United Kingdom
Catalog   /   Sports & Outdoor   /   Cycling & Accessories   /   Bikes

Comparison Ardis Striker 777 AMT 26 vs Ardis X Cross MTB 24

Add to comparison
Ardis Striker 777 AMT 26
Ardis X Cross MTB 24
Ardis Striker 777 AMT 26Ardis X Cross MTB 24
from $79.96
Outdated Product
from $124.20
Outdated Product
TOP sellers
Type
mountain (MTB)
mountain (MTB)
Ageteenager
Frame and suspension
Frame materialsteelsteel
Suspensionfull suspensionhardtail
Suspension type (fork)spring-elastomer
spring-elastomer /Zoom CH540/
Fork travel80 mm60 mm
Suspension type (rear suspension)spring-elastomer
Wheels and brakes
Wheel size26 "24 "
TyreCST МТВ
CST /2.1"/
Rim materialaluminiumaluminium
Rimdouble wall
double wall /Star Circle/
Front brakemechanical disc
mechanical disc /rotor 160 mm/
Rear brakemechanical disc
mechanical disc /rotor 140 mm/
Handlebar and transmission
Speeds2121
Chainrings
/connecting rod: Prowheel, 42-34-24T/
3
Freewheel cogs77
Freewheel/cassette modelShimano MF-TZ21CPShimano MF-TZ21
Bottom bracket modelNeco B910P/118 BK
Front derailleurShimano FD-TY10Sun Run HT
Rear derailleurShimano RD-TZ50
Shimano Tourney /RD-TZ50/
Shifter typegrip shiftgrip shift
Shifter modelShimano SL-RS35Shimano SL-RS35
Chain modelКМС Z51Ta Ya Chain TB-65
Handlebar typestraightstraight
General
Equipment
chain guard
 
chain guard
kickstand
Saddle modelCorrado MTBCorrado 6740
Pedal modelFPD MTBFPD NWL-91K
Weight15 kg
Color
Added to E-Catalogjuly 2014may 2013

Age

The age group to which the bike belongs. This parameter in our catalogue is indicated only for teenage models; if the age group is not specified, it means that the car belongs to “adults” (children’s bikes are placed in a separate section of the catalogue).

Teenager bikes are designed for teens aged about 10-14 years old, for whom children's bikes are already small, but adults are still too big. Such bicycles are similar in design to adults and differ from them mainly in slightly reduced sizes — in particular, the diameter of the wheels (see below) in them usually does not exceed 24 "(there are exceptions, but extremely rarely).

Suspension

The presence or absence of a depreciation system on a bicycle, as well as the type of this system.

Without depreciation (rigid). In such models, the wheels are fixed directly to the rigid elements of the frame; there are no depreciation devices. Due to this, the design of the bicycle is simple, the weight is small, the cyclist feels all the features of the road topography as much as possible, and the maximum efficiency of pedaling is also achieved, which is important, for example, for road models (see "Destination"). At the same time, structural rigidity is a "double-edged sword". On the one hand, "feeling for the road" is important for BMX and some mountain models (see "Purpose"); on the other hand, the lack of shock absorption significantly increases the load on both the structure and the rider himself, leads to increased wear, fatigue and some risk of injury on rough roads.

Depreciation of the front fork (hard tail). The most popular type of cushioning in adult bikes (see "Age Group"), especially urban and mountain types (see "Purpose"). In accordance with the name, in such bicycles, the shock-absorbing device is installed only on the front fork, while the rear wheel is rigidly fixed. The presence of a shock absorber somewhat increases the weight of the structure and complicates its maintenance, however, the advantages of such a scheme significantl...y outweigh the disadvantages: hard-tails combine good handling, “road feel” and ride comfort, including and on rough terrain.

— Rear fork. Bicycles in which only the rear wheel is damped, while the front wheel is rigidly fixed. The rear shock absorber is designed to provide additional comfort when hitting various bumps, and the absence of a front shock absorber reduces the overall cost of the machine. This option is found mainly in urban models, including electric bicycles (see "Application"); in other varieties, the use of rear shock absorption is not practical.

— Two-suspension (full suspension). Bicycles equipped with shock absorbers on both wheels — a fork in front and a special suspension in the back. Such models are as comfortable as possible for driving on rough terrain, because. They dampen the vibrations felt by the cyclist best and provide the best grip on uneven tracks. At the same time, the presence of a rear shock absorber "eats" part of the energy coming from the pedals, and you have to spend more effort to ride. To avoid this, many two-suspension bikes can be provided with front and rear suspension lockouts (see below), but full suspension complicates the design anyway, increases its weight and price. Therefore, this type of cushioning is relatively rare, mainly in certain varieties of mountain bikes (in particular, for cross-country and freeride; see "Purpose").

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.

Suspension type (rear suspension)

Type of rear suspension damping in full suspension bicycles (see "Suspension"). To date, there are such options:
  • Spring-elastomer.
  • Spring-oil.
  • Air-oil.
  • Air.
The first three options are described in detail above in the "Type of cushioning (fork)" section above. In air systems, as the name implies, the working element is air, which acts as both a damper and a shock absorber. This is very convenient due to the ability to change the stiffness of the suspension by adjusting the pressure in the system — the higher the pressure, the harder the damping. However, such shock absorbers are prone to rapid failure due to wear of the seals and require more careful maintenance than similar air-oil shock absorbers in many respects.

Wheel size

The nominal diameter of the bicycle wheels. Usually, this paragraph actually indicates the size of the bicycle tyres supplied in the kit, more precisely, the outer diameter of the tyres.

Wheel diameter is traditionally indicated in inches. For bicycles of different purposes and age groups (see paragraphs above), there are certain size standards. So, adult mountain models are equipped mainly with 26 " wheels, "road" and urban ones — with a slightly larger diameter (mostly 28 "), and BMX for the most part — much smaller; children's and teens' bikes have smaller wheels than similar adults' bikes.

Other things being equal, larger tyres hold speed better and work out small bumps on the road; and relatively small wheels are more “sticky”, they provide more torque and better traction. This is the reason for the above-described difference in wheel sizes between bicycles for different purposes. Such nuances will be useful if you choose a car from several models with similar characteristics, but different wheel diameters. Here it is worth considering the features of the planned application. For example, for urban and "road" driving — on a hard surface without any special irregularities and elevation changes — it is better to choose larger wheels, and for dirt roads with ups and downs — smaller ones.

Also note that tyres are replaceable, and many bikes allow the installation of tyres of...a “non-native” size — for example, 29 "on a model with 28-inch wheels. It is also worth considering that wheels (tyres) of the same size may differ in inner (landing) diameter These nuances are described in detail in special sources.

Tyre

Tyre model supplied with the bike as standard. Different tyres have different purposes and characteristics; knowing the tyre model, you can clarify these points and check how they correspond to your wishes. This is especially important when choosing a machine for serious cycling.

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".
Ardis Striker 777 AMT 26 often compared
Ardis X Cross MTB 24 often compared