I'm looking at two full suspension bikes. The fist one has Pike Select/Deluxe Select+ 130/120 travel and the second one has the Lyrik Select/Deluxe Select+ 150/140 travel setup. Otherwise, they're identical (besides the color).
Is it worth paying around 100$ more for the upgrade to Lyrik? I'm buying my first bike so it's already an overkill but with such a small price difference.. It's better to buy right the first time.
The other thing is the sizing. I'm 187 cm to 89 cm inseam. I'm between 20" and 22". Which one should I get? I'm concerned that the 130mm dropper will be too high on the 22" (what does that number even mean BTW?)
Bike specs:
https://www.bike-discount.de/en/radon-skeen-trail-al-7.0-1
https://www.bike-discount.de/en/radon-slide-trail-al-7.0-1
Thanks!
by Jimmy385
1 Comment
They’re different categories of bike. It’s not really an “upgrade”. The Pike is for shorter travel trail bikes, while the Lyrik is for longer travel trail or light Enduro bikes. Do you want a bike that’s easier to pedal around or one that’s better for taking hits on the descent?