Dawes MTA vs. Streetfighter

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08-05-13, 10:37 AM

Rogress

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Dawes MTA vs. Streetfighter

Dawes MTA $190
Main Frame: URBAN 1sp DESIGN DURAFORT CROMOLY PLUS
Fork: STRAIGHT BLADE CROMOLY PLUS w/FENDER MOUNTS
Crank Set: ALLOY 3-pc 44T
Bottom Bracket: VP-B32
Free Wheel / Casssette: SINGLE SPEED 16T
Chain: KMC Z410
Front / Rear Hubs: FORMULA HIGH FLANGE ALLOY NUTTED
Spokes: 14G w/BRASS NIPPLES
Rims: DA-17 DOUBLE WALL ALLOY BLACK 32H
Tires: 700x28c BLACK
Brake Set: C-STAR ALLOY
Brake Levers: C-STAR ALLOY
Headset: THREADLESS
Handlebars: BLACK UPRIGHT
Stem: BLACK THREADLESS WITH 10 DEGREE RISE

Dawes Streetfighter $250
Frame: 100% Cr-Mo, Euro Bottom Bracket (English/Standard Threading), Water Bottle Mount, Rear Fender Mounts
Fork: Triple Butted 100% Cr-Mo w/ Fender Eyelets
Crankset: Track 3-pc Aluminum Alloy
170mm, Euro Sealed Bearing, 46T Alloy (1/2*1/8)
Bottom Bracket: Semi Cartridge Bearing ST 108mm
Cassette/Freewheel: 16T Freewheel (1/2*1/8) Does NOT come with fixed gear cog
Chain: KMC Singlespeed Silver (1/2*1/8)
Front / Rear Hub: Formula High Flange Alloy, 32H, Rubber Contact Sealed Ball Bearing, Nutted/ Rear
Formula High Flange Alloy, 32H, Rubber Contact Sealed Ball Bearing Nutted, Flip Flop (comes with freewheel)
Spokes: 14G Stainless Steel
Rims: Black Anodized Aluminum Aloy, 32H, Double Wall w/ CNC Sidewalls
Tires: Kenda Road, 700 X 25c
Brake Set: Tektro 510A Dual Pivot Caliper F&R
Brake Levers: Tektro, Alloy, F&R
Headset: VP A71, 1.125inch dust sealed ball bearing for threadless steerer
Handlebar: Aluminum Alloy Low Rise Flat bar
Stem: Forged Alloy, Aluminum, 26.0 for threadless 1.125" steerer
Seat Post: Dawes Micro Adjust Alloy 27.2x250mm
Seat Clamp: Ultralite alloy - Bolt-on

I'm stuck between buying one of these bikes. I'm new to bikes and I'm not looking for any expensive high-end bike, just an inexpensive commuting bike for college. I'm just wondering if the quality of the 2 bikes is so different that I should buy a certain one. Should I get the MTA or Streetfighter, assuming I don't upgrade my bike?

08-05-13, 12:04 PM

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The Streetfighter has higher quality cranks and brakes, which definitely make it worth the extra few bucks IMO.

08-06-13, 02:55 PM

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My entry into the SSFG world was one of the earlier Dawes MTAs. It's cool if it's your first bike ever, but Seau's right- pay a little extra for decent components because the MTA components left a lot to be desired. Unless you desire parts made from a mix of steel and dog turds.