rockhopper comp or xtc2?

coina1971

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

The Spiderman

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.

coina1971

THanks.....

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

Cheers

Surf-Matt

An XTC will be. A Rockhopper might struggle.

coina1971

I'd originally had my heart set on the rockhopper until the Giant caught my eye.

Thanx for the advice

maximus69

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.

The Spiderman

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.

coina1971

Thanx everyone

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

Thanx again