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2012 Cannondale Flash Carbon 29 Ultimate vs 2012 Giant XtC Composite 29er Frameset
The Cannondale Flash Carbon 29 Ultimate and Giant XtC Composite 29er Frameset are both Cross Country bikes. The Cannondale Flash Carbon 29 Ultimate's frame is Carbon. The Cannondale Flash Carbon 29 Ultimate has wheels, while the Giant XtC Composite 29er Frameset has 29" wheels. The Giant XtC Composite 29er Frameset retails for $1,450 USD. The Cannondale Flash Carbon 29 Ultimate comes in M, L, XL, while the Giant XtC Composite 29er Frameset comes in SM, MD, LG, XL.
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Frameset
- Frame Material
- Frame
- Fork
- Shock
- Motor
- Battery
Wheels
- Hubs
- Wheels
- Wheel Size
- Spokes
- Tires
Drivetrain
- Chain
- Crank
- Bottom Bracket
- Front Derailleur
- Rear Derailleur
- Shifters
- Cassette
- Pedals
Components
- Brakeset
- Brakeset Brand
- Handlebar
- Saddle
- Seatpost
- Stem
- Grips
- Headset
- Flash 29'er, BallisTec Hi-MOD Carbon, SPEED SAVE, BB30 1.5 Si head tube
- Lefty 29'er Carbon XLR, 90mm, OPI, Solo Air,
- Lefty SL front, DT Swiss 240S rear
- ENVE Composites Twenty9 XC, 32 hole front, 32 hole rear
- DT Swiss Aerolite
- Schwalbe Racing Ralph PaceStar, 2.1" tubeless ready
- 17.5, , KMC X10SL, 10-speed
- Cannondale Hollowgram SL, 39/26 w/SRAM XX rings
- 12, Cannondale BB30
- SRAM XX, direct mount
- SRAM XX
- SRAM XX
- SRAM XX World Cup 160/140mm,
- ENVE Composites Sweep, 700mm
- Fi'zi:k Tundra2 Carbon
- Flash Carbon, 27.2x420mm w/SAVE, , ,
- Cannondale OPI adjustable, -15 degree, 31.8
- Cannondale foam locking grips
- Cannondale HeadShok Si
- Giant Composite Technology
- 29"
- 86.5mm shell accepts press-fit style BB only, bearing set not included
Why it pays to compare
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It's easy to get carried away by the most rad looking frame, with the coolest paint job and the most aggressive new geometry, but the components are one of the most important things to consider.
What to compare
Components
It's essential to know which components make up a bike. From there you can compare the differences, such as build quality, performance, features, weight and price. This takes some of the guesswork out of buying a mountain bike.
Here are the components that have the biggest impact on your ride. You should be paying particular attention to these:
- Fork
- Shock
- Drivetrain (Derailleur, shifter, cranks, chain etc.)
- Brakeset
- Wheels
Price
Ultimately, for most of us, price is the deciding factor and you want to get the most bang for your buck. Comparing the price of mountain bikes, along with which components you're getting, helps you determine what you're actually paying for. Are you spending your hard-earned dollars on a quality bike frame, with quality components and a solid warranty? Or are you simply paying for a brand name?
Reviews
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Warranties
Different bike companies have different warranties. It's important to compare the length of these warranties, what they'll cover and who's covered.
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