M-trax ti-1000 vs Carrera Vortice?!

[Richardcs]

Ok...bear with me!

Ive just got 2 old bikes..mainly cos its my era, and they where cheap...but, which is the bette rone to persist with and invest in?

The m-trax - came with Campagnolo rims on XT hubs...but they can go on the bike of choice i guess...its alos got some "betor b-20" spanish forks on...which are are/oil...but cant find any info about them! I also have the box, and the original forks. stx rc rear mech, rest seems alivio?

Carrera - boggo - acera x mech, alesa rims etc...but... it does seem light for what it is...coming in 3lbs less than the mtrax (26lb vs 29lb)....

the m-trax I thought would be light but Im surprised

So - which would I be best off investing and lightly upgrading? id plump for the raleigh, but, it seems heavy as a base already?

have attached pics...also, the raleigh team panasonic, i love it!... 105 bits and awork in progress but for its age, goes great guns!!

all advice welcome - i paid 20 quid for the carrera and 50 for the m trax, so neither has broke the bank yet....

 

[shinobi]

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M trax all day long , but then again im biased
I love mine, i guess the Carrera is Alloy and rigid while the M trax is a chromo / ti mix but with some nice looking marz forks .
Both bargains whatever , the Carrera tyres look to be worth the money on there own
Good score .
Cheers Paul

 

[Spudly]

Put the original forks back on the M-Trax, bin the heavy crap crankset and bb setup in favour of something lighter, then get it out on the trails, may still be a little heavier than the cheap mass produced alu carrera thing, but the ride will be sooooo much better, comfier and livelier, do what i did with a similar year and sized carrera, strip it for bits then leave it in the grass in the back garden for nature to reclaim lol!

 

[unit3]

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I'm going the other way , vortice for me, that bike right there was mt first ally MTB, we did everything together, its also the bike I was racing When I was asked to join the junior cycle team back in they day. They made me ride a crappy giant that weighed more and broke!

I will give you your money back plus post to send it ro me.

Niall.

 

[unit3]

Put the original forks back on the M-Trax, bin the heavy crap crankset and bb setup in favour of something lighter, then get it out on the trails, may still be a little heavier than the cheap mass produced alu carrera thing, but the ride will be sooooo much better, comfier and livelier, do what i did with a similar year and sized carrera, strip it for bits then leave it in the grass in the back garden for nature to reclaim lol!

That's sad to hear :-(
That frame lasted forever, components? not so much lol

 

[Spudly]

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Twas given to me by a guy I know, looked to be a 1998 model kraken with full shimano A (alivio) was in reasonable nick but not worth doing much with or selling on and way too small for me, still got a few bits from it but a lot of main parts were either past it (wheels/hubs) or failed whilst removing bit (drive side crank threads gave up whilst removing the pedal)

 

[Richardcs]

I think I might do both up now!! the carrera goes great considering i handed over 20 quid and just rode it off !! it goes perfect! that said, theres somethign about the old m-trax!!.... i suffered from no suspension on that carrera though!....

 

[unit3]

I think the comments about the m-tax are fair, you will probably get a more lively ride, nice set of pace or judy xc's would go well.

Offer stands on the Carrera, guess its sparked an old flame, in fact I will up it to £25

Niall.

 

[Richardcs]

ta - for what it cost ill probs keep hold of it for now tbh whiel i decide whats best for it!....they do go for next to nowt when they come up on theifbay though (which is rare)...doesnt seem many people want these old horses!!

 

[Richardcs]

anyone know how i find the shock measurements for the m-trax?...go on... "take them off and measure things"....!?