Oct
4
i need to find out which is better for me: A steel hardtail MTB or Alloy 7005 hardtail?
I’m new in MTB, XC Bike is a real temptation!
You’re going to need to spend some serious cash to get a good steel frame that doesn’t weigh eleventy billion pounds, where as you can spend a reasonable amount of money on a well designed light aluminum frame that races well. Aluminum is generally lighter and stiffer than steel, but this can be a drawback depending on the terrain you ride. You don’t wan’t a super stiff bike if you plan on long sections of technical rocky terrain for hours at a time. You _can_ get aluminum frames with a high degree of compliance.
A good steel frame will be one of the most comfortable and slick handling bikes you will ever ride. It may not have as much snap as a good aluminum frame, but it will more than handle its own on the technical stuff and feel way better after 3 hours in the saddle. But, like I said, you’re talking significant cash for that.
However, I raced the Trek 8900 (aluminum) for a couple of years, and it was a really sweet ride. I had no complaints.
Since you’re obviously just starting out, go for the Al. You don’t want to spend the money necessary for a good steel frame for your first bike. But don’t get cheesy on the Al either. Most companies offer the same frame with differing levels of components and wheels.
Get a bike that has the same frame as a ‘race ready’ bike, but lower end components, here’s why:
You’ll spend less money initially getting into the sport to see if it’s right for you.
You don’t want to spend a ton of money an a bike you’re learning how to ride.
If you _do_ enjoy it, you would have replace the components as they wear and break anyway, and then you can upgrade.
Upgrading your own parts teaches you about proper maintinance.
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PZ Racing CR3.3 Alloy Road MTB Seatpost Seat Post White 31.6 x 350 $62.99 |
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Zoom D365 MTB DH Alloy Stem 10 Deg. 31.8 X 50 mm Black $23.50 |
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RITCHEY WCS Alloy MTB Press Fit Internal Headset 1-1/8 $41.00 |
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Controltech ALLOY Hycross White MTB Handlebar STEM 660mm 100mm 410g $190.00 |
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XPEDO MX11 MX 11 MTB BMX Bike Alloy Pedal Pedals Gold $96.00 |
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Sars Alloy SB0 Road MTB Seatpost Seatpost 0 Deg Anodizing Gold 27.2 x 400 $32.99 |
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Cable Crimps Fibrax Alloy Inner MTB/Road Bike Gear/Brake 12 pcs $1.61 |
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XPEDO CF1 BIKE MTB XC ALLOY PEDALS 210G TI PAIR GRAY $54.99 |
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Set 2 Locking Lock On Mountain Bike Bicycle Cycle MTB Rubber Alloy Grips $2.49 |
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KREX WHITE ALLOY MTB RISER HANDLEBAR L 620mm 31.8 $37.95 |
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XPEDO CF1 BIKE MTB XC ALLOY PEDALS 210G TI PAIR BLACK $54.99 |
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New XPEDO MX14 MX 14 MTB BMX XC Alloy Bike Pedals Gold $74.00 |
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OTA High Qulality ALL Alloy MTB Seatpost 600mmx33.9mm $16.00 |
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ControlTech ALLOY STEM MTB ROAD 31.8 90MM 161G SILVER $69.99 |
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T-ONE Variable Angle Alloy Road Bicycle MTB Bike Water Bottle Cage – Silver $11.99 |
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T-ONE Variable Angle Alloy Bicycle Road MTB Bike Water Bottle Cage – Gold $11.99 |
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IDIO MTB ROAD STEM ALLOY + CARBON COVER – BLACK COLOR – 90MM X 31.8MM $45.95 |
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Stubby Mountain Bike Alloy Handlebar Bar Ends 70mm NEW $7.97 |
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Scott alloy 31.6/300 mountain bike seatpost $6.99 |
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FSA AFTERBURNER BB30 170mm 22/32/44t Triple Mtb Crankset Mountain Bike Alloy NEW $111.97 |
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’11 TRUVATIV X9 GXP 175mm 39/26t Mtb 2 x 10S Crankset Hollow Forged Alloy NEW $0.99 |
