250 exc v. Xc-w

Started by Mdbradfo , Mar 27 2012 04:14 AM

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Mdbradfo

Posted 27 March 2012 - 04:14 AM

I looking to get a bike that does good on trails and can do a little mx. I think either the 250 exc or the 250 xcw would work. What is the difference between the two? Also which one is better for I want to do? Thanks

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Cold Smoke

Posted 27 March 2012 - 06:13 AM

EXC = Europe (headlight, spark arrestor)

XCW = North America (closed course)

Trails and a little MX = XC

Mdbradfo

Posted 27 March 2012 - 06:23 AM

Ok thanks

Is there a difference between the XC and the XCW?

Red_450

Posted 27 March 2012 - 06:56 AM

The XCW has a wide ratio transmission, the XC is a close ratio.

dhdrider

Posted 27 March 2012 - 07:09 AM

Too add to this, 2005 and older, EXC was available in USA. The EXC in USA became an XCW in 2006 & up. Also, XCs have closed cartridge forks while EXCs & XCWs have open cartridge forks. OC forks tend to be a little more compliant (easy) with trail riding while CC forks handle big bumps/air better. Both are good, just get them set up for you (and your riding) correctly.

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