If you had a choice between these 2 mountain bikes

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I'm probably going to trade my Iron Horse 7point3 for less of a downhill bike. I've got a choice between 2 bikes and want to know which one has better components and will perform well for all mountain riding.

2011 Fuji Outland 2.0
Fork: Rock Shox Sektor TK Air 150mm travel
Rear: Rock Shox Monarch 140mm travel
Brakes: SRAM DB 1
3x9
Front/rear derailleur: Shimano Deore

2005 Cannondale Gemini 900
Fork: Rock Shox Domain 318
Rear: 5th Element rear shock
Brakes: Avid juicy 5
No front deraillur
1x9
Rear derailleur: Sram x7

Oct 7 2014 7:06PM

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howlongcanausern

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i'd get the fuji that cannondale is ancient

Oct 7 2014 7:13PM

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Fuji, with today's newer bikes, you'll be able to do more with less weight.

Oct 7 2014 7:21PM

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momsspaghettii'd get the fuji that cannondale is ancient

agreed. Specs are definitely better on the fuji plus newer components unless the cannondale has been revamped.

Oct 7 2014 7:31PM

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The Cannondale isn't a bad bike, but its lookin pretty freeride and not so all mountain. The Fuji is looking pretty cross country and shitty and not so all mountain. If you absolutely HAVE to choose between these two I'd get the Fuji and upgrade the drivetain and get a shorter stem down the road (I mean just look at that stem).

Oct 7 2014 7:38PM

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stupendous-manThe Cannondale isn't a bad bike, but its lookin pretty freeride and not so all mountain. The Fuji is looking pretty cross country and shitty and not so all mountain. If you absolutely HAVE to choose between these two I'd get the Fuji and upgrade the drivetain and get a shorter stem down the road (I mean just look at that stem).

haha I thought you were Brett_Fishcer at first.

I lost it cos I thought he made an intellectual post that actually made sense

Oct 7 2014 8:03PM

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I'd go with the Fugi

Oct 7 2014 8:30PM

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stupendous-man

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Wampirehaha I thought you were Brett_Fishcer at first.

I lost it cos I thought he made an intellectual post that actually made sense

My post didn't even make that much sense now that I read it again haha. But yeah, get the Fuji if you must OP, just know that you won't want to be doing a whole lot of jumping or smashing rock gardens with it.

Oct 7 2014 8:50PM

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Going to be that guy; I'd choose neither.

What's the component spec on your iron horse? And why are those two bikes your only choices?

Have you actually been able to sit on, and/or pedal either one?

Oct 7 2014 8:55PM

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Whichever one's more expensive, because everyone knows that cost = quality

Oct 7 2014 8:56PM

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MiomoWhichever one's more expensive, because everyone knows that cost = quality

This, get a rari

Oct 7 2014 8:59PM

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kryan233

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id also choose neither. to be honest you would be down grading getting one of those bikes. those frame designs are super old. your better off just selling your iron horse and getting something a little newer.

Oct 7 2014 10:03PM

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division.bellGoing to be that guy; I'd choose neither.

What's the component spec on your iron horse? And why are those two bikes your only choices?

Have you actually been able to sit on, and/or pedal either one?

They aren't my only two choices, just two people who said they would trade for my bike. If anyone on here is interested in a trade, feel free to pm me. Heres some components off my bike

2007 Iron Horse 7point3
Fork: Marzocchi Super T RV 185mm travel
Rear: Fox Vanilla R Coil 7" travel
Brakes: Avid Juicy 3 (shitty brakes I know)
Crank: Truvativ Ruktion 2.0
Shifters: Sram x7
Rear derailleur: Sram x7
Tires: 26 x 2.5 Maxxis Minion DHF 3C
Rims: Sun MTX S-Type

Oct 8 2014 4:29PM

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You can sell your current bike and get an enduro bike that is significantly better than the Fuji or Cannondale. What type of riding are you looking to do specifically?

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no_steezeYou can sell your current bike

This is exactly what I would do in this situation. Sell it complete, or part it out, but sell instead of trade for sure.

In the meantime, go to local shops and ride some bikes. If your local shops or bike organizations sponsor demo days at trails nearby, that is the best way to get quality time on bikes. You're riding trails you are familiar with and can find a match to your riding style and requirements. Most demos are free, and just require a refundable credit card deposit.

Rentals are another way, but it costs money. Usually rental fees can be put towards the purchase of a bike if you end up liking it. Check with your local shops.

Oct 8 2014 6:16PM

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kryan233id also choose neither. to be honest you would be down grading getting one of those bikes. those frame designs are super old. your better off just selling your iron horse and getting something a little newer.

Both are single pivots, and single pivots are classic. The Cannondale has elevated chainstays, which are less common nowadays. OP's Iron horse has just as outdated suspension as both bikes. The right choice would be to sell the ironhorse by an enduro/all mountain bike and shred it. If you did have to choose, the Fuji would be the best choice, components and simplicity of the Fuji are far superior to the Cannondale

Oct 8 2014 7:14PM

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If I were you, I'd buy the Fuji.

Oct 8 2014 7:37PM

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I'm new to mountain biking, but I would assume that if you truly want to do 'all-mountain' riding, you would want 3 cogs in front. Having only one is for bikes that are ridden purely on lift-accessed/vehicle-accessed downhill. At least that's my understanding.

Oct 8 2014 7:47PM

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Sh4dowI'm new to mountain biking, but I would assume that if you truly want to do 'all-mountain' riding, you would want 3 cogs in front. Having only one is for bikes that are ridden purely on lift-accessed/vehicle-accessed downhill. At least that's my understanding.

Nope actually quite the opposite these days, 1X is the cool thing nowadays for all mountain bikes(#enduro), especially with clutch derailleurs and narrow wide chain-rings. Smoother shifting, lighter wight, and less hassle. And If anything, a 2X is far superior to a 3X.

To be honest 3X are almost obsolete in the performance MTBing world.

Oct 8 2014 8:08PM

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kung_powpow

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Whats the value of one of these? It's lightly ridden

2007 Iron Horse 7point3
Fork: Marzocchi Super T RV 185mm travel
Rear: Fox Vanilla R Coil 7" travel
Brakes: Avid Juicy 3 (shitty brakes I know)
Crank: Truvativ Ruktion 2.0
Shifters: Sram x7
Rear derailleur: Sram x7
Tires: 26 x 2.5 Maxxis Minion DHF 3C
Rims: Sun MTX S-Type