[shamrock134]

They are all under 10kg, with the Montpellier weighing in at only 8.2kg. That is for the Large frames, so the Small I'll be needing should be slightly lighter.

 

[Blurr]

I probably would go for the Montpellier, though I like the looks of the ghost more, then again lighter, cheaper and you can't go wrong with sram mechanics, the BMC is kinda ugly imo.
Next time I change mechanics it would be either full sram x9 or x0.

 

[shamrock134]

What are the advantages of a fully carbon frame over alu? I assumed weight, but the Monty is still lighter than the Ghost. Also the brakes, Ghost has Shimano XTs and the Monty has Hope X-2s.
 
I think the Ghost has better tyres but they could easily be replaced on the Whyte and still work out cheaper.

 

[Blurr]

I think the only advantage of a full carbon frame is weight, eventhough triple butted aluminium could be just as light.
 
Read some review on the hope, these  are like the XT used on mountainbikes, so I wouldn't worry about braking power. I would say these are actually overpowered for this kind of bikes.
 
Don't know which tires or wheelset is equiped on these bikes, but at under 9Kg I would think they used some really nice set to get under that kind of weight, I doubt you need to change it anytime soon.

 

[shamrock134]

Thanks Blurr, I should have posted the links to the full spec sheets...
 
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/ghost/speedline-lector-9000-2012-hybrid-bike-ec032350#features
 
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/whyte/montpellier-2012-hybrid-bike-ec030097#features
 
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/bmc/alpenchallenge-ac01-rival-700c-2012-hybrid-bike-ec031079#features
 
I absolutely loved the Avid Elixirs on my Whyte Stirling. Awesome stopping power in any weather conditions. I don't think I could ever not use hydraulic discs now as I felt so much safer when needing to stop quickly due to stupid drivers or stupid pedestrians. 
 

 

[Blurr]

What I find weird on the ghost is that they used 180mm disc for the brakes, which is highly unnecessary as XC bikers usually use 160mm, 180mm is usually used on free ride or all mountain, this is like putting a truck brake on a sport car, just excessive weight and more force than you will ever need.
 
Based on specs I would go for the Montpellier.

 

[DudeMyCans]

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What are the advantages of a fully carbon frame over alu? I assumed weight, but the Monty is still lighter than the Ghost. Also the brakes, Ghost has Shimano XTs and the Monty has Hope X-2s.
 
I think the Ghost has better tyres but they could easily be replaced on the Whyte and still work out cheaper.

Carbon tends to be more comfortable than alu as well. It's also possible now to get some really, really light steel bikes, which is meant to be the most comfortable ride of all.
 

 

[monoethylene]

Salsa El Mariachi
 

 

[pigmode]

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Salsa El Mariachi
 
 

 
Nice. How are the drop outs working--no problems?

 

[monoethylene]

So far no problems

 

[pigmode]

I don't think I've posted my bling wheels here yet. 
 
 
 

 

[zantif]

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I don't think I've posted my bling wheels here yet. 
 
 
 

Love that frame!

 

[Silent One]

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I don't think I've posted my bling wheels here yet. 
 
 
 

 In the moment I looked at your bike, I forgot what I had been doing. 

 

 

 

[bravo4588]

Anyone in France had this bike?
http://www.decathlon.fr/velo-route-triban-3-id_8167038.html
 
If you did, would you recommend this as a good beginner's road bike? 
I'm switching from a cheapo hybrid(sold it) and €400 is the max I can spend ATM.
Thanks.

 

[Icenine2]

Tubeless?
 
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I don't think I've posted my bling wheels here yet.