Anyway, right now it's a toss up between the Miele UA 300, TT 450, and the Oryx Equipe 50. I'm not sure exactly which one I should go with. All are priced very similar.. around 600 bucks.
If there are any other 600 dollar bikes out there that you can think of that would suite my needs well, then please inform me.
Here are the specs.
UA 300 - 600 $
SPEED
Quoted message said:24 speed FRAME
OS2T Aluminium w/replaceable drop-out
FORK
Quoted message said:Suntour XC-60 90mm travel
RIMS
Quoted message said:Double wall, black spokes
FRONT HUB
Quoted message said:Alloy, Quick Release TIRE
26" x 2.35
HANDLEBARS
Quoted message said:Steel 65mm Rise STEM
A-Head 10°
BRAKE LEVERS
Quoted message said:Shimano EZ-Fire + CRANK SET
Suntour XCC150 24/34/42 Sealed BB
FRONT DERAILLEUR
Quoted message said:Shimano C050 REAR DERAILLEUR
Shimano Acera
SHIFT LEVER
Quoted message said:Shimano EZ-Fire + FREE WHEEL
Shimano HG30 11-32
BRAKES
Quoted message said:Alloy Linear Type PEDALS
Alloy W/pins
TT 450 - 600 $
SPEED
Quoted message said:24 speed FRAME
6061 T6 Alumiminum disk brake mount
FORK
Quoted message said:Rock Shox Judy TT 100 mm travel
RIMS
Quoted message said:Double wall, stainless spokes
FRONT HUB
Quoted message said:Alloy, Quick Release TIRE
26" x 2.10 black
HANDLEBARS
Quoted message said:Alloy 30mm Rise STEM
A-Head Alloy 6°
BRAKE LEVERS
Quoted message said:Shimano EZ-Fire + CRANK SET
Shimano M340 22/32/42, sealed BB
FRONT DERAILLEUR
Quoted message said:Shimano Acera REAR DERAILLEUR
Shimano Alivio
SHIFT LEVER
Quoted message said:Shimano EZ-Fire + FREE WHEEL
Shimano HG30 11-30
BRAKES
Quoted message said:Alloy Linear Type PEDALS
Resin, Steel cage
TT 550 - 700 $
SPEED
Quoted message said:27 speed FRAME
6061 T6 Alumiminum disk brake mount
FORK
Quoted message said:Marzocchi MZ Comp. 105 mm travel
RIMS
Quoted message said:Double wall, stainless spokes
FRONT HUB
Quoted message said:Alloy, Quick Release TIRE
26" x 2.10 black
HANDLEBARS
Quoted message said:Alloy 30mm Rise STEM
A-Head Alloy 6°
BRAKE LEVERS
Quoted message said:Shimano Deore CRANK SET
Truvativ Iso Flow 22/32/44, Sealed BB
FRONT DERAILLEUR
Quoted message said:Shimano Deore REAR DERAILLEUR
Shimano Deore LX
SHIFT LEVER
Quoted message said:Shimano Deore Rapid-Fire + FREE WHEEL
SRAM 7.0 11-32
BRAKES
Quoted message said:Alloy Linear Type PEDALS
Resin, steel cage
Oryx Equipe 50 - 600 $
SPEED
Quoted message said:24 Speeds Ez Fire + FRAME
Equipe series
FORK
Quoted message said:Suntour XC60, 90 mm
RIMS
Quoted message said:4ROX double wall
FRONT / REAR HUB
Quoted message said:4ROX sealed SPOKE
600 mm alloy raiser
TIRE
Quoted message said:MTB 26 x 2.10" BRAKE LEVERS
Shimano EF29
CHAIN
Quoted message said:KMC Z72 BOTTOM BRAKET
Power Pro sealed
STEM
Quoted message said:4ROX 6° Power Steering FRONT/REAR DERRAILLEUR
Shimano Acera / Alivio
HEAD SET
Quoted message said:Cane Creek A-Head FREE WHEEL
Shimano, 11-30
CHAIN WHEEL
Quoted message said:Shimano Mc-08, 22/32/42 PEDALS
Resin body, steel cage
SHIFT LEVER
Quoted message said:Shimano Ef29 SEAT POST
Alloy 27.2 mm
BRAKES
Quoted message said:Tektro 832A Aluminium SIZES
37-43-46-50-54
I realise the TT 450 is going to be the best bet as the Judy's are much better than the Suntour's, but over all, which is the best one? I like the Oryx's looks more than the TT 450. Although the UA 300 looks very similar to the Oryx.
Any ideas as to which would be best? I'm a modest trail rider, nothing too serious.
Note, I broke my last three bikes, with the most recent from suspension troubles.. the forks just fell out one day (RST 381's).
Also, I have the TT 550 specs listed for some comparison of what I'd get for 100 more dollars.. would it be worth it? I really don't think so, but maybe you guys do?