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Comparison Ardis Terra MTB 27.5 frame 17 vs Ardis Lucas 27.5

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Type
mountain (MTB)
mountain (MTB)
Frame and suspension
Frame size17"17"
Frame materialaluminiumaluminium
Suspensionhardtailhardtail
Suspension type (fork)
spring-elastomer /Zoom Forgo/
spring-elastomer /SR Suntour M3030/
Fork travel80 mm100 mm
Fork materialaluminium
Wheels and brakes
Wheel size27.5 "27.5 "
Tyre
Kenda /2.0"/
Kenda /2.1"/
Rim materialaluminiumaluminium
Rim
double wall /Gravity/
double wall /Gravity/
Front brake
mechanical disc /Bengal MB-606, 160 mm rotor/
mechanical disc /Ares, 160 mm rotor/
Rear brake
mechanical disc /Bengal MB-606, 160 mm rotor/
mechanical disc /Ares, 160 mm rotor/
Front hub modelQuando MD7FQuando MD7F
Rear hub modelQuando TD7RQuando TD7R
Handlebar and transmission
Speeds2121
Chainrings3
/SR Suntour, 42/32/22/
Freewheel cogs77
Freewheel/cassette modelShimano Tourney TZ21Shimano Tourney TZ500
Bottom bracket modelNeco B910Neco
Front derailleurShimano Altus M190Shimano Tourney TY300
Rear derailleurShimano Tourney TX35Shimano Tourney TY300
Shifter typetriggertrigger
Shifter modelShimano Altus EF51Shimano Tourney EF41
Chain modelKMC Z-50KMC Z-50
Handlebar typestraightstraight
StemZoom
Handlebar modelZoom
HeadsetNecoNeco
General
Equipment
chain guard
 
Saddle modelVelo Plush
Color
Added to E-Catalogaugust 2019august 2019

Fork travel

Front fork travel on bicycles with damped suspension (see "Suspension"). Roughly speaking, the travel of a fork is the maximum distance that its size can be reduced by compression during shock absorption. The longer the fork travel, the better the shock absorption and “soft” ride it provides, but not all bikes require a lot of travel. Even within the same type (see “Purpose”), depending on the specific application and riding style, the optimal fork travel will be different — for example, freeride mountain bikes need good shock absorption, and for cross-country, on the contrary, a long fork travel will be redundant.

In general, if you do not plan on extreme cross-country riding or doing cycling tricks, this parameter is not critical. However, when choosing a bike for serious cycling, it is worth checking the recommended fork travel values (according to specialized literature or from professionals) and making sure that the desired model corresponds to them.

Fork material

— Aluminium. In this case, aluminium is the simplest and most unpretentious option. Its advantages include light weight; on the other hand, in the absence of shock absorption, the steering wheel with such a fork is highly susceptible to vibrations, and in terms of durability, aluminium is somewhat inferior to steel.

— Steel. Another relatively simple option, which at the same time is considered more advanced than the aluminium described above, and is found even in fairly expensive pro-level bikes. This is due to the fact that steel is noticeably stronger and more durable, as it is not as susceptible to "metal fatigue". However such forks weigh a little more than aluminium ones.

— Chromium molybdenum steel. A type of steel that is more advanced than more traditional grades. Among the main advantages of such alloys are high strength and reliability; at the same time, due to such properties, individual elements of the forks can be made thinner, and the forks themselves can be made lighter than ordinary steel ones. The main disadvantage of Cro-Mo steel is the rather high cost.

— Carbon. Lightweight and high-strength carbon fibre forks effectively dampen small bumps in the road under the wheels of the bike and slightly spring on small potholes, thereby providing cushioning on bumpy roads. The carbon fork facilitates the design of the front of the bike. Most often it is found on board "highways" and "gravel roads", less often it is installed in o...ff-road fatbikes. Vulnerable point — carbon forks break under the influence of strong point impacts.

Freewheel/cassette model

Model of a cassette — a system of rear wheel gears — mounted on a bicycle. Cassettes of different models differ in characteristics and can belong to different classes — from entry-level to professional. Knowing the cassette model, you can get acquainted with its features in more detail (according to official documentation, reviews, user reviews, etc.). This is especially important when choosing a bike for professional cycling.

Bottom bracket model

Model of the carriage installed on the bike as standard. The bottom bracket is the part that connects the system (front sprockets with pedals) and the frame; roughly speaking — an axle with bearings.

For details on the meaning of the model of a particular part, see "Cassette Model".

Front derailleur

Model of the derailleur (derailer) installed on the carriage with pedals as standard on the bike. For more information on why you need to know the model of a particular bicycle component, see paragraph "Cassette Model".

Rear derailleur

Model of the derailleur (derailer) installed on the rear wheel cassette as standard on the bike. For more information on why you need to know the model of a particular bicycle component, see paragraph "Cassette Model".

Shifter model

The model of the shifters (see “Shifter type”) that are fitted to the bike as standard. For more information on why you need to know the model of a particular bicycle component, see paragraph "Cassette Model".

Stem

Features of the handlebar stem (see " Stem Adjustment ") installed on the bike. Here, both the offset model and its individual characteristics, most often the length and diameter, can be indicated. The stem itself can be either a separate part or an integral part of the steering wheel itself (the so-called integrated stem); the latter option is convenient in that the steering wheel cannot be skewed (unless broken), respectively, there is no need for centering.

As for the parameters, the rider’s landing depends on the length — the longer the takeaway, the more you will have to lean forward (ceteris paribus); strength and resistance to loads are directly related to the diameter; See “Cassette Model” for details on why the model name may be needed. It is worth noting that these parameters are important primarily for keen enthusiasts who pay attention to the smallest details in the characteristics of the machine; for most users, even advanced ones, such trifles are unlikely to be useful.

Handlebar model

The model of the handlebar supplied as standard with the bike. For more information on why you need to know the model of a particular bicycle component, see paragraph "Cassette Model".
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