2014 Trek Fuel EX8 vs 2014 LaPierre Zesty 529

bdubya
bdubya Posts: 3
edited April 2015 in MTB buying advice
Hi Everyone!

I'm torn, which would you buy?...2014 Trek Fuel EX8 or 2014 LaPierre Zesty TR529 w/ e:i.

Both 29ers.

Those are the only two bikes I can choose from, so please don't suggest others - cause it will just be a tease. Which would you pick and why?

Per requests since apparently some people don't memorize specs. :P

Trek Specs:

Frame: Alpha Platinum Aluminum, ABP Convert, Full Floater, E2 tapered head tube, press fit BB, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, ISCG 05 mount, magnesium EVO link, down tube guard, G2 Geometry, 120mm travel
Front suspension: Fox Evolution Series 32 Float, CTD (climb-trail-descend) damper, rebound, E2 tapered steerer, 15QR, custom G2 Geometry w/51mm offset, 120mm travel
Rear suspension: Fox Evolution Series Float, DRCV, CTD (climb-trail-descend) damper, rebound, tuned by Trek in California,7.25x1.875"
Wheels: Bontrager Duster Elite Tubeless Ready w/TLR strips, 142x12 rear, 15mm front
Tires: Bontrager XR3 Expert, Tubeless Ready, aramid bead, 29x2.30"
Shifters: Shimano SLX, 10 speed
Front derailleur: SRAM X7, high direct mount
Rear derailleur: Shimano Deore XT, Shadow Plus
Crank: SRAM S1010, 36/22
Cassette: Shimano HG50, 11-36, 10 speed
Chain: KMC X10
Saddle: Bontrager Evoke 2, chromoly rails
Seatpost: Bontrager Rhythm Elite, 2-bolt head, 31.6mm, zero offset
Handlebar: Bontrager Race Lite Low Riser, 31.8mm, 5mm rise
Stem: Bontrager Race Lite, 31.8mm, 7 degree
Headset: FSA IS-2, E2, alloy cartridge
Brakeset: Shimano SLX hydraulic disc


LP Specs:

Frame: ZESTY TRAIL 29'' CARBON / ALLOY SUPREME 6 OST+® 120mm Rear Travel
Fork: FOX 32 FLOAT CTD EVOLUTION O/C 29'' 120mm 15QR TAPERED
Headset: FSA Orbit 1.5E ZS NO.57E TAPERED
Bottom Bracket: SHIMANO PRESS-FIT SMBB7141A
Crankset: RACE FACE TURBINE 36x22 170mm (S) - 175mm (M, L, XL)
Stem: EASTON EA70 6° Ø: 31.8mm E: 70mm (S, M) - 90mm (L, XL)
Seatpost: EASTON EA70 ZERO L: 400mm Ø: 31.6mm
Handlebar: LAPIERRE Nico Vouilloz Signature by FUNN Alloy 6061DB W: 720mm R: 15mm Ø: 31.8mm
Front derailleur: SRAM X7 S3 36T
Rear derailleur: SHIMANO XT RDM781SGSL 10 SPEED
Shifters: SHIMANO SLX SLM670 2x10 SPEED
Brakes: FORMULA RX
Saddle: SDG DUSTER RL LP Custom
Wheel: RACE FACE 29'' 15x100 / 12x142 + XQR-12-LA Thru Axle
Sprocket: SRAM PG 1030 10 SPEED 11-36T
Tires: SCHWALBE NOBBY NIC PERF 29x2.25 57-622

Thanks in advance!

Comments

  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    You forgot option 3 - On Planet X most people don't memorise bike specs.

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  • bdubya
    bdubya Posts: 3
    Updated with specs! Sorry cooldad, I'm on planet Y. Haha.
  • bikes`n`guns
    bikes`n`guns Posts: 959
    Well all I can tell you is that I just picked up my EX8 last week and as a newbie to mtb, I love it.

    Have threw it down trails I would have never thought I was capable of so the Trek is definitely confidence inspiring.

    I find the Fox, brilliant..
    Trek,,,, too cool for school ,, apparently

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