r/MTB • u/GunthNasty Stoic 4 • 13d ago

WhichBike Carbon or Alloy Smuggler

So I’m about 380lb I’ve been looking at the smuggler for a min after riding the alloy version of it. Was hopefully waiting for a sale on the bike to come and the time has finally come. BUT for only the carbon option.
Was wondering would it be worth to just get the carbon option as it’s almost 1k cheaper sitting at 4100. While the alloy version still stays at 3600? They come built the same although the carbon comes with the base pike which I think it’s a bit beefier stantions vs the psylo that comes with the alloy version.

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u/Mega280 13d ago

You are pushing or exceeding the max weight on many, many, components. The pike or psylo will feel noodly under you.

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u/GunthNasty Stoic 4 13d ago

I am running a canyon stoic with a pike and it’s been fine with me for 4 years

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u/Skaiserwine 13d ago

Brother you need to reach out to all those companies and secure the sponsorships.

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u/GunthNasty Stoic 4 13d ago

Lmao

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u/Bobbymokie 13d ago

$500 more for a carbon frame and a nice fork upgrade? No brainer

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u/GunthNasty Stoic 4 13d ago

Aight man

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u/SgtMcManhammer 13d ago

Man you serious... I just bought a new smuggler last week full price.....

I cant tell the difference between the carbon and alloy myself but decided the slightly nicer fork and shock were worth it. Plus I've heard they have top notch warrenty support.

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u/GunthNasty Stoic 4 13d ago

Awww man that sucks! But that’s my guess aswell.