Kona Caldera 08? or GIANT XTC 3.5 07?

Regal

Hi like many others i see posting.. getting back into biking after mine was stolen 3 years ago..... it was quite an old Specialised FSR from back in 98` so i imagine things have moved on and alot of change so unfortunalt i know little about the currant spec and componants :0(

I managed to find the 2 bikes listed in the thread title for a pretty good price of £440... same for each 1 ... and have no clue which would be the better buy,, or have better componants...

If anyone could offer and advice would be much appreiciated

1 other option is i see pauls cycles is doing the Giant Yukon fx3 for less than half price!! down to £309! would be a better choice than the above two as 440 is a little more than u can afford tbh... but not not out of reach.. many thanks

The Spiderman

These are both good hardatils for the money.With recent price increases on bikes these represent a bargain.Next year these 2 will proably be selling for twice that.XTC will be more stretched out and racy,Kona might be a better choice if you have been out of the saddle for a while.
Forget the Yukon,the XTC and Caldera are much better for a little more,and you`ll regret not having found the extra £100 or so later.

passout

A mate has the Caldera - rides nicely with a decent spec. That would be a good choice.

Regal

thnx for the replies.... noticed that the XTC 2.5 is up for an extra 100 quid at £540 are the differnce in componants from the 3.5 worth the 100 quid? or is it negligable ?

i would rather skint myself now if i was getting 2 or 300 quid worth of better gear for only 100 quid extra...... would stop and further outlays on upgrades so maybe alot cheaper in the long run?

The Spiderman

All the components are a bit better,and the forks and brakes are a definite improvement.
With decent forks,costing £200 or more these days,its a no brainer if you can afford it.