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Motobecane Fantom XTR or Airborne Hobglobin XO

Hi I would like some advice on this 2 models they seem to be good spec main difference being the frame design.

On the motobecane it seem they skip on the crank and Brakes, I will upgrade those to shimano XT
crank shimano XT $296
Brakes XT $260 with ice tech rotors
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...9_fs_xtr30.htm

the airborne only seem to need better brakes, since I read so many bad stories about exilir, swap them for shimanos XT
Brakes XT $260 ice tech rotors
http://www.airbornebicycles.com/prod...goblin-x0.aspx

arguable
the airborne have better rims and tires
shimano hollowtech crank is smoother

and maybe the trek rumblefish elite but this one is not full shimano XT
http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes...mblefish_elite

any clear reason why to go with one over the other.

PS: I was also looking at the trek superfly 100 AL Pro but it seem that local bike shops wont go bellow $3,600 that right there is a deal breaker.

im not interested in any other bike since they are overpriced and dont come with good group spec.
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