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Old 07-15-15 | 12:19 AM
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Need Help Buying Orbea or Specialized

Hi all,
I need help choosing my first bike mainly for city riding and dirt tracks.

SPORT 30 ? Orbea
Specialized Bicycle Components
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Old 07-15-15 | 12:53 AM
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On paper I would definitely go with the Specialized. It's got better deraileurs, and most importantly a lockout on the front shock. The lockout on the front shock will make a big difference when you're not on bumpy stuff, as its a lot more efficient.
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Old 07-15-15 | 01:00 AM
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X2. I agree on the Specialized. The tires on the Orbea look too off road oriented for my taste and the fork lock out is huge. The Specialized would be a better and faster road bike.


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On paper I would definitely go with the Specialized. It's got better deraileurs, and most importantly a lockout on the front shock. The lockout on the front shock will make a big difference when you're not on bumpy stuff, as its a lot more efficient.
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Old 07-15-15 | 01:40 AM
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I love my specialized and do not regret the money I spent on it! You'll love it
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Old 07-17-15 | 08:12 PM
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I know a guy that has a Crosstrail XL, and he is an XL sized guy who has lost 60 lbs riding in about 8 months.
The Crosstrail seems to be one bulletproof machine. It comes with good tires, drivetrain, etc.
If you decide that you don't want it, its a ez sell.
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Old 07-18-15 | 12:26 PM
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Each have their own dealer network , go look for those dealerships. take a test ride in person.
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