Message #11974

[Ron]

the 9'rs are very cool and have some advantages, I really like the Ibis frame and suspension and Ibis does not make 9'rs.  You can mount a in between  sized wheel set if you like.  I went with the SLX set as the cost for the XTR is about 6K!  For the level of my riding now and any time in the near future, this is more than adequate. the SLX group is very good, much improved over my XTR I had on the Trek.  If I have the need, all of that can be upgraded but I really bought it for the frame and suspension and how it fit me.   The picture if a stock photo but its the exact same bike.