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’11 SHIMANO DEORE XT Mtb Crankset 175 FC-M771 48/36/26t Alloy Mountain Bike NEW $0.99 |
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SDG BEL-AIR MOUNTAIN CYCLE Mtb Seat Saddle Mountain Bike Titanium Alloy NEW $0.99 |
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AEROZINE X-12 MOUNTAIN CYCLE Mtb Crankset 175 44/32/22t Triple 10 Sp Alloy NEW $0.99 |
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FSA GRAVITY GAP Bike Mtb Seatpost 31.6 X 350mm Alloy White 192-2766 NEW $19.97 |
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Mongoose Maxim 26″ Men’s Alloy Full Suspension Mountain Bike | R4000A $173.99 |
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SDG BEL-AIR MOUNTAIN CYCLE Mtb Seat Saddle Mountain Bike Titanium Alloy NEW $39.97 |
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FSA AFTERBURNER BB30 170mm 22/32/44t Triple Mtb Crankset Mountain Bike Alloy NEW $99.97 |
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Mongoose Maxim 24″ Ladies Alloy Dual Suspension Bicycle Mountain Bike | R3577 $168.95 |
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’11 SHIMANO DEORE XT Mtb Crankset 175 FC-M771 48/36/26t Alloy Mountain Bike NEW $189.97 |
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ORBEA LANZA 46cm Mtb Bike Frame Alloy Hardtail 2008 NEW $249.97 |
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FSA FR-270 ATB Mtb Bike Seatpost 30.9 X 350mm Alloy Black 192-2730 NEW $9.97 |
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FSA FR-270 ATB Mtb Bike Seatpost 31.4 X 350mm Alloy Black 192-2734 NEW $9.97 |
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XPEDO MX12 MX 12 MTB BMX CNC Alloy Bike Pedals Gold $83.95 |
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FSA FR-270 ATB Mtb Bike Seatpost 30.0 X 350mm Alloy Black 192-2715 NEW $9.97 |
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New XPEDO CF 1 CF1 MTB XC Bike Alloy Pedals Pedal Black $78.00 |
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Pro Lite Ampezzo Bike Integrated 41.8 Headset Alloy 1 1/8″ Road MTB New $25.00 |
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1 Pair Locking Lock On Mountain Bike Bicycle Cycle MTB Rubber Alloy Grips $1.59 |
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1 Pair Locking Lock On Mountain Bike Bicycle Cycle MTB Rubber Alloy Grips $1.00 |
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ALLOY BRAKE LEVERS SUIT MOUNTAIN BIKE V-BRAKES FULL ALLOY BODY AND LEVERS RED $11.05 |
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FSA FR-270 ATB Mtb Bike Seatpost 30.0 X 350mm Alloy Black 192-2715 NEW $16.97 |
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XPEDO MX17 MX 17 MTB BMX CNC Alloy Bike Pedals Black $99.00 |
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UNO ASA 104 MTB Road Alloy Stem 31.8 X 100 mm Black $26.99 |
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Stubby Mountain Bike Alloy Handlebar Bar Ends 70mm NEW $7.97 |
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MTB Tektro V-Brake Arms Alloy – Rear Set 26 $5.99 |
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Sars Alloy SB0 Road MTB Seatpost Seatpost 0 Deg Anodizing Blue 27.2 x 400 $32.99 |
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XPEDO MX12 MX 12 MTB BMX CNC Alloy Bike Pedals Red $83.95 |
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2010 SHIMANO DEORE XT RD-M771 9 Speed Rear Derailleur Mtb Long Cage Alloy NEW $76.97 |
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SC BMX MTB Bike Wheel Nuts Alloy RED 10mm $14.21 |
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SE Racing Bikes Main Squeeze Seat Clamp Black 31.8 Alloy BMX MTB Road $7.95 |
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MTB Bicycle Titanium Alloy Pedal for Mountain Bike Replacement Part Blue $49.99 |
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Set 2 Locking Lock On Mountain Bike Bicycle Cycle MTB Rubber Alloy Grips $7.89 |
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TOKEN ALLOY STEM ROAD MTB 31.8 100mm BIKE RED $74.99 |
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Mongoose Maxim 26″ Womens Alloy Full Suspension Mountain Bike | R4005A $168.95 |
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Mongoose Maxim 24″ Ladies Alloy Dual Suspension Bicycle Mountain Bike | R3577 $168.95 |
