rockhopper comp or xtc2?

coina1971
coina1971 Posts: 12
edited November 2008 in MTB buying advice
HI all........

About to buy a hardtail on the c2w scheme.

I'm 6'8" and have been looking at the specialized rockhopper comp 23" and the
giant xtc2 xl.

Do either of these sound suitable for a bloke of my height?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated

Cheers

Comments

  • Both good bikes,
    How much do you weigh,though?

    I have a friend who is 6 ft 5,and he gets on very well with an On One Scandal 29er.He purchased it via C2W.
    2006 Giant XTC
    2010 Giant Defy Advanced
    2016 Boardman Pro 29er
    2016 Pinnacle Lithium 4
    2017 Canondale Supersix Evo
  • THanks.....

    I'm about 20 1/2 stone do u think those 2 will be up to it??

    Cheers
  • Surf-Matt
    Surf-Matt Posts: 5,952
    An XTC will be. A Rockhopper might struggle.
  • I'd originally had my heart set on the rockhopper until the Giant caught my eye.

    Thanx for the advice
  • 6"8 20 stone, bet the walkers wont tell you off for not having a bell!!

    do bikes have a weight limit? might be worth getting hold of manufacturer asking them if they do, warranty wise, just in case something happens to frame.
    "My life is like a porno-movie, without the sex".
  • A lot of big guys get
    on well with the Kona Hoss.Both frame and components are strong.

    http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/bikes/mountain/product/hoss-08-28421

    I have an XTC.I would think the frame would be up to it,but some of the componets,would struggle.
    2006 Giant XTC
    2010 Giant Defy Advanced
    2016 Boardman Pro 29er
    2016 Pinnacle Lithium 4
    2017 Canondale Supersix Evo
  • Thanx everyone

    Just put my name down on the Giant...........tried it for size and it was spot on.

    Thanx again