First Bike Selection-BtwinRockrider520, Fuji Nevada 1.7 etc

Wheeler88

Hello All,
My first post on this community and a new beginning to my new passion.

After countless hours of research I figured out how much the cycling world is changed since I rode the cycle many years ago. Firstly, there are different categories like road bikes, moutain bikes and hybrid bikes then infinitely many number of choices amongst different the brands and there offerings! Hussshh.... that's a lot of work! :roll:

I plan to ride inside the city as well as off road. I need a good moutain bike with following features.

- Hardtail
- 100mm fork with lockout
- Atleast 21 speed gears
- Quick release wheels
- Disc breaks
- 26" or 29er I'm not sure

I narrowed down to following choices but you may suggest if there is a better option at this price point.

BTWIN ROCKRIDER 520.
http://www.decathlon.in/cycling/cycles/mountain-bikes/520-mountain-bike/p-M8307726

FUJI NEVADA 1.7 26" 2014 model - around 29k
http://mountain-bikes.gearsuite.com/l/5694/2014-Fuji-Nevada-1-7

FIREFOX MAXIMUS D 29ER - around 24k
http://www.firefoxbikes.com/BikeDetails.aspx?BikeId=144

Please share your experience and suggestions with me on this. Buy the way my current inclination is towards FUJI I compared the weight of the above two and found FUJI to be super light as compared to firefox.

Thanks a lot in advance!

The Rookie

From India as you have the Firefox on the list at a guess? (and the prices in Rs)

I ride a lot in India - mostly round Pune, which city?

The Fuji link is broken (copy and paste error), aim for at least 8 gears on the back, it means a much better type of rear hub. The Maximus is a decent spec and ride for on road and relatively mild (gravel track) off road use, it is certainly the best value entry bike in India in terms of getting one that will be decent to ride, the fork is a bit heavy though and damping isn't adjustable, the RR has a better fork and better brakes but is obviously more money.

Wheeler88

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19658699#p19658699]The Rookie[/url] wrote:

From India as you have the Firefox on the list at a guess? (and the prices in Rs)

I ride a lot in India - mostly round Pune, which city?

The Fuji link is broken (copy and paste error), aim for at least 8 gears on the back, it means a much better type of rear hub. The Maximus is a decent spec and ride for on road and relatively mild (gravel track) off road use, it is certainly the best value entry bike in India in terms of getting one that will be decent to ride, the fork is a bit heavy though and damping isn't adjustable, the RR has a better fork and better brakes but is obviously more money.

Yes. I'm from India and that too from Pune. where are you from? Hope we can ride together sometime! Heh he
The fuji link is fine when I checked. Please do check this fuji bike as I found it really nice looking and light weight with good components. May not be better than rock rider but certainly not less. I'm really planning to go off road. Can you think of any other options for me?

The Rookie

You can see in your post the link is truncated, it goes to a GT force for me.

I'm in the UK right now, visit Pune about 12 times a year, I usually join the Lifecyle or Giant shop rides on a Sunday (my only day off) but am trying to do a few more off-road rides. I follow the Pune Cycling Enthusiasts page on Facebook. I've also done a 200km BRM with Pune Randonneurs.

Wheeler88

Guys anybody there! I am waiting for your comments before I buy. I have held back my decision to buy

cooldad

Bit hard as no one here has ever seen a Firefox (except The Rookie maybe) and the Fuji link has minimal detail (like what fork?).
So based on his advice, the RR.

The Rookie

The Maximus is a good value 29er, the RR the better specced, for normal road use in India the bigger wheels of the 29er would take it for me, the RR would be better for any off road use.

Wheeler88

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19662603#p19662603]cooldad[/url] wrote:

the Fuji link has minimal detail (like what fork?).
So based on his advice, the RR.

Fuji Nevada has following fork.
SR Suntour SF13-XCT-MLO w/ mechanical lockout

Here are detailed specs of Fuji Nevada 1.7(you can find them on specifications on the link(Look at left side menu)

Frame
Fuji A2-SL custom-butted alloy
Rear Triangle: Fuji A1-SL alloy w/ S-bend chainstays, post disc mount, cold-forged dropout and replaceable hanger

Fork
SR Suntour SF13-XCT-MLO w/ mechanical lockout

Frame and SuspensionDrivetrainComponentsBrakesWheels

Rear Derailleur
Shimano Acera, 8-speed
Level: Basic

Front Derailleur
Shimano Altus, 34.9mm
Level: Basic

Cassette
Shimano HG31, 11-34T, 8-speed
Teeth: 11-34T
Level: Basic

Crankset
SR Suntour XCT, alloy, 42/32/22T
Teeth: 22/32/42T

Chain
KMC HV700, 8-speed

Pedal
Plastic platform
Bottom Bracket
FSA, sealed cartridge bearing

Shifters
Shimano EF51, EZ Fire, 8-speed
Level: Basic

Brake Levers
Shimano EF51, 2-finger brake/shifter combo
Level: Basic

Headset
FSA 1 1/8" semi-integrated, caged bearings

Stem
Oval Concepts, melt-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 10è rise

Handlebars
Steel rise bar, 6è degree sweep, 31.8mm diameter, 680mm wide, 19mm rise

Grips
Oval Concepts 400, dual-density Kraton

Seatpost
Oval Concepts, alloy, 31.6mm, double-bolt micro-adjust

Saddle
Oval Concepts w/ steel rails

Brakes
Mechanical disc, 160mm rotor
The Nevada 1.7 is equipped with mechanical (cable-actuated) disc brakes.
Front Rotor
140
millimeters
Rear Rotor
140
millimeters

Wheelset
Vera Terra DPD18 rims 32h, Formula DC-20 front / DC-22 rear disc hubs, black spokes

Tires
Vera Eos, 26" x 2.1", 30 tpi

Wheeler88

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19663293#p19663293]The Rookie[/url] wrote:

The Maximus is a good value 29er, the RR the better specced, for normal road use in India the bigger wheels of the 29er would take it for me, the RR would be better for any off road use.

I tried firefox maximus 29er and I do find it little heavy as compared with Fuji 1.7. I still have to try out the RR 520. After looking at above specs of Fuji Nevada 1.7 what do you say about it? I see that Fuji has mechanical lockout but firefox has hydraulic, what's the difference?

supersonic

The mechanical lockout means no fork damping - is a truly awful, jarring, excuse of a fork - avoid.

The Rookie

Forget the Fuji, the choice should be between the others. A 29er will feel slower to accelerate due to the heavier tyres and rims, but once up to speed will roll better.

Wheeler88

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19664487#p19664487]The Rookie[/url] wrote:

Forget the Fuji, the choice should be between the others. A 29er will feel slower to accelerate due to the heavier tyres and rims, but once up to speed will roll better.

Hi Rookie,
I did some research around here and it seems that not many are appreciating FIREFOX as a good brand. I almost finalized to buy FIREFOX MAXIMUS D 29er. But now I'm little bit confused. :?

cooldad

That could be because 99% of people on here are in the UK, and they don't seem to sell them here.

The Rookie

There are a lot of brand snobs around, I've not ridden the Maximus, but have ridden with people riding them.

Don't forget that 95% of the bike parts are made by suppliers like Shimano.