SCOTT Reflex V's TREK8500

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I had my savings pinned for a TREK8500 and was going to order in a month or so. My local dealer knew I was going to order as well.

Last week he called me up and told me he had another bike in that may suit me better...

A SCOTT reflex. It had been used for a day in an exhibition and he was going to sell it Yen 158000. (approx US$1500): New it was going for Yen 258000 (approx US$2500).

It looked good and because I was a good customer and a member of the shops road racing club he offered it to me for Yen 148000 (aprrox US$1400)


The new TREK8500s were selling for Yen 258000 so I decided to take him up on the offer without any research and bought the SCOTT.

I've taken it out on a few rides and I'm happy with the purchase.

NOt having ridden a MTB though in 5 years I'm not sure what is good or bad....

Any comments? Did I get a good buy?

Not sure right now on the exact model number but it has disk breaks and looks the same as the one shown on this site....

http://www.jdcycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m1b3s1p1397&tbv=SCOTT_Reflex_FX-25_BIKES_MTB_-_Full_Sus

Been so busy lately I haven't had much time to even look closely at the bike to know what I got.... :confused:

Only had the TREK8500 in mind as I'm riding a TREK5500 road bike (3 years) and I'm happy with the TREK as well.... ( I bought that on special as well for 30% off from the same shop as it was an old model).

What am I missing out on in regards to the TREK8500???

No replies... therefore I give up on the comparison...

The bike goes well. Have had no problems whatsoever.