Shimano Components Question
08-07-04 | 12:16 PM
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Shimano Components Question
Hi, I just got the details on a 2005 bike I am looking for, the Nirvana from Gary Fisher. It has:
frame Silver Series aluminum hybrid
wheels Alloy QR front hub w/ Shimano RM60 rear hub | WTB Dual Duty rims | Mythos XC 700x42c tires
componentry Shimano Deore rear derailleur + Alivio shifters + C102 front derailleur | Shimano T303 48/38/28 crank w/chainguard | Shimano M420 V brakes w/alloy levers | Alloy ATB pedals
sizes SM (15") | MD (17.5") | LG (20") | XL (22.5") | Stepthrough SM (15") | Stepthrough MD (17") | Stepthrough LG (20")
color(s) Metallic Red + Metallic Light Silver
The 2004 has:
Frame Silver Series hybrid aluminum | Women’s stepthrough available
Wheels Alex ACE 19 aluminum rims | Shimano C201 rear hub | Bontrager Select Invert Hardcase tires
Suspension RockShox GPS Metro adjustable | 60mm travel
Componentry Shimano Deore rear derailleur + Alivio shifters + T301 front derailleur | Shimano T303 48/38/28 crank w/chainguard | ProMax forged linear pull brakes w/power modulator | Alloy/nylon ATB pedals | (Full Specs)
MSRP $469.99
Sizes SM (15") | MD (17.5") | LG (20") | XL (22.5") | XXL (25") | Stepthrough SM (15") | Stepthrough MD (17.5") | Stepthrough LG (20") | (Sizing)
Color(s) Black + Ball Burnished
My question is: Which front deraileur is better, also which rims and rear hubs is better, also which tires are better. I can't decide which model to get, but would like to get the one with the better components.
Thanks for your help.
Pablo
frame Silver Series aluminum hybrid
wheels Alloy QR front hub w/ Shimano RM60 rear hub | WTB Dual Duty rims | Mythos XC 700x42c tires
componentry Shimano Deore rear derailleur + Alivio shifters + C102 front derailleur | Shimano T303 48/38/28 crank w/chainguard | Shimano M420 V brakes w/alloy levers | Alloy ATB pedals
sizes SM (15") | MD (17.5") | LG (20") | XL (22.5") | Stepthrough SM (15") | Stepthrough MD (17") | Stepthrough LG (20")
color(s) Metallic Red + Metallic Light Silver
The 2004 has:
Frame Silver Series hybrid aluminum | Women’s stepthrough available
Wheels Alex ACE 19 aluminum rims | Shimano C201 rear hub | Bontrager Select Invert Hardcase tires
Suspension RockShox GPS Metro adjustable | 60mm travel
Componentry Shimano Deore rear derailleur + Alivio shifters + T301 front derailleur | Shimano T303 48/38/28 crank w/chainguard | ProMax forged linear pull brakes w/power modulator | Alloy/nylon ATB pedals | (Full Specs)
MSRP $469.99
Sizes SM (15") | MD (17.5") | LG (20") | XL (22.5") | XXL (25") | Stepthrough SM (15") | Stepthrough MD (17.5") | Stepthrough LG (20") | (Sizing)
Color(s) Black + Ball Burnished
My question is: Which front deraileur is better, also which rims and rear hubs is better, also which tires are better. I can't decide which model to get, but would like to get the one with the better components.
Thanks for your help.
Pablo
08-07-04 | 12:55 PM
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I think the T301 derailleur is the higher quality f/d. IMO as long as your not racing the front derailleur only has to work, no need for a high quality f/d.
hubs/rims, sorry no idea.
As for the tires, I ride Mythos XC 2.1's on my mtb and I like them alot. I don't get very many flats, they grip well on the hardpack/loose/rocky dirt I ride in and they are pretty light. Only problem is that they wear fairly quickly.
hubs/rims, sorry no idea.
As for the tires, I ride Mythos XC 2.1's on my mtb and I like them alot. I don't get very many flats, they grip well on the hardpack/loose/rocky dirt I ride in and they are pretty light. Only problem is that they wear fairly quickly.
