Iron Horse 5.5 vs Iron Horse 7.5
 

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"

Both have better parts than the other; the 5.5 has a nicer drivetrain while the 7.5 has a nicer wheelset and fork. they both have the same brakes, tires, seat, etc. the cockpits on the two are going to be similar. so...i might say get the cheaper one and find a closeout fork from a couple years ago.

Keep in mind though, the Recon is like a 350$ fork.

If both frames are the same I say save the 2 hundy and enjoy......Wheels & Fork may not be as nice but not junk either....use the money for shoes/helmet/shorts.....:thumb: