Motobecane: Windsor vs Outcast
12-23-09, 01:35 AM
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Motobecane: Windsor vs Outcast
For those of you who are not familiar with them.
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/..._cliff29_1.htm
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...tcast29_08.htm
Either one will get a gearing change and street tires.
Which one should I make a commuter, and why?
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/..._cliff29_1.htm
https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...tcast29_08.htm
Either one will get a gearing change and street tires.
Which one should I make a commuter, and why?
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12-23-09, 02:46 AM
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You're set on a single speed 29er then?
Well, the windsor has disks, which is a plus. But it also has absurd gearing for a commuter. Great for a mountain bike, but lousy for the streets. It also doesn't seem to have rack or fender brazeons. The Outcast does, which makes it a better commuter.
Either way, I'd suggest slicker tires, those knobs won't give you any more traction on pavement.
Well, the windsor has disks, which is a plus. But it also has absurd gearing for a commuter. Great for a mountain bike, but lousy for the streets. It also doesn't seem to have rack or fender brazeons. The Outcast does, which makes it a better commuter.
Either way, I'd suggest slicker tires, those knobs won't give you any more traction on pavement.
12-23-09, 07:57 AM
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I am not 100% set, but it seems like a good deal. That, and I would like to be able to switch and make it a mountain bike again so I can ride it like one.
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