Mountain Biking - Do these add up to a $900 difference?

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Tweek
12-11-07, 05:36 PM
Bike #1 '08 Stumpjumper FSR Pro, Bike #2 '08 Stumpjumper FSR Expert

Carbon handlebar Vs. 2014 butted alloy
Magura Marta Hydraulic brakes Vs. Avid Ultimate 7 Hydraulic
Shimano M770 XT front derailleur Vs. Shimano M581 LX
Sram X-0 Carbon shift levers Vs. Sram X-9 Aluminum
Shimano M760 XT cassette freewheel Vs. Shimano HG-50
New Shimano M-770 XT crankset Vs. Shimano M762 XT
New Shimano M770 XT bottom bracket Vs. Shimano M762 XT
DT Swiss XR 4.2D rims Vs. DT Swiss custom for Specialized X420
DT Swiss custom for Specialized w/ Star Rachet alloy freehub w/ DT RWS 10mm alloy QR, 32h Vs. DT Swiss custom for Specialized 370 with DT RWS QR, 32h
DT Swiss Super Comp 2.0/1.7/1.8 stainless, alloy nipples spokes Vs. DT Swiss Competition 1.8/1.6mm
Specialized Phenom, Titanium rails saddle Vs. Specialized XC MTB, hollow Cr-Mo rails, SL foam
Thomson straight w/ 12 degree clamp seat post Vs. 2017 butted alloy, two bolt non-setback

ZeCanon
12-11-07, 05:43 PM
yes. Whether the new parts are actually worth the $900 is up to you.
Tweek
12-11-07, 05:51 PM
The only thing I really am not sure about is what set of brakes is better, I've never used Magura's before, and I've never used the new Avid Ultimates before either.