Originally Posted by
itzme
My bf is having a hard time digesting the fact that his bike is going to cost more than $400. He is considering the Downtube 9FS. How does that compare to 8H?
The difference in price lies with the upgrade to an internal hub on the 8H compared to the rear derailleur on the FS. The internal hub is nice, but you may not appreciate the difference if you're just riding around for fun. I have the standard Downtube 9 (front suspension only) and it's fine for me. The derailleur can be swapped out for a internal hub some time in the future if necessary.