Cannondale Scalpel si vs Scott spark
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Dave Taylor
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Trek Top Fuel RSL . The whole front row at short track #1 was on them
Dairyman
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Need to check it out. Can you run 2 bottles?Trek Top Fuel RSL . The whole front row at short track #1 was on them
@Dairyman I'm a huge fan of my new scalpel.. I wrote some reviews here
http://www.mtbnj.com/forum/threads/2017-cannondale-scalpel.39572/page-4
I haven't ridden the latest trek or Scott so I can't compare... I will say tho... Don't buy a bike based on who wins what while riding it. If you would like to take my scalpel for a spin, come to short track this weekend... Would be happy to let you try it
http://www.mtbnj.com/forum/threads/2017-cannondale-scalpel.39572/page-4
I haven't ridden the latest trek or Scott so I can't compare... I will say tho... Don't buy a bike based on who wins what while riding it. If you would like to take my scalpel for a spin, come to short track this weekend... Would be happy to let you try it
Blair
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Pics of color options? Anything but white.
Dave Taylor
Rex kwan Do
One bottle. I run a second on a seat post mount
Dave Taylor
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Top fuel has Mino link so you can adjust linkage between trail and xc mode. Try mine at short track 4. It's an xl.
Dairyman
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Thanks might have you take you up on your offer
I think modern XC bikes are all awesome. You can't go wrong. If you're going to drop 4K+ I think you really want to pre ride all you can. Geometry and fit are probably most important.
Also make sure whoever you buy from is a good shop that will take care of you. You should expect a higher level of service when you drop a ton of $.
Also make sure whoever you buy from is a good shop that will take care of you. You should expect a higher level of service when you drop a ton of $.
Mountain Bike Mike
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You can't wrong with either of the three.. scalpel, spark, top fuel... all of which could be <22lbs full suspension bikes with all the light stuffs on it.
I know many people winning on all three.
Go with what your local shop can get you.
For me it's a Giant Anthem because of my local shop is a Giant dealer. If they carried the other three, I'd choose the Scott. I could be wrong but I believe the Scott is the lightest of all of them.
I know many people winning on all three.
Go with what your local shop can get you.
For me it's a Giant Anthem because of my local shop is a Giant dealer. If they carried the other three, I'd choose the Scott. I could be wrong but I believe the Scott is the lightest of all of them.
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Really agree with Jeremy...if you are going to drop the money on a high end race bike, make sure you get what you want....definitely make sure you choose a good bike shop.
Man, I still cant get used to those 50T eagle cassettes on XC race bikes...Just looks SO unnecessary...I just see weight and $$$$..But maybe if I raced in Colorado I would feel differently.
Mountain Bike Mike
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I see a credit.. Take off 12 speed, sell all of it, get 10 or 11 speed at dirt cheap prices and pocket the extra cash... Bonus - weight savings
pibbles
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Lefty is not a pro,it's just different . Find a bike you want at a shop you want to go to.
Pearl
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LOL true true