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Mar 20, 2012 at 8:10 PM Post #1,817 of 4,448
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.
 
Mar 21, 2012 at 4:45 AM Post #1,818 of 4,448
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.
 
Mar 21, 2012 at 7:09 AM Post #1,819 of 4,448
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.
 
Mar 21, 2012 at 7:26 AM Post #1,820 of 4,448
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. 
 
 
Mar 21, 2012 at 8:12 AM Post #1,821 of 4,448
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.
 
Mar 21, 2012 at 2:02 PM Post #1,822 of 4,448


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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.
 
 
Mar 24, 2012 at 12:52 PM Post #1,823 of 4,448
Salsa El Mariachi
 

 
Mar 24, 2012 at 6:53 PM Post #1,825 of 4,448
So far no problems :)
 
Apr 9, 2012 at 4:05 AM Post #1,828 of 4,448


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