Thread: Specialized FSR XC 2010

Two entirely different bikes , they both are good choises IMHO . You dont give up much on an Anthem so it just comes down to prefrence . Squishy bikes can be nice for old bones though ..

Only mine is that cool looking. The paint job was done by me. The Saddle is a Velo Plush. And the build was not as much as you think. I built it very slowly, was a SS at one point. I am on my third set of cranks, second fork, second saddle, started with V-brakes. I dont know the prices of the top of my head, but a lot of it was closeout, on sale, and even used.

Damn man that's a sweet bike. I didn't know your Rekken was as cool looking. What kind of saddle is that? tires? Did the build cost you an arm and a leg?

well, i'm gonna say ditch the 15mm T/A, the 20mm T/A is better and the weight savings is pretty small, and there is a much bigger pool of components for 20mm T/A

dang that thing looks neat

Quote: Originally Posted by Dremer03 very difficult to compare weights when most manufacturers dont list the bike weights. It's called research. There is a lot information about weight on MTBR and elsewhere. Or, you can just ask. I know how much my bikes weigh, don't you?

Wasn't a 25.4 pretty much standard years ago? I remember getting my first 31.8 bar and thinking it was so cool. LOL

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