Carbon or Alloy frame

Maccaa
Maccaa Posts: 6
edited May 2008 in MTB buying advice
Hi Guys,

Wonder if you would help me out, I have narrowed down my search to 2/3 bikes.

Cannondale RIze 3 or 4 and the Stumpy FSR expert

The stumpy appears to have slightly more leg room but shorter cockpit room (despite the geometry in the specifications saying different)

My question on the Rize is is the 3 (carbon) worth the extra £800.00 over the 4?

Rize 4 : http://gb.cannondale.com/bikes/08/ce/model-8VT4.html

Rize 3 : http://gb.cannondale.com/bikes/08/ce/model-8VT3.html

I believe the 4 is 3lbs heavier than the 3

It also seems like the Stumpy is better value for money on the specification side (weight /components price) than either of the Cannondales

I am trying the stumpy xl on thursday so I will see how it goes cockpit wise.

Anyone got any experience with the Cannondales, would love to hear.

Cheers

Maccaa