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03-15-15 | 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by manjitr

Hi,
Newbie here. Getting my bike real bike and need help selecting one. This bike will be casual/exercise use and I have narrowed down to a cyclocross. The ones that I am trying to decide between are

Motobecane fantom cross comp Ti
Save Up to 60% Off Titanium Cyclocross Bicycles | Road Bikes - Motobecane Fantom Cross Team Titanium | Cross Bikes

Motobecane cross team
Save Up to 60% Off Cyclocross Bicycles | Road Bikes - Motobecane Fantom Cross Team Aluminum | Cross Bikes

The major differences between the two are:
One has a titanium frame and shimano 105
The other has aluminum frame and shimano ultegra and is about a $100 more.

So I need help deciding if I should go with the Ti frame or go for the Ultegra setup. Any other suggestions are also welcome.

Thanks

Just an observation, these bikes look pretty specialized for a bike whose use will be "casual/exercise". Titanium bikes typically appeal to buyers that are interested in extreme long-term durability and long-distance comfort. Neither of which is in your post. You could get 95% of what either of these bikes offer in a $1,000 Motobecane Fantom Cross Outlaw Save Up to 60% Off Motobecane Cyclocross Bikes - Fantom Cross Outlaw

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