New member bike quandry
dbrent
Posts: 31
Hi all,
I know that you get this all the time (I've looked back at several topics) but I am considering the following bikes. Does anyone have a preference or recommendation?
I am going to be riding the C2C in September and am currently training on an old MTB but want something a bit more up to date. Once the C2C is complete I intend to carry on using the bike and hopefully become a bit more adventurous!!!!!
Scott Scale 80
Scot Aspect 45
Trek 4500
Thanks in advance
I know that you get this all the time (I've looked back at several topics) but I am considering the following bikes. Does anyone have a preference or recommendation?
I am going to be riding the C2C in September and am currently training on an old MTB but want something a bit more up to date. Once the C2C is complete I intend to carry on using the bike and hopefully become a bit more adventurous!!!!!
Scott Scale 80
Scot Aspect 45
Trek 4500
Thanks in advance
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All decent machines - it will come down to what feels best - have a short test ride, or at least sit on them.0
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Cheers,
I have sat on all of them and I guess the next step is to try and wangle a ride on them if I can.
I have been told that the frame on the Scale is better/ lighter but the components (apart from the brakes) are better than the other 2. Would it be worth paying the extra £50 for the Scale then upgrading the brakes in the future or stciking with one of the others?0 -
Possibly - are the wheels disc ready? I know they are on the Trek - this is one of my favourite bikes at 400 quid, and got a top review im the mags.
The Aspect is less 'xc' than the other too.0 -
I'm not sure tbh. The guy in the shop said that you can put disks on in the future but I didn't notice whether any other work was required first.
The guy who showed me the Trek made a big point about it being disk ready.
I notice that you come from Chapeltown. Could you recommend any bike shops in the area?
I work round the corner from Meadowhall (live closer to Hull though).
Dave0 -
JE James is worth visiting: got a shop on Bramall Lane, and one in Rotherham0
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Cheers.
More questions to follow!!!0