New bike

balgorn
balgorn Posts: 3
edited July 2007 in MTB buying advice
Firstly hello everyone :D

Ok, I am about to buy a new bike soon and was thinking of getting the Rockhopper Disc 07 now my old Toys R Us special has finally died.

Is this a good durable bike worth having or are there some hidden problems with it? I read in one of the mountain bike magazines there might be a problem with the wheels, and wondered if anyone has had any experience with them.

I also like the Merlin Malt series of bikes but the 320 mile round trip to the shop is putting me off, because of possible warranty issues.

Any advice appreciated

Comments

  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,666
    Both would be good choices, but its important that you test which with a 300+ mile round trip for Merlin my prove difficult.

    The Rockhopper disc at £650 IMHO would be a good choice, all round good spec and a great frame for future upgrades
  • balgorn
    balgorn Posts: 3
    Think I will go with the Rockhopper. The trip to Merlin is just a little too far, and like you said the Spec has a great frame for future upgrades.

    Thanks Andy much obliged :D
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,666
    No problems, keep us updated