I am a roadie who is looking to do some XC.
Looking for a starter hardtail to ride in a local trail in my area. I was wondering if the 200 difference is worth it or if I am better of with the 5.5 and use the 200 dollars for upgrades later on.
Thank y ou.
Iron Horse Warrior 7.5 - 799
Brakes: Avid Juicy 3 Hydraulic Disc w/ 160mm rotors
Pedals: Crank Brothers Smarty Clipless
Frame: Double Butted Aluminum
Seatpost: Easton EA50
Stem: Easton EA50
Handlebar: Easton EA50 Low Rise
Crankset: FSA 44/32/22T
Chain: KMC HG-73, ½”
Rear Shock: NA
Fork: Recon XC Air, 100mm travel w/ crown lockout
Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB-ES25
Rear Derailleur: Shimano RD-M772
Cassette: SRAM PG-950
Levers: SRAM SX5
Shifters: SRAM SX5 Trigger Shifters
Front Derailleur: SRAM X.7
Headset: Threadless Zero Stack
Wheelset: WTB Black Anodized
Saddle: WTB Pure V-Sport
Grips/Tape: WTB Technical Trail
Tires: WTB Weirwolf, 26 x 2.1”
Iron Horse Warrior 5.5 - 599
Headset: 1 1/8" Threadless Zero Stack
Brakes: Avid Juicy 3 Hydraulic
Levers: Avid Juicy 3 Hydraulic
Pedals: Crank Brothers Smarty Clipless
Frame: Double Butted Aluminum Hardtail
Crankset: FSA Aluminum, (13.5-17.5") 170mm; (19.5-23.5") 175mm
Bottom Bracket: FSA BB1100
Wheelset: Hubs: Joy-Tech ISO 6-bolt w/ Stainless Steel spokes; Rims: WTB SX24, 32H, Black finish
Chain: KMC HG-73
Fork: Marzocchi MZ Super Comp, 100mm travel
Rear Shock: NA
Seatpost: Ritchey Aluminum, 350mm
Handlebar: Ritchey Aluminum, OS 31.8mm, 20mm rise
Stem: Ritchey Aluminum, OS 31.8mm; Extension: (13.5-17.5") 90mm; (19.5-23.5") 110mm
Cassette: SRAM PG-950, 11-34T, 9-speed
Shifters: SRAM X.5 Triggers
Rear Derailleur: SRAM X.7 Long cage
Front Derailleur: SRAM X.7 Low clamp
Saddle: WTB Pure V Sport
Grips/Tape: WTB Technical Trail
Tires: WTB Weirwolf 26 x 2.1"