25
Saddle SDG Falcon Orange Special Edition
Seatpost Race Face Ride
Pedals Flat


Commencal ht am2 2014 model.

FRAME- New 2014 META 650b, alloy 6061 triple butted, top tube hiden cable path
FORK- XFUSION velvet RL, 15qr lockx, 140mm
HEADSET- NECO semi integrated, tapered zs44/56, 1”1/8 lower washer ball retainer
STEM- ALPHA, alloy 2014 forged, 60mm, 0° rise, ø31,8mm
BAR- ALPHA, alloy 6061db, 0.75”rise, 750mm, ø31,8mm
GRIPS- COMMENCAL 2014 lock on, outside ø30mm, soft compound
BRAKES- TEKTRO HDC330 hydraulic disc brake 180mm/180mm, with reach adjustment
SHIFTERS- SRAM x5 2x10 speed
FRONT MECH- SRAM x5 2 speed
REAR MECH- SRAM x5 10 speed
BOTTOM BRACKET- NECO isis bb 92mm sealed bearings
CRANKS- SAMOX isis 24/38t, alloy 38th chainring, 170mm xs/s , 175mm m/l/xl
CHAIN- YABAN SH10C, with quick link connector
CASSETTE- SRAM pg1030 11-36t
RIMS- JALCO 650b 32h double wall, 24,5mm, pin joint, vb version
HUBS- JOYTECH 32h, loose ball
SPOKES- Steel 1,8mm black - brass 12mm black
TYRES- MAXXIS High Roller II EXO 650bx2.3 front, ardent 650bx2.25” exo rear, 60tpi folding bead
SEATPOST- KINDSHOCK ETEN remote, 100mm travel 31,6x385mm
SADDLE- COMMENCAL meta by Velo, CrMo rails

Thanks

Long_Time_Lurker

Probably get more responses if you post the specs on here.

My friend has the Orange Crush. To be fair, I'm not a fan. It's kind of hefty - ok for short, sharp rides, but anything longer and it gets a bit of a chore. Even my 29er is quicker getting up to speed.
However, while it isn't fun going uphill, it is great going down.
(The old 26" version felt more of a hardcore trail bike to me - one of our group had the green 2010 model. Certainly more flickable and easier to manual/bunnyhop.)

axeman3d

Thanks, added the specs of both in.

paul.skibum

Check out a Vitus Sentier 275 VR - was the 2014 Hardtail of the year in MBR and looks very well specced and set up for the grand. CRC only though so maybe no good for ride to work shizzle.

Barrelmaker

Does it have to be 650b?

For a grand I think an on one parkwood is very hard to beat, Deore drivetrain, revelations and a reverb. Only "problem" is it's a 29er.

supersonic

Is this for riding to work? I'd go for a road bike.

axeman3d

supersonic wrote:

Is this for riding to work? I'd go for a road bike.

My work is only 1 mile away when I need to go there, so just thought I would get a nice hard tail for a bit of variety.