The cycle Show, Earld Court! New Dilemma

jobow79
jobow79 Posts: 15
edited October 2007 in MTB buying advice
Hi all,

Still looking for a decent hardtail about £1000 - £1500.

I thought I had it nailed with an orange P7. However, having just been to see bikes at the cycle show earls court a few others caught my attentions.

Specifically the:

Scott Scale 30 (£1500) It looks gorgeous has a good spec. Should I be put off by the carbon frame? Will be break easily?

Focus, again the Killer Bee, and Raven Expert (again Carbon) look good with great value

Diamond back had some good bikes as well

As the Orange P7 with a few upgrades comes in at around £1600, I wonder if this is a little expensive compared to what you get with the other brands.

Any experiences with these brands? (Scott, focus, diamondback) Any reviews or comments welcome.

Thanks

Joe

Comments

  • Splasher
    Splasher Posts: 1,528
    What do you want the bike for. I'd say the Scale was a race bike and the P7 a trail bike.
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  • jobow79
    jobow79 Posts: 15
    Hi Splasher!

    Living in London its going to be trail riding alog the river, going in the country whenever time permits.

    I wont be race riding at all!

    I have test ridden the P7 and loved it!
  • Splasher
    Splasher Posts: 1,528
    Don't get me wrong, the Scale can be ridden on trails, but it's a more head down, arse up, short fork kind of bike. The P7s more "out for a laugh" riser bar kind of bike.

    Also check this out if you get a chance http://www.marin.co.uk/marin-2008/biked ... ModNo=3873
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