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TOKEN ALLOY STEM ROAD MTB 31.8 90mm BIKE SILVER $74.99 |
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TOKEN ALLOY STEM ROAD MTB 31.8 90mm BIKE RED $74.99 |
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MTB LITE & STRONG HANDLE BAR.PROFILE BAR NONE SILVER ALLOY HANDLE BAR. $9.99 |
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New Mongoose Maxim 26″ Men’s Alloy Full Suspension Mountain Bike R4000A $188.00 |
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’11 SHIMANO DEORE XT Mtb Crankset 175 FC-M771 48/36/26t Alloy Mountain Bike NEW $41.01 |
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SDG BEL-AIR MOUNTAIN CYCLE Mtb Seat Saddle Mountain Bike Titanium Alloy NEW $1.04 |
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SHIMANO DEORE XT SL-M770 3 Speed Mtb Bike Shifter Lever Left Alloy NEW $39.97 |
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Mongoose Maxim 26″ Men’s Alloy Full Suspension Mountain Bike | R4000A $173.99 |
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FSA OS 150 Threadless Road Mtb Bike Stem 90mm Alloy Carbon Fiber 1 1/8″ NEW $19.97 |
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SHIMANO DEORE XT RD-M773 10 Speed Rear Derailleur Mtb Long Cage Alloy NEW $59.97 |
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SHIMANO WH-MT65 UST 26″ TUBELESS Mtb Disc Pair Wheelset Alloy Mountain Bike NEW $279.97 |
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SHIMANO WH-MT65 UST 26″ TUBELESS Mtb Disc Front Wheel Alloy Mountain Bike NEW $149.97 |
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ORBEA LANZA LG Mtb Bike Frame Alloy Hardtail 2008 NEW $299.97 |
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AEROZINE X-12 MOUNTAIN CYCLE Mtb Crankset 175 44/32/22t Triple 10 Sp Alloy NEW $149.97 |
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TOKEN ALLOY STEM ROAD MTB 31.8 100mm BIKE SILVER $74.99 |
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TOKEN TK939AU SUPER LITE ALLOY STEM ROAD MTB 110MM $69.99 |
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Tomac Lightweight Aluminum Alloy Bicycle Stem 6.2oz / 178g MTB $13.00 |
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TOKEN TK939AU SUPER LITE ALLOY STEM ROAD MTB 90MM $69.99 |
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TK235 152MM * 45g SILVER Token MTB Bike Titanium Alloy QR Skewer HUB $55.00 |
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TOKEN TK939AU SUPER LITE ALLOY STEM ROAD MTB 120MM $69.99 |
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SDG Components Bel-Air RL MTB Saddle Ti-Alloy Blk/Wht $76.93 |
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Two Resin & Alloy MTB Mountain Cruiser Childs Scooter Bicycle Brake Levers $6.00 |
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KCNC ALLOY BAR END MTB 48g PAIR BLACK c $55.99 |
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IDIO CARBON STEM MTB ROAD ALLOY 31.8 80MM BLACK $44.99 |
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FSA OS 150 Threadless Road Mtb Bike Stem 90mm Alloy Carbon Fiber 1 1/8″ NEW $26.97 |
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Black MTB Bicycle Titanium Alloy Pedal for Mountain Bike Replacement Part $49.99 |
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TK235 152MM * 45g BLUE Token MTB Bike Titanium Alloy QR Skewer HUBSET $55.00 |
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Mighty Alloy MTB Pedal (Pack of 2) $21.69 |
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Gusset Slade High Rise Alloy MTB Bike Handlebar for Downhill Anodised Blue $62.78 |
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Gusset Slade High Rise Alloy MTB Bike Handlebar for Downhill Anodised Red $62.78 |
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Gusset Slade High Rise Alloy MTB Bike Handlebar for Downhill Chrome $62.78 |
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Gusset Slade High Rise Alloy MTB Bike Handlebar for Downhill Gloss White $62.78 |
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1 Pair Locking Lock On Mountain Bike Bicycle Cycle MTB Rubber Alloy Grips $1.00 |
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Gusset Slade High Rise Alloy MTB Downhill Handlebar Chrome $58.47 |
