Big Decision
04-20-04, 03:12 PM
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Big Decision
i've narrowed down my two bike choices: the 2004 Jamis Durango SX, and the 2004 Diamondback Topanga Disk.
Jamis: https://www.jamisbikes.com/bikes/04_durangosx.html
Diamondback: https://www.diamondback.com/items.asp...temid=106&va=0
At the shop by me, the jamis is 100 dollars more than the diamondback, at 629 and 529, respectively. It has a different shock, jamis = manitou axel comp with 88mm, diamondback = RockShox Judy TT, MCU/Coil w/preload 100mm Travel. Which shock is better? They have different disk brakes, the jamis = Hayes HMX-2 cable-actuated disc brakes front and rear, Avid FR-1 levers, while the diamondback = Shimano Mech. Disc M475 with Deore levers. Which has better brakes? The jamis also comes in a 21 inch frame, which fits really well, but the diamondback comes in either 20 or 22 inchers. I'm a little stuck and am new at the MTB scene, could anyone help me out with my choice? Thanks
Jamis: https://www.jamisbikes.com/bikes/04_durangosx.html
Diamondback: https://www.diamondback.com/items.asp...temid=106&va=0
At the shop by me, the jamis is 100 dollars more than the diamondback, at 629 and 529, respectively. It has a different shock, jamis = manitou axel comp with 88mm, diamondback = RockShox Judy TT, MCU/Coil w/preload 100mm Travel. Which shock is better? They have different disk brakes, the jamis = Hayes HMX-2 cable-actuated disc brakes front and rear, Avid FR-1 levers, while the diamondback = Shimano Mech. Disc M475 with Deore levers. Which has better brakes? The jamis also comes in a 21 inch frame, which fits really well, but the diamondback comes in either 20 or 22 inchers. I'm a little stuck and am new at the MTB scene, could anyone help me out with my choice? Thanks
04-20-04, 03:19 PM
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21 inch in one company is NOT 21inch in another. Try them. Thats the only suggestion I could give...
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I think the Jamis's fork is better, but the DB's brakes are "slightly" better.
However, when buying a new bike, I consider the frame with more importance over the components. You can always upgrade components as they wear out or break. The frame is the frame is the frame. I feel the Jamis is a better buy with that under consideration.
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However, when buying a new bike, I consider the frame with more importance over the components. You can always upgrade components as they wear out or break. The frame is the frame is the frame. I feel the Jamis is a better buy with that under consideration.
L8R
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