Help confirming my new Carrera Kraken

foggy147
foggy147 Posts: 9
edited May 2013 in Your mountain bikes
Hello everyone, I have just picked up my new Carrera Kraken bike. I am very new to the scene and am looking at doing some trails etc.

Only thing is that i'm really struggling to confirm the exact version of my Kraken, I bought this one of Ebay for £300, it is pretty much mint condition.

Is it the same spec as the white 2013 model currently for sale in Halfords? I hope i've not been duped as worried I've got a lower spec version. Any help and advise on this would be greatly appreciated!

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  • foggy147
    foggy147 Posts: 9
    Judging from bike list it seems to be a slightly different spec, is this model as good as the white Kraken?
  • zx6man
    zx6man Posts: 1,092
    2009-2011 I think. Mate has the exact same one which he got just before the model change and cost 360 in the sale.
  • foggy147
    foggy147 Posts: 9
    Thanks. Is it still a good bike spec wise? Won't be doing any serious off road stuff, just general off road biking with the occasional trails?
  • zx6man
    zx6man Posts: 1,092
    Yeah, its got X5 sram stuff all round and will be fine , think they were 550 when not in sale, and that one looks clean really in thr pics. Tyres are lightweight though and he got punctures all the time with those on.
  • foggy147
    foggy147 Posts: 9
    That's good then! The only difference I can see is the disc brakes are tektro and the new model are the Clark ones so probably a bit better and a different crank set.
    I'm probably going to get some mountain kings mk 2s as pretty cheap and the reviews seem good for them
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Not 2009/2011, I'm pretty sure the braced frame is 2011 onwards only.....
    Tektro's are much better than Clarkes....

    Have you added your bike to the Carrera HT thread (link in my sig)
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • zx6man
    zx6man Posts: 1,092
    next model after the 2011 was a white one. Mate got it before the white 2011/2012 model appeared.

    http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/c ... ook-30945/
  • foggy147
    foggy147 Posts: 9
    Just can't seem to find a site to confirm the year, spec and exact parts which is strange for what appears to be a very popular model. As long as the spec is as good as the new version I'm not overly fussed. Just don't want to if had my pants pulled down lol
  • zx6man
    zx6man Posts: 1,092
    I think most of the next models were slightly lower spec to be honest, so worry not.
  • foggy147
    foggy147 Posts: 9
    zx6man wrote:
    I think most of the next models were slightly lower spec to be honest, so worry not.

    That's good then! Might of actually worked out for the best then.
  • Greer_
    Greer_ Posts: 1,716
    Its definitely 09/10 - its the same as my heavily upgraded kraken! It's a brilliant bike for a beginner to off road but you'll always find things you want to change! The only thing left as standard on mine is the frame, front mech, seatpost and rotors!
    Orbea Alma Team Carbon - Strava -Specialized Allez Sport
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    And boy is your front mech heavy!
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • Greer_
    Greer_ Posts: 1,716
    Is it?! :shock:
    Orbea Alma Team Carbon - Strava -Specialized Allez Sport
  • foggy147
    foggy147 Posts: 9
    Greer_ wrote:
    Its definitely 09/10 - its the same as my heavily upgraded kraken! It's a brilliant bike for a beginner to off road but you'll always find things you want to change! The only thing left as standard on mine is the frame, front mech, seatpost and rotors!

    Yeah it always gets addictive wanting to upgrade things. Hopefully it holds out for a while before I get that bug!
  • Greer_
    Greer_ Posts: 1,716
    There's so little left to change its making me want to!
    Orbea Alma Team Carbon - Strava -Specialized Allez Sport
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Greer_ wrote:
    Is it?! :shock:
    From your other post, 179g....the Deore I just sold was 124g!
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • Greer_
    Greer_ Posts: 1,716
    With any luck it will be changed over the summer!
    Orbea Alma Team Carbon - Strava -Specialized Allez Sport
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Cool!
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • Greer_
    Greer_ Posts: 1,716
    An xt mech is only 27g lighter though (linky)
    Orbea Alma Team Carbon - Strava -Specialized Allez Sport
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    LOL, I have 2 deores similar to that XT, both are 136g (on 2 scales, I checked)....low mount, dual pull, triple although with 31.8mm clamps.
    EDIT:
    http://velospec.com/components/shimano/fdm510
    Claimed weight 128g with 34.9 clamp! Who needs XT!
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.

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