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Vintage Bicycle Mountain Bike Custom-M Alloy Pedal Set 9/16 bolt $10.99 |
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SHIMANO DEORE XT RD-M773 10 Speed Rear Derailleur Mtb Long Cage Alloy NEW $66.97 |
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MTB Bike Race Face 20T Alloy 5 Bolt 58BCD Chainring – NEW $7.99 |
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Ultralight Cycling Bicycle Ti Titanium Alloy Pedal 1Pair Mountain Bike Pedals $0.99 |
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Gusset Slade Alloy DH Mountain Bike Handlebar High Rise Anodised Blue $61.63 |
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XPEDO MX11 MX 11 MTB BMX Bike Alloy Pedal Pedals Black $96.00 |
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XPEDO MX13 MX 13 MTB BMX Bike Alloy Pedal Pedals Red $76.00 |
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IDIO CARBON STEM MTB ROAD ALLOY 31.8 80MM WHITE $44.99 |
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Gusset Slade High Rise Alloy MTB Bike Handlebar for Downhill Anodised Blue $63.21 |
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Gusset Slade High Rise Alloy MTB Bike Handlebar for Downhill Chrome $63.21 |
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TOKEN TK930B ROAD MTB ALLOY STEM 25.4 90MM c $39.99 |
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RavX Skewer Set MTB (CroMo/Alloy) $18.33 Reliable and strong chromoly and aluminum skewers…. |
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Rear Mtb Cassette with Chain – 36H x 24W – Peel and Stick Wall Decal by Wallmonkeys $51.99 WallMonkeys wall graphics are printed on the highest quality re-positionable, self-adhesive fabric paper. Each order is printed in-house and on-demand. WallMonkeys uses premium materials & state-of-the-art production technologies. Our white fabric material is superior to vinyl decals. You can literally see and feel the difference. Our wall graphics apply in minutes and won’t damage your paint or l… |
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RavX Skewer Set MTB (CroMo/Alloy) Non Quick Release $16.83 Lightweight and strong quick release skewer for MTB use…. |
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Schwinn High Timber Men’s Mountain Bike (26-Inch Wheels, Matte Green) $229.99 The Schwinn(r) High Timber 26-in men’s front suspension mountain bike takes you on and off the trail with a Schwinn(r) steel MTB frame and an SR Suntour M2000 suspension fork. It’s driven by a Shimano(r) 21-speed drive train with SRAM grip shifting…. |
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Mongoose Boy’s 20-Inch Enix Bike $149.99 The Mongoose 20 in. Boy’s Enix Bicycle features:? Aluminum MTB Frame? 6-Speed SRAM/Shimano Shifting? Element Suspension Fork? Aluminum Mountain Frame; Suspension Fork? MTB Riser Bars w/ Quill Stem? 6-Speed SRAM MRX Shifters & Shimano RD? Alloy Linear Pull Brakes & Levers3-piece ATB Crank? Black Alloy RimsAlloy Linear Pull Brakes & LeversElement Suspe… |
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MB Wheels Chaos Matte Black Wheel (15×8/5×114.3mm) $116.00 … |
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MB Wheels Chaos Matte Black Wheel (15×7/6×139.7mm) $118.00 … |
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Black Rhino Wheels Ocotillo Series Matte Black Wheel (17×9/5x127mm) $174.00 … |
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Topeak Explorer Bike Rack $44.95 Topeak Explorer Rear Mount Rack features an integrated top plate for quick-mount Topeak MTX and RX Quick Track trunk bags.Size (LxWxH): 13.4″ x 5.6″ x 16.3″One size fits all framesTough 6061 T6 aluminum construction with 6061T6 aluminum fitting bracketHollow tube O/D 10.2mmIntegrated top plate for quick-mount Topeak MTX and RX Quick Track trunk bagsIntegrated fender topItem SpecificationsColorBlac… |
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Topeak Road Morph G Bike Pump with Gauge $27.99 The Road Morph features an extra long barrel that offers huge performance, and includes an in-line gauge.Morph technology in a road pumpHead: Presta/SchraderHigh efficiency Single Action pump with thumblock leverFlexible hose for easy filling and fold-down foot pads for easy pumpingPlastic/Kraton T-handleBarrel: Butted AluminumMounting Bracket IncludedCapacity 160 PSI/ 11 barItem SpecificationsCol… |
