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24-09.-2006, 09:33 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
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Which Bike?
Hi all,
I am looking to buy myself a new bike for some light trail riding, and have narrowed it down to the following hardtails. Any opinions on which is best? Specialised Hardrock XC http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=60150 Diamond Back M30 http://www.evanscycles.com/product.jsp?style=4757 Carrera Kraken http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/...13207&langId=-1 Any alternative suggestions I should be aware of? Would rather not go over the £270 these bikes cost (considering I originally planned on no more than £200!) Thanks in advance  |
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24-09.-2006, 09:44 AM
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Ohio
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Re: Which Bike?
I own a Specialized Hardrock and I am very impressed with it. I only do light off-road, nothing to terribly hard. The frame looks and feel bullet-proof. The gearing is low enough to get up hills, and though it isn't the lightest bike in the world, it handles like a lighter bike (probably due to some geometry tweaking). Not sure about the other two though. You should test ride them and pick the one that feels best. Good luck!!
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25-09.-2006, 02:42 AM
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Re: Which Bike?
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Thanks, after checking through other forums and What Mountain Bike magazine, this seemed to be the best choice, so I went for it! Now £380 lighter and 1 bike + accessories heavier  |
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26-09.-2006, 02:48 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Toronto & Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada
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Re: Which Bike?
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we're not familiar with Carrera in Canada, but I have looked at both Specialized and Diamondback (Raleigh)...but ended up with a Marin Bobcat Trail...a few $ more but there are less expensive models available as well http://marinbikes.com/bicycles_2007...er_alloyht.html I'm not sure how the UK price points compare, but in Canada Marin offers an exceptional value for the price Happy Trails |
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