I held off on buying a Demo8 recently because of the rumours of the carbon model being round the corner which is now confirmed. I'd be interested in any thoughts between the advantages and disadvantages of the 135 vs 150mm rear ends.
Advantage of 150 rear end is I could use a standard 9/10speed cassette which would make riding to and from the trails easier for me.
Disadvantage of 135mm rear is that I think I'd be stuck into using the proprietary specialized hub or possibly wheel.
Disadvantage of the 135mm rear is that I'd have to buy the full team replica bike and then sell off the bits I wouldnt use (probably just front forks, cranks, brakes) which makes it less cost effective than just the sworks frameset.
Advantage of 135 rear end is I can use a smaller front cog which would improve ground clearance especially in the lower setting
would be interested to hear any other thoughts which I may not have considered, thanks in adv
Advantage of 150 rear end is I could use a standard 9/10speed cassette which would make riding to and from the trails easier for me.
Disadvantage of 135mm rear is that I think I'd be stuck into using the proprietary specialized hub or possibly wheel.
Disadvantage of the 135mm rear is that I'd have to buy the full team replica bike and then sell off the bits I wouldnt use (probably just front forks, cranks, brakes) which makes it less cost effective than just the sworks frameset.
Advantage of 135 rear end is I can use a smaller front cog which would improve ground clearance especially in the lower setting
would be interested to hear any other thoughts which I may not have considered, thanks in adv
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