Which one ? GT Aggressor Elite/ Kona Kula/ Voodoo Wanga

Jools79

Trying to decide between the three of them and not getting very far, all are comfortable so just boils down to spec, what would you go for?

GT AGGRESSOR ELITE (cant find any reviews of it)

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... rn_106167#


KONA KULA 2008

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yrn_106168

VOODOO WANGA 2008

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yrn_106172

im not that technical when it comes to the ins and outs of the specs so any help in what is the best would be much appreciated.

thanks

beski

If it was me I'd go for the GT Agressor Elite out of those 3

RhysD

i'd agree. i think the aggressors are just "rebadged" GT other model frames - e.g. avalanche. looks like a decent spec for the money anyhow.

bullcross

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yrn_124466


this 1

Jools79

I did look at the Boardman Mountain Team but they cant get any more stock in just now, I think the GT Aggressor Elite is of a similar spec but just cant find any reviews of it at all!

Anyone tried one or have one?

bullcross

i think the boardman team is a lot better bike imo

how about this its about the best spec for the money

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/EN/rockrider-8-2-34963146/

xtreem

The GT is a good bike, with good fork and frame.
I don't think you need a review for it, it's all about if it fits or not.

Jools79

I do like the look of the GT Elite, but have been out of MTB for about 10 years so not sure what is value for money these days.

Bullcross, the Rockrider 8.2 looks very good, do you have one? gonna phone Halfords and see if they can source it as I have to go through them.

I also saw a Specialized Rockhopper Expert Disc 2009 model for £850, which is in my price range, it looks pretty good but again all down to if Halfords can source it for me

bullcross

no i dont have 1
but looks a good buy to me cant find owt better specced

supersonic

Aggressor is a bit more 'hardcore' than the others, and will take upto 130mm travel.

off-one

Hi, I have a Wanga and am really happy with it. While its not the best specced or lightest bike in its class, it handles really great and handles Peak District descents with ease despite its basic forks.
I did have to fiddle with the set up, the standard stem is 115mm, and the tyres clog easily but overall im very happy.

gthang

I'd be tempted to be different and pursue the Voodoo, the Steel frame looks sweet as and will be nice a forgiving to ride. Good spec aswell.

Remember people will generally recommend bikes they know about and ride. Voodoo is not spoken of on this forum and relatively unknown, the fact it does not get a mention here does not mean it should be discounted if you like it. Though now Halfords have sigend a deal I'm sure they will appear more.

http://www.voodoocycles.co.uk/frame.php?id=3

In fact looking at this makes me want a steel frame bike again, there is something about steel which all the hydroformed aluminum frames can't match.

gthang

LOL as I type the above, an owner shows up and beats me to it,

off-one

Yes its a very forgiving versitile frame. I managed to get 25% off too.

gthang

off-one wrote:

the tyres clog easily.

In 6 inches of mud what do you expect?

off-one

Well it was August Bank Holiday!

Jools79

Thanks for all the replies,

Have finally picked one out and have ordered it today:

http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkMode ... 35&eid=107

Let me know what you guys think, Im really looking forward to getting it!

gthang

Jools79 wrote:

Thanks for all the replies,

Have finally picked one out and have ordered it today:

http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkMode ... 35&eid=107

Let me know what you guys think, Im really looking forward to getting it!

whats the model? the link does not work correctly.

Jools79

Its a Specialized Rockhopper Expert 2009

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/spe ... e-ec016015

beski

Nice bike...like the black 8) did you manage to get it through Halfords?

Jools79

Yeah, thanks, liked the black too and decent spec and weighs around 11.5 Kg plus according to my wife it just looks cool so good enough for me

I phoned up Halfords call centre, they can get you most brands of bikes that are avaibale in the UK.