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Components question for Hybrid bike

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    ervybaby
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    Can anyone tell me if the components upgrade for the following bike is worth the price? Ultimately I have to see it and try it out - Thanks

    http://rsdbikes.com/specs-builds-centurion

    2014 Components ($699 msrp):
    Chromoly 4130 Frame + fork
    FSA Orbit DL Headset
    Alloy 660mm Bar
    Coloured Lock-on Grips
    Alloy 80mm Stem
    KT-XA2F – DA-21 9mm QR Front Wheel
    KT-XA2R – DA-21 135mm QR Rear Wheel
    FSA Vero Track BB
    KMC Z99 w/Power Link Chain
    FSA 42T Chainring
    FSA Vero Track 175mm Crank
    SRAM 11/36 9spd Cassette
    SRAM X7 9spd Shifter
    SRAM X7 9spd Derailleur
    Avid BB7 Brakes
    Avid 160mm Rotors
    Kenda SB8 – 35C Tires

    versus 2013 components ($350):
    Cr-Mo 4130 Frame
    Cr-Mo 4130 Fork
    Neco H846 Headset
    Alloy 660mm Bar
    Coloured Lock-on Grips
    Alloy 80mm Stem
    KT Hub/ DA-18 Rims 9mm QR Front Wheel
    KT Hub/ DA-18 Rims 9mm QR Rear Wheel
    Neco B910 BB
    KMC Z99 w/Power Link Chain
    Pro Alloy 40T Chainring
    Alloy Crank
    Shimano 11/32T 9spd
    Acera Sl-M390 9spd Shifter
    Acera RDM390 9spd Derailleur
    Avid BB5 Brakes
    Avid 160 Rotors
    Kenda SB8 - 35C

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  2. alfeng
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    The price differential MIGHT be worth the up-charge, but I would rather get the less expensive bike with the Shimano components AND THEN spend the additional money for better Shimano MTB components on an as needed basis .

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  3. ToniRudolfVlaic
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    I agree with alfeng

    Toni Rudolf Vlaic

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  4. ervybaby
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    Great thanks. I bought the bike and it looks and feels quite nice. The brakes however are quite weak and not what I expected. I am looking into upgrading to SHIMANO Deore BR-M596 BL-M596 Hydraulic Brake Set Front and Rear Black right away for better stopping power.

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