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ScareyH22A

07-18-06, 02:08 PM

G5Ti

07-18-06, 02:50 PM

Looks like a pretty good deal. There will always be opinions on which brands/components are better, so I'm sure many will chime in.

That said, I have an '06 Stumpjumper Disc and I love it. It was definitely the right bike for me, my size, the way I ride and the trails I frequent. I don't have to worry about upgrading anything right now... and can just wait until I break something before I consider a change in the basic dynamics. It's definitely a solid bike, as mine has been through a couple of nasty falls and crashes already. :) I think the bike usually fares better than I do...

Ride it, see if you like it. Ride some other bikes in the price range and see if you like one more. Really, that's what it comes down to.

Jeffbeerman2

11-22-07, 02:48 PM

We found a Specialized Stumpjumper Disc for $1300 OTD at a LBS.

Fox F90RL fork
Avid BB-7's
Avid FR-5 brake levers
LX front derailleur
XT rear derailleur
LX shifters
TruVativ Stylo crankset
Shimano 520 SPD pedals
Mavic X317 wheels

Is there a HT with better components, new, for the money?

Time machine!

My LBS has this exact same bike. New 2006 model. $1400. We're now in the 2008 model year. Is this a bargain???

Blade-Runner

11-22-07, 04:27 PM

Time machine!

My LBS has this exact same bike. New 2006 model. $1400. We're now in the 2008 model year. Is this a bargain???

I'd say; $1,200 would be a more realistic price for a 2006.

FYI: in 2006 MSRP on this bike was $1,600

indygreg

11-22-07, 06:34 PM

yes there is a better deal out there, but it means buying on-line. I have this bike and it is a better bike for that price. http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/fly_9357_07instocknow.htm

Buying on-line is not for everyone and you cannot go wrong with a solid name brand bike from your local LBS.

Blade-Runner

11-22-07, 07:35 PM

Aaaaaaaaahhhhhhh......... Hmmmmmmm............ No............ I'd take a Specialized over a Motobecane any day regardless of the price differance.

indygreg

11-22-07, 07:54 PM

And I would do the opposite. That is what makes this life fun and the reason there are more than one maker of any given product in